CAUSENETIC

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Karen Friedman, Director of Strategy and Quality Practices for Mental Health with the Network Experience team at Y-USA, Seth Foster, Regional Youth Development Director for the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, and Kaylee Prewitt, a first-year student at Indiana State University.

YMCA staff and volunteers can ⁠⁠visit Link⁠⁠ to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode.

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠⁠http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic⁠⁠

In this episode, we discuss the vital work of out-of-school-time professionals and how it truly takes a village to educate kids. Our featured guests are

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠⁠http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

In this episode, we are talking about National Park Week (April 22 – April 30)!

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heather Hughes, Senior V.P., Strategic Alignment at YUSA; Ilana Lipsett, Senior Program Manager at Institute for the Future and Alden Nowell Burke, Director of People & Culture at Design for America

YMCA staff and volunteers can ⁠visit Link⁠ to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode.

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic⁠

In this episode, we discuss social justice and why having diverse conversations about it helps us all!

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heidi Brasher, Senior Director, Movement Engagement, Strategy & Innovation and Alison Huppert, Manager, Movement Engagement & Innovative Priorities from YMCA of the USA.

YMCA staff and volunteers can visit Link to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode.

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

We all have an identity and it's important to cultivate a healthy one. In today's episode, we are leaning into what we believe about our identities and experiences.

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http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues.

This week, we are reairing our "At The Heart Of It All..." episode, where we talk with Dee Ellington, Board Volunteer for the Moorland Y at Oak Cliff and heart transplant recipient. We dig into the power of life and health. 

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http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson, and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues.

In this episode, we are talking about…protesting. Whether it’s through publishing speeches, writing songs, or signing petitions, we discuss how people are finding their voice.

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http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson, and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues.

In this special episode, we sit down with Heather Foster - President & CEO Of The Missoula Family YMCA, Kari Lee - Associate Vice President of Operations & DIG/Equity Of The YMCA Of San Francisco, and Erin Clark, Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Of The YMCA Of San Francisco about the equity work they do in their respective YMCAs.

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The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission and allowing listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally focused. www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic

Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - being a person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing.