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Episode Title:
How to make money betting on sports: insider tips from a Cleveland

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Kathryn Hall, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Jack Entertainment, to discuss the rapidly growing sports betting industry in Ohio. The conversation explores the fundamentals of sports betting, market growth and opportunities, and the role of diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry, with a focus on how these issues affect Cleveland, economic development, business innovation, and community access.

Key Topics Covered:
Overview of sports betting in Ohio
Different types of sports betting strategies
Growth of the sportsbook industry in Cleveland
Jack Entertainment’s role in the market
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the gaming industry

Guest Bio:
Kathryn Hall is the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Jack Entertainment, bringing over 20 years of experience in diversity leadership across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. She has previously served as Chief Diversity Officer for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Case Western Reserve University, and Cuyahoga Community College. Hall is widely recognized for her expertise in economic inclusion, supplier diversity, and organizational leadership.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because it highlights the intersection of emerging industries like sports betting with economic opportunity and inclusion. It connects directly to issues of access, education, and equity, showing how communities can benefit from new markets while also addressing representation and leadership within growing industries

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Episode Title:
How Good Is Carlos Johnson’s Law Practice? Inside the Mind of a Skilled Trial Lawyer

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Carlos Johnson, an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor, to discuss the realities of legal representation and navigating the justice system. The conversation explores courtroom strategy, defending constitutional rights, and the importance of trusted legal advocacy, with a focus on how these issues affect Cleveland, the justice system, community trust, and legal power.

Key Topics Covered:
The role of a trial lawyer in the justice system
Transition from prosecutor to defense attorney
Understanding legal rights and due process
Building trust between attorney and client
Real-life courtroom experiences and case outcomes

Guest Bio:
Carlos Johnson is an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor, known for his strong courtroom presence and dedication to defending his clients’ rights. Through his law firm, he provides legal representation with a focus on due process, fair trials, and achieving the best possible outcomes. His extensive legal experience allows him to guide clients through complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because it sheds light on the importance of legal representation and understanding one’s rights within the justice system. It connects directly to issues of fairness, accountability, and access to justice, highlighting the critical role attorneys play in protecting individuals and maintaining trust in the legal syst

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Episode Title:
Uncover Your Inner Greatness with Wayne Dawson: From Struggles to Broadcast Excellence

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Wayne Dawson, legendary broadcaster and 11-time Emmy Award winner, to discuss his powerful journey from adversity to success. The conversation explores overcoming personal struggles, career growth in journalism, and the importance of purpose and faith, with a focus on how these experiences impact Cleveland, the Black community, leadership, and personal development.

Key Topics Covered:
Overcoming adversity and early life challenges
Journey into journalism and broadcasting
Career growth and long-term success at Fox 8
The role of faith, purpose, and mentorship
Inspiring others through storytelling and leadership

Notable Moments:
00:00 - Uncover Your Inner GREATNESS with Wayne Dawson!
00:43 - Introducing the guest which is Wayne Dawson
03:14 - Wayne Daswon was discuss how they hired him as a freelancer reporter.
04:24 - He named the guy who hired him called "Virgil Dominic"
13:14 - Wayson Dawson said, He was a Trainee reporter.

Guest Bio:
Wayne Dawson is a legendary Cleveland broadcaster, 11-time Emmy Award winner, and lead anchor of Fox 8 News in the Morning. With over four decades in television, he is a member of the Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Press Club. A Kent State University graduate, Dawson is also an author, public speaker, community activist, and ordained minister, currently serving as pastor of Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because it highlights the power of resilience, faith, and determination in overcoming life’s toughest challenges. It connects directly to issues of personal growth, leadership, and community impact, showing how one individual’s journey can inspire others to pursue greatness despite adversity.

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Episode Title:
How Has Armond Budish’s Cuyahoga County Leadership Been? Inside His Time as County Executive

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Armond Budish, former Cuyahoga County Executive, to discuss his time in public office and the impact of his leadership in Ohio. The conversation explores governance, public service, community development, and political challenges, with a focus on how these issues affect Cleveland, public policy, economic development, and community wellbeing.

