Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes
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Cecile Green, and Rebecca Fisher-McGinty of Round Sky Solutions, discuss collaborative leadership
November 09, 2018 10:29 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBCecile Green, co-founder of Round Sky Solutions, and Communications Wizard, Rebecca Fisher-McGinty discuss how the implementation of a collaborative organizational process can impact an organization. Cecile Green, co-founder of Round Sky Solutions, is a visionary, entrepreneur, experiential philosopher, and farmer with a passion for assisting mission driven organizations achieve their visions. As an integral scholar practitioner and life-long learner, she holds a B.S. in Community Supported ...
Stacey Sutton, Ph.D., Assist. Professor, University of Illinois Chicago, Appears on Everything Co-op
November 08, 2018 14:28 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBVernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op, and Dr. Sutton discuss her research on "Cooperative Cities," and proven strategies to educate legislators on the potential impact of cooperatives on economic development. Stacey Sutton is Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Policy in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her research focuses on community economic development, economic democracy and equitable development. In a forthcoming ...
New York City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal Appears on Everything Co-op
November 08, 2018 13:59 - 52 minutes - 61.4 MBHelen Rosenthal, Council Member for the 6th District of the New York City Council appears on Everything Co-op on October 11, 2018. Vernon and Ms. Rosenthal will her advocacy in support of worker cooperatives on the New York City Council, and the steps that were taken to ensure that legislation that was passed was enforced. Helen Rosenthal represents New York City's 6th Council District, encompassing the upper West Side in the New York City. She is a leading voice on issues of accessibility, ...
Vernon interviews Doug O'Brien, of NCBA, Exhibitors and participants at the 2018 Co-op Festival.
November 02, 2018 16:36 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBCo-op Festival
Steve Dubb, senior editor at The Nonprofit Quarterly, (NPQ)
September 26, 2018 13:48 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBSteve Dubb, senior editor at The Nonprofit Quarterly, (NPQ) by Everything Co-op
Members and Affiliates of The Federation of Southern Cooperatives and the 51st Anniversary Meeting
September 26, 2018 13:42 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBMembers and Affiliates of The Federation of Southern Cooperatives and the 51st Anniversary Meeting by Everything Co-op
Everything Co-op Launches On the Road Show at NCB's Annual Meeting
September 09, 2018 00:27 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis Broadcast of Everything Co-op, a National weekly show, features interviews from the first "On the Road" interviews recorded at National Cooperative Bank's recent Board meeting, which was held at the flagship REI store in Seattle, Washington. Vernon joined Chuck Snyder, NCB President, Martin Lowery, NCB Board Chair, and a host of Board members for the organization's Board Meeting. NCB has sponsored Everything Co-op since its inception. Vernon Oakes, and the staff of Everything Co-op are p...
The Federation of Southern Cooperative's ED, Cornelius Blanding and Outreach Specialist Bruce Harold
September 09, 2018 00:26 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBVernon Oakes takes the show on the road to the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund's 51st Annual Meeting. Vernon interviews Cornelius Blanding, Executive Director of the Federation, and Bruce Harold. Vernon and his guests discuss initiatives and accomplishments of the organization, initiatives that have been spearheaded by the federation to help its members, and the contributions of Ralph Paige, long-time advocate and former Executive Director of FAS/LAF, who made his tra...
Vernon Oakes and John Holdsclaw Pay Tribute to Ralph Paige
September 09, 2018 00:26 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBVernon Oakes and John Holdsclaw honor the memory of Ralph Paige, with many listeners, who call into the Everything Co-op to pay tribute to this tireless Civil Rights leader. Mr. Paige was the former director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. He was a consummate advocate for disenfranchised farmers, worked tirelessly to keep families and farmers on their land, and constantly promoted a more just system of agriculture. Mr. Paige played a major role in creating cooperatives encompass...
