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In this episode, we discuss social justice and why having diverse conversations about it helps us all! About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. ⁠http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This episode is a part of our Innovation Series, a listening experience that brings the YMCA's innovation process to life through the successes and stories of Y leaders from across the country. This week's podcast guests are Heidi Brasher, Senior Director, Movement Engagement, Strategy & Innovation and Alison Huppert, Manager, Movement Engagement & Innovative Priorities from YMCA of the USA. YMCA staff and volunteers can visit Link to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode. About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally-focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This week, we are reairing our "At The Heart Of It All..." episode, where we talk with Dee Ellington, Board Volunteer for the Moorland Y at Oak Cliff and heart transplant recipient. We dig into the power of life and health.  --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson, and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this episode, we are talking about…protesting. Whether it’s through publishing speeches, writing songs, or signing petitions, we discuss how people are finding their voice. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic About the Causenetic Podcast: The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission to audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence. Our hosts, Keith Vinson, and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally minded and locally focused. This podcast allows listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this special episode, we sit down with Heather Foster - President & CEO Of The Missoula Family YMCA, Kari Lee - Associate Vice President of Operations & DIG/Equity Of The YMCA Of San Francisco, and Erin Clark, Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Of The YMCA Of San Francisco about the equity work they do in their respective YMCAs. --- The Causenetic podcast is focused on expanding the Y's mission and allowing listeners to see a different perspective and connect to community issues. Our hosts, Keith Vinson and Rodrigua Ross, are two YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas employees discussing community topics that are globally-minded and locally focused. www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - being a person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this special episode, we sat down with John Hoey, President and CEO of the YMCA in Central Maryland at the national 2022 YMCA Equity Experience. John has led a complete transformation of the organization, working with its board and leadership team to grow its revenues by more than three-fold and to achieve its vision of fundamentally impacting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the region. https://ymaryland.org/ --- https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

On this episode, we are talking with Dr. Jessica Gomez, Executive Director at Momentous Institute. This episode is featured in conjunction with the 2022 YMCA Key Leaders Luncheon. This year's luncheon focused on a topic that has become more crucial to address due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pressures of the social media age, and our increasingly competitive society:  the mental well-being of our youth.  www.ymcadallas.org/keyleaders About Momentous Institute: Momentous Institute, owned and operated by Salesmanship Club of Dallas, has been building and repairing social emotional health in kids since 1920. The organization serves 6,000 children and family members each year through innovative education and therapeutic services. www.momentousinstitute.org --- www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

Joining us on today’s episode is Gary Bernstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This interview is in collaboration with Community Rec Magazine and is published bimonthly by Peake Media. Since 2003, Peake Media has been educating and empowering health and fitness professionals by providing best-practice business resources. Community Rec Magazine is a free business resource for YMCAs, JCCs, and community rec centers. Shifting the Focus Outward: https://communityrecmag.com/november-december-2022-issue/ --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This episode is a part of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the greatest community impact. This week's podcast guests are Sarah Johnson, Mental Health Specialist from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA and Keesiya L. Robertson, Behavior Support Manager from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. YMCA staff and volunteers can visit Link to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode. http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

We work hard and we know you do too! In this episode, we are talking about how we can balance work, rest, and play. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

If you have a sit-stand desk, this episode is for YOU! On today's episode, we are talking with Jason McCann, co-founder and CEO of Vari® about leadership and how Vari transforms workspaces to elevate people. RESOURCES: Jason McCann is D CEO’s 2021 CEO of the Year - DCEO Magazine --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

