Banking on KC

On this episode of Banking on KC, Shamika Hogan, executive director of i.c.stars Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the program’s recent launch in Kansas City.

Tune in to discover how: 

1. Will Shields helped bring the program to Kansas City.
2. i.c.stars uses training, mentorships and residencies to introduce talented underserved youth to high-tech careers. 
3. How local companies and communities benefit from the efforts of the program.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Henry Wash, founder and CEO of High Aspirations, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the program supports young African American males through role modeling and mentoring. Wash has more than 20 years’ experience designing, implementing and evaluating programming for at-risk populations.

As a graduate teaching and research assistant at UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Business, Wash gathered peer-reviewed research to develop High Aspirations, a faith-based program focusing on African American males, ages 8 to 18. The program supports them socially, academically, emotionally, and spiritually through mentoring and leadership training.

Henry has associate degrees in applied science and arts, a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in black studies and a master’s degree in public administration - urban affairs. He is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honors Society of Sociology; a Harvard Annie E. Casey Innovations in American Government award winner; an alumnus of the Kansas City Tomorrow’s program; an AmeriCorps alumnus; and a Rising Star alum award winner chosen by The Independent Insider. He is also a guest lecturer at Yale University.

Henry’s background is similar to that of many of the young men who participate in High Aspirations, overcoming his circumstances in large part due to the mentoring he received from two prominent Kansas Citians—Henry W. Bloch and the late Thurman N. Mitchell. Henry's vision is to return the favor by changing the direction of young men from Kansas City’s urban core, resulting in a stronger community. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

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On this episode of Banking on KC, Kristen Devlin, an arts program specialist with the JCDS Emerging Artists Program, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the program opens doors for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tune in to discover how many artists have had the door opened to equal citizenship, personal growth, communication, self-expression, self-advocacy, and self-esteem from the art program. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC 

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s efforts to lead Kansas Citians out of homelessness.

Tune in to discover:

1. The factors contributing to the rise of homelessness in Kansas City. 
2. How homelessness impacts mental health and addiction. 
3. The barriers to safe, affordable and sustainable housing. 
4. What can be done to battle homelessness.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kelly Raines, co-founder of Birdsall House, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the early childhood education approach Birdsall House follows and why she is an ECE advocate.

Tune in to discover:

1. Why Kelly started Birdsall House. 
2. How childcare providers at Birdsall are “facilitators” of a child’s learning. 
3. Kelly’s vision for early childhood learning and how she advocates for it.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Devon and Darrin Griesemer of Devon’s Autism Driven/Sweet Daddy Corn, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how Devon’s business is creating awareness about autism at the same time it’s popping up a delicious treat.

Tune in to discover: 

1. The circumstances that led Devon to launch the company. 
2. How Devon’s work is raising awareness of autism.
3. Devon’s message for young adults with autism.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Fahteema Parrish, founder of Parrish & Sons Construction, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey of success and growth at the helm of a first-generation, 100% minority-owned, family-operated general contractor company specializing in excavation and grading.

Tune in to discover:

1. How Fahteema’s entrepreneurial parents instilled a can-do attitude and passion.
2. Why Fahteema made the move from IT to construction—and how she did it. 
3. Fahteema’s hands-on approach to management. 
4. Fahteema’s desire to nurture the next generation of women business leaders.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, John Nolan, co-founder of Next Move Healthcare, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the company’s mission of improving healthcare outcomes by following a “clinician-first” approach.

Tune in to discover: 

1. Why focusing on the well-being of clinicians can enhance overall quality of patient care.
2. How Next Move’s flexible model can mitigate staffing shortages in healthcare. 
3. How Nolan has managed the company’s rapid growth.
4. Business lessons Nolan has learned as a serial entrepreneur. 
5. Nolan’s take on the future of health care staffing.

The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Karen Crnkovich, owner of DMC Service, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, including the foundation she established. 

Tune in to discover: 

1. How she got into the HVAC industry. 
2. Karen’s insights into creating a strong company culture. 
3. How Karen promotes women in the HVAC industry.
4. How DMC is impacting the lives of families through the Strong Homes, Strong Families foundation.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, CiCi Rojas, president of Tico Productions, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the company has evolved from a video production studio to full-service cultural marketing that’s making a global impact.

Tune in to discover: 

1.  How Tico Productions distinguishes itself from other agencies. 
2.  The importance of having a multicultural marketing strategy in a business.
3.  How Tico Productions is assisting with workforce development. 
4.  Tico’s new joint venture with Walz Tetrick Advertising. 
5.  CiCi’s thoughts on Kansas City’s biggest opportunities during the next decade.

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The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.