In this episode of the N'Digo Studio Podcast, Hermene Hartman sits down with Dion Dawson and Jackie Hoffman, two inspiring voices for community wellness in Chicago. Together, they discuss public health, food justice, and how local initiatives like “One Mile a Day” help strengthen mental health and solidarity across the South Side & West Side of Chicago neighborhoods.
Through their stories, discover how leadership, consistency, and local engagement can create lasting change and inspire a new generation of community changemakers

From Englewood community fridges to West Side marathons, these dreamers prove that consistency and community can transform lives.

🎙️ Topics:

• Ending food insecurity through Dion’s Chicago Dream

• Building wellness movements with Peace Runners 773

• The power of consistency: “One mile a day”

• Collaboration, longevity & community impact

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and ndigo.com.

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