Authentic Conversations with Give Impact
Liz Ward & Maya Bullock
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About This Podcast
Authentic Conversations is a safe space created to highlight the vibrant and diverse stories of Charlotte, focusing on the people and communities driving change, overcoming challenges, and celebrating triumphs.
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S2E14 Episode 14: Behind the Doors: A Day in Housing
Episode 14 with our friend Liz Clasen-Kelly, CEO of Roof Above, whose mission is to unite the community to end homelessness. Each day, Roof Above serves 1,400 people - half through homeless services,…
S2E13 Episode 13: Hello 2026! New Year, New Energy
Episode OutlineFull Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:32 Welcome to 2026!0:55 Maya is in the final countdown!3:03 Maya has the table pull their…
S1E12 Episode 12: End of Year Reflection
Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at https://www.giveimpact.org/podcast-0:33 Here we are, back with the last episode of the year!1:29 Welcome Megan Gude to the table!6:02 Megan…
S1E11 Episode 11: Neighborhood Stewardship through Mixed Income Development
Episode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with thought leader James Scruggs, Founder & CEO of Kingdom Development Partners! We discussed the journey of his life and faith that led him to…
S1E10 Episode 10: Impact through Philanthropy
Episode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with Andy Mermans, President of The Merancas Foundation to talk all things Philanthropy! Philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating positive changes…
S1E9 Episode 9: Give Impact's 5-Year Anniversary
It’s our special 5-Year Anniversary Episode! Yes, that’s right, Give Impact just turned 5 & we are gearing up to celebrate in October. But before we do, we sat down at the table to reflect on our…
S1E8 Episode 8: Changing the Landscape of Housing in Concord
Episode OutlineThe Give Impact ladies sat down with the smart, innovative, thought-leader Patrick Graham, Ph.D., Chief Executive Director of WeBuild Concord. Not only did we learn so many new things…
S1E7 Episode 7: Strengthening the local food system for the community
Episode OutlineZack Wyatt joined the table his amazing organization that is trying to empower community and strengthen the local food systems!Full Episode Show Notes are Available on our website at…
S1E6 Episode 6: Igniting Hope & Sparking Change
Maya & Liz sits down with Adrienne & Emmanuel Threatt from Hope Vibes to discuss their journey that led to the creation of serving the homeless community.Full episode show notes can be found…
S1E5 Episode 5: Real Estate from the Lens of a Realtor
We sat down with the one and only, Tanesha Thompson, Owner & Broker-in-Charge of Synergy Realty Group℠ - NC, Mecklenburg Times 2021 50 Most Influential Women Honoree, Career Mastered Emerging…
S1E4 Episode 4: Meet your Neighbor
Give Impact sits down with Ron Henderson Jr. as he tells his story about losing his joy, finding his integrity once again, and how his relationship with Courtney and the Saber Treatment Program saved…
S1E3 Episode 3: Faith & Housing
In Episode 3, we sat down with Pastor Matt Conner of Newell Presbyterian Church to discuss Faith & Housing, his journey of life both individually and as a leader of faith, Newell’s ground…
S1E2 Episode 2: Managing Mental Health in a Changing World
Episode 2 was so special! We talked with Justin Perry about his story, rooted here in Charlotte - that has blossomed into a beautiful and important service to our community. The pursuit of Mental…
S1E1 Episode 1: Meet The Hosts
The inaugural episode of Authentic Conversations... after a year of hemming and hawing, we decided to face our fears, shift our priorities and jump in knowing we would just need to figure things out…
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Authentic Conversations with Give Impact has published 14 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Authentic Conversations with Give Impact is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 58m.
