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Mission Control Podcast

Mission Control

Welcome to Mission Control. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on executive directors and non-profit leaders and how they strive to make positive impacts in their communities. Hosted by Paul J Schmidt, Owner and Creative Video Strategist for UnoDeuce Multimedia. If you would like to be a guest or if there is someone"s story that you would like to hear, please send a message to missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

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00:34:49

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Insights with Aaryn Richard...

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2024/07/10

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Aaryn Richard, former director of marketing and communications at the Michigan State University Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. We spoke about insights into his journey, the mission of the Burgess Institute, and the evolving communication landscape.TO NOTE: This interview was recorded in the spring, and Aaryn has since moved on to be the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at the MSU College of Law For more on

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00:32:14

Cathleen Edgerly: Leading Downtown Lansing Inc. to...

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2024/06/27

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Cathleen Edgerly, executive director of Downtown Lansing Inc. We discussed the challenges and innovative solutions during the pandemic, personal reflections on leadership, and the importance of community perception and individual well-being.For more on Downtown Lansing Inc: https://www.downtownlansing.org/ The Mission: To nurture and cultivate the sustainability and culture of the downtown district. If there is someone you know of that you would

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00:30:28

A Conversation with Joe Garcia of Catholic Charities...

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2024/06/12

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Joe Garcia, executive director of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, which was formerly known as Cristo Rey Community Center and St Vincent Catholic Charities. We discuss the management of both nonprofits, collaboration with other nonprofit partners, and entering the nonprofit world from a fresh perspective. For more on Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton: https://stvcc.org/ The Mission: The mission of St

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00:33:12

A Conversation with Tameka Citchen-Spruce Michigan...

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2024/05/29

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Tameka Citchen-Spruce, LEAD co-director of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. We discuss her early start in advocacy work, how visual storytelling spoke to her, and her mentorship with Kamau Bell. For more on the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition: http://www.mymdrc.org The Mission: To cultivate disability pride and strengthen the disability movement by recognizing disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity while

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00:34:36

A Conversation with Jenn Dubey of Area Agencies on...

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2024/05/15

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Jenn Dubey, operations manager of the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan. We discuss our long history of working together in different areas, how career transitions challenge us, and why gardening perfectly mirrors how we move through our career paths. For more on 4 AMI: https://4ami.org/ The Mission: Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are experts on all aspects of aging. They were created by a federal law in 1974 to help older Americans

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00:02:16

Season 4 Preview

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2024/03/14

Our owner welcomes you back into the control center as we gear up the launch to season 4 of our podcast, Mission Control. Check this short preview out as we highlight who our first few guests are. The new season begins in May and you can subscribe to it on your favorite podcasting platform.

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00:31:26

A Conversation With Kristine Kuhnert of Ele's Place...

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2023/10/25

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Kristine Kuhnert, director of Ele's Place Capital Region. We talk about her background working with the Mayo Clinic, how she was able to keep forging ahead during the time when her husband passed away, and the real impact of Ele's Place as a true partner in the healing process.For more on Ele's Place: https://www.elesplace.org/ The Mission: Ele's Place is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of

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00:32:04

A Conversation with Emily Marrah of the United Way of...

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2023/10/12

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Emily Marrah, development associate/relationship specialist with the United Way of Genesee County. We talk about the versatility of being a relationship specialist, her extensive history in the hospitality industry, and her latest venture with the Small Business Development Center of Michigan. For more on the United Way of Genesee County: https://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/ The Mission: The United Way of Genesee County works with our partners to

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00:31:43

A Conversation with Julie Powers of the Mesothelioma...

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2023/09/26

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Julie Powers, former executive director of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. We talk about how crucial the work of the foundation is to helping get treatment options for mesothelioma, why her theater background equipped her for the turbulent situations in non-profit leadership , and the biggest misconception of what it means to be an executive director of a non-profit. NOTE: This podcast was recorded February 14, 2023 For more on the

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00:30:04

A Conversation with Rebecca Johnson of Todd Martin...

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2023/09/06

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Rebecca Johnson, executive director of Todd Martin Youth Leadership. We talk about working for and with a famous founder, how the organization isn't about competing with organized group sports, and why they are working toward building their own facility and what that will look like for the future. For more on Todd Martin Youth Leadership: https://www.tmyl.org/ The Mission: TMYL exists to prepare young people - especially those from

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00:36:38

A Conversation with Ben Schartow of Building...

