Best ForbesBooks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 102 | Part Two: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority 19:21

13m ago19:21

19:21

In Part 2, Katie Goar and Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority, dive deeper into the challenges and innovations shaping affordable housing today. Carol shares her vision for maximizing limited land resources in Palm Beach County and discusses creative approaches to expanding housing options. The conversation takes an …

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Episode 102 | Part One: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority 19:09

2d ago19:09

19:09

In this powerful episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Carol shares her inspiring journey from experiencing homelessness to leading innovative affordable housing initiatives. Listeners will hear Carol's unique perspective on addressing the housing crisis, including explori…

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Episode 101 | Part Two: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority 21:45

9d ago21:45

21:45

In Part 2, Elizabeth Strojan acknowledges the tension in the affordable housing industry between simply providing housing versus a more comprehensive approach that addresses residents' broader needs, like mental health services. Despite the challenges of limited resources and partnerships, she is committed to pursuing the latter, more expansive mod…

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Episode 101 | Part One: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority 23:15

16d ago23:15

23:15

ChangeMaker Elizabeth Strojan shares her path to becoming the Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, drawing on her prior experiences in the Peace Corps and various housing organizations. She outlines the current challenges facing the housing authority, including deteriorating physical conditions, high rates of mental illness…

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Episode Twenty Nine | Part Two: Pierre Le Manh 22:56

17d ago22:56

22:56

In the second part of David's talk with Pierre Le Manh, president and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), they dive deeper into Pierre's strategies for driving innovation and sustainable growth at the world's largest project management organization. Pierre shares his balanced perspective on organic innovation versus inorganic growth thro…

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Episode 100 | Part Two: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) 17:06

24d ago17:06

17:06

Part Two of Katie's conversation with Carmen Romero dives deeper into APAH's innovative partnerships with local churches to create affordable housing opportunities. Carmen shares details on their recently opened Central United Methodist Church project, co-locating 144 affordable homes with a new church facility, daycare center, and commercial kitch…

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Episode Twenty Nine | Part One: Pierre Le Manh 25:00

29d ago25:00

25:00

In this episode of Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth, David Radlo sits down with Pierre Le Manh, the president and CEO of the Project Management Institute. Pierre shares his insights on the growth of the gig economy and remote work trends within project management. He discusses the impacts and adoption of AI technologies in the field, pr…

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Episode 100 | Part One: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) 20:21

1M ago20:21

20:21

In this episode, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Carmen Romero, President and CEO of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). Carmen shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance at major companies like Marriott to finding her true calling in affordable housing development. Carmen provides an inside look at the monumental chall…

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Episode 99 | Part Two: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

In the second part of the interview, Bryan Greene discusses his transition from enforcing fair housing laws at HUD to joining the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as its first Director of Fair Housing Policy in 2019. He provides eye-opening details about the Newsday exposé on housing discrimination on Long Island that motivated him to quickly…

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Episode 99 | Part One: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors 22:38

1M ago22:38

22:38

In this episode, Katie speaks with Bryan Greene, the Vice President of Policy Advocacy at the National Association of Realtors. Bryan has spent over two decades at the forefront of fair housing policy, serving as the highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Brya…

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Episode 98 | Part Two: Ned Williams, Executive Vice President, The Michaels Organization 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

In part two, the conversation shifts gears as Ned weighs in on how local governments can foster or hinder the growth of affordable housing developments through policies, zoning, and public-private partnerships, sharing his perspectives on what municipalities can do to incentivize critically-needed affordable projects. Katie also taps Ned's expertis…

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Episode Twenty Eight | Part Two: Melanie van de Velde 18:31

2M ago18:31

18:31

In the second part of the podcast, Melanie van de Velde, the author of "Lead Like a Genius," a pioneering common sense voice, delves into the profound influence of a company's values on talent acquisition. Drawing from her extensive experience in sustainability and leadership, Melanie explores how aligning organizational values with prospective emp…

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Episode 98 | Part One: Ned Williams, Executive Vice President, The Michaels Organization 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

Katie sits down with Ned Williams, Executive Vice President at The Michaels Organization. Under Ned's visionary leadership, Michaels has emerged as an innovator in developing attainable housing solutions to meet the needs of the workforce. Ned brings decades of experience and a profound passion for creating inclusive communities where people across…

