Dani Watkins is the Program Director at Citylink in downtown Cincinnati. After teaching and being in the education sector, Dani worked with Strive for 5 years, and is now with Citylink. On this episode of "Unfinished Business," Dani talks about what Citylink does for our community with its double digit growth year after year. She also speaks about an exciting program to grow the culinary talent in the City. Dani is the one to thank for DANGER WHEEL in Pendleton! Take a listen as she has had such an impact on the City of Cincinnati and growing the community!
"I hope we come to a point where we aren't needed anymore--ending poverty!"
"People are starting to realize that we're not wired to do things alone, but wired to do things as a community. It's a more impactful way to come together--it's a big deal."
"Don't stay focused on one thing too long, you'll miss any opportunity that is directly in front of you"

8: Dani Watkins - CityLink Center

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In this episode of The Inclusive Chamber podcast, we talk to Chris Cicchinelli, President & CEO of Pure Romance, about his experience raising a transgender daughter and how the Living with Change Foundation is providing education, support, resources and advocacy for transgender children and adults in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

10: Chris Cicchinelli - Pure Romance

In this episode of The Inclusive Chamber podcast, we talk to Matt Disher, Military Recruiting Program Leader at Cushman & Wakefield about his experiences as a veteran and the recruitment of veterans into the job market.

9: Matt Disher - Cushman & Wakefield

In this episode of The Inclusive Chamber podcast, we talk to Bleuzette Marshall from the University of Cincinnati, and Kathleen Roberts from Northern Kentucky University, about the ways in which universities are leading thought and action to create a greater sense of belonging on campus and in the community.

8: Bleuzette Marshall and Kathleen Roberts - University of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky University

In this episode of The Inclusive Chamber, we talk to Mike Sipple, president of Centennial Inc. and host of the Talent Magnet Institute podcast, about inclusive succession planning, talent acquisition and building high-performance executive teams.

7: Mike Sipple - Talent Magnet Institute

In this episode of The Inclusive Chamber, we talk to Jack Geiger, managing director of the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, and Terrence TT Stern Enzi, City Beat critic and curator for the festival, about how this five-day event was designed to impact diversity and inclusion in the film industry.

8: Dani Watkins - CityLink Center

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