Malik Yakini, Director, Detroit Peoples Black Community Food Security Network
July 18, 2018 15:04 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBMalik Kenyatta Yakini, Director, Detroit Peoples Black Community Food Security Network is interviewed by Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op. Vernon and Malik discuss initiatives of the Detroit Peoples Food Co-op, and the journey his organization has taken to establish a food cooperative, while raising funds to purchase the building for the co-op and serving as the developer for the building Malik Kenyatta Yakini is an activist and educator who is committed to freedom and justice for Afr...
Stuart Reid, Executive Director of Food Co-op Initiative (FCI)
July 08, 2018 18:17 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBStuart Reid, Executive Director of Food Co-op Initiative (FCI), appears on Everything Co-op. Vernon and Stuart discuss how FCI works with communities to establish food Cooperatives in diverse neighborhoods, and other programs and initiative spearheaded by FCI. Stuart Reid has been working in the grocery business for more than 40 years, and has been part of FCI since its earliest years. He began his career in grocery as a carry-out and stock clerk for the Windom, Minnesota Hy-Vee store back i...
Gary Pittsford, CFP® President of Castle Wealth Advisors
July 08, 2018 18:15 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBGary Pittsford, CFP®, President of Castle Wealth Advisors, appears on Everything Co-op. Vernon and Gary discuss succession planning, the transition from individual ownership to worker owned businesses, and the world of purchasing co-ops. Castle Wealth Advisors is a private wealth management firm based in Indianapolis, IN. For 45 years, Gary has worked with hundreds of family business owners in all 50 states, helping them with retirement and estate planning strategies to protect their busines...
Roger Green, Organizer of The Coalition to Transform Interfaith
July 08, 2018 18:09 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBVernon Interview Roger Green, one of the key organizers of "The Coalition to Transform Interfaith," formerly know at the "Save Interfaith Coalition." The Coalition's work has resulted in a multi-hospital network in underserved communities self-transforming into worker and union cooperative facilitating, regenerative institutions. It has been predicted that the Vital Brooklyn movement will bequeath a transformational healthcare template that will unsettle America's healthcare sector. The Co...
Sheella Mierson, a founding member of The Sociocracy Consulting Group
June 01, 2018 08:43 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBSheella Mierson, a founding member of The Sociocracy Consulting Group is interviewed by host of Everything Co-op, Vernon Oakes. Vernon and Sheella discuss sociocracy, a whole systems approach to collaborative decision-making, and how it creates more inclusive and effective organizations, where no voice can be ignored. Sheella specializes in helping companies and organizations unleash their creativity and increase productivity. She helps organizations implement Sociocracy in support of their...
Marla Bilonick, Executive Director, and Karina Mendoza, of the LEDC Appear on Everything Co-op
June 01, 2018 08:27 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBMarla Bilonick, Executive Director; and Karina Mendoza, Small Business Coach, of the Latino Economic Development Center, (LEDC), appear on Everything Co-op. Vernon, Marla and Karina discuss how LEDC's programs comport with the cooperative business model. They also discuss how the Center works cooperatively within their communities to help Latinas and other underserved populations build wealth.
Vernon Oakes, Everything Co-op Host Shares Commentary on 2018 Co-op Hall of Fame Inductees
May 31, 2018 03:44 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBVernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op shares a commentary on Cooperative events and conferences that occurred during the week of the 2018 Cooperative Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. He also discusses the cooperative principles and values. Vernon Oakes is President of Oakes Management Inc. As President, he has renovated and managed his own properties, and those owned by other entities since 1985. Vernon is the immediate Past President of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives, and se...
Rudy Hanley, retired President/CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Appears on Everything Co-op
May 26, 2018 02:57 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBOn May 17, 2018, Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op interviews Rudy Hanley, retired President and CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, and 2018 inductee to the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Vernon and Rudy discuss how he became involved in the cooperative movement, and how credit unions can impact communities. Mr. Hanley began his illustrious co-op career as an attorney for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), where he became an advocate for the co-op model, successfully defen...