Key Topics Covered:
Leadership experience as Cuyahoga County Executive
Public service and policy development in Ohio
Senior care, transportation, and community programs
Criminal justice and public safety initiatives
Political leadership and legislative experience

Guest Bio:
Armond Budish is a former Cuyahoga County Executive and longtime public servant in Ohio. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives, where he became Speaker of the House, and has also practiced law with a focus on elder law. With decades of experience in politics, law, and public service, Budish has played a significant role in shaping policy and community programs in Cuyahoga County.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because it provides insight into local government leadership and its real-world impact on communities. It connects directly to issues of governance, accountability, public services, and economic opportunity, showing how political decisions shape everyday life in Cleveland and beyond.

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Episode Title:
She Was Just an Average Professional Until THIS Happened! Inside Sheila Wright’s Real Estate Transformation Story

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Sheila Wright, Co-Founder, President, and Managing Partner of Frontline Development Group, to discuss her transition from nonprofit and civic leadership into real estate development. The conversation explores community revitalization, Black women leadership in development, and economic empowerment through housing projects, with a focus on how these issues affect Cleveland’s East Side, urban redevelopment, wealth building, and community equity.

Key Topics Covered:
Transition from nonprofit leadership to real estate development
Hough neighborhood revitalization projects in Cleveland
Affordable housing and community wealth building
Black women leadership in urban development
Collaboration between developers, government, and community leaders

Guest Bio:
Sheila Wright is the Co-Founder, President, and Managing Partner of Frontline Development Group, LLC. She previously worked under the leadership of Albert B. Ratner at Forest City Realty Trust and served as Executive Director of the Cleveland NAACP. She is also the Board Chair of Karamu House, the oldest Black-producing theater in the United States. Wright is widely recognized for her leadership in community development, civic engagement, and real estate-driven neighborhood transformation.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because it highlights how real estate development can be used as a tool for community revitalization and economic empowerment. It connects directly to issues of housing equity, urban renewal, racial history, and wealth creation in underserved communities, particularly in Cleveland’s historically distressed neighborhoods.

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Episode Title:
Building Strong Children: Inside the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland Mentoring Program

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves, host Kenn Dowell sits down with Edwin Hubbard Jr. and Grady Burrows from 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland. They discuss the organization's mission to provide critical services and positive male role models to African American youth in urban Cleveland and East Cleveland. The conversation dives into the "Four Pillars" of their outreach—mentoring, education, health & wellness, and economic empowerment—and how building trust is the first essential step in breaking cycles of violence and poverty.

Key Topics Covered:
Mentoring Impact: How positive male role models break cycles of violence.
Building Trust: The importance of establishing relationships in urban outreach.
Economic Empowerment: Teaching financial and self-sufficiency skills to youth.
Leadership & Character: Training young minorities in responsibility and integrity.
Community Revitalization: Serving as a beacon of leadership for Greater Cleveland.

Guest Bio:
Edwin Hubbard Jr. and Grady Burrows are leaders within the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc., an organization dedicated to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community. They utilize their diverse professional talents to create environments where children are motivated to achieve and become self-sufficient shareholders in society.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation highlights the "strategic move" of early intervention in a child's life. It provides a blueprint for how professional African American men can leverage their success to mentor youth, addressing the absence of positive role models and replacing hopelessness with character and accountability.

