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Racism on the Levels

Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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Explore how the social construct of race and racial oppression operates at multiple levels with a rotating focus on different social systems. Connect with Austin-area justice movement organizers and everyday people with relevant lived experience to lay out historical context, current affairs, and creative possibilities for a liberated future.
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Texas politics from Killeen to Belton to Austin and beyond. Join the conservation with Bell County Commissioner Pct 4 Louie Minor as we dive deep into local government. Interviews with community leaders and the public.
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Get to know some of Nashville's up and coming songwriters! We play some games, ask some questions and then get treated to a live acoustic performance! Join us on our Patreon to get these one-of-a-kind performances sent straight to you every month.https://www.patreon.com/thesongwritersroundtable
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Journey To Midwifery

Host of Journey to Midwifery Podcast

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This podcast is about the journey it takes to become a midwife. Listen each week as midwives tell the story of their very own Journey to Midwifery. Contact me at JourneyToMidwiferyPodcast@gmail.com ~~Instagram and Facebook at Journey to Midwifery Podcast or @JourneytoMidwiferyPodcast
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There's always sides of people's stories that we don't get to hear. In this podcast, join host Ross Theisen as he sits down with many people whom you may or may not know of, as he digs into the sides of their stories, you may or may not have heard. All in effort to find out what their path of personal success has looked like, and all the struggles they've overcome along the way.
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Heard & Empowered

