BIG in the Community

By The Kalamazoo Promise

Welcome to the "BIG in the Community" podcast, hosted by Community Engagement Coordinator, Jonathan James, where we celebrate and amplify the stories, voices, and impact of individuals and organiza

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

BIG in the Community episodes:

March 06, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 054 - Thank you, Jonathan
In this final episode of Big in the Community, Jonathan sits down with Ca’Jon and Cain to reflect on the stories shared on the podcast and close out this chapter of our work. Thank you Jonathan for the insightful conversations and positivity you brought to this podcast and The Promise. Thank you for being an example of what it means to be “Big in the Community.” We wish you all the best in your journey!
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25min
February 20, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 053- Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Susan Reed, Elizabeth Santana and Noah Aleman from Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC).
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1h
February 12, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 052- Lisa Garcia, Western Michigan University
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Lisa Garcia, AVP for External Partnerships at Western Michigan University.
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1h
February 06, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 051 - Jimmy Wright, Kzoom
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jimmy Wright, Sales Representative, currently living abroad, from Kzoom.
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41min
January 29, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 050- Dr. L. Marshall Washington, KVCC
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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41min
January 09, 2026 BIG in the Community | EP 049- Joel Murr, Bronson Healthcare
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Joel Murr, Director of Community Health Advancement at Bronson Healthcare.
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52min
December 23, 2025 BIG in the Community | EP 048- Beth Berglin, Michigan Transformation Collective
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Beth Berglin, co-founder and Director of Policy & Strategy at Michigan Transformation Collective.
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1h 5min
December 05, 2025 BIG in the Community | EP 047- Amy Kuchta, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Amy Kuchta, chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.
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42min
November 28, 2025 BIG in the Community | EP 046- Tim Terrentine, Translator’s Consulting Group
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Tim Terrentine, founder & chief translator of Translator’s Consulting Group.
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1h 47min
November 21, 2025 BIG in the Community | EP 045- Dr. Regena Nelson, Western Michigan University
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Regena Nelson, professor emeritus at Western Michigan University.
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53min

FAQs about BIG in the Community:

How many episodes does BIG in the Community have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.