Collaborative Solutions Podcast

On this episode of Collaborative Solutions - join us for an enlightening conversation with Andy Brown, Deputy Secretary of Kansas Department for Aging and Disabilities Services, as we explore groundbreaking initiatives reshaping homelessness in Kansas. Discover the impactful collaboration between key organizations providing vital services to our most vulnerable, the Housing First approach, and more.

Tune in to be inspired, informed, and moved by Andy Brown’s heartfelt narrative and the collective efforts to ensure that every individual in Kansas has a place to call home.

In the inaugural episode of Collaborative Solutions podcast, listeners are introduced to a diverse panel of local experts. Barry Feaker, James Chiselom, Misty Bosch-Hastings, and Brett Hartford share their backgrounds and discuss the driving forces behind their commitment to finding solutions to multifaceted challenges such as homelessness, behavioral health, substance use, and more. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they highlight the importance of collaboration and compassion in finding solutions. 

Welcome to Collaborative Solutions, where co-hosts Barry Feaker, Misty Bosch-Hastings, Brett Hartford, and James Chiselom dive deep into impactful stories of service and dedication.

This episode highlights James Chiselom's inspiring journey and his commitment to creating lasting solutions for the homeless community in Lawrence, demonstrating his dedication to fostering dignity and stability for all individuals in need.

Welcome to Collaborative Solutions, where co-hosts Barry Feaker, Misty Bosch-Hastings, Brett Hartford, and James Chiselom dive deep into impactful stories of service and dedication. In our second episode, we spotlight Misty Bosch-Hastings, who shares her journey working in homelessness - from volunteering in the kitchen of the Topeka Rescue Mission up to her current role as Director of the City of Lawrence Homeless Solutions Division. Discover Misty's unwavering "why" behind her commitment to this critical work and join us as we explore how these leaders maintain focus on long-term goals and stay emotionally connected in their challenging work. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and real stories of collaborative change-making.