Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from peop ...
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Community Voices of Healing, Reflection and Hope
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Community Voices of Healing, Reflection and Hope is a new podcast from the Credible Messenger Reporting Project at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCGVR). Host and executive producer Maxayn Gooden is the Credible Messenger Community Manager at PCGVR. She interviews and facilitates conversations with other members of the survivor community in Philadelphia, taking the time to share their experiences in a safe place and in exceptional depth. Their Credible Messenger Reportin ...
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Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
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Stronger Together: Amplifying Voices of Resilience and Community Support
IMPACT Community Services
IMPACT Community Services proudly presents “Stronger Together,” a podcast series that stands as a testament to the resilience and strength found in collective support and shared experiences. Hosted by Tanya O'Shea, IMPACT's Managing Director, this series embarks on a profound journey into the heart of community wellbeing, mental health, and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. Through a compelling blend of personal narratives, expert insights, and lived experiences, “Strong ...
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Voices from the Valley: A podcast of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
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We Strengthen Our Fox Valley Community For Current And Future Generations By Helping People Make A Difference In The Lives Of All.
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Send us a text Harry and Erin sit down and talk about anxiety – how anxiety impacts a neurodiverse mind, their own personal journeys with anxiety, and how employers can best support their neurodiverse employees through anxiety. In this episode: Anxiety and the neurodiverse mind, and how TAP approaches identifying anxiety triggers in with their job …
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Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 1
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"Our philosophy is simple: without rest, there is no healing. We open our doors so that people can have a safe space to rest, restoring a basic dignity often lost on the streets.”- Lydia Bransten In Finding Home, host George Koster speaks with leaders from San Francisco-based organizations committed to supporting unhoused residents. This insightful…
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In our final episode this season of “Community Voices of Healing, Reflection and Hope,” Maxayn Gooden sits down with Jamal Pennock to hear his story of redemption and what motivates him to speak to our black young men about changing their lives.Από τον The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
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The "Stronger Together" podcast by IMPACT Community Services addresses key social issues in Bundaberg and beyond. In this episode, Tanya O’Shea, IMPACT’s Managing Director, speaks with Jo Leveritt from the Zonta Club and Staci Rae from IMPACT’s Intensive Family Support Program about the upcoming "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." …
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CCC & TAP: A Conversation About Workforce Development with CA Conservation Corps Director JP Patton
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Send us a text The director of the California Conservation Corps (CCC), JP Patton, joins us to talk about the mission of the CCC, and how they work to develop folks for the workforce, and their experience with the TAP trainings affected their workplace culture. In this episode: How TAP got connected with CCC The mission of CCC, and their model refl…
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Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration
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"It’s really important for arts advocates and tradition bearers, artists, and cultural organizations to participate in the visioning and guiding principle process in your community plan, to get named in the vision statement of the community" - Tracy Hudak Join Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement for California for the Arts, and Jackie Melende…
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Donna Boyd and Tara Fears sit down to share their experiences of losing their sons to gun violence and learn from each other about the transition from grief to healing.Από τον The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
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My guest is Quinn Patton, the father of my son who was innocently murdered during Thanksgiving break 2017. This is the first conversation like this we’ve had. He will share his experience as a father losing a son, but also the importance of Black men allowing themselves to feel and understand it’s okay to ask for help.…
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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and the workforce, and how he has gained a new sense of confidence from being a part of Meristem! In this episode: Miles’ journey with an auditory processing disorder and dyscalculia, and how Meristem elevated his confidence and social skills How he ha…
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Community Voices of Healing, Reflection and Hope is a new podcast from the Credible Messenger Reporting Project at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting (PCGVR). Host and executive producer Maxayn Gooden is the Credible Messenger Community Manager at PCGVR. She interviews and facilitates conversations with other members of the survivor…
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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and how he played a part in restarting the Transformative Autism Program! In this episode: How Brandon found Meristem and his journey through the program What he’s learned living independently (and with roommates!) How he played a part in restarting th…
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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how the program equipped her for success and how she is now using what she learned to start her own business, live independently, and keep multiple jobs! In this episode: Caroline’s personal journey to Meristem after growing up in Sacramento and living out in Denver and Montana Her biggest takeaways …
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Discover the Future of Creative Work!