National Industries for the Blind

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The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build ...
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In this episode, I sit down with Brandi Lust, a powerful advocate for personal growth, community building, and host of CreativeMornings here in Columbus, Ohio. We dive deep into the challenges that creatives face, especially in times of uncertainty, where things just aren’t working the way they used to. Brandi opens up about her own struggles in th…
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Have you ever wondered how state programs can create meaningful job opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision? In this episode, we dive into the life-changing work being done by the New York State Preferred Source Program for New Yorkers Who Are Blind (NYSPSP). Our guest, Christopher Burke, is the executive director of NYSPSP. With …
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Send us a text This week we are joined by Victoria, a then 7 year old victim to a family hostage situation that could've ended terribly. We are going to discuss this scary, bizarre, murderous incident in University Park, TX. This quiet, wealthy area of Dallas is the last place you would see an innocent woman being gunned down as she is delivering h…
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Send us a text Tonight we are joined by We Know Texas Vino host, Will Donahue. We dot down and discuss the death of Glenn Patrick Felts, the owner of La Kiva Bar in Terlingua, Texas. Felts was found dead in the parking lot of his bar on February 4, 2014. Tony Flint was charged with first-degree murder in Felts' death, but was found not guilty in Ma…
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Nic Bronkall is a Health & Wellness Coach, focused in the areas of Breathwork, stress & anxiety management, physical therapy, as well as strength & conditioning coaching. After a childhood diagnoses of ADHD left him feeling confused and gave him the feeling that there was something wrong with him, that stuck with him growing up and led directly int…
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Today’s episode focuses on an extraordinary collaboration between employees from NSITE and American Printing House (APH) to create the Job Seeker's Toolkit. Marianne Haegeli is the director of learning and leadership at NSITE. She has more than 15 years of experience as a Learning and Leadership Development professional with engagements in nonprofi…
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Send us a text This week we discuss a case over a hundred years old that is still considered unsolved. Abby and Andrew Borden were killed with a hatchet in their home while their daughter Lizzie was at home, also at home during the crime was the maid, Bridget Sullivan. Police quickly determine that this must be an inside job. Lizzie is arrested, pu…
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Join Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor as we discuss the agenda for September 3, 2024. We will review what happened at last week's meeting with the budget approval. Then we will discuss two cases that paints the DA's office as keystone cops. Finally, we get caught up on upcoming elections. Support the show…
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Brian Penn is the owner of Clean Kicks, a shoe restoration and cleaning service. Guys, this episode is just flat out great. Plain and simple. As we dig into Brian's story, not only do we talk about how a lifelong passion for sneaker culture pushed him to start up the idea mid-pandemic, but, he really opens up about his entire life journey. From bei…
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Maurice Crittendon is the senior specialist for talent acquisition at NSITE. After losing his sight due to diabetic retinopathy, Maurice ventured to Minneapolis for orientation and mobility training before returning to the Washington, D.C. area. Accepted into National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) Fellowship for Leadership Development, his journ…
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Send us a text Caleb Harris disappeared on March 4th, and his body was found over three months later on June 24th. His badly decomposed body was found in a sewage system, that had been previously searched. It wasn't until the tropical storm hit the city, and that's when Caleb's remains were discovered. What we don't know is how did Caleb end up und…
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Join Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor as we discuss the agenda for the Bell County Commissioners Court on August 19, 2024. We will get an update on the Chaparral stop sign. Guess who is a surrogate for Harris for President. Finally, we interview and learn more about Brandy Byrd for Tax Assessor Collector. Website https://www.byrdforbell.com/ Do…
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Nalah Morrow, CNM is a new grad that traversed Minnesota, Arizona, and Nevada to get her midwifery training completed at Bethel University in Minnesota (all while commuting from her home in California). Nalah was set to become a veterinarian, but after a brief trip to labor and delivery to assist a friend in labor, felt the calling to become a nurs…
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Send us a text Donna Marie Miller is the author of Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas "War,” (2023.) A real-life drama that unfolds involving the Republic of Texas antigovernment militia, otherwise known as ROT. Richard Lance McLaren, (self-proclaimed) “ambassador” for the ROT claimed that Texas was illegally annexed in 1845 b…
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In this episode, I sit down with the talented (and hilarious) Mark Eshleman, AKA ReelBear Media. Mark has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of a lot of great artists, most notably through his long-standing collaboration with Twenty One Pilots. We dive deep into his journey, starting from his early days in video production, and while …
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Heard & Empowered was created to show that anything is possible when you show up with the right mindset and attitude. Our guest this week, Jonathan Lucus, exemplifies this ethos in everything he does as the director of NSITE, which is National Industries for the Blind’s (NIB) talent management enterprise. NSITE works with public and private corpora…
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Send us a text This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and discuss updates in the unsolved murder case of Linda Malcolm. We covered Linda’s case with Jennifer and author George Jared last year. Here is a link to that episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000592259168 Please watch this video to …
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Join Commissioner Louie Minor as we discuss the agenda for the Bell County Commissioners Court for August 5, 2024. Listen to Trump's latest weird moment. Then enjoy learning more about our democratic candidate for Bell County Commissioner Pct 3, Terris Goodwin. Finally, I give an update on the stop sign at the intersection of Chaparral and Featherl…
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Austin Parker is a Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer under his brand 'APFit'. Austin knew from a young age that he had a real passion for the fitness world, and after playing 4 years of College Basketball and living the corparate America life, he decided to take the dive fulltime into becoming a Personal Trainer and took that leap of faith to beli…
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Join Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor as we review the events of this historic week in political history. President Biden's addresses the nation. VP Kamala Harris finds her campaign slogan. Finally we end with Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson's campaign kickoff speech. The next Killeen Democrats meeting will be Aug 1st at 18:00 at Menos Mex…
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Dr. Mickey Sperlich shares her journey as a CPM that recognized during home birth care that women were struggling with something that was unseen. She started asking questions as a CPM and her questions led to a concurrent career of research and trauma-informed care, and ultimately, a PhD to continue building out this area. Her work includes a book …
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Dr. Hoby Wedler welcomes returning guest Doug Goist to the podcast this week. Doug is a program manager for workforce development at NSITE where he helps people who are blind and visually impaired find employment by providing training opportunities. Blindness doesn’t get adequate coverage in most diversity training, so NSITE created a program calle…
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I have been waiting for this conversation for years! Almost 50 years in fact. Bob and Monte sit down with Bob Livingston. One of the many questions.......how did Michael Murphey and Jerry Jeff Walker share the same band?......questions about the recording of the landmark album "Viva Terlingua". You will love this conversation.…
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This episode revolves around the intersections of poetry, creative expression, identity, and racial justice. 2024 Texas State Poet Laureate and Founder and Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts Amanda Johnston highlights the importance of supporting Black women writers and amplifying their voices. The discussion also covers the significance of …
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Dr. Michelle Collins CNM has been a midwife for 22 years and is currently the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health at Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. In this episode, we talk about Michelle's journey and experiences as a CNM, as well as how she started a nurse-midwifery program at Loyola in 2023. If you are an aspiring midwife, and looki…
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Hanna Williford ( @hannawilliford ) is a Sports Broadcaster, Journalist & Reporter for the Columbus Clippers, The Big10 Network and a lot of Ohio State sports here in Columbus. As well as a writer for TheCbusToday! This week I sit down with Hanna Williford. It’s a fun dynamic in this because normally, Hanna is on this side of the microphone as she’…
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by Brandye Lacy, the marketing coordinator at Travis Association for the Blind, also known as Austin Lighthouse. With a passion for writing and advocacy, she excels at crafting and telling compelling stories while championing causes that break down barriers to equality and equity. Brandye began losi…
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Brandi graduated in 2023 and took her boards in 2024 after having a baby and taking time off for her family. She shares her journey to midwifery as well as her struggles to land a job after taking a much-needed break between school and boards. The discussion Brandi and I have is, are child bearing women being punished in the job market because of t…
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