It Takes a Village with Shamayim Harris - Episode #41
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English - November 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsInvesting Business News power forward justin white mateen cleaves opportunity business success work ethic leadership improvement michigan state basketball Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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To change her community, she had to re-build it. Her name is Shemayim Harris, but everyone knows her simply as Mama Shu. In this episode, you’ll find out how a former school administrator became the Founder and CEO of Avalon Village, a sustainable urban oasis in Detroit.
Mama Shu’s vision for transforming an entire city block was born out of tragedy after her son was killed by a hit and run driver at the age of 2. She talks openly about her healing process and how she was able to forgive the man who killed her son.
You’ll also hear Mama Shu’s advice for others who are looking to make a difference in their communities, including how to build a team that can help you reach your goals.