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WAHNcast

Women’s Affordable Housing Network

The Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) has launched a podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices of people within the affordable housing industry. With a focus on shedding light on this critical issue, each episode of the podcast features discussions led by experts, activists, and policymakers. Through dynamic conversations, the WAHNcast aims to showcase the leadership at the forefront of the affordable housing movement. It offers valuable insights into groundbreaking practices,

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34:38

Green Meets Good Building Wealth and Sustainability...

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2025/11/05

In this episode of WAHNcast, host Ashley Northcutt sits down with Dr. Reginald Parker, President and Chairman of Friedman Green Bank & Trust, to explore how clean energy, finance, and community development can work together to build true equity.Dr. Parker — an engineer, innovator, and visionary leader — shares how his journey from technology and consulting to community banking became a mission to “make it make sense” for those historically excluded from opportunity. From financing solar

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78:50

Breast Cancer & the Strength We Don’t See

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2025/10/30

In this deeply personal WAHNcast conversation, host Ashley Northcutt sits down with Brooke Etie, Cayleigh Miller, and Liz Childers — three women whose lives have been shaped by breast cancer in powerful ways. Together, they pull back the pink ribbon to talk about the hard truths behind awareness: missed mammograms, environmental causes, body image, advocacy, and the mental and emotional toll of diagnosis and caregiving.They share how early detection and self-advocacy saved lives, how supportive

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39:44

When Housing Becomes Healing: Vanessa Volz on...

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2025/10/22

Note: This episode includes discussion of survivor recovery and support in the context of domestic violence and human trafficking.In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, we’re honored to bring you this inspiring conversation on WAHNcast. Hosts Angie Truitt and New England WAHN President Susanna Medoff sit down with Vanessa Volz, President and CEO of Sojourner House, a Rhode Island nonprofit redefining what survivor support and housing can look like. Vanessa shares how

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47:57

Project HOME Field Advantage: Donna Bullock on Hope,...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of the WAHNcast, host Ashley Northcutt sits down with Donna Bullock, President and CEO of Project HOME and former Pennsylvania State Representative, to explore how housing can heal and empower entire communities.From growing up with housing insecurity to now leading one of Philadelphia’s most transformative nonprofits, Donna shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and partnership. Under her leadership, Project HOME continues to thrive — backed by a powerful community that

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43:10

Financing Change: Valerie White’s National Vision for...

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2025/10/08

Valerie White’s career spans over three decades in finance, housing, and community development—from shaping bond ratings and housing authority strategies at S&P to leading statewide MWBE initiatives and now serving as Head of National Housing Strategic Initiatives at LISC. In this WAHNcast conversation with Ashley Northcutt, Valerie shares her journey, the bold three-pronged strategy LISC is deploying to expand affordable housing, and the critical role of thought leadership, capital access, and

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53:44

Beyond the Numbers: Leading with Kindness with Glenn...

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2025/09/24

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53:46

In the Huddle: How WAHN Allies Move the Ball Forward

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2025/09/17

In this episode of WAHNcast, host Angie Truitt takes the field with some of our WAHN Allies to talk about what allyship looks like in affordable housing today. Joined by Ally Committee co-chairs Abe Kruger and Ben Goates, Mike Duffy (WAHN’s 2025 Ally of the Year), and Brian Philps of Indiana WAHN, the conversation explores how allies are helping women’s voices lead the industry.From the origins of the Ally Committee to the new Ally Community initiative, the group shares stories of mentorship,

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61:34

From Campus to the Capitol: Students Confront...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of WAHNcast, Angie Truitt teams up with co-hosts Megan Goyer and Britney Watson, Co-Chairs of the UNC Chapel Hill WAHN U Chapter, for a powerful conversation with Kate Rodgers, Co-Chair of the Student HOMES Coalition and recent UCLA graduate.Kate shares how she helped launch a statewide student coalition after realizing that conversations around college affordability were leaving out one of the biggest costs students face: housing. She talks about leading advocacy campaigns as a

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40:44

A World of Good: A Conversation with WAHNderful Woman...

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2025/09/03

In this inspiring episode, Ashley Northcutt, President & CEO of WAHN, sits down with Beth Baar, Vice President of Asset Management, Construction & Stabilized Assets at Cinnaire and our 2025 WAHNderful Woman of the Year. Beth shares her journey from volunteering at a small community nonprofit in rural Wisconsin to leading asset management across multiple states. She reflects on how a single moment helping a senior apply for affordable housing showed her the life-changing impact of this work,

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49:24

Turning Vacant Spaces into Vibrant Places with...

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2025/08/27

In this inspiring episode of WAHNcast, WAHN President & CEO Ashley Northcutt sits down with Kathleen Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress. Kat shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Brooklyn in the shadow of entrenched poverty and systemic inequities, to becoming a nationally recognized leader in community revitalization.With candor and passion, Kat discusses how her lived experience informs her leadership, why she believes in “daring to dream,”

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29:44

The Power of a Personal Board of Directors and How to...

