BPL Podcast

To honor Women's History Month, in this episode, Leann sits down with Kelley Griesmer, CEO of the Women's Fund of Central Ohio, to talk about the wealth gap, the importance of investing financially in women, and the new Enduring Progress Initiative focused on breaking down barriers to racial and gender equity. After listening to our podcast, check out this event with Kelley and author of Girlhood Melissa Febos happening at Gramercy Books.

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Article from Philanthropy Women where Kelley and LC Johnson were interviewed: Women of Color-led Nonprofits Struggle for Survival Funding: Why?

Ms. Foundation Research referenced: Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less

Learn more about The Women's Fund of Central Ohio at: https://www.womensfundcentralohio.org/

Learn more about the work of Zora's House at: https://zorashouse.com/

Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org

Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary

In this two-part series, guest host Leann Schneider Webb, discusses the Bexley Art Library and interviews one of the artists featured in the collection, Christine D'Epiro Abbott. A core member at Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative in Columbus, D'Epiro Abbott talks about her multilayered works, what inspires her series of interior scenes, and life as a working artist and mom.

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Find Christine D'Epiro Abbott's art at: http://www.christinedepiroabbott.com/ and follow her on Instagram @cdepiroabbott

Visit the Bexley Art Library at: www.bexleylibrary.org/ArtLibrary

Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary

In this two-part series, guest host Leann Schneider Webb, discusses the Bexley Art Library and interviews one of the artists featured in the collection, Beverly Whiteside. Known for her large, vibrant mixed-media works depicting imagery of African American life, Whiteside talks about her relationship with the late Columbus-based artist Aminah Lynn Robinson, her love for dance and movement, and how her years as a dance instructor fundamentally influence her work. 

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Find Beverly Whiteside's art at: https://www.studiosonhigh.com/beverly-whiteside

Visit the Bexley Art Library at: www.bexleylibrary.org/ArtLibrary

Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 

Brad Rocco, owner of Bexley Pizza Plus, discusses the highs and lows of owning one of Bexley's favorite pizza shops, from being featured on the Food Network and competing in international pizza competitions to relocating and trying to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eric Dennison, co-owner of Newfangled Kitchen in Bexley, discusses his inspiration for opening Newfangled, what his 30+ years in the industry have taught him, and how Newfangled has fared during the pandemic. We also discuss Eric’s own podcast, This Newfangled Life.

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Check out Newfangled Kitchen

Listen to This Newfangled Life

Jeff is joined by Dan Sharpe, Vice President of Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation, one of the top 10 largest community foundations in the United States. Dan details how The Columbus Foundation is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the four key areas the foundation is focusing on for 2020-2021.

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Learn more about The Columbus Foundation 

Watch the Songs for the Community videos and more

Hallie Raskin, Executive Director of the Bexley Community Foundation, discusses the significant impact the Bexley Community Foundation has had during its ten years of existence. Learn about the various projects BCF has funded, totaling over 3.3 million dollars, including the exciting new expansions to Jeffrey Mansion.

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Bexley Community Foundation Homepage

BCF 10 Year Anniversary Virtual Event Page

On this special episode of the podcast, Jeff is joined by three guests: Brandy Jemczura, Founder & Director of Seeds of Caring; Stephanie Vulhop, author of Imagine If: A Homeless Experience; and Lauren Wilson, Executive Director of LSS Faith Mission. They discuss the invaluable work they are doing to cultivate empathy in our communities and the resources they provide to people experiencing homelessness in Columbus.

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Learn more about Seeds of Caring: https://www.seedsofcaring.org/

Purchase Imagine If: https://www.seedsofcaring.org/our-book

Learn more about Faith Mission: https://lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmission/

Local writer, poet, and community organizer Scott Woods discusses Streetlight Guild, a Columbus cultural venue he founded in 2019, as well as his work on the New Black Eastside Songbook project. Scott also offers his insights on the arts scene, public libraries, and more. 

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Find more information about Streetlight Guild here: https://streetlightguild.wpcomstaging.com/

Award-winning Lebanese-American poet Ruth Awad discusses the anthology she co-edited with Rachel Mennies, The Familiar Wild: On Dogs & Poetry, which explores the multi-faceted relationships writers have with their dogs. We also discuss Ruth's 2016 collection, Set to Music a Wildfire, which stemmed from interviews she did with her father, largely about his experiences during the Lebanese Civil War.

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Get a copy of The Familiar Wild: On Dogs & Poetry

Read In the gloaming, in the roiling night