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Communities Forward Podcast Part 2 of 2-Jenny Connelly-Bowen

August 25, 2021 in , /by

For this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we continue with guest, Jenny Connelly-Bowen, executive director of CBN (Community Builders Network) of Metro St. Louis. CBN’s mission is to gather community leaders of all backgrounds to build engaged and equitable neighborhoods. They hope to envision a St. Louis region where all people live in safe, economically strong, […]

Communities Forward Podcast Part 1 of 2-Jenny Connelly-Bowen

August 19, 2021 in , /by

In this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have Jenny Connelly-Bowen, executive director of CBN (Community Builders Network) of Metro St. Louis. CBN’s mission is to gather community leaders of all backgrounds to build engaged and equitable neighborhoods. They hope to envision a St. Louis region where all people live in safe, economically strong, and vibrant […]

Communities Forward Podcast-Phillip Sangokoya

August 11, 2021 in , /by

For today’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have Phillip Sangokoya who is part of BRAND of St. Louis (Business Resource Association of Networking & Development). BRAND’S mission is to eliminate socioeconomic disparities across racial lines and understand the factors that support collaboration and equitable wealth-building in Black communities. These factors include understanding core values, establishing shared […]

Communities Forward Podcast Part 2 of 2-Sal Martinez

August 4, 2021 in , /by

For this week’s “Communities Forward” podcast, we have the second interview with Sal Martinez, chief executive officer of Employment Connection in St. Louis. Employment Connection is an agency whose mission is to assist individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency. Also, they hope to break down barriers to self-sufficiency to create a safer and more inclusive […]