DoGood Radio

Carol Siler from Women Leading Kentucky joins us in the podlab to talk about women empowerment, Wordle, and being bold and brave in and out of the office.

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For more information on Women Leading Kentucky, visit womenleadingky.com

For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at bgcf.org

HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

Emily Downey from Reserve Woodford kicks off our month-long celebration of all things Kentucky women. Stay tuned the next few weeks to hear from more powerful, brilliant, show stopping women who help make our communities more vibrant, generous, engaged and equitable.

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For more information on Reserve Woodford, please visit reservewoodford.com

For more information on BGCF, please visit bgcf.org

We are closing out this month of the DoGood Radio Hour with a local legend.

Miss Yvonne Giles, also known as The Cemetary Lady, joins us in the podlab to talk about growing up in Lexington during desegregation, why no one's story ends after life, and the dangers of collecting hen eggs! She is hilarious and has the most facinating stories - you don't want to miss this.

DeBraun Thomas is a force in Central Kentucky. Today, he joins the DoGood Radio Hour to talk about music, Taking Back Cheapside, the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and intentionality.

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For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - brothersmithband.com

Today on the DoGood Radio Hour, Shea Brown joins us to chat about the Digital Access Project, his work in the county clerk's office, and his love for Kentucky history.

Devine Carama is an activist, an artist, a motivational speaker, and as of 2022 - the first hip hop artist from the state of Kentucky to win an Emmy! Today, he joins us to talk about his work at One Lexington, his faith, and the many he plans he has coming up.

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For more information on One Lexington, please visit lexingtonky.gov

For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, please visit bgcf.org

Our theme song is "Happy Tune," written and performed by Brother Smith - brothersmithband.com

On today's episode of The DoGood Radio Hour, we are joined by Ben Kleppinger and Melynda Jamison from CASA of Lexington to talk about ways to become a CASA volunteer, Bourbon and the Bayou, and what makes a real life super hero!

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Adalhi Aranda's Bluegrass Youth Ballet has become a safe space for young dancers regardless of experience, body type, gender, color or financial status. Her story of bravery, perseverance, and self love is a beautiful example of the possibilities a community can build together.

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For more information on Bluegrass Youth Ballet, visit bluegrassyouthballet.org

For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit bgcf.org

Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - brothersmithband.com

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and our friend, Eileen Levy, from the Well of Lexington joins us in the podlab today to discuss statistics in Kentucky and how to help.

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For more information and resources provided by The Well, please visit https://thewelllexington.com/

For more information on Blue Grass Community Foundation, please visit https://www.bgcf.org/

Episode 17 | Dan Wu

Our first guest of 2023 is no stranger to firsts. Dan Wu is the new Vice Mayor of Lexington, KY and in today's episode, we chat about delicious food, diversity, and planting roots where it feels right.

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For more information on who we are and what we do at Blue Grass Community Foundation, visit us at bgcf.org - or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bgcfky

Our theme song, "Happy Tune, is written and performed by Brother Smith