{"podcast":{"title":"WAHNcast","slug":"wahncast-6796568","podcast_index_feed_id":6796568,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/wahncast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://wahncast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17728271/WAHNcast_logo_3__ex67a3.jpg","author":"Women’s Affordable Housing Network","episode_count":83,"summary":"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, policy advancements, and community engagement strategies aimed at tackling housing insecurity. More than just informative, the podcast serves as a source of inspiration, providing a platform for sharing success stories, advocating for policy reforms, and nurturing a supportive community among professionals and advocates in the affordable housing sector. Join us as we elevate the voices driving change and championing progress in affordable housing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:21:08.568742+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wahncast-6796568"},"episode":{"title":"50/50 Women of Influence with Debbie Welchel: \"Making the Watch\" and Never Giving Up","slug":"50-50-women-of-influence-with-debbie-welchel-making-the-watch-and-never-giving-up","published_at":"2026-06-24T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wahncast-6796568/50-50-women-of-influence-with-debbie-welchel-making-the-watch-and-never-giving-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wahncast-6796568","url":"https://wahncast.podbean.com/e/5050-women-of-influence-with-debbie-welchel-making-the-watch-and-never-giving-up/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v5f885uua3keun78/50_50_Women_of_Influence_with_Debbie_Welchel_Making_the_Watch_and_Never_Giving_Up8a5wg.mp3","summary":"As part of WAHN’s 50 Over 50 Women of Influence in Affordable Housing series, Ann Cone and Diana McIver welcome fellow honoree Deborah Welchel, Vice President of Real Estate Development–Texas for Volunteers of America National Services. Debbie’s path into affordable housing was anything but conventional. Over a career spanning underwriting, consulting, development, asset management, and nonprofit leadership, she has learned that success isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about helping others find their place in the industry. In this candid conversation, Debbie shares lessons from three decades in affordable housing, the mentors and friends who shaped her career, why she believes knowledge should be shared rather than guarded, and the advice that has carried her through every challenge: never give up. Filled with wisdom, laughter, and the warmth of a decades-long friendship between Debbie and Diana, this episode is a celebration of mentorship, perseverance, and opening doors for the next generation.","meta_description":"As part of WAHN’s 50 Over 50 Women of Influence in Affordable Housing series, Ann Cone and Diana McIver welcome fellow honoree Deborah Welchel, Vice Presi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2286,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wahncast-6796568/episodes/50-50-women-of-influence-with-debbie-welchel-making-the-watch-and-never-giving-up/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wahncast-6796568/50-50-women-of-influence-with-debbie-welchel-making-the-watch-and-never-giving-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}