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2025/08/13

In this WAHNcast replay from their hit session at the 2025 National Summit, four incredible women from Indiana WAHN, Danielle Smith, Scarlett Andrews, Jennifer Green, and Janine Betsey, share how building a “Personal Board of Directors” can shape not only your career, but your life.What started as professional networking evolved into a trusted circle of mentors, cheerleaders, and truth-tellers who challenge, support, and advocate for one another—on the job and beyond. Along the way, these women

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32:22

Supportive Housing Insights: Bridging Health and Home...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of WAHNcast, Lakeysha Sowunmi, founding president of the San Diego Women's Affordable Housing Network, chats with Simmone Ruff, Director at CSH Housing Solutions in San Diego. Discover the vital role of supportive housing, from its deep affordability to its essential wraparound services, and how it differs from traditional affordable housing models. Learn how policies like Cal AIM and collaborations with healthcare systems are transforming the landscape, providing sustainable

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36:56

The Heartbeat of a Neighborhood: Teara Harris & The...

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2025/07/30

When you meet Teara Harris, you know instantly—this woman is a force. In this episode of WAHNcast, she shares her powerful journey: from overcoming childhood adversity and learning to read in 7th grade, to becoming a preacher, HR pro, nonprofit founder, and real estate developer transforming her hometown. As the Founder and CEO of Communities of Tomorrow, Teara is on a mission to close the affordable housing gap in rural and small-town communities across Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. Her

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24:49

Systems, Strategy, and Social Fabric: Michelle...

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2025/07/23

In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Foster, the first full-time Executive Director of the National Association of State and Local Equity Funds (NASLEF), whose career spans urban planning, government, nonprofit finance, and equity investing. With a deep belief in the power of resilient, compassionate communities, Michelle shares her winding path into affordable housing finance—including a life-changing move to Detroit, a time bank she founded as a grad student, and a systems thinking approach

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48:38

Investing in Impact: Kim Duty on the Power of People,...

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2025/07/16

In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with Kim Duty, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Investors Council (AHIC) and longtime housing policy leader, to talk about: Her unexpected start in housing while helping Holocaust survivors in Berlin; 25 years of industry-shaping work at the National Multifamily Housing Council The power of mentorship, association leadership, and self-advocacy, How AHIC is driving investor engagement and best practices in affordable housing,

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52:50

Bob Simpson and the Role of the Multifamily Impact...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of "WAHNcast," host Katessa Archer interviews Bob Simpson, founder of the Multifamily Impact Council. They discuss the council’s mission to promote affordable and sustainable housing, the financial viability of affordable housing, and the importance of impact investing. Bob shares insights on industry challenges, the need for streamlined processes, and the value of diverse leadership. The conversation emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and resident-focused solutions, urging

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43:54

The Intersection of Homelessness & Affordable Housing

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2025/06/25

In this thought-provoking episode of WAHNcast, hosts Angie Truitt and Mark Shelburne sit down with Dr. Gregg Colburn, co-author of Affordable Housing in the United States, and Emila Sutton, Director of Housing and Neighborhoods for the City of Raleigh, to explore how research, policy, and on-the-ground leadership intersect in the fight against homelessness.Together, they bust common myths, unpack why some communities succeed where others fall short, and dive into the powerful role of zoning,

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26:59

Housing on the Front Lines of Rural America

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2025/06/10

New Episode of WAHNcast is live! In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Christina Ott, COO of Rural Housing Developers, to explore the critical role rural communities play in the affordable housing landscape. Christina shares her inspiring personal journey—starting in a USDA-assisted unit at age 19—and now leading efforts to preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing across Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. From the unique challenges of rural development to the creative solutions her team

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25:15

Navigating the Storm: The Impact of Rising Insurance...

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2025/05/28

In this episode of "WAHNcast," host Angie Truitt discusses rising insurance costs in the affordable housing sector with Nikki Freyman, Senior Asset Manager at Enterprise Community Partners. They focus on the financial strain these costs place on providers, particularly in disaster-prone areas like the Gulf Coast. Nikki shares insights on the trends, challenges, and potential solutions, including regulatory changes, innovative insurance options, and the importance of public-private partnerships. The

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35:28

Law Meets Mission: Navigating Legal Careers in Housing

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2025/05/20

In this special episode of WAHNcast, we dive into the world of affordable housing law with attorneys Angie Truitt, Jennifer Merlo, Andrea Steel, and Mark Shelburne. Whether you're a student exploring your path or a practicing lawyer curious about mission-driven work, this episode is packed with real talk and valuable insight about how law intersects with housing.

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