EPISODE 17: Sharing History in Northwest Austin with Steve Robinson
Join Mike, Zoe, & Northwest Austin Council's Executive Director Steve Robinson for a conversation on witnessing transformation through decades of community organization
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EPISODE 16: Chicago Flavors With a Personal Touch Featuring Chef Ora
Join Mike and Zoe discussing the power of flavor and exposure as Chef Ora prepares for her 3rd Taste of Black Excellence and how she manages a full-time meal-prep & catering business.
EPISODE 15: How Danita Patterson is Trailblazing in Chicago’s Entertainment Scene
Join Mike, Zoe.and featured guests about TV & Film booming in Chicago with one of its star executive producers Danita Patterson.
EPISODE 14: Jamion and Reesheda Nicole Berry on Resilience, Love, and Art
Join Mike, Zoe, and a featured guest for a conversation about what it means to be Black in the face of cultural adversity, honoring relationships, and highlighting the strength of community
EPISODE 13: The Bright Future of Skill Trades feat. Deondre Rutues & Leonard Alexander
Join Mike, Zoe.and featured guests about the growing field of construction on the Westside and how we as a people can take charge of our own developments and labor.
EP 12: Renee Ambrose – Candy Ladies’ Impact on Black Neighborhoods
Join Mike, Zoe.and featured guest Doreen Renee Ambrose as she explores the power of poetry and storytelling rooted in Chicago’s West Side. Discover how Renee's journey from Cabrini-Green to the vibrant West Side offers a mirror to our shared history and future.
EPISODE 11: Green Living & Natural Baby Care w/ Rebecca Cook
From an impassioned youth to an environmental chair lead, Rebecca shares her wisdom to emphasize that individual actions matter, but policy change is key for bigger impact.
EP 10: Debra Vines’ Community Impact on Raising Awareness for Autism
Mike & Zoe invite Debra Vines to speak on parenting a child with disability and creating community around Autism awareness.
EP 09: Why P.Rae Easley Left the Democratic Party
Mike Romain discusses the American political landscape with P.Rae Easley, a well-traveled Republican policy advocate on the Westside.
EP 08: A Weekend of Justice & Blues with Arewa Ekua & Bonni McKeown
Listen to community organizers Arewa & Bonni share Austin-based events that encourage involvement with grassroots blues & youth-led restorative justice.