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If you're a fan of comics, then you'll definitely want to watch this interview! Council President Purnell Jones shares his love of comics with us, talks about his career in politics, and shares his views on Cuyahoga County. This is a great interview for comic book fans and anyone interested in politics. 40,000 comic books. Oh, hold on. Wait a minute. Did you say you got 40,000 comic books, man? Jesus, somewhere around there. What did you, where, how, you got 'em all? Chron, of like. They are, they're bagged and boarded. Mm-hmm. . Okay. Keep them protected. Mm-hmm. . And they're in boxes like drawers, like file cabinets, uhhuh, but hard cardboard boxes that are drawer shaped. Okay. And you stack them up five at a time. Mm-hmm. . And so you have a file cabinet, so it looks like a file cabinet and you line up along the wall. How long have you been collecting comics? I have been collecting comics since I. Five years old. Wow. It started off with a TV show. Mm-hmm. , if you remember back for those old enough, there was a super friends cartoon. Oh yeah. Right, right, right. Well, one day we were driving, mom was driving us by like a seven 11 or something and we went into the store and there was this turn style, of comic books. Mm-hmm. . And I saw Superfriends comic book, just like the TV show. Mm-hmm. . I said, oh, I want that. And mom bought it for me. And, you know, I'm five, and I barely know how to read. Mm-hmm. , she read it to me when I was at. Okay. That was my first comic book. I loved it. Mm-hmm. , I just loved everything about comic books. Mm-hmm. , and from then on I was buying them. I saved them. I kept everyone I ever had. I still have that one. It's probably worth about $3,, but it's a sentimental value to it of all the ones I have. Mm-hmm. And I've just been reading them ever since. How big have you ever got your collection too? Oh man, I probably got it, I have 40,000 comic books. Oh, hold on. Wait a minute. Superman was my favorite character. Well, I am first among equals Okay. Of the 11 of us. Mm-hmm. I lead our council the legislative branch of county government. Mm-hmm. in like every seventh grade. You know, history, government class, they teach you three branches of government. Mm-hmm. , the executive, legislative and judicial branches. I lead the legislative branch of county government. Mm-hmm. , we make the laws, and we write the laws for our governmental jurisdiction. Mm-hmm. we handle the budget. The finances of the county. That is our mandate. Okay. And outta you guys, how many county council members are there? What falls under health and human services? Health and human services mean you name a vulnerable population within this county. Mm-hmm. , it's our job to do something to help them with that, that fragile nature. Vulnerable populations aren't the poor. Mm-hmm. , we oversee all and facilitate cash assistance. Okay. We do that. People struggling with drugs and alcohol. Mm-hmm. , we deliver and do dollars to help with those concerns. Those incarcerated. Mm-hmm. . Okay. We have the, oversee the county jail. Mm-hmm. , but seniors. Seniors, it's our job to help them to continue to live independently. But we also have the responsibility of removing individuals from homes, if age has become to a point where they cannot live independently. So what do you mean by that? Okay. There comes a time for every person as they age when they're just not able. To take care of themselves. Okay. Time does that. You may have family and they bring you into the home. That's a good thing. If your children or those that love you are able to keep you in the home. But if you are living independently and the time comes and there is no other recourse, it's our job to help, you with that transition. Get services and things that can help you. Provide services, and take care of yourself first. Help you stay independent. They stay independent.

Episode Title:
"How Jade Davis Achieved Financial Freedom - You Won't Believe What He Did!"

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves, host Kenn Dowell sits down with Jade Davis, Vice President of External Affairs for the Port of Cleveland. After a decade-long career in Columbus and Washington, D.C. as a public policy analyst, Davis returned to his hometown on a mission to create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods. The conversation explores the Port’s critical role as an economic driver, its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over water quality, and Davis's strategic efforts to secure funding for local infrastructure.

Key Topics Covered:
Environmental Watchdog: Fighting to protect Lake Erie from toxic river dredgings.
Infrastructure Advocacy: Securing $2.5 million to stabilize Irishtown Bend.
Public Policy Roots: Influence of union meetings and African-American studies.
Energy & Economics: How energy issues impact health, quality of life, and development.
Community Revitalization: Observing the renewed energy around the Shaker Boulevard corridor.