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2023/08/22

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Ben Schartow, founder and executive director of Building Twentyone. We talk about the unique meaning behind the name and how he lives it out, redefining the programming aspects to fit today's teen culture, and how the devastation of the skate park aspect after the building fire makes way for more unique opportunities in the future. For more on Building Twentyone: https://buildingtwentyone.org/ The Mission: Building Twentyone is a youth-driven

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00:31:35

A Conversation with Scott Watkins of Michigan Virtual...

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2023/08/09

On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Scott Watkins, Senior Director of Business Strategy for Michigan Virtual. We chat about creating and developing opportunities professionally and personally, how digital learning was necessary for everyone overnight during the pandemic, and how online learning has been normalized in it's current form going forward. For more on Michigan Virtual: https://michiganvirtual.org/ The mission of Michigan Virtual is focused on education and belief that

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00:32:45

A Conversation with Tanesha Ash Shakoor of Voices of...

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2023/07/25

In this episode we talk with Tanesha Ash-Shakoor the founder/CEO of Voices of Color. We talk about how victims are perceived, balancing the non-profit work with being a full-time attorney, and the difficulty in hitting capacity during COVID. For more on Voice of Color: https://www.voicesofcolor.org/ The mission of Voices of Color is to educate and prevent domestic violence for all races, ages, sexual orientations, religions, and genders, and actively work toward restoring self empowerment for

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00:34:28

A Conversation with Rachel Swedburg of CASA For Kids,...

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2023/07/12

In this episode we talk with Rachel Swedburg the executive director of CASA for Kids, Inc Barrie, Eaton, & Ingham Counties. We talk about starting her position right when the pandemic hit, knowing that the mission of the work is not dependent on centralized office, and what she sees as her legacy leading CASA to be more of a public facing organization. For more on CASA for Kids, Inc.: http://www.casaforkidsinc.org/ The mission of CASA for Kids, Inc. is to provide volunteer advocates to work

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00:32:13

A Conversation With Meghan Martin of the Arts Council...

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2023/07/03

-In this episode we talk with Meghan Martin the executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. We talk about her having a musical theatre background, learning how to do the role from her predecessor and how awesome her current team is and how they kept things together through the pandemic. For more on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing: https://www.lansingarts.org/ The mission of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing is t to support, strengthen and promote arts, culture and creativity

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00:32:09

A Conversation with Erik Larson of Impression 5!

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2023/06/12

The second episode of season 3 is with Erik Larson, the executive director of Impression 5 Science center. He talks about the difference being a science center as opposed to a museum, his long history of employment at I5, and what his favorite exhibits have been over the years. . For more on Impression 5: https://impression5.org The mission of Impression 5 is to discover and explore science with interactive, hand-built exhibits, and thoughtful programming that encourages risk taking, teamwork,

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00:32:13

A Conversation with Mallory DePrekel of Communities...

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2023/05/29

Our kickoff interview for season 3 is Mallory DePrekel, the executive director of Communities in Schools of Michigan. She talks about the benefit in growing up in a bilingual high school, how interconnected the different branches of Communities in Schools are across the country, and how the changing landscape of education is addressed. For more on Communities in Schools of Michigan: https://cismichigan.org/ The mission of Communities in Schools of Michigan is to surround students with a community

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00:00:40

Mission Control Podcast Season 3 Teaser

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2023/04/17

Mission Control is in it's third season so journey with us as we talk with local, statewide and even national non-profit executive directors and how they are out there making positive impacts in their communities. The new season starts mid-May and will continue bi-weekly from there. Check it out on our website or wherever you like to get your podcasts.

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00:38:29

A Conversation with Suzi Wyman and Barb McKessy of...

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2022/08/16

In this episode of Mission Control, Paul has a conversation with co-executive directors Suzi Wyman and Barb McKessy of It's a Breast Thing. They talk about the journey to becoming a true non-profit, how their volunteers are their biggest advocates, and facing the difficult job that they have by knowing that what they do truly helps others in their time of need. The mission of It's a Breast Thing is to enhance the lives of breast cancer patients through financial grants, and provide support to

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00:29:11

A Conversation with Dr. Farhan Bhatti of Care Free...

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2022/07/26

In this episode of Mission Control, Paul has a conversation with Dr. Farhan Bhatti, CEO and Medical Director of Care Fred Medical Center. They talk about why he fell in love with the mission, how he got collaborations from both major hospital systems to work, and finally getting a federal designation to provide more resources. The mission of Care Free Medical Center is to provide quality and compassionate medical, dental, and optometry services to people with limited access to the health care

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