George Kilpatrick Inspiration For The Nation

The hot topic of the week with the Friendly Neighborhood Advisor is: economics of childcare! Mike Jennings of Brackens FSN is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about the expenses of having a child, as well as how to navigate all the different ways that can impact family budget.

Check out the reunion of Syracusans family of the old 15th Ward! Roy Neal is the President of cuse connections, and he's here to talk about how these families will be coming back back for a fun-filled reunion with a banquet ,party, cookout, activities, and much more! Listen now on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation .

The Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango, NY is proudly celebrating it's 10th-year anniversary! Let's hear from General Manager of YBR Matt Johnson on all things they have planned for the anniversary here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

June is African-American Music Appreciation Month! Find out what Syracuse Community Connections is doing to commemorate this special month with SCC's Chief Operating Officer Cedric Bolton . Listen now on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

In this episode, Mike and George discuss the recent bill proposing the “No Tax on Tips Act” and what it could mean for those in the service industry. Already faced with the challenge of generally low wages, the bill designed to give workers a tax break might not have the effect that it intends to. Listen in to hear the Friendly Neighborhood Advisor Mike Jennings of Brackens FSN to discuss the impl...

Be there at the much-anticipated Syracuse Jazz Fest happening from June 25th to June 29th! Frank Malfitano , Executive Director at  Syracuse Jazz Fest , is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to tell us what we should expect. Join in on the conversation!

The Syracuse Onondaga Chapter of NAACP is having their Freedom Fund Awards Dinner on June 24th at Oncenter! Let's welcome Syracuse Onondaga County NAACP  President  Gwen Muok , Linda Ervin , Chair of the 2025  NAACP  Freedom Fund Dinner, and Charles Garland  from the  Syracuse Inner City Rotary , one of the honorees for the dinner. Tune in now on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

This week, the Friendly Neighborhood Advisor Mike Jennings of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC and George dive into some lesser-known aspects of credit. While a powerful tool, credit is a complex system that is handled differently by various entities. Listen in to pick up general, useful tips here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

One of the featured artists at The  Light A Candle For Literacy  Parade and Children's Book Festival is Rob Cameron! He is the author of the book Daydreamer , and he's here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about his book and more. Tune in!

Listen to this interview from the Regional Financial Empowerment Convention with Dr. James Rolling , Interim Chair of the Department of African American Studies at  SU College of Arts and Sciences ! Exclusively on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.

Get inspired by Essence Britt-Reid,  Project Manager at Event Prep, here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation ! Watch this exclusive from the Regional Financial Empowerment Convention now.

We have a special interview here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation with Smerlyn Carrasco , recorded from the Regional Financial Empowerment Convention! join in on the conversation with the Bilingual Senior Branch Manager at  M&T Bank .

Tune in to hear some insights from Barry John , Director of Business Capture at  Bridge Builder Corp , during the Financial Empowerment Convention! Available here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation .

5 million student loan borrowers are in default: that’s 90 days overdue. Uncle Sam is looking for you! If you don’t respond, your credit score, your tax return, and your money in the bank are at risk. We talk about this and more with Financial Planner Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC . Tune in here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

We have the Director of Behavioral Health at the  Syracuse Community Health here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation ! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr. Bill Hines is here to talk about the behavioral health and outpatient addiction services available at the Syracuse Community Health.

Are you ready for the Boxing Hall of Fame weekend at the Turning Stone Resort Casino ? Director of Guest Experience Dan Jones is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to talk about the anticipated boxing card and Hall of Fame Fight Night happening at the Turning Stone Resort Casino! Listen now.

The 100 Black Men of Syracuse is once again sponsoring the Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Wellness & Stroke Prevention, which honors Winston Gaskin, an African-American Syracuse resident, pharmacist, Army veteran and community leader who passed away in 2009. JB McCampbell is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to tell us all about it!

Listen to this special interview with Ryan Williams , CEO, President, and Founder of RAW Consulting! An interview to watch from the Financial Empowerment Convention with George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation . Tune in!

This week, we have DeBorah Little from Foundation 44: the Legacy of Floyd Little ! She's here to talk about inspiring youth in the spirit of legendary #44 Syracuse University Orange football player and NFL Hall of Famer Floyd Little, as well as the work that she's doing in the Syracuse City School District. This is George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

Join us this week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation with Larry Luttinger ! The Executive Director/Founder of CNY Jazz Arts Foundation is here to talk about Jazz in the City's public health outreach series in the city of Syracuse. Listen now!

Mike and George are back this week to discuss the big news and trends concerning the markets. There is no singular correct way to go about investing, but some general guidelines have proven effective over the last 100+ years. Listen in to hear some quick tips on investing with Friendly Neighborhood Advisor on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation.

The Light A Candle For Literacy Parade and Children's Book Festival is happening on June 7th! Longtime Committee Member Susan Keeter is here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to give us all the details.

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Theta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter is having the Swim 1922 Water Safety Event! Happening on May 31st 10 am - 5pm. This event is designed to empower youth ages 5-18 in the African American community by promoting water safety and building confidence in learning how to swim. Learn more from ArDenay Garner here on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation !

The Friendly Neighborhood Advisor Mike Jennings of Brackens Financial is talking with George Kilpatrick about a variety of timely subjects. New contributions limits detailed in SECURE 2.0 have taken effect this year, the cost of attendance for college and the government’s sentiments toward loan repayments have high school seniors on edge, and the IRS is looking to slash Social Security benefits fo...

This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation , we have author Noel Massie ! He is the author of the book: Congrats! You've Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed. Listen to his conversation with George here!