Joining us on today’s episode is Bertram L. Lawson II, President & CEO of the YMCA of Central New York. This interview is in collaboration with Community Rec Magazine is published bimonthly by Peake Media. Since 2003, Peake Media has been educating and empowering health and fitness professionals by providing best practice business resources. Community Rec Magazine is a free business resource for YMCAs, JCCs and community rec centers. Lion Mentality: https://communityrecmag.com/may-june-2022-issue-/ --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This episode is a part of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the greatest community impact. This week's podcast guests are Sarah Johnson, Mental Health Specialist from the La Crosse Area Family YMCA and Keesiya L. Robertson, Behavior Support Manager from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. YMCA staff and volunteers can visit Link to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode. http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this episode, we are talking with Blake Carleton about his book, The Hard Choice Habits, and what it means to grow by continuously making hard choices. --- https://www.thehardchoicehabits.com/ https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this live episode at YMCA World Council, we are talking with Patricia Pelton, President of the World YMCA. ABOUT YMCA WORLD COUNCIL: YMCA’s World Council is the highest governing body of the global YMCA Movement, and also its most important shared space. Across continents and across generations, YMCAs come together to share, plan, learn, and be inspired. It charts the way forward towards becoming the world’s partner of choice as a youth empowerment organization. FOUR PILLARS of VISION 2030 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING: The belief that every person should have the means to grow and thrive in body, mind, and spirit while taking care of their individual and collective well-being MEANINGFUL WORK:  The principle that all young people deserve the right to learn and engage in flexible, dignified, and meaningful work while building sustainable livelihoods SUSTAINABLE PLANET: Shared commitment and action toward the protection and regeneration of our planet, preparing for a just transition to a world where humans live in full harmony with nature A JUST WORLD:  Harnessing the power of young people and communities to promote and advance justice, peace, equity, and human rights for all https://worldcouncil2022.ymca.int   |   https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this live episode at YMCA World Council, we are talking with Magda Gana, Program Secretary for YMCA of Makati in the Philippines, Rodrigo Puntriano Mendoza, Volunteer leader - Sumaq Muru for YMCA Peru, and Loris Tarazi, Board Member for YMCA East Jerusalem. ABOUT YMCA WORLD COUNCIL: YMCA’s World Council is the highest governing body of the global YMCA Movement, and also its most important shared space. Across continents and across generations, YMCAs come together to share, plan, learn, and be inspired. It charts the way forward towards becoming the world’s partner of choice as a youth empowerment organization. FOUR PILLARS of VISION 2030 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING: The belief that every person should have the means to grow and thrive in body, mind, and spirit while taking care of their individual and collective well-being MEANINGFUL WORK:  The principle that all young people deserve the right to learn and engage in flexible, dignified, and meaningful work while building sustainable livelihoods SUSTAINABLE PLANET: Shared commitment and action toward the protection and regeneration of our planet, preparing for a just transition to a world where humans live in full harmony with nature A JUST WORLD:  Harnessing the power of young people and communities to promote and advance justice, peace, equity, and human rights for all https://worldcouncil2022.ymca.int   |   https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this live episode at YMCA World Council, we are talking with Carlos Sanvee, Secretary General of the World YMCA. ABOUT YMCA WORLD COUNCIL: YMCA’s World Council is the highest governing body of the global YMCA Movement, and also its most important shared space. Across continents and across generations, YMCAs come together to share, plan, learn, and be inspired. It charts the way forward towards becoming the world’s partner of choice as a youth empowerment organization. FOUR PILLARS of VISION 2030 COMMUNITY WELL-BEING: The belief that every person should have the means to grow and thrive in body, mind, and spirit while taking care of their individual and collective well-being MEANINGFUL WORK:  The principle that all young people deserve the right to learn and engage in flexible, dignified, and meaningful work while building sustainable livelihoods SUSTAINABLE PLANET: Shared commitment and action toward the protection and regeneration of our planet, preparing for a just transition to a world where humans live in full harmony with nature A JUST WORLD:  Harnessing the power of young people and communities to promote and advance justice, peace, equity, and human rights for all https://worldcouncil2022.ymca.int   |   https://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this episode, we are talking about things that disappear. Whether it is workplace shortage due to talent leaving or populations disappearing, we are breaking down what gets left behind. --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

This episode is a part of our YMCA Innovation Series, where we talk with YMCA leaders across the movement to discover the keys to evolving our services and operations to have the greatest community impact. This week's podcast guests are Kim Keith, VP of Youth Development from the YMCA of the Triangle and Jenna Cooper, MBA, CNP, VP of Government and Community Relations from the Valley of the Sun YMCA. YMCA staff and volunteers can visit Link to access the innovation resources mentioned in this episode. http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message

In this episode, we are talking with Kelsey Nelson, Senior Manager of External Relations, and Howard Winchester, Communications Manager for Learning Heroes. Learning Heroes is an organization that focuses on informing and equipping parents to best support their children's educational and developmental success.  WHAT IS A LEARNING HERO? A learning hero takes an active role in a child’s progress and development while sparking the love of learning as part of everyday life. RESOURCES: http://www.bealearninghero.org --- http://www.ymcadallas.org/causenetic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/causenetic/message