{"podcast":{"title":"Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio)","slug":"daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687","podcast_index_feed_id":809687,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2571378/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://drangelachester.com/daily-spark-radio","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/259f1dfa79643b39afad95dd753b8a8f.jpg","author":"Dr. Angela Butts Chester","episode_count":195,"summary":"\"Daily Spark with Dr. Angela\" is a vibrant and inspirational radio show hosted by Dr. Angela Butts Chester The show features engaging discussions on topics ranging from personal development and spirituality to health and wellness. With a mission to inspire and empower, Dr. Angela brings a blend of motivational interviews, insightful commentary, and practical advice to help listeners spark their inner potential and lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to start your day with positivity, encouragement, and actionable wisdom, delivered by a trusted voice in personal and spiritual growth.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687"},"episode":{"title":"EP 641 | Still We Rise Still We Lead: Michael Pugh","slug":"ep-641-still-we-rise-still-we-lead-michael-pugh","published_at":"2026-02-19T16:30:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687/ep-641-still-we-rise-still-we-lead-michael-pugh","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-641-still-we-rise-still-we-lead-michael-pugh--70062262","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70062262/ep_641_still_we_rise_still_we_lead_michael_pugh.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we are joined by Michael Pugh, President and CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation , one of the nation’s leading community development financial institutions. Growing up in Detroit in a single-parent household, Michael’s journey from bank teller to national financial leader reflects a deep commitment to strengthening the economic health of underserved communities. With more than three decades in community lending and development, including leadership at Carver Federal Savings Bank, he now leads LISC’s work investing billions of dollars into affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization across the country. This conversation explores financial equity, generational wealth, and how lived experience can shape a vision for transformative community impact. Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History Month radio series highlighting Black leaders, creatives, and changemakers whose work spans justice, community development, mental health, and service. Through thoughtful conversation, the series explores how leadership is formed, sustained, and carried forward in real life.","meta_description":"In this episode, we are joined by Michael Pugh, President and CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation , one of the nation’s leading community dev…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1681,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687/episodes/ep-641-still-we-rise-still-we-lead-michael-pugh/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-spark-with-dr-angela-radio-809687/ep-641-still-we-rise-still-we-lead-michael-pugh.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}