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Episode Twenty Eight | Part One: Melanie van de Velde 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Join David this week as he sits down with Melanie van de Velde, a pioneering common sense voice in the fight against climate change, pollution, poverty, and social injustice. As the founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie has empowered business leaders and students worldwide with groundbreaking insights on tackling humanity's greatest sustainability ch…

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Episode 97 | Part Two: Mariah Hayden, Executive Director, New Life Village 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

In Part 2, Katie shifts the conversation to the future of New Life Village.Mariah thoughtfully outlines her ambitious yet grounded vision for scaling the organization's reach. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining New Life Village's family-oriented culture and personalized approach as it extends its services to more children and families in …

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Episode 97 | Part One: Mariah Hayden, Executive Director, New Life Village 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

This week on ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Mariah Hayden, the Executive Director of New Life Village. Mariah has been tirelessly dedicated to providing safety and stability for children affected by trauma and mental health challenges, drawing from her academic training and personal experiences to oversee the expansion of New Life Village's cam…

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Episode 96 | Part Two: Aaron Darden, President & CEO, Tulsa Housing 31:05

3M ago31:05

31:05

The conversation turns to the Tulsa Housing Authority's major recent accomplishment: being awarded two significant and highly competitive Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Katie congratulates Aaron, noting that these federal grants are extremely difficult to obtain, and asks him to d…

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Episode 96 | Part One: Aaron Darden, President & CEO, Tulsa Housing 19:41

3M ago19:41

19:41

This week on ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Aaron Darden, the President and CEO of the Tulsa Housing Authority. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville, Darden has hit the ground running since taking the helm at THA, securing $80 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant…

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Episode 95 | Part Two: Mike Loftin, Chief Executive Officer, Homewise 13:36

3M ago13:36

13:36

In the second half of this inspiring conversation, Mike Loftin dives deeper into the long-term impact and vision behind his pioneering work at Homewise. During part one, Mike discussed leveraging HUD and FHA programs to open up homeownership opportunities for underrepresented groups that have historically faced barriers to achieving this core aspec…

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Episode 95 | Part One: Mike Loftin, Chief Executive Officer, Homewise 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

Katie Goar sits down with ChangeMaker Mike Loftin, a true visionary in the affordable housing space. For over 30 years, Mike has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Homewise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making homeownership accessible in New Mexico. Under Mike's steadfast leadership, Homewise has pioneered an innovative and comprehen…

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Episode 94 | Part Two: Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

In the second half of the episode, Jennifer reflects on her tenure as Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. She opens up about the lessons learned from navigating those turbulent times while continu…

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Episode 94 | Part One: Jennifer Keogh, VP of Operations & Affordable Housing, Progress Residential 24:19

4M ago24:19

24:19

This week, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Jennifer Keogh, Vice President of Operations and Affordable Housing at Progress Residential. With over 20 years as a leader in the affordable housing space, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director at the Minneapolis Public Housing Author…

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Episode Twenty Seven | Part Two: Nikki Stone 18:19

4M ago18:19

18:19

After recounting her against-the-odds journey to Olympic gold, in the episode's second half Nikki shares how the mental fortitude and resilience of an elite athlete can be applied to overcoming challenges and setbacks in everyday life. Drawing on her experiences recovering from injury and intense training to reach the pinnacle of her sport, Nikki p…

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Episode 93 | Part Two: Bejoy Narayana, Founder, Bob.ai 15:51

4M ago15:51

15:51

After discussing how Bob.ai helped the Dallas Housing Authority launch a new artificial intelligence-based module for its Housing Choice Voucher program, Bejoy shares how Bob.ai plans to scale and impact more housing authorities around the country. Leveraging the success in Dallas, Bejoy has set his sights on rolling out Bob.ai's technology to hous…

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Episode Twenty Seven | Part One: Nikki Stone 23:41

4M ago23:41

23:41

Here is a podcast episode description written in the third person about Nikki Stone: David welcomes Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone to the show this week on Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth. In this inspiring episode, listeners will hear the story of how Nikki made history in 1998 as the first American to win gold in inverted aerial s…

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Episode 93 | Part One: Bejoy Narayana, Founder, Bob.ai 17:02