Five Association Directors of ROC USA are Interviewed on Everything Co-op
May 25, 2018 06:20 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn honor of Paul Bradley’s Inductee into the 2018 Cooperative Hall of Fame, five of ROC USA’s Association Directors appeared on Everything Co-op on May 3, 2018. Lois Parris, Colleen Preston, Natividad Seefeld, Kim Capen and Lorie Cahill discussed how programs and projects implemented by ROC USA have impacted their manufactured communities. They also discussed the value, importance and difference that being a cooperative has had on both their lives and their homes.
Carla Decker, President/CEO of DC Federal Credit Union Appears on Everything Co-op
May 25, 2018 03:23 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBDuring March Everything Co-op celebrates Women's History Month by focusing on the theme selected by the National Women's History Project. The theme for 2018 is, "Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight For All Forms of Discrimination Against Women." This week Vernon honors Carla Decker, President/CEO of DC Federal Credit Union. Carla Decker joined District Government Employees (DC) Federal Credit Union as President/CEO in 2001. Chartered as an employer-based credit union, DGEFC...
Rosemary Mahoney, 2018 inductee to the Cooperative Hall of Fame is interviewed by Vernon Oakes
May 24, 2018 17:39 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBVernon interviews Rosemary Mahoney, Principal of Mahoney Consulting, LLC, and 2018 inductee to the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Vernon and Rosemary will discuss best practices in cooperative development, and her 30-year career as a co-op developer. Ms. Mahoney is Principal of Mahoney Consulting, LLC, where she works as an independent consultant on cooperative development and community projects. She is the former CEO of CoopMetrics, and has worked as a consultant on international cooperative d...
Marilyn Scholl, Retired Manager of CDS Consulting
May 16, 2018 19:58 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBVernon Interviews Marilyn, Retired Manager of CDS Consulting. Vernon and Marilyn discuss best practices for forming co-ops, CoMetrics, the Co-op Management Institute, her experience as a cooperator, and her upcoming induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Marilyn Scholl has played a prominent leadership role in nearly every major development in the U.S. food co-op sector since she took her first co-op job at Gordon Park Cooperative in Milwaukee in 1978. Working at the University of Wi...
Christina Jennings, Executive Director of Shared Captial Cooperative
April 02, 2018 23:06 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBChristina Jennings has worked in community development finance and microfinance in the US and internationally for twenty years. Since 2008, Christina has been Executive Director of Shared Capital Cooperative, a national CDFI loan fund that works to build a democratic economy by investing in cooperative businesses and housing. Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Shared Capital was founded 40 years ago and operated under the name Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund until 2015. Shared Capital...
Frankie Harris, Member of Ujamaa Collective, is Interviewed by Everything Co-op Host, Vernon Oakes
April 02, 2018 23:05 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBFrankie Harris, Member of Ujamaa Collective, is Interviewed by Everything Co-op Host, Vernon Oakes by Everything Co-op
Marjaana Saarikoski, Director of Cooperative Affairs at SOK Corporation
April 02, 2018 23:05 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBMarjaana Saarikoski, Director of Cooperative Affairs and Partnerships at SOK Corporation, and Vice Chair of The Alliance Gender Equality Committee, is interviewed by Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op in honor of Women's History Month. Ms. Saarikoski has been with S Group since 1983 in various leadership positions in sales, marketing, chain/ concept management and its customer loyalty program. She has wide business experience of retailing and cooperation with various stakeholders, and i...
Black History Month: Vernon Discusses the Revitalization of the Poor Peoples Campaign
April 02, 2018 22:59 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn observance of Black History Month, Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op discusses the revitalization of the poor peoples campaign, originally introduced by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. He discusses the 10 Reasons that people should join the campaign today, as written by Rev. Theoharris, who is the Co-Chair of todays campaign with Rev. William Barber.
Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Ph.D., on the history of cooperatives in African American communities
March 06, 2018 20:02 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJessica Gordon Nembhard, Ph.D., Professor of Community Justice and Social Economic Development, and author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice discusses the her book and upcoming projects with host, Vernon Oakes on Everything Co-op. During February, Everything Co-op celebrates Black History Month by focusing on the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's Theme. This year's theme is "African Americans in Time...
Rodrigo Gouveia, Director Of Policy For The International Co - Operative Alliance
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon Oakes Discusses Cooperative Report Cards For 2017 Presidential Candidates
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon Discusses the State Of The Union address, and how the role of cooperatives
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Teresa Freeborn, President And Chief Executive Of Xceed Financial Credit Union
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Bob King, President Emeritus, United Automobile Workers, (UAW)
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon Interviews Jim Johnson, Certified Peer Advisor of Democracy At Work Network
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon interviews Ms. Erma Wilburn, Civil Rights activist and VISTA Volunteer
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Janelle Cornwell, Phd & Michael Johnson, Co - Authors Of Building Cooperative Power
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Kali Akuno, Co - Director Of Cooperation Jackson
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Diane Gassaway, Executive Director – Northwest Cooperative Development Center
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon Interviews Brian Albert, Director of Finance at Equal Exchange
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Stephen J. Shaff, Founder Of Community - Vision Partners
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Amy Coughenour Betancourt, COO Of International Programs At The NCBA CLUSA
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Mollie Moisan, Director Of Cooperative Development For Pachamama Coffee Cooperative
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Gabe Snow, And Dan Riedinger – NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Margaret Lund – Margaret Lund Is An Independent Consultant
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Shirley Sarmiento, Founding Member Of Cooperative Energy Solutions
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Tom Bradford, Co - Founder Of Irresistible Community Builders
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Vernon discusses President Obama's State of the Union Address, and the role of cooperatives
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Margery Spinney, Founding Member Of Rental Housing Partnerships (CUCI)
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBEverything Co-op, is a radio show that airs on WOL, Radio One's premiere talk show station. The show features people who have influenced or participated in the advancement of the cooperative business model to change lives and/or help people to leverage cooperation, for the betterment of others.
Steve Alves, Producer. Director Of Documentary Food For Change
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBVernon and Steve discuss Food For Change, his current film production, and how he uses a variety of storytelling techniques to convey the stories of today's cooperative movement. Alves is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who graduated from the University of Southern California Film School. After working in Hollywood and New York City as a film editor for 10 years, he moved to western Massachusetts and started his own documentary company, Home Planet Pictures. Two consistent themes in Al...
Steve Alves, Producer & Director Of Food For Change, a Film About the History Of Coops
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBartist: Vernon Oakes title: Vernon Interviews Steve A;ves, Producer/Director of Food For Change album: Everything Co-op. year: 2016 genre: Speech (id 101) track: 9222016 Vernon and Steve discuss the film, the production of the film and how the film is being used to educate people about food cooperatives, and the history of cooperatives in general. Alves is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who graduated from the University of Southern California Film School. After working in Hollywood an...
Alan Knapp, Vice President Of Advocacy For NCBA-CLUSA
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBVernon and Alan discuss the role he plays as an advocate, the recent Congressional Fly-in, and how the Cooperative Legislative Caucus, and Interagency Workgroup can be used to advance initiatives and concerns of the cooperative community within the legislature.
Marilee Rist, President at Christ Lutheran Church and Vernon discusses Community Purchasing Alliance
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBVernon discusses the Community Purchasing Alliance and interviews Marile Rist, President of Christ Lutheran Church. The Community Purchasing Alliance (CPA) is a social-purpose cooperative that leverages the buying power of community institutions to help lower operating costs, while also making investments in sustainability, worker equity, and community organizing. As a cooperative, CPA is wholly owned by its members, that serves the needs of its members first. Through aggregation and group pr...