Magic City Spotlight

The City of Birmingham's RISE Program, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose of providing resources for area businesses.

We highlight the powerful collaboration between the City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools, and our vibrant community, united by a common mission: enhancing student reading proficiency.

A candid conversation and discover valuable insights as we discuss financial strategies within our city while providing practical advice on wealth building.

Join our conversation with the visionaries behind Birmingham's $50 million effort in Historic Smithfield. Learn about their strategies, upcoming projects, and how they're collaboratively shaping the landscape of our neighborhoods.

Kick off the new year with a special edition of Mayor Woodfin’s State of the City! Get a pulse on everything Birmingham. Mayor Woodfin will provide show listeners with insight into the city's plans, aspirations, and key initiatives for 2024.

Each March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us.

Guests:

Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office

Andrea Parker, StrongHer Honoree

Parker is the president and CEO of Parker and Associations Investment Co. This new project is allowing Parker to stretch her wings as she focuses on developing underserved communities, by starting with Ensley. she purchased five acres near 22nd Street and Avenue E in Ensley, which is where she plans to break ground on a multi-use facility by 2024. The space will be home to condos, eateries and an incubator space for small businesses. 

Terri Harvill, StrongHer Honoree

Terri has worked for the YMCA of Greater Birmingham for more than 30 years, first working while she was in high school. Serving the community has always been her focus, which is why a new project in Roebuck means so much to her. She and a team of volunteers and staff worked to raise nearly $3.6 million during the pandemic to help revamp the eight acres where the current Northeast YMCA sits in Roebuck. 

Did anyone ever talk to you about money? Mayor Woodfin and leaders of the Birmingham Financial Freedom project will be discussing wealth building and what Birmingham youth and their families can do enjoy financial prosperity.

Guests:

Isaac Cooper, CEO, IMC Financial

Samantha Williams, CEO, The Birmingham Promise

Judy Wood, Wellness Coach, OperationHope

Each March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us.

Guests:

Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office

Many of Birmingham's biggest innovations have come from entrepreneurs. They are our family members, they are our employers and they are investing in our neighborhoods in every corner of Birmingham. Meet today's leading entrepreneurs as they share their challenges, triumphs and advice.

Guests:

Kellie Clark, CEO of Appthink

Shegun Otulana, founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs and CEO of Copysmith AI

Entrepreneur, mogul, teacher, marketer, broadcaster, owner, investor, survivor, philanthropist, husband, father, civil rights pioneer, son of Mattie C. At nearly 90-years-old, Dr. Stewart continues to share his voice, wisdom, and love with Birmingham. In an exclusive, one-on-one discussion, Dr. Stewart and Mayor Woodfin will discuss the history, present and future of the City of Birmingham as the city celebrates the 60th commemoration of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement.

Guests:

Dr. Shelley Stewart, Radio pioneer, civil-rights activist, business owner and author

Uche Bean, Deputy Director, Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity