The
Power Shifts Podcast
Shifting Power Toward Equitable Community Building Through Leadership, Development & Change
A Space Built For Leaders, Thinkers & Change Makers!
The Power of Potential podcast is designed for leaders, thinkers, and change agents who are passionate about exploring and debating ideas that shift the power balance toward equitable community building.
Whether you're working in economic development, education, workforce development, or community leadership, this podcast provides the insights and inspiration you need to create meaningful change in your community and beyond.
Join us as we dive deep into the intersecting worlds of economic development, education, Black women leadership, and generational wealth & health—creating a dynamic space for intellectual discourse around community transformation.
The Power Shift Mission
INFORM
Provide listeners with well-researched, thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional thinking and spark meaningful conversations about community development.
INSPIRE
Showcase real-world examples of transformation and leadership that demonstrate the power of community-driven change and sustainable development.
INFLUENCE
Encourage actionable shifts in how communities invest in people, opportunity, and sustainability for lasting impact and generational change.
Most Recent Episode
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Join us for an inspiring conversation about transformative leadership and community building. Our guest will share insights on sustainable development strategies and discuss actionable approaches for creating equitable opportunities in underserved communities.
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Podcast Topics
Our conversations are guided by five interconnected pillars that drive meaningful change and power-shifts in communities across the nation.
Economic Development & Place-Making
Revitalizing communities without displacing them
Public policy, infrastructure, and investment strategies
The role of cultural and commercial spaces like Sycamore & Oak
Education & Workforce Development
Adult learning as a pathway to economic mobility
Skills-building for future economies
Apprenticeships, certifications, and re-entry workforce programs
Black Women Leadership & Sistership Opportunities
Stories of trailblazers and emerging leaders
Mentorship as a tool for dismantling systemic barriers
The Kiongozi Leadership Collective in action
Generational Health & Wellness
Addressing health disparities in marginalized communities
Integrating wellness into leadership and community building
Food access, lifestyle change, and collective care
Generational Wealth & Economic Equity
From ownership to legacy building
Entrepreneurship and business scaling for Black women
Access to capital and removing financial gatekeeping
Let's Build Together
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