4M ago17:02

17:02

This week on ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Bejoy Narayana, CEO, Chief Product Architect, and Founder of Bob.ai. Bob.ai is a company that leverages AI to automate cumbersome processes, share information, and improve outcomes for low-income families seeking housing. With his unique background in technology and business transformation, Bejoy lead…

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Episode 92 | Part Two: Scott Short, CEO, RiseBoro Community Partnership 17:28

5M ago17:28

17:28

In part two, Scott shares some advice for incorporating new developments within existing communities in a harmonious way. He discusses the importance of community engagement, transparent communication, and holistic planning when introducing new housing and amenities. Scott also shares more about RiseBoro’s innovative conversion of an empty hotel in…

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Episode 92 | Part One: Scott Short, CEO, RiseBoro Community Partnership 17:59

5M ago17:59

17:59

This week's ChangeMaker is Scott Short, CEO of RiseBoro Community Partnership. As a visionary leader, Scott leads the charge to break down barriers and bridge divides, working tirelessly to ensure that one's zip code does not determine their access to healthcare, economic mobility, or housing security. Under Scott's leadership, RiseBoro has made in…

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Episode 91 | Part Two: La Shelle Dozier Executive Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency 16:39

5M ago16:39

16:39

In the second part of this week's ChangeMakers podcast, Katie continues her inspiring conversation with La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. Dozier talks about the importance of inviting her support staff to ceremonial events related to the agency's housing development projects. She believes these…

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Episode 91 | Part One: La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency 21:12

5M ago21:12

21:12

This week's episode of ChangeMakers profiles La Shelle Dozier, the Executive Director of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency since 2009. In her role, Dozier oversees strategies to uplift and empower low-income communities across Sacramento County. She ensures affordable, safe, and decent housing for over 14,000 families through various …

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Episode 90 | Part Two: Andrea Ponsor, President & CEO, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) 19:35

6M ago19:35

19:35

In the second part of their conversation, Katie and Andrea delve deeper into the ultimate mission of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)—to advance and preserve affordable rental housing. Andrea sheds light on some of the specific goals and projects her organization is undertaking, particularly in the realm of financing tools and p…

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Episode 90 | Part One: Andrea Ponsor, President & CEO, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) 18:16

6M ago18:16

18:16

This week's ChangeMaker is Andrea Ponsor, a leader dedicated to creating sustainable and affordable housing communities. As President and CEO of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF), she works tirelessly to identify key strategic issues, advocate for nonprofit housing providers, and amplify the organization's impact. With over 15 ye…

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MLK Encore: David Radlo with Dr. Ben Carson 41:35

6M ago41:35

41:35

We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special encore discussion on leadership, civil rights, and moving forward together. Acclaimed neurosurgeon and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins David to share his unique perspectives on race, community, faith, and equality in America. Dr. Carson reflects on our nation’s p…

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Episode 89 | Part Two: Joseph B. Diehl, Interim Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council 14:04

6M ago14:04

14:04

In part two of their discussion, Joseph Diehl shares his optimistic outlook for the new year. As the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), Joe sheds light on the organization's remarkable success stories, triumphing over funding obstacles and navigating complex land challenges. Through his engaging conv…

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Episode 89 | Part One: Joseph B. Diehl, Interim Executive Director, National American Indian Housing Council 17:21

6M ago17:21

17:21

Katie kicks off 2024 with ChangeMaker Joseph Diehl, the Interim Executive Director at the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC). With over 25 years of experience working closely with NAIHC, Joe offers invaluable insights into the organization's mission of providing quality, affordable, and culturally relevant housing for American Indians…

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Best Of | Marietta Rodriguez, President & CEO, NeighborWorks America 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

Katie revisits her inspiring conversation with Marietta Rodriguez, a champion for affordable housing and community development. As President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, Marietta leads the organization's efforts to provide access to safe, affordable housing across the country. With over two decades of experience, Marietta is an insightful lead…

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Episode 88 | Part Two: Grace Ruiz-Stepter Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Anaheim 17:06

7M ago17:06

17:06

In part two, Grace provides an in-depth look at some of the most pressing housing issues facing Anaheim right now. Given her over 20 years of experience managing housing programs in LA County, Grace has a unique perspective on the "silver tsunami"—the coming wave of aging Baby Boomers who will require accessible, affordable senior housing options. …

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Episode 88 | Part One: Grace Ruiz-Stepter Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Anaheim 23:22