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"We’re living through the greatest art heist of all time. Billions of images, data, and content were scraped illegally, impacting creative jobs, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation." - Nicole Hendrix The creative economy is at a crossroads, grappling with issues of fair pay, technological disruption, and access to resources. The panel…
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Send us a text Go behind the curtain of Meristem’s Work Skills & TAP with program director Eric Steward and podcast host Harrison Lane to learn how employers and job seekers can benefit. In this episode: Eric Steward’s personal journey and how he was inspired to work with the neurodiverse community How Meristem works with people who want to get a j…
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Voices of Change: "The Intersection of Art, Equity, & Economic Empowerment"
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“So if you have not tapped into community members that you are serving, that you are working with, then you are missing a large, piece of the solution to your problems”. - Heather Heslep Gentrification, displacement, the struggle for ownership... these are the challenges faced by many communities today. But what if art could be the key to preservin…
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Strengthening Leadership Muscles Daily
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Leadership is a dynamic practice, as shown by Rachael Cook, CEO of Inclusee. In a podcast with Tanya O'Shea from IMPACT Community Services, Rachael shared insights on leadership, remote work challenges, and the importance of connection. Rachael sees leadership as a daily effort requiring constant reflection. She spends the final minutes of each day…
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CA Arts & Culture Summit "Arts and Health" panel
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"At the structural level, we don’t make decisions based on evidence. If we did, we would have universal healthcare and basic income. The arts can be part of this shift” - Tasha Golden Join Nefesha Yisra’el from California for the Arts as she introduces our second episode, featuring a powerful panel discussion on the intersection of arts and health.…
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Send us a text Ever wonder what Meristem’s Work Skills Program looks like behind the scenes? Take a peek inside what we do, how we do it and the challenges Meristem and our students face in achieving success in job training and internships. In this episode: What are Meristem’s 5 Pillars? What does Meristem do to support our students going to work a…
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The Future of Arts & Culture in California: Keynote Insights from the California Arts & Culture Summit
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"Together we can create a world where arts and culture are recognized and invested in as essential to society, embedded in community life, and intersecting with broader policy change to reshape systems towards equity and justice." - Julie Baker Join us as we kick off our second season, celebrating the vibrant and resilient arts and culture scene th…
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Send us a text Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers. Listen to this week's Voices of the Community: Neurodiversity in Life and Work with special guest, Raley's Senior Manager, Corp HR & Talent Acquisition, Bahar Abullarade. #neurodiverse #autism #hiring #jobseekingtips Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and…
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In this episode we are talking about hunger. Not in some far off place, but right here in our communities - especially the rural small towns here in the Valley. More than 427,000 Wisconsinites have a hard time getting enough food to meet their basic needs, a situation commonly known as food insecurity. That's nearly half a million Wisconsinites who…
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Money Matters: Women's Road to Financial Independence since the 50's
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Discover how gender roles and financial strategies intersect in the latest episode of the "Stronger Together" podcast, hosted by Tanya O'Shea from IMPACT Community Services, featuring expert financial advisor Ben Neilson. This episode, explores the dynamic shifts in financial planning and gender roles through insightful discussions and practical ad…
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Many young people lack basic financial literacy skills, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and the importance of making informed financial decisions. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin teaches these life skills and so much more: The 100-year-old organization prepares students for the workforce by teaching them essential employability skills, such a…
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Send us a text Take me out to the ball Game! Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees ⚾️ Join Erin and Harry with special guest, James Thompson, Head of The River Cats Concessions at Sutter Health Park. They unpack how The River Cats partner with non-profits in the area and how that relationship deve…
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Did you know that drug and alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin have tripled over the last 15 years? In this episode, we are talking about addiction and recovery. How big of a problem is addiction in our area, what’s being done already, and what are some of the barriers to finding the help people need? We are well familiar with Wisconsin’s reputatio…
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"The interesting thing about a Land Trust is that it's a split title, we'll split the title and the land trust will own the land forever. And then we'll either sell or lease the housing or creative space on top of it to artists" - Meg Shiffler Welcome to the finale of our series on affordable housing for the creative workforce, brought to you in pa…
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How to Buy Your Performance Space | CAST & CounterPulse Real Estate Model
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"The resilience that we have to live through booms and busts and pandemics and continue to serve the community, continue to drive foot traffic, continue to create economic opportunities for local people to have jobs and work and express themselves is just incredible. So if you're struggling with a storefront or a vacancy or empty space, just rememb…
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Send us a text It’s going to take all of us. How TAP and Stannum Core Solutions are changing the workplace landscape for neurodiverse individuals across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Get inspired by this episode of Meristem's Voices of the Community, Harry, Erin and Ben Schatzel, Stannum Core Solutions' founder take a deep dive into what it takes for employers to ch…
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Join us on this episode of "Stronger Together" as we delve into the critical issue of mental health in schools with our special guest, Vicki Ross, a guidance officer who's making significant strides in supporting our young people in Bundaberg. Discover the complexities of mental health challenges our students face, from ADHD and anxiety to the impa…
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How does one preserve the stories and history of a rural town like Chilton? Today we're visiting the Chilton Public Library, where staff members are unveiling the untold tales that shape the community's identity, through modern technology. A $4,947 grant from the Chilton Area Community Foundation, our regional affiliate partner, allowed the library…
