Opportunity SC Podcast

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kevin Sack discusses the profound history of Mother Emanuel, its significance in the context of race and resistance, and the lessons of forgiveness and resilience that are vital for understanding America's past and shaping its future.

In today's episode, we sit down with Robert Macdonald, executive director of SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority, as they unpack the full scope of SC Housing’s work and dig into the bigger picture behind South Carolina’s housing shortage, including why affordable housing is economic infrastructure, not just a social service.

In this month's episode, we sit down with Darren Goss, President and CEO of the Coastal Community Foundation, as he talks about the critical importance of listening, authentic storytelling, and closing the loop to build trust and genuine influence.


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In the premiere episode, host Bernie Mazyck kick things off with a deep dive into how South Carolina’s most impactful leaders are transforming poverty through system change and community power. He sits down with Donna Waites, president of Sisters of Charity Foundation, as she shares her inspiring journey from rural South Carolina to leading statewide philanthropy and explores how a legacy of impact was built through a deep commitment to changing systems that keep families in poverty.