Community Catalysts

As both the first woman and African American mayor in Maple Heights, Ohio, Annette Blackwell faced a racist and sexist backlash while putting the Cleveland suburb’s finances back on track. But her biggest challenge wasn’t winning over white voters, but other Black politicians.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  ComCats@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here     Follow Matt Lehrman on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedInProduced by

As part of his wellness agenda in Tolleson, Arizona, Police Chief Rudy Mendoza wanted to make therapy mandatory. But cultural change doesn’t always follow a chain of command. LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  ComCats@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Lehrman on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedInProduced by Social Prosperity Partners

In the inaugural episode of “Community Catalysts,” host Matt Lehrman talks with the Reverend Audrey Hartness Reese about balancing her dual callings as church pastor and City Councilwoman in Westminster, South Carolina.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send us a Note:  ComCats@SocialProsperity.us Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here   Follow Matt Lehrman on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn Produced by Social Prosperity Partners

Join host Matt Lehrman for a weekly podcast from Social Prosperity Partners that examines the qualities of community leadership and the many paths and forms it can take. Our goal is to offer inspiration and practical guidance for those striving to make a difference in their own communities.