In today's episode Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen shares about her first-hand experience with the digital revolution in media, launching a community-based journalism resource, and the power of story-telling. Sarah's modern multimedia company is Minerva Media Co., and you can sign up for her local journalism newsletter here! You can Minerva Media on Facebook and Instagram, and , and follow Raleigh Convergence on Instagram and Facebook as well.If you have any thoughts about the show or suggest...

Today's episode is a bit different from our usual. With the 2020 election well under way, I wanted to spend some time talking about an often-overlooked side of North Carolina elections: the judicial branch. I'm joined by Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, who shares about her professional path to the office of Chief Justice, how she approaches her judicial and administrative responsibilities, and why she’s asking for your vote so that she can continue serving.You can find Chief Justice Beasley on T...

In this episode I talk with Crystal Taylor, a social entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded Underground Collective, Beats and Bars, Black August in the Park, and the Black Farmers’ Market. We talk about hip hop, celebrating Black culture, and making space for Black farmers in the Triangle.You can find Crystal on Twitter as @TheQueenCurator and on Instagram as thequeencurator. If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @catlawson.

Kicking off Season 2 of Longleaf Pod we have Sharon Crawford and Marcus Acheson, studio principals at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. In this episode we clear up my misconception that architecture requires a lot of math, talk about the role of beauty and wellness in functional workspaces, and discuss ways that the experiences of this year have reaffirmed their commitment to community. You can find out more about Marcus, Sharon, and their company at littleonline.com. If you have a...

In this episode, I'm talking with Jackie Craig, the co-founder and executive director of the Green Chair Project, a non-profit that works with people who have experience homelessness, natural disasters, and other forms of displacement to furnish their new homes. Jackie shares what led her to co-found a non-profit, how they got started, and the ways different experiences came together to inform and expand the scope of the organization. You can find out more about the Green Chair Project at the...

Today's episode is with Danya Perry, Director of Equitable Inclusion for Wake Economic Development and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Raleigh Chamber. We talk about about inclusive prosperity, welcoming and thriving business communities, and creating an ecosystem of success for the next generation.If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @catlawson.

Today's episode is with Brian Etheridge, President of Leadership North Carolina. We talk about about training the current and future leaders of the state, why learning to listen is key to transformative change, and breaking down silos to build a better future.You can find Brian on Twitter as @EtheridgeBrian.If you have any thoughts about the show or suggestions for a guest, you can find me on Twitter as @catlawson.

Today's episode is with Patrick Torres, the Artistic Director at Raleigh Little Theatre. We talk about theater as a community experience, the social need for art and ritual, and the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's Othello.You can learn about the Theatre's upcoming shows and events at Raleigh Little Theatre and follow along on Twitter at @RLT1936. Enjoy!

Hey everyone - it was rightly pointed out that I never actually introduced myself or explained why I started Longleaf Pod. A break in my interview schedule gave me an opportunity to take a few minutes to share a bit about who I am and why I chose to start this podcast.

Today's episode is with Ashton Smith, Sponsorship and Brand Engagement Program Manager at Citrix. We talk about volunteering, following curiosity, and how living abroad made coming home even more special.You can find Ashton on Twitter as @AshtonMae and subscribe to her weekly roundup of Triangle news at Raleigh, over-easy.