Jill Duncan is a Farmer and Bodyworker, and the proud owner of Loving Roots Urban Farm.

She joins Speak Up St. Louis to discuss her love of farming, and why it's an extension of her work as a Healer. Jill also describes her first year at Loving Roots, and reflects on why St. Louis is the right place to start a Farm.

Enjoy this conversation with Jill Duncan, the STL Farming Rookie of the Year!

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This Episode features Mayor Reggie Jones from the City of Dellwood. 

Mayor Jones lends his perspective on St. Louis politics, breaks down the results of the 2020 August primaries, and provides predictions for the upcoming November elections. 

He also shares the story of his career in Community Development, and offers wisdom on what it takes to be an effective leader at the local level.

Enjoy this 100% real conversation with Hassan Shariff, a leader in North St. Louis's Wells Goodfellow neighborhood and outreach specialist for the  Cure Violence program.

Hassan talks about the state of the City, how St. Louis can stop the violence, his journey to recovery after years on the streets, and meeting President Bill Clinton in 2017.

Welcome to the first episode of the Speak Up St. Louis Podcast!

Co-hosts Lucas Signorelli & Quinton Ward introduce the audience to the show. 

Thanks to everyone for listening, and joining us on this journey.