Fort Worth Forward

Fort Worth Forward - Episode 28

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Fort Worth Forward - Episode 24

In this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit One Safe Place and chat with vital non-profit leaders who are serving at risk members of the Fort Worth community!  This episode includes: - Ken Shetter, President and General Counsel, One Safe Place [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm9uZXNhZmVwbGFjZS5vcmcvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyOS45MTAyOTAwMSJ9.yraQcX4d954GBueGeVI2VlG6nJXIJ2kG-sCYnNhcXhE/s/727956813/br/237961186364-l__;!!FBD41DuKpIh0IME!OTfpE9D8rgZZZ8oJiQVFJ6HiDyxjFZPcWTBwWsaAoindLsY8Z5KrHrEOaC--9YY822OKUp3kdP-gcVuAjBU3MqJuDNBmQWzH4NQ9pVzgH_PMrZdc$] - Kathryn Thalken, Executive Director, The Ladder Alliance  [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGFkZGVyYWxsaWFuY2Uub3JnLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjkuOTEwMjkwMDEifQ.uZyejWTK4HZPlBogu-dvvI3k4S4fXRpwA1vx90h8P1U/s/727956813/br/237961186364-l__;!!FBD41DuKpIh0IME!OTfpE9D8rgZZZ8oJiQVFJ6HiDyxjFZPcWTBwWsaAoindLsY8Z5KrHrEOaC--9YY822OKUp3kdP-gcVuAjBU3MqJuDNBmQWzH4NQ9pVzgH5ya9oEH$]  - Stephanie Byrd, Chief Operating Officer, Unbound Now [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdW5ib3VuZG5vdy5vcmcvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyOS45MTAyOTAwMSJ9.9pUZoqs8t5G30gahhxNOpTiXScKCqpCT9H0k3O2WQS8/s/727956813/br/237961186364-l__;!!FBD41DuKpIh0IME!OTfpE9D8rgZZZ8oJiQVFJ6HiDyxjFZPcWTBwWsaAoindLsY8Z5KrHrEOaC--9YY822OKUp3kdP-gcVuAjBU3MqJuDNBmQWzH4NQ9pVzgH944I_l8$]

Fort Worth Forward - Episode 23

Our City is only as strong as our public education system. On January 10th,we hosted a “A Conversation About Education”  with Mayor Mattie Parker [https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/elected-officials/mattie-parker] and leaders in education from the City of Fort Worth. The panel discussion focused on the successes we have achieved and the challenges we are working to overcome.   This episode includes: Elizabeth Brands – CEO, The Morris Foundation [https://www.themorrisfoundation-fw.com/] Dr. Karen Molinar - Deputy Superintendent, FWISD [https://www.fwisd.org/] Kara Waddell - CEO, Child Care Associates [https://childcareassociates.org/] Dr. Dionel Waters – Area Superintendent, IDEA Public Schools [https://ideapublicschools.org/apply/?_vsrefdom=p.1038&npclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3KzfbMXSUV_TmFSvqGqS15qKZcmV5uTUHBn1Rt9vrcj1dT1j7qYRo0aAqcdEALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=idea%20public%20schools&utm_campaign=Brand+%7C+Tarrant+County&gad_source=1&dclid=CjkKEQiAtaOtBhDS1rKXvL70goYBEiQAhEkQ-gVHbsBx7VtsWsS2ZggFBhYxdBuzow1QTSY6J2lWeBDw_wcB] Natalie Young-Williams – Executive Director, T3 Partnership [https://t3partnership.org/] Check out the latest episode HERE [https://youtu.be/P6qkGTg6mEw].  Additional, check out the Fort Worth Report reflection of event HERE [https://fortworthreport.org/2024/01/13/how-does-fort-worth-improve-education-clearer-expectations-better-informed-parents/].

Fort Worth Forward - Episode 22

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit the Botanic Gardens and visit with key community members who are giving back to the Fort Worth community!  This episode includes: - Patrick Newman, President and CEO, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens [https://fwbg.org/] - Steve Montgomery, President and CEO, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce [https://www.fortworthchamber.com/] - Melinda Hamilton, Founder, Mothers of Murdered Angels [https://www.momangels.org/]

Fort Worth Forward - Episode 21

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we spotlight organizations and businesses making a difference in Fort Worth! This episode includes: - Lydia Guajardo Rickard, Executive Director, Camp Bowie District Inc. [https://www.campbowiedistrict.com/] (PID19) - Alexis Misner, Owner, The Sour Boule Bakery & Café [https://misnerfamilyfarms.com/] - Laurie Birko, President and Owner, Camp Bowie Ace Hardware [https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/18075]