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“It's about forcing the city to make sure that they build affordable housing. And there's lots of, programs that we have in the Citywide People's Plan that can make, huge steps towards, building affordable housing” - Dyan Ruiz This episode is part of our ongoing Special Series on How the Arts and Culture sector is coming back from the covid 19 pand…
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What happens when we uncover lost stories and tell them in new ways? And how might shared experiences, between people who are different from one another, bring us closer together? In February 2023 during Black History Month, over 1,000 people in the Fox Valley area had the chance to view the film and participate in conversations with the filmmaker …
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Please note: This podcast may contain references to, or feature images, videos, and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have passed away. ------------------------------------ In episode 8, "Bridging Loneliness with Nature and Community: Sharon's Story," we invite listeners on a profound exploration of healing and connection …
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Who doesn't need help funding their dreams? For students pursuing post-high school education, the Community Foundation will award more than $1.7 million in scholarships in 2024 to students from more than 70 high schools. We offer scholarships to high school seniors, college and nontraditional students, and K-12 art and music camps and lessons. It's…
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Send us a text In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like: be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager practice c…
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Proposition E, 2018 & Arts Impact Endowment Update & Discussion & Grants For The Arts
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"I think the action and the continuity of the coalition from Prop S to Prop E went from 40 organizations to 140 organizations. That was something that was huge” - Vin Seaman In this seventh episode of our series focusing on the arts and culture sector's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, we bring you highlights from the Co-Production of Arts For …
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Today we’re tackling the big topic of transportation in the Valley. The needs, the gaps and the dreams we have for improving public transit, roads, and our vast network of trails. What do we mean when we say "Transportation," and which entities are paving the way for our future Resources and links in our show notes at: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/p…
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Send us a text If getting a new job is a part of your 2024 goals, this is the episode for you! Harry and Erin share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates. Listen for: more in-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and empl…
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What podcasts do you like to listen to? You have so many choices these days, and we are grateful that you've chosen to add Voices from the Valley to your playlist! We’ve had a lot of fun and we’ve learned so much from the people in our community who’ve helped us create more than 50 episodes. When it comes to our podcast, which has only been around …
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How Do Community Based Arts Orgs Secure Sustainable Funding?
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“Bringing the scale of human life to the community again so that we can kind of start seeing our humanity and our everyday Experiences” - Melissa Abercrombie This episode is from our November 4th 2023 live event co-production with the Petaluma Arts Center, our broadcast partners KPCA 103.3fm and Petaluma Community Access TV and BAVC Media. This spe…
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In an age of rapid technological advancement and ever-changing demographics, libraries are evolving to become more than just repositories of books – and audio – and video. These days libraries offer a treasure trove of cool things that and vibrant spaces where you can explore, learn, and DO so many interesting things. Imagine having access to cutti…
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“I think really being open minded and also really trusting artists is a really big, important factor because. Artists know what they're doing, at least when it comes to making the artwork, that's why people hire them and allow them to have the most creative freedom as possible, really. Usually allows the project to be as best as it can be or as goo…
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Fernando Pujals & Rachel Osajima- How their using the Arts for Economic & Community Development
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"So of course, the pandemic was a struggle for all of us, and so we all know the arts organizations are the first to close and last open, especially the performing arts are really still struggling" - Rachel Osajima This episode is the long form of our one-on-one interview with Fernando Pujals, the Deputy Director of the Mid-Market Business Associat…
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Send us a text Erin Schirm shares how you can support Meristem this #GivingTuesday. Support Meristem's work with neurodiverse young people getting on the path to work and greater independence with a tax-deductable donation: meristem.pro/get-involved/support-meristem View Meristem's Holiday Wish List and help fund a specific need of the program. Fun…
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In this episode of "Stronger Together," join us as we explore the powerful theme of community strength in the face of adversity. We delve into the critical issue of violence against women, highlighting the transformative power of collective action. Our special guest, Jo Leverett of the Zonta Club of Bundaberg, shares inspiring stories of advocacy a…
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"There's been a lot of talk about, how do you make this sustainable, and there's not one answer, but one piece that is core to that, is really galvanizing and cementing around this notion that arts and culture is already right here and we need to lean into it and value it and uplift it. And in that way it won't be able to be ignored'“ - Fernando Pu…
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Today we're excited to highlight an episode from Appleton Engaged, a compelling podcast from the City of Appleton. Much like Voices from the Valley, which is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices within our communities, the Appleton Engaged podcast lifts up the individuals, organizations, and resources that contribute to making our community an ex…
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In this inspiring Stronger Together episode, we are thrilled to welcome Natalie Cook, an esteemed Olympian, to share her incredible journey and insights. Natalie delves into her experiences, discussing the significance of resilience, the mindset that propelled her through five Olympic Games, and how these principles apply to everyday life. She offe…
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Send us a text Meristem program graduate Ben Lewis reflects back on his experience at Meristem, what he loved about the community and the chance to live independently. He shares how he gained the skills to work on a farm and how those experiences influence his attitude toward a day’s work now. Ben shares his path to Meristem and how persistence hel…
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Sharing stories in the news and lifting up the voices of people in our community really lends itself to making the Fox Valley feel like home. The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation have been engaged in a major effort to support the work of local newsrooms to bring issues of importance in ou…
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