Your Fed, Your Voice

In this episode o f   Your Fed, Your Voice, Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin discusses how improving health  care access  supports the economy. " H ealth and  wealth  are tied together ," Benjamin tells Seema Sheth, regional executive of the St. Louis Fed's Louisville Branch .  "If you're not   feeling well and you're physically limited, it's hard to work."   Humana Foundation 's   work  inc...

In this episode of Your Fed, Your Voice, Memphis Medical District Collaborative President and CEO Rory Thomas discusses the intersection of health   and  community investment  and the role both play in the economy. Thomas shares insights from  nearly 20  years  of  working in community and economic development , including  a role with the  St. Louis Fed's Community  Development  Advisory Council (...

Lorrie Trogden, president and CEO of the Arkansas Bankers Association, speaks with  Louisville Regional Executive Seema Sheth  about  the  ways   the   organization  part n e r s with   its  member banks and  provides   training  on  how to  better  serve  their  customers.  Trogden  sa ys  the monthly  " Breakfast with the Fed "  events  help  bankers  and St. Louis Fed staff connect and  explore...

Yemi Akande- Bartsch, Ph. D. , president and CEO of FOCUS St. Louis , and Seema Sheth , from the St. Louis Fed's Louisville Branch , explore how FOCUS St. Lou is serves as a resource for civic leadership and training.

Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, speaks with Seema Sheth, regional executive of the St. Louis Fed's Louisville Branch , about how the organization serves as a safety net for the community.

Tim Nowak, executive director of World Trade Center St. Louis, speaks with Louisville Regional Executive Seema Sheth about how the organization is helping engage world markets by enhancing connections between local businesses and international resources.   "It's the small- to medium-sized companies that are driving (the region's) economy," Nowak said.     He shared how the World Trade Center's foc...

Ashli Watts, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, speaks with Louisville Regional Executive Seema Sheth about the ways the chamber works with businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders to push the economy forward. Ashli and Seema also talk about how insights from the St. Louis Fed help those working to advance economic growth.

Behind every data point lies a person, a family, a story—and often, a challenge or a triumph that deserves to be shared. Your Fed, Your Voice highlights the experiences and expertise of individuals throughout the Eighth Federal Reserve District. Each episode introduces you to someone who is helping drive the economy forward.   Subscribe, share with a friend and stay tuned for thoughtful, relatable...