Guest Bio:
Jade Davis is an accomplished public policy and external affairs leader serving as the Vice President of External Affairs for the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. A Cleveland native and graduate of Benedictine High School, Davis has an extensive background in brand management and legislative strategy at local, state, and federal levels. He is recognized for his ability to build relationships with industry stakeholders to achieve complex policy goals.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation highlights the "strategic move" of leveraging national policy expertise to solve local environmental and economic challenges. Jade Davis demonstrates how professional advocacy can protect essential resources like drinking water while simultaneously driving the sustained development and job creation necessary for neighborhood revitalization.

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Episode Title:
Discover the Real Meaning Behind Philanthropy | You Won't Believe What It Is!

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves, host Kenn Dowell sits down with Cecil Lipscomb, Executive Director of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland (UBF). They explore the true meaning of philanthropy—moving beyond simple monetary donations to address social justice and the creation of generational wealth. Lipscomb shares his extensive journey from the telecommunications sector to leading one of Cleveland’s premier grant-making organizations, emphasizing how strategic funding can meet the unmet needs of the Black community.

Key Topics Covered:
Philanthropy Defined: Moving beyond money to impact social justice.
Generational Wealth: Strategies for long-term community financial stability.
Nonprofit Leadership: Navigating challenges and opportunities in grant-funding.
Federated Giving: The concept of a single organization supporting multiple agencies.
Community Advocacy: Utilizing research and analysis to improve social conditions.

Guest Bio:
Cecil Lipscomb is the Executive Director of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Inc.. He holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management and a certificate in nonprofit management from Case Western Reserve University. With a diverse background ranging from Senior Director at the Cleveland Clinic to commercial sales for Verizon, Lipscomb has spent over a decade leading UBF and serving on boards for organizations like The Center for Community Solutions and Eliza Bryant Village.

Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation highlights the "strategic move" of treating philanthropy as a tool for systemic change rather than just charity. It provides deep insight into how a dedicated fundraising organization can bridge the gap between financial resources and the specialized needs of urban communities, ultimately fostering independence and wealth for future generations.

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Chris Ronayne is running for Cuyahoga County Executive because he believes our County needs a fresh start and a chance to get back on track. He will bring bold, dynamic change to our county and will leverage our unique opportunities and assets to benefit all county residents. Chris is a time-tested leader. He has spent career building partnerships across Cuyahoga County and is ready to move our county forward. Chris is not a politician but a leader who is ready to listen and lead with transparency. It’s time to return to what voters originally intended in 2009 and usher in real reform with experienced and effective leadership. Chris began his career in public service with the County Planning Commission where he developed community reinvestment plans and in Cuyahoga County government where he launched the Division of Employer Resources. Here, Chris saw the best of county government, where the private, nonprofit and public sectors worked together to achieve results. For 16 years, Chris served as the President of University Circle Inc. (UCI), a non-profit community service corporation. Chris achieved measurable results, transforming Ohio’s education, medical, and cultural district into a thriving complete community. He delivered more than 2,500 new and renovated neighborhood homes to the area, developed after-school and summer programs that engaged more than 10,000 students each year, helped bring a grocery store to a food desert and connected small businesses to Cleveland’s arts, education and healthcare institutions. He stepped down from his role at UCI in 2021 to launch his campaign for County Executive. Chris serves on the board of Destination Cleveland, is Chair of the Canalway Partners Board of Directors, and is past Chair of the Port of Cleveland Board of Directors. In these roles, Chris was a leader on innovative projects like the Cleveland-Europe Express container service and the newly completed Towpath Trail. ​ In 2001, Chris was campaign manager for Jane Campbell, the first woman elected mayor in Cleveland’s history. At the City of Cleveland, he became Planning Director, where he led initiatives like the Cleveland Lakefront Plan and the Euclid Corridor. As chief architect of the Cleveland Lakefront Plan, he and his team engaged with 5,000 residents in the visioning process, secured tens of millions of dollars in state and federal funds, and laid the groundwork for projects that have received hundreds of millions in investment. Chris then served as Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer in Cleveland where he oversaw over 5,000 employees and managed a budget of $1.5 billion. https://www.chrisronayne.com/meet-chris