{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"Encore Careers and Public Service: A Conversation with Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard","slug":"encore-careers-and-public-service-a-conversation-with-whitehall-mayor-kim-maggard","published_at":"2025-10-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/encore-careers-and-public-service-a-conversation-with-whitehall-mayor-kim-maggard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/659bf19d-2dce-490f-b296-0eb8e2a0282b.mp3","summary":"We sit down with former Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard for an engaging and insightful conversation about her impressive journey in public service, community leadership, and what lies ahead in her own encore career. From her early days working in librarianship and education to her breakthrough moment mobilizing the community for important school levies, Kim shares how her adaptability, collaborative spirit, and commitment to transparency shaped her political path. She talks about the often-unseen challenges of city leadership—including managing through crises like the opioid epidemic and COVID-19—while tackling issues like economic development, diversity, and housing in Whitehall. Kim also opens up about what true leadership looks like, the importance of strong community partnerships, and advice for both aspiring public servants and anyone searching for a meaningful encore career. Whether you’re curious about navigating career transitions, passionate about public service, or interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of local politics, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and heartfelt stories. Stay tuned and get ready to look forward—our way! 3 key takeaways: Leadership is Vision + Empathy: True leaders communicate their vision, listen to all voices (including naysayers!), and never forget that they serve their community first. Resilience in the Face of Challenge: Whether navigating the uncertainties of COVID-19, addressing housing and opioid crises, or driving infrastructure improvements, Kim showed that challenges can be the most energizing part of public service. Encore Careers Start with Openness: As Kim transitions beyond the mayor’s office, she stresses the importance of patience, volunteerism, and openness to new opportunities—your experienc…","meta_description":"We sit down with former Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard for an engaging and insightful conversation about her impressive journey in public service, community…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3769,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/encore-careers-and-public-service-a-conversation-with-whitehall-mayor-kim-maggard/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/encore-careers-and-public-service-a-conversation-with-whitehall-mayor-kim-maggard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}