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A podcast about Columbus: where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re headed. Columbus is changing—fast. From neighborhoods and schools to jobs, housing and opportunity, the city’s future is taking shape right now. So, Let’s Talk Columbus is your insider guide to understanding what’s happening and why it matters. Hosted by Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio.
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- Yesterday53 min
Episode 12: Closing the Gap Between Hard Work and Stability: A Conversation with Lisa Patt McDaniel
Send us Fan Mail Don't miss this timely conversation with Lisa Patt McDaniel, CEO of Aspyr Workforce Innovation, as Michael digs into the big question of our moment: why are so many hardworking people still struggling to get ahead? From wages and workforce pipelines to practical solutions for building more pathways to stability, this episode of So, Let's Talk Columbus is packed with insight, urgency and hope for central Ohio’s future. United is the Way. liveunitedcentralohio.org
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Episode 11: Stuff the Backpack: A conversation with Jenn Kiser
Send us Fan Mail Stuff the Backpack, a partnership between NBC4 and United Way of Central Ohio, celebrates the power of our central Ohio community that shows up for kids in a big way. In this episode, host Michael Wilkos talks with Jenn Kiser of NBC4 about the importance of volunteers, partners and neighbors coming together to provide backpacks and school supplies for more than 240,000 students over the years. Tune in to find out why this simple act makes such a meaningful difference on the f...
- 4 weeks ago40 min
Episode 10: Behind the ALICE Numbers: A conversation with Melanie Hill
Send us Fan Mail More than one in three households in Franklin County is working hard but still struggling to cover the basics. In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Melanie Hill of United Way of Central Ohio helps unpack the ALICE data and what it reveals about the hidden financial hardship shaping our community. It’s a powerful conversation about the real cost of living, the people behind the numbers, and what it will take to make Columbus a place where more families can thrive.
- Jun 16, 202628 min
Episode 9: Beyond the Shelter Door: A Conversation with Shannon Isom (Part 2)
This is the second half of this important conversation. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen first. In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Michael talks with Shannon Isom, President and CEO of Community Shelter Board. Shannon Isom brings a powerful mix of candor, compassion and deep expertise to a conversation that cuts to the heart of what Columbus is facing. Shannon helps Michael unpack the real drivers behind homelessness, the strain on our shelter system, and w...
- Jun 2, 202631 min
Episode 8: Beyond the Shelter Door: A Conversation with Shannon Isom (Part 1)
In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Michael talks with Shannon Isom, President and CEO of Community Shelter Board. Shannon Isom brings a powerful mix of candor, compassion and deep expertise to a conversation that cuts to the heart of what Columbus is facing. Shannon helps Michael unpack the real drivers behind homelessness, the strain on our shelter system, and why this issue is about more than individual circumstances. It’s about housing, systems and the kind of community we choose ...
- May 19, 202642 min
Episode 7: Beyond the Books: A Conversation with Dr. Cheryl Wyatt
In this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Michael talks with Dr. Cheryl Wyatt of Success by Third Grade about how early literacy is about more than reading. It’s about the community coming together to strengthen the systems, supports and partnerships that help children thrive. Whether you’re new to Success by Third Grade or a longtime champion of the movement, this conversation offers fresh insight into the exciting work happening across Franklin County to create stronger futures for our st...
- May 5, 202630 min
Episode 6: Stable Homes, Brighter Futures: A Conversation with Samantha Stewart
On this episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos, Michael explores how housing stability shapes a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive, through a powerful conversation with Samantha Stewart of the YMCA of Central Ohio. It’s a human-centered look at the families doing everything they can to stay afloat, and the community partnership that is helping stabilize families, and keeping kids in school and hope within reach.
- Apr 21, 202643 min
Episode 5: A Place to Call Home: A Conversation with Erin Prosser
Don't miss this episode of So, Let's Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos! Michael sits down with Erin Prosser, Deputy Director of Housing Strategies for the City of Columbus, to move beyond the problem and into the solutions. Together, they explore the strategies the city is using right now to expand housing access, preserve affordability and ensure Columbus remains a place where opportunity is within reach for everyone. Tune in to hear from someone working on the front lines of one of our regi...
About So, Let’s Talk Columbus with Michael Wilkos
A podcast about Columbus: where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re headed. Columbus is changing—fast. From neighborhoods and schools to jobs, housing and opportunity, the city’s future is taking shape right now. So, Let’s Talk Columbus is your insider guide to understanding what’s happening and why it matters. Hosted by Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio.
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