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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Art Ignites Change - March 13, 2024 20:09 - 43 minutesIn this conversation we'll look at some ways we might better create space for mental health both crucial, like having mental health classes in public education, as well as the personal, talking about free and scaled resources for Philadelphians to use to access mental health services and signs t...
One-on-one with Ashley Biden
Art Ignites Change - March 13, 2024 20:08 - 52 minutesAshley Biden is an American social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. She's also the daughter of our current U.S. President. In this conversation co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin talk with Ashley about her work and take q...
Financial Literacy
Art Ignites Change - March 13, 2024 18:57 - 38 minutesA conversation with an expert on personal finance and financial literacy to offer our cohorts and listeners insight on how to earn and grow their wealth. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin are joined by financial expert, Chandra Williams.
Supporting the Next Generation
Art Ignites Change - March 13, 2024 18:44 - 1 hourThis conversation will focus on two big tools for investing in the next generation: schools and public spaces (like parks and rec centers). Both of these offer kids the space to grow and learn, and in these interviews we aim to understand how our leaders can push for more funding and support. Co...
Imposter Syndrome
Art Ignites Change - March 13, 2024 18:17 - 32 minutesIn this episode we'll explore two challenges to success: first, understanding how imposter syndrome can keep us less motivated. And secondly, some systemic challenges that make it tough for returning citizens to enter and elevate themselves in the workplace. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known a...
EP 79: How Sister Cities Work
Municipal Equation Podcast - March 14, 2023 17:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsRecently, during a visit to North Carolina by municipal officials from the country of Moldova, they and fellow municipal officials from around Wake County discussed possible "sister city" arrangements, to learn from one another and possibly create mutual resource opportunties. But sister-city arr...
EP 78: Ideas from the Alley
Municipal Equation Podcast - February 03, 2023 23:35 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWhen you think of downtown alleys, what comes to mind? Bad associations, maybe? The place to avoid at night? Ever since childhood, Americans have had the general impression that alleyways are dark, dirty, dangerous -- the right setting for noir crime stories. And that might sometimes be the case....
EP 77: So You Want to Commission a Mural
Municipal Equation Podcast - January 04, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWelcome to a special LIVE episode of Municpial Equation, NCLM's podcast about cities and towns adapting to change, recorded in December with a panelists about HOW public art is achieved, with expert voices from the realm of local government. This episode was recorded at the N.C. Local Government ...
Episode 76: Town of Cary A Best Place to Work, Nationally
Municipal Equation Podcast - November 30, 2022 21:28 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsThe Town of Cary was recently recognized as one of the top three places to work, nationally, in terms of local government. What does that mean? How is something like that achieved? We speak with Cary Manager Sean Stegall to learn what they're doing differently. Municipal Equation is the podcast a...
Ep 75: Digital Service Teams at City Hall
Municipal Equation Podcast - October 31, 2022 20:28 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsAs various public and private services adapt to evolved consumer expectations, local governments around the country are themselves adapting with in-house "digital service teams" to deliver in a modern, convenient way. In fact, these teams are becoming ubiquitous. But let's back up. What is a digi...
EP 74: Preparing for the Future of Work
Municipal Equation Podcast - September 30, 2022 02:08 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWe talk with Lena Geraghty of the National League of Cities about in our cities and towns, and how municipal leaders can play a role in making it as good and inclusive as possible.
Episode 73: ARP in Action
Municipal Equation Podcast - August 31, 2022 15:58 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsLet's take a tour around this state we love so much. On this episode of Municipal Equation, NCLM's podcast about cities and towns adapting to change, we explore how municipalities from the mountains to the coast are programming their American Rescue Plan allocations -- federal funds with transfor...
EP 72: Dreaming Big in Small Towns
Municipal Equation Podcast - July 27, 2022 23:38 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsCities and towns so good that vacations become permanent stays. On this episode of Municipal Equation, we talk with VisitNC, the state's promotional and tourism outfit, about its Dream Big in Small Town NC initiative, which aims to connect travelers with the state's alluring small towns -- places...
EP 71: Flexing the River (with Weldon, NC)
Municipal Equation Podcast - June 30, 2022 22:49 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsOn this episode of Municipal Equation, the podcast about cities adapting to change, we talk with Mayor Hugh Credle of Weldon, N.C., to learn how his small town is thinking big with the help of the river -- the Roanoke -- running just alongside its limits.
EP 70: President Neisler Speaks
Municipal Equation Podcast - May 26, 2022 20:29 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIn April, during his acceptance speech as the new president of the N.C. League of Municipalities, Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler emphasized that public service can be fun, that we can enjoy ourselves in working together, knowing our communities and their histories, charting how they've change...
Episode 69: Vision Zero
Municipal Equation Podcast - April 30, 2022 22:07 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIn 2017, the City of Greensboro logged more than 40 vehicle crash fatalities, at the time a high mark that rattled officials enough to explore ways toward safer travels. This led city officials to a global movement in the form of a scalable initiative called Vision Zero. On this episode, City of ...
EP 68: Recruitment and Retention, Challenges and Ideas
Municipal Equation Podcast - March 31, 2022 01:01 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsIt seems inconsistent: pandemic-related, record-level job losses while employers report their own hardships in finding workers. But that’s the nature of what analysts have called one of the strangest labor shortages in memory. Nationally, employers have reported too-tight talent pools or general ...
EP 67: Boone Shifts to Renewables
Municipal Equation Podcast - February 25, 2022 15:41 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsThe Town of Boone appears to be the first in North Carolina to have shifted from fossil fuels to 100 percent renewable energy for its municipal facilities, and many years ahead of its own timeline for doing so. But how? On this episode of Municipal Equation, the League’s podcast about cities and ...
Episode 66: The American Rescue Plan and Local Infrastructure
Municipal Equation Podcast - January 20, 2022 21:32 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsNorth Carolina cities and towns will receive $1.3 billion in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds in 2021 and 2022. That is a staggering number, and it encompasses just a small piece of the ARP. More funds will be sent to North Carolina counties. Still more is going to the state itself. Never...
EP 65: DIRECT Talks on Race (and Equity vs. Equality)
Municipal Equation Podcast - December 09, 2021 14:17 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsA new program from the North Carolina League of Municipalities is convening frank talks with municipal officials about racial tensions and inequities in our communities. Learn how DIRECT (Diversity, Inclusion & Racial Equity for Cities & Towns) works for better lives through best practices and hi...
The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 2
Art Ignites Change - May 06, 2021 15:09 - 26 minutesIn this second part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with one more Philly arts leader to discuss how their organization faced the challenges of this last year, including what they've learned and where they're going from here. Today we hear from Kathle...
The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 1
Art Ignites Change - April 22, 2021 22:16 - 52 minutesIn this first part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with three Philly arts leaders to discuss how their organizations faced the challenges of this last year, including what they've learned and where they're going from here. Guests Christine Cox (Balle...
Environmental Justice and Public Art
Art Ignites Change - March 30, 2021 00:26 - 35 minutesToday we're talking with Shari Hersh, Ron Whyte, and Zulene Mayfield about environmental justice and Mural Art Philadelphia's new Environmental Justice department. After an introduction to the department, this episode focuses on the situation in Chester, PA, which has long been known as one of t...
NCLM Fiscal Year 2019-20 Report Audio Companion
Municipal Equation Podcast - December 15, 2020 19:33 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsAudio companion to the North Carolina League of Municipalities' fiscal year 2019-20 annual report. Produced by the League's Communications team.
Point of Triangulation
Art Ignites Change - December 03, 2020 20:46 - 32 minutesToday we're talking about "Point of Triangulation", an exhibition and soon-to-be mural by Michelle Daniel (Jones) and Prof. Deb Willis that challenges viewers to consider the stigma and perpetual re-criminalization that formerly incarcerated people confront while reflecting on their own biases o...
The Viaduct
Art Ignites Change - November 16, 2020 17:59 - 42 minutesThe result of numerous community meetings in North Philadelphia neighborhoods over 2019-2020, The Viaduct was a monumental effort and collaboration between artists and community leaders to turn three heavily-traveled underpasses into safe and vibrant spaces for all. Today, we talk with three of ...
To the Polls
Art Ignites Change - October 30, 2020 02:29 - 43 minutesTo the Polls 2020 is a temporary mural project in iconic LOVE Park aimed at exciting Philadelphia's electorate. And today, we talk with two of the project's participating artists, as well as one of the artists from our To the Polls 2018 iteration, about their murals and the value of civic public...
What Does Justice Look Like?
Art Ignites Change - September 24, 2020 16:40 - 40 minutesAs the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia, artist James “Yaya” Hough worked to humanize people living and working within systems of criminal justice by cultivating relationships and connections through his artmaking. In conversation with curator ...
Murals in Memphis
Art Ignites Change - September 04, 2020 00:47 - 37 minutesMeet Lauren Kennedy, the Executive Director of Memphis, Tennessee's UrbanArt Commission! The UrbanArt Commission is a non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for artists and neighborhoods to connect and shape spaces through public art. In today's podcast, we talk with Lauren ...
Painting Our Common Threads
Art Ignites Change - August 20, 2020 20:10 - 49 minutesIn today's episode, Mural Art's Chief Operating Officer, Magda Martinez, hosts artists Meg Saligman and Cesar Viveros Herrera to tell the story of what is arguably Philadelphia's most popular mural, "Common Threads". From its unexpected origin to its uncertain future, we get a behind the scenes ...
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