In this episode, we discuss Charkera Ervin's advocacy work for the CROWN Act, working towards legislation that prohibits discrimination based on hair. Listen to learn more about the social, economic, and health implications of hair discrimination and why West Virginia should take action.

In this episode, we discuss Nikki Bowman Mill's decision to start New South Media in 2008 and the ways it has grown since then to include multiple publications and podcasts, and now a physical location with stores and an event space. Her mission to celebrate the good in West Virginia, while working with communities to try to address challenges, is clear in her words and in her work.

In this episode, we'll discuss Jeanne Peters and Kim Williams' entry into local politics with their advocacy work on the ultimately unsuccessful nondiscrimination ordinance in Parkersburg in 2017. Though it was a challenging situation, they built from the community of folks they met at that time to develop Out MOV. In this episode, listen to their goals for the organization, including state-level legislation, community events and education, and a pledge to identify local organizations and businesses that support diversity.

In this episode, we'll discuss what brought Alex Weld to her new position as the executive director for Generation WV and the goals of the organization to attract and retain young people in the state, including developing training for new career areas, expanding broadband, and providing networking opportunities.

For information on Generation WV, you can check out their website here: https://generationwv.org/

In this episode, we'll discuss Karen Haring's own journey of self-discovery that led her to connect with other women and build an organization called Libera that helps provide support for West Virginia's women and teens through listening and connecting them with needed, relevant resources.

In this episode, we'll discuss Amy Hutchison's work as an economic justice advocate, including her own experiences living in poverty and her new organization Rattle the Windows. We discuss the challenges of living in poverty and the policies that could help individuals and families in our state and nation. 

In this episode, we'll discuss Kelli Caseman's work with Think Kids, whose data-driven advocacy elevates the narratives of children in our state. We discuss school-based health centers, the impact of the opioid epidemic on youth in our state, and how we can help the children of West Virginia thrive, even in the midst of adversity.

In this episode, we'll discuss Angie's work as the executive director of the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, including how environmental changes have impacted West Virginia and what we can do to ensure a flourishing future for our state.

In this episode, we'll discuss Rosemary's experiences of moving to the state and being elected to public office, as well as her thoughts on what we can do to help support the LGBTQ+ community in West Virginia moving forward.

In this episode, we'll discuss the substance use recovery movement in West Virginia, including how Susie Mullens has seen the movement change over the last thirty years, her experiences in collegiate recovery,  and her project to develop an organization for women in recovery.