Dr. Angela speaks with environmental artist and educator Aaron Ableman about how culture, storytelling, and education can inspire a deeper commitment to protecting our planet’s water.

Water connects every part of life, from the ecosystems that sustain our planet to the communities that depend on it each day. In this final conversation of the Podcasthon series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela welcomes environmental artist, educator, and author Aaron Ableman.

With more than three decades of work in conservation, education, and watershed advocacy, Aaron shares a unique perspective on why the global water crisis is not only a scientific or policy issue, but also a communication and cultural one. He explains how the stories we tell about the environment shape the way we care for it.

Drawing from his experience working with educators, indigenous leaders, and artists around the world, Aaron explores the deeper relationship between humanity and water, and why protecting this essential resource requires not only innovation and policy, but also awareness, creativity, and shared responsibility.

This conversation invites listeners to see water not simply as a resource, but as a powerful thread connecting communities, cultures, and the future of our planet.

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Websites: aaronableman.com and gaiasgame.org

Dr. Angela speaks with environmental innovator Eugene Yumshtyk about stopping toxic water contamination at its source and why prevention is key to protecting communities and ecosystems.

Clean water protection often begins long before contamination ever reaches a river, reservoir, or community water supply. In this episode of the Podcasthon series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela speaks with Eugene Yumshtyk, COO of Paradigm Shift Technologies, about the ongoing environmental risks associated with Hexavalent Chrome, the toxic chemical made widely known in the Erin Brockovich case.

While many people believe the issue ended years ago, Eugene explains why the chemical is still used in several global industries and how runoff from manufacturing can threaten both water tables and surrounding communities.

He shares how his team has spent years developing environmentally responsible alternatives designed to stop toxic contamination at its source. Their work represents a shift in thinking about environmental responsibility, where innovation and industry can work together to protect public health and the planet’s most vital resource.

This conversation explores the importance of prevention, scientific innovation, and the responsibility industries share in safeguarding clean water for future generations.


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Dr. Angela speaks with clean water innovator Jeff Szur about disaster resilience, water independence, and how new technologies are helping communities secure safe drinking water when it matters most. A Podcasthon spotlight.

Clean water is something many communities depend on every day, yet access can become uncertain during disasters, infrastructure failures, or environmental challenges. In this episode of our clean water awareness series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela sits down with clean water innovator Jeff Szur of Altitude Water to explore how technology and preparedness can help communities build greater resilience.

Jeff shares insights from his years working in atmospheric water generation and discusses the concept of water independence, a vision where communities are able to produce safe drinking water even in times of crisis. From disaster response efforts during hurricane season to global initiatives supporting communities in need, this conversation highlights the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and humanitarian service.

Together, they discuss why clean water access remains one of the most critical issues of our time and how forward-thinking solutions can help protect one of our planet’s most essential resources.

Connect: https://altitudewaterusa.com

As the National Women’s History Alliance highlights the 2026 theme, Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, this interview expands the definition of sustainability. It explores how sustainable systems are built through equity, accountability, and long-term cultural change. Dr. Jack-Davies shares insight on workplace belonging, leadership courage, intergenerational responsibility, and what it truly means to build institutions that endure.

Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Dr. Anita Jack-Davies, cross-cultural expert, consultant, and author of Lawrencia’s Last Parang: On Loss and Belonging as a Black Woman in Canada. With more than two decades of experience in diversity management, strategic planning, and institutional culture change, Dr. Jack-Davies has helped reshape policies and systems across Canada and the United States. From developing inclusion and belonging strategies for federal agencies such as Global Affairs Canada, to advising law enforcement through her Badges2Bridges initiative, her work moves beyond conversation and into measurable transformation.

International Women’s Day invites the world to celebrate the achievements and influence of women across every sector of society. But beyond the headlines and public recognition, millions of women are shaping families, businesses, communities, and cultures every single day through courage, resilience, and quiet leadership.

In this special episode, Dr. Angela reflects on the deeper meaning behind International Women’s Day and what it truly means for women to rise in today’s world. Drawing from leadership experience, pastoral counseling insight, and the realities many women face in modern life, she explores the balance between ambition and purpose, strength and rest, visibility and inner grounding.

This conversation is a reminder that empowerment is not only found on stages or in titles. It is found in the daily decisions women make to lead with integrity, invest in their calling, and support the next generation.

Whether you are building something new, navigating a season of transition, or simply seeking encouragement for the road ahead, this episode offers thoughtful reflection and inspiration for women in every stage of life.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr LaNail Plummer, a creative force and changemaker whose work bridges innovation and impact. With a focus on empowerment and sustainable growth, she shares insights on building with purpose, navigating challenges with grace, and creating opportunities that extend beyond personal success. 

This conversation is a reminder that leadership is not just about achievement; it is about legacy.

Still We Rise, Still We Lead honors leaders who turn passion into platforms that inspire and empower others.

In this episode, we welcome Suzanne Horton MA, NCC, LMHC, a visionary committed to creating meaningful change through leadership and community engagement. Her work reflects a deep belief in collaboration, access, and building systems that uplift rather than exclude. 

This conversation highlights resilience, intentional leadership, and the impact of showing up consistently for the communities we serve.

Still We Rise, Still We Lead continues with a spotlight on leaders who are transforming spaces through service and strategy.

Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History Month radio series highlighting voices who are shaping culture, community, and impact in powerful ways.

In this episode, we are joined by Radiance, a dynamic leader whose work centers empowerment, authenticity, and purpose driven influence. Through her platform and presence, Radiance challenges others to embrace their voice, own their narrative, and move boldly in their calling.

This conversation explores identity, confidence, and the responsibility that comes with visibility in today’s world.

In this episode, we are joined by Shonda Scott, entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and founder of 360 Total Concept. A champion for small businesses and underserved founders, Shonda has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs move from vision to viability. Through business development support, access to capital connections, and strategic guidance, she works to close opportunity gaps that too often prevent innovative ideas from becoming sustainable enterprises. This conversation explores economic empowerment, the power of ownership, and what it takes to build structures that allow others to thrive.

Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History Month radio series highlighting Black leaders whose work is transforming communities, industries, and the narratives we carry about success.

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Pugh, President and CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, one of the nation’s leading community development financial institutions. Growing up in Detroit in a single-parent household, Michael’s journey from bank teller to national financial leader reflects a deep commitment to strengthening the economic health of underserved communities. With more than three decades in community lending and development, including leadership at Carver Federal Savings Bank, he now leads LISC’s work investing billions of dollars into affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization across the country.

This conversation explores financial equity, generational wealth, and how lived experience can shape a vision for transformative community impact.

Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History Month radio series highlighting Black leaders, creatives, and changemakers whose work spans justice, community development, mental health, and service. Through thoughtful conversation, the series explores how leadership is formed, sustained, and carried forward in real life.