DoGood Radio

DeBraun Thomas is a force in Central Kentucky. Today, he joins the DoGood Radio Hour to talk about music, Taking Back Cheapside, the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and intentionality. .... For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - brothersmithband.com

Today on the DoGood Radio Hour, Shea Brown joins us to chat about the Digital Access Project, his work in the county clerk's office, and his love for Kentucky history.

Devine Carama is an activist, an artist, a motivational speaker, and as of 2022 - the first hip hop artist from the state of Kentucky to win an Emmy! Today, he joins us to talk about his work at One Lexington, his faith, and the many he plans he has coming up. ..... For more information on One Lexington, please visit lexingtonky.gov For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, please v...

On today's episode of The DoGood Radio Hour, we are joined by Ben Kleppinger and Melynda Jamison from CASA of Lexington to talk about ways to become a CASA volunteer, Bourbon and the Bayou, and what makes a real life super hero! Listen NOW on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or join us today on RadioLex at 2PM

Adalhi Aranda's Bluegrass Youth Ballet has become a safe space for young dancers regardless of experience, body type, gender, color or financial status. Her story of bravery, perseverance, and self love is a beautiful example of the possibilities a community can build together. ------- For more information on Bluegrass Youth Ballet, visit bluegrassyouthballet.org For more information on Blue Grass...

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and our friend, Eileen Levy, from the Well of Lexington joins us in the podlab today to discuss statistics in Kentucky and how to help. ...... For more information and resources provided by The Well, please visit https://thewelllexington.com/ For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, please visit https://www.bgcf.org...

Episode 17 | Dan Wu Our first guest of 2023 is no stranger to firsts. Dan Wu is the new Vice Mayor of Lexington, KY and in today's episode, we chat about delicious food, diversity, and planting roots where it feels right. ..... For more information on who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at bgcf.org - or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bgcfky Our the...

We are joined today by the Mayor of Lexington, Linda Gorton, to discuss defeating women stereotypes, the royal family, and why giving is a fundamental aspect of the community we love! Thank you for an amazing year of The DoGood Radio Hour - we look forward to spending more time with you in 2023! Happy Holidays! .......... To learn more about who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Founda...

Today, we are going back to our very first episode together and taking a walk down memory lane before jumping into 2023! A very special thanks to all of the amazing guests we've had this year - thank you for being a light in our community and DOING GOOD! ........ For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org or follow us Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bgcfky. Our theme...

Today, we are throwing it back to an episode we recorded during warmer weather! Join us today on the DoGood Radio Hour where we spend time with the incomparable, Dr. Vanessa Holden, about her work with the Digital Access Project (DAP), being a Lexington transplant, and the importance of protecting and sharing stories. ...... To learn more about Vanessa Holden, please visit https://history.as.uky.e...

Part 2 of our GoodGiving Challenge series invites you to meet all 200 nonprofits participating this year! After listening, head over to BGGIVES.ORG to give to one (or more!) of your favorite organizations and help our community going into 2023!

THE GOODGIVING CHALLENGE IS KICKING OFF TOMORROW! Join us for this first installment of our very first 2-part(y) series on all things GoodGiving. BGCF's Lauren Parsons and Scott Fitzpatrick joins us in the podlab to talk about how to give, why to give, and most importantly, what gifts during the GoodGiving Challenge can do for our communities in Central and Appalachia Kentucky! ..... For more info...

If you are a member of the Lexington community, you probably know today's guest. The unbelievable, Tanya Torp, visited the podlab to talk about living in your passion, Step by Step and the beautiful support they offer to young mothers, and how faith and self-worth can change your perspective. If you are in need of a mood-boost this cold Monday, THIS IS YOUR EPISODE. ...... To learn more about Step...

BooGood Season may be over, but we are still SCREAMING (with excitement) for today's episode of the DoGood Radio Hour! Join us today as we chat with Teresa Barton and LeeAnn Snelling about the newest DoGood initiative hitting Frankfort this week, Give Me Shelter. ...... To learn more about Give Me Shelter, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085601078780 To learn more about who we are...

👻 HAPPY BOOGOOD SEASON! 🎃 If you are looking for a little halloween spice, a little DoGood magic, a whole lot of Lexington love, join us on the DoGood Radio Hour today as we are talking to Dr. Jonathan Coleman about some of the best ghost stories Lexington has to offer! Are there ghosts roaming the streets of Lexington? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself! ...... To learn more about T...

On today's episode, we have Amy Samples and Ramel Bradley from AppHarvest! We chat about a deep love for food, Appalachia, and unique opportunities our Bluegrass state has to offer...especially in relation to AppHarvest's innovative AgTech Program! ...... To learn more about AppHarvest, visit www.appharvest.com To learn more about who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org Our theme son...

David Laurenvil of Kids MakeIt joins us today to talk about the phenomenal work they are providing in our community, plans for growth, and the best ramen dish in town! To learn more about Kids MakeIt, visit https://kidsmakeit.org/ ........ The DoGood Radio Hour is brought to you by Blue Grass Community Foundation www.bgcf.org/ @bgcfky on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok Our theme song is "Happy Tune,"...

Mandy Otis with the FEED Backpack Program and Anne Donworth from the Lexington Public Library join us for this special two-for-one special episode! To learn more about the FEED Backpack Program, visit https://www.feedbackpackprogram.com/ To learn more about the Lexington Public Library and Booktacular, visit https://www.lexpublib.org/ ........ The DoGood Radio Hour is brought to you by Blue Grass...

🎃 For the entire month of October, the DoGood Radio Hour is the BOOGood Radio Hour! 👻 To kick off the spooky holiday spirit, the women of Caring Costumes joins us to talk about the FREE costume fairs they will host later this month, how you can join in on the Halloween fun, and a very special BooGood Challenge! Listen to us on RadioLex at 2PM or join us RIGHT NOW and anytime on Apple Podcasts! O...

Join us as we spend the afternoon with Deborah Jackson and Hope Broecker from Legacy Greenscapes in Clark County! In today's episode, we chat about a true love for Legacy Grove park, playground inclusion and why Clark County is a dream location for "granola" people.

In today's episode, we are joined by the brilliantly kind, brilliantly bold, brilliantly brilliant Deena Hayes-Greene from the Racial Equity Institute. We cover everything, from systematic racism and REI's Groundwater Trainings to pork skins and self love!

Today on The DoGood Radio Hour, we are joined by Erica Cook of the Carnegie Center! While the Carnegie Center is gearing up for their 30th Anniversary Celebration, we talk to Erica about spooky books, pizza toppings, and a true love for sarcasm. For more information on BGCF, visit us at: www.bgcf.org/ Learn more about the Carnegie Center at: carnegiecenterlex.org Our theme song is "Happy Tune," wr...

Welcome back to The DoGood Radio Hour! Our first guests are Martina and Marcellus Barksdale, the co-founders of SoulFeast Week, join us to talk about good food, girl dads, and the importance of keeping family first. For more information on BGCF, visit us at: www.bgcf.org/ Learn more about SoulFeast Week at: www.soulfeastweek.com/ Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by @brothersmi...

Do you love Lexington as much as we do? BGCF was thrilled to chat with our new friends Molly Thompson and Marin Fiske with LEXtoday about the ways they are activating our local community through curated content specifically for Lexington! Want to be a part of their daily conversation about all things happening in LEX? Be sure to give this episode a listen to learn more!

We had a DoGood Radio Hour chat with Kit Anderson from CivicLex about the upcoming On The Table conversations happening here in Lexington! On the Table is an opportunity for people who live, work or play in Fayette County to gather and discuss Lexington's environment, jobs, growth, neighborhoods, design and more! From April 10th to the 16th, thousands of residents across Lexington will gather in h...