Podcast

Community Catalysts

Author: Matt Lehrman
Feed episode count: 113
Official site: https://www.socialprosperity.us/
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Summary

Community Catalysts is a weekly podcast from Social Prosperity Partners, hosted by Matt Lehrman, where leaders from local government and nonprofits reflect on what they've learned—often the hard way—and share practical wisdom for those working to strengthen their communities.

Episodes

Sep 8, 2026 · not_requested

"Seeing Local Government from the Outside" with Mary Ramsey, Local Government Accountability Reporter, The Charlotte Observer

Duration seconds: 2757
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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

"Building Something Bigger Than Yourself" with Nick Rutledge, Mayor, Moody, Alabama

Duration seconds: 2071
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Jul 28, 2026 · not_requested

"Creating Spaces Where People Heal" with Matt Sandoval, CEO, Art Heals Arizona

Duration seconds: 2225
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Jul 21, 2026 · not_requested

"From Cowboy to Cow Man" with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

Duration seconds: 2155
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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

"Beyond Advocacy" with Liz Campos, Ventura City Councilmember

Duration seconds: 2077
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

"With People, Not To People" with Matt Hillmann, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Duration seconds: 2493
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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

"Seen, Heard, and Valued" with Sarah Jakle, Founder of DemocraShe

Duration seconds: 2146
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

"Helping People Feel Heard" with Alyia Gaskins, Mayor of Alexandria, VA

Duration seconds: 2611
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

"Failing Without Becoming a Failure" with Wayne Handley, Interim City Manager, City of Buena Vista, VA

Duration seconds: 2115
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

"Sometimes the Mission is Team Welfare" with Wayne Handley, Interim City Manager, City of Buena Vista, VA

Duration seconds: 1657
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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

"When Precision Meets Public Leadership" with Councilmember Monte Lyons, Gilbert, AZ

Duration seconds: 2446
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

"Public Service Begins With Listening" with Penny Gross, Former Member of Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors

Duration seconds: 2350
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

"Still Reaching." A Special 100th Episode of Community Catalysts

Duration seconds: 650
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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

"The Truth Is the Work." with Charlie Cauffman, COO, Washakie County School District #1, Wyoming

Duration seconds: 2292
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

"Raise Your Hand." with John Little, Partner Emeritus, Social Prosperity Partners

Duration seconds: 3985
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

"Engagement with Purpose" with Christian Dorsey, Former Chair, Arlington County Board, Virginia

Duration seconds: 2381
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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

"Healthy People, Strong Communities" with Marty Cho, CEO and Co-founder of Mechi

Duration seconds: 2278
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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

"Local Responsibility in Remote Places." with Nils Andreassen, Alaska Municipal League

Duration seconds: 2360
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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

"Public Education Is Where We Learn to Live Together." with Jennifer Hall Lee, Pasadena Unified School Board, California

Duration seconds: 2443
Source: https://5cbe920d-50ab-4d49-bebc-084fdc0f9106.libsyn.com/public-education-is-where-we-learn-to-live-together-with-jennifer-hall-lee-pasadena-unified-school-board-california

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

"Don't Be Right. Be Understood." with Mayor Derrick Wood, Town of Dumfries, Virginia

Duration seconds: 2307
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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

"Social Media Playbook" with Sam Toles, CiviSocial

Duration seconds: 2945
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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

"Guarding the Process" with Recorder Dana Lewis, Pinal County, Arizona

Duration seconds: 2415
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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

"Optimism on the Oath" with Trustee Maiaika Velazquez, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, CA

Duration seconds: 2158
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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

"Creating a Little Utopia" with Clerk Trustee Tauna Rodarte, Fallbrook Union High School District, CA

Duration seconds: 2223
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Feb 24, 2026 · not_requested

"When Everyone Advances" with Chairman Jeffrey McKay, Fairfax County, Virginia

Duration seconds: 2932
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