Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host

The Many Faces of StellaNova is the podcast for the StellaNova Foundation a Houston-based 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide funding for local organizations which support responsible mental health care to those in need. Such groups provide services to Houstonians who may not have access to, or resources for, care and treatment. The Foundation and its mission are funded by donations from the public and private sector, as well as the proceeds of special events staged for that pur ...

Beyond Youth Homelessness: Conversations that matter is a Podcast hosted and produced by grassroots organisation, Project Youth. Project Youth is working towards a future where youth homelessness doesn't exist. This podcast is hosted by one of our Peer Workers, Ethan. Ethan uses his lived expertise to unpack stories with young people with lived experiences of homelessness and disadvantage. We believe that telling stories is one of the most powerful ways we can communicate, share history and ...

Evergreen Perspective: Real Conversations in Southwest Washington Evergreen Perspective is a podcast about the issues shaping Southwest Washington and beyond. Hosted by Ben Christly, the show goes beyond headlines to explore housing, growth, infrastructure, jobs, local politics, and local business through clear, fact-driven conversations. Season 2 puts an even stronger spotlight on our communities here in Clark County and across Southwest Washington. Each episode features voices that matter- ...

Hello and welcome to Hopeful World; the social project podcast. I’m Charlie Wright, founder of Hopeful Traders, the clothing brand that collaborates with the homeless community. In this series we will be shining a light on individuals and organizations taking the issues that affect our society into their own hands. At Hopeful Traders we aim to do more than just give. We want to build and connect communities where individuals are provided with opportunities to support themselves as well as th ...

John and Ken have been on KFI for over thirty years and with Ken's recent retirement John now takes the show solo. John Kobylt digs into the news to uncover the real story hidden below the headlines. John regularly exposes liars and “spokesholes” while providing blunt, fast paced analysis of the latest news. Whether getting up to the minute information from reporters on scene, newsmakers that have the inside story, or contributors to the program, John Kobylt covers it all from crime, local p ...

The American mental health system is broken beyond repair. Rather than trying to tweak a system which fails everyone, it is time to commit to a bold vision for a better way forward. This podcast explores the American system against the plumb line of an international best practice, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), in Trieste, Italy. The 40-year old Trieste model demonstrates how a community-based treatment system upholds the human rights of the people served. The Trieste sto ...

Art and creativity build identity, self-esteem, purpose, connection and impact. They are an essential tool for improved well-being, mental-health and social change. Through inspiring conversations with artists, scientists and experts, Agathe Westad investigates How and Why art can change our lives. Get moved, inspired and energized. Get ready to look at art, and yourself, differently.

A podcast exploring life, music, people & the stories that bring us closer. Episodes are published on the 1st & 15th every month. With intimate interviews, folk punk & my own personal experiences, I explore how we can show up for the story of life. There's no reason to do this alone, we can learn from each other, even if we make some mistakes along the way. Join me as I embark on a journey to figure out how to find meaning & balance, navigate relationships & culture, all while growing with y ...