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Empowering the Next Generation: Asha Campbell’s Impact in DeSoto County
In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus welcomed a guest who embodies leadership, service, and local pride: Asha Campbell. She is a tax professional, business consultant, and CEO of the nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch. Asha's journey is rooted in the heart of DeSoto County, where she's lived since the age of five. Her deep connection to the community drives everything she does, from mentoring the youth to becoming a Public Innovator. With her nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch, Asha leads programs focused on youth education, financial literacy, and leadership development. Her mission is clear: to empower others to thrive.
Key Podcast Themes
- Community Roots: Asha shares that she's lived in DeSoto County since age five and has deep ties to the DeSoto community.
- Empowerment Through Education: Asha's nonprofit, JRpreneur Brunch, focuses on youth development and financial literacy, aiming to empower the next generation.
- DeSoto County Ahead: The conversation highlights how Asha's work aligns with the DeSoto County Ahead initiative, building a thriving, inclusive community through meaningful change that is driven by community members' aspirations.
Timestamps
- 00:41 - Introduction to Asha and her role as a tax professional, business consultant, and CEO of the nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch.
- 01:07 - Asha shares how long she has lived in DeSoto County.
- 01:24 - Asha shares what makes DeSoto County special.
- 02:00 - Asha shares more about her nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch and the impact her organization is having in DeSoto County.
- 06:49 - Asha discusses the two Remake Learning Day events that she held this year.
- 12:06- Asha describes her experience at the Public Innovators Lab, a two-day event with over 50 local leaders.
- 15:18- Asha and Alicia discuss the four teams that have emerged since the Public Innovators lab (Housing, Health, Faith-Based, and Youth) and next steps.
- 16:55 - Asha provides her "Discover DeSoto" highlight: The YMCA.
Links to Learn More
- DeSoto County Ahead
- Public Capital Report: DeSoto County Coming Together
- DeSoto County Ahead Anthem
- Asha's LinkedIn
- Growversity Solutions
Connect with Asha on
Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond the Blog!
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By The Patterson FoundationIn the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus welcomed a guest who embodies leadership, service, and local pride: Asha Campbell. She is a tax professional, business consultant, and CEO of the nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch. Asha's journey is rooted in the heart of DeSoto County, where she's lived since the age of five. Her deep connection to the community drives everything she does, from mentoring the youth to becoming a Public Innovator. With her nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch, Asha leads programs focused on youth education, financial literacy, and leadership development. Her mission is clear: to empower others to thrive.
Key Podcast Themes
- Community Roots: Asha shares that she's lived in DeSoto County since age five and has deep ties to the DeSoto community.
- Empowerment Through Education: Asha's nonprofit, JRpreneur Brunch, focuses on youth development and financial literacy, aiming to empower the next generation.
- DeSoto County Ahead: The conversation highlights how Asha's work aligns with the DeSoto County Ahead initiative, building a thriving, inclusive community through meaningful change that is driven by community members' aspirations.
Timestamps
- 00:41 - Introduction to Asha and her role as a tax professional, business consultant, and CEO of the nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch.
- 01:07 - Asha shares how long she has lived in DeSoto County.
- 01:24 - Asha shares what makes DeSoto County special.
- 02:00 - Asha shares more about her nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch and the impact her organization is having in DeSoto County.
- 06:49 - Asha discusses the two Remake Learning Day events that she held this year.
- 12:06- Asha describes her experience at the Public Innovators Lab, a two-day event with over 50 local leaders.
- 15:18- Asha and Alicia discuss the four teams that have emerged since the Public Innovators lab (Housing, Health, Faith-Based, and Youth) and next steps.
- 16:55 - Asha provides her "Discover DeSoto" highlight: The YMCA.
Links to Learn More
- DeSoto County Ahead
- Public Capital Report: DeSoto County Coming Together
- DeSoto County Ahead Anthem
- Asha's LinkedIn
- Growversity Solutions
Connect with Asha on
Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond the Blog!
Join The Journey