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This episode of Leading the Way features Paula Rector, Senior Instructor of Criminology at MSU and Greendot Volunteer. Paula elaborates on her field of study in Criminology and how it affects women in ways we may not have realized. She also details the mission of Greendot to teach everyday people how to recognize the signs of abuse, and the steps to take to safely intervene.

This episode of Leading the Way features Meera Scarrow, OB/GYN at Mercy Hospital, who tells us about her early introduction to the medical field, why she decided to get involved in other aspects of our community, and how she and her family find their version of work/life balance.

This episode of Leading the Way features Keli Tetzlaff, Owner of Keli Tetzlaff Photography. Keli talks about the difficult but rewarding decision to leave behind her previous career and start her own business to become a work-from-home mom.

This episode of Leading the Way features KeKe Rover, Director of Ambassadors for Children, who discusses the importance of self-esteem in children and youth in foster care and beyond, as well as describing challenges that she's faced in her own life.

This episode of Leading the Way features Heather Hardinger, Workforce and Economic Development Consultant for CAEL, who talks about challenges she's faced as a woman in her profession, as well as her steps to find balance in her life, and her hopes for her future as well as the future of the Ozarks.

This episode of Leading the Way features Christina Ford, Founder of the Rebound Foundation. Christina tells us about the journey from stay-at-home mom to establishing a not-for-profit organization, and why the mission is so important to her.

This episode of Leading the Way features Brandy Harris, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs, who describes her unexpected path, and her passion for building a better future for the children in our community.

This episode of Leading the Way features Amy Blansit, Founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation. Amy talks about starting a non-profit, her family life and losing her husband, and how she plans to continue making a difference in the lives of people of the Ozarks.

Sarah and Hemmy spoke with Rachel Anderson and Paige Oxendine, co-founders of Rosie, about their desire to create an organization that connects women professionally, as well as the variety of resources available to members of Rosie.

Clint Girlie sits down with Mark Priebe and Jeff Fugett, representing Springfield Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, to discuss the upcoming Polar Plunge event benefitting Special Olympics Missouri.

Sarah Green sits down with Bart Brown from Ozarks Food Harvest to talk about the upcoming Dine Out For Hunger promotion which supports local restaurants and Ozarks Food Harvest, as well as programs and additional assistance available from OFH for members of our community who are facing food insecurity.

Sarah Green sits down with Holly Wilson from Consumer Credit Counseling to discuss how CCC of the Ozarks can help you improve your financial health in 2021 as well as assistance for home owners facing foreclosure due to loss of jobs or income and other services provided.

Hemmy talks with Rob Hardy, Communications Manager of CARE Animal Rescue, about the services they provide as well as how to support them via donations, volunteering, shopping, or donating to their thrift store, and things to keep in mind before adopting a pet.

Hemmy talks with Susan and Maggie from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks to discuss the overall organization and their goals, as well as how to become a mentor and other ways to participate in Mentor Month!

Got questions about the COVID vaccine? Clint Girlie sits down with family physician, and VP of Medical & Behavioral Health at Jordan Valley Community Health Center, Dr. Matthew Stinson to discuss the current state of the COVID19 virus and the recently released vaccine.

Clint Girlie sits down with Leadership Springfield executive director Carrie Richardson, as well as members Natasha Lancaster & Don Harkey, to discuss Leadership Springfield’s role in the community as a non-profit, their benefit to the community and their role in ongoing and upcoming community betterment projects. They also discuss listener involvement and recruitment.

Hemmy sits down with Lindsey Dumas-Bell and Tommie Trammell from OACAC to learn about the variety of services OACAC has to offer including their Utility Assistance program, benefitted by iHeartRadio Springfield's Share The Light fundraiser, on Dec 12th.

Clint Girlie sits down with Abby Glenn and Kayla Conyers from Springfield’s Habitat for Humanity to talk about their services and volunteer opportunities available to our community.

Clint Girlie sits down with Emily Hobbs (Phoenix) & Marissa DeClue (DCO) to discuss the how the COVID-19 Pandemic has effected the elderly & disabled populations within Springfield and the adjustments being made to assist them.

Sarah Green sits down with Beth Domann from Springfield Little Theatre, Ashley Walden from Springfield Ballet, Sean Spyres from Springfield Regional Opera, and Leslie Forrester from Springfield Regional Arts Council to discuss the formation of OPAL (Ozarks Performing Arts League) and what these 4 organizations are doing individually, and through OPAL, to offset the devastating consequences of COVI...

Clint Girlie sits down with Doula Foundation CEO Kimberly Costello to discuss the Doula Foundation's expanding role in the community, their program offerings and their upcoming Night of Caring event on Oct 15th.

Sarah Green sits down with Joe Daues and Allyson Tuckness from Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to discuss programs and services offered by BCFO, how COVID-19 has impacted the organization, and upcoming fundraising events in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Clint Girlie talks with Kristen Hilty, Care Consultant with the Springfield chapter of the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association, about the services the Alzheimer's Association offers to the local community and their upcoming virtual Walk To End Alzheimer's.

Hemmy sits down with Bart Brown, Ozarks Food Harvest, to discuss Hunger Action Month and the upcoming iHeartRadio Springfield fundraiser: Hungerthon.

Sarah Green sits down with Julie Conway from Children’s Miracle Network to talk about upcoming fundraising events, financial services that are available for local families with children who are dealing with a medical issue, and educational programs that CMN sponsors to promote safety for children.