7M ago23:22

23:22

This week's ChangeMaker podcast features Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Director of the Housing and Community Development Department for the City of Anaheim. Katie welcomes Grace, a highly accomplished housing program manager with over 20 years of experience overseeing federal and local initiatives to provide affordable housing and spur community development.…

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Episode Twenty Six | Part Two: Anthony J. Tata 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

In the episode's riveting second half, General Tata dives deeper into his expert geopolitical and military threat assessment, analyzing rising dangers from adversarial nations and terrorist groups. He spotlights his #1 leadership lesson learned over his decorated three-decade army career—one applicable to both the battlefield and the boardroom. Gen…

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Episode 87 | Part Two: Shaundra Clark, Executive Director, Tifton Housing Authority 12:45

7M ago12:45

12:45

In part two of their conversation, Shaundra discusses the significance of being named the second African-American woman in the nation to be designated as a NAHRO Fellow. This distinguished honor from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials recognizes excellence and leadership in the affordable housing industry. Shaundra also…

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Episode Twenty Six | Part One: Anthony J. Tata 30:44

7M ago30:44

30:44

Retired Brigadier General and Tata Leadership Group CEO Anthony Tata joins David Radlo on this week's episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth to tackle pressing global security questions. Drawing on his 34-year decorated military career, Tata assesses whether the world has become more or less safe in recent times. He spotlights major …

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Episode 87 | Part One: Shaundra Clark, Executive Director, Tifton Housing Authority 14:34

7M ago14:34

14:34

This week's ChangeMaker is Shaundra Clark. Shaundra is the visionary Executive Director of the Tifton Housing Authority in Georgia. With 30 years of experience in public housing, she oversees operations and drives initiatives to expand affordable housing. Under her leadership, Tifton developed the nation's first mobile app for public housing reside…

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Best Of | Lindsey Reames, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Housing Commission 44:01

8M ago44:01

44:01

In this episode from April, Lindsey Reames, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, joins Katie to discuss her 30-year career in affordable and public housing. Lindsey shares how she went from housing management to leading advocacy efforts for low-income families. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, collaborati…

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Best Of | Kimberly Black King, Chief of Real Estate Development, Volunteers of America 36:58

8M ago36:58

36:58

Katie revisits one of her most popular episodes of 2023 with ChangeMaker, Kimberly Black King, a trailblazer in affordable housing development. As Chief of Real Estate Development at Volunteers of America, Kimberly has spent over two decades transforming communities by creating vibrant, sustainable, and affordable housing. From overcoming obstacles…

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Episode 86 | Part Two: Alexandria Lafci, Founder and Managing Partner, Hometeam Ventures 16:58

8M ago16:58

16:58

In this second part of Katie's conversation with ChangeMaker, Alexandria Lafci, they explore how her firm, Hometeam Ventures, is investing in innovative construction technology that will transform affordable housing development. They'll discuss how Hometeam Ventures is using data and software to reduce housing costs, improve quality of life, and in…

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Episode 86 | Part One: Alexandria Lafci, Founder and Managing Partner, Hometeam Ventures 16:32

8M ago16:32

16:32

How do you solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the global housing crisis? For ChangeMaker Alexandria Lafci, the answer is simple: use technology to create innovative and scalable solutions. In this episode, Katie talks to Alexandria about her journey from growing up in Section 8 housing to becoming a Forbes 30 under 30 Social Ent…

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Episode 85 | Part Two: Gilbert Winn, CEO, WinnCompanies 18:59

9M ago18:59

18:59

In the second part of Katie's talk with Gilbert Winn the CEO of WinnCompanies, they dive deeper into Gilbert's remarkable career. He shares what it meant to be inducted into the Affordable Housing Finance Hall of Fame, a testament to his industry leadership. Gilbert is humble about accolades, believing excellence comes from teams, not individuals. …

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Episode 85 | Part One: Gilbert Winn, CEO, WinnCompanies 21:45

9M ago21:45

21:45

Katie welcomes ChangeMaker, Gilbert Winn, a visionary leader in affordable and equitable housing. As CEO of WinnCompanies since 2015, Gilbert has spearheaded tremendous growth and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, he has transformed operations, pursued mixed-income developments, and created pioneering resident services programs. Gilbert…

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Episode 84 | Part Two: Tanya Dempsey & Nicole Graham, Co-CEOs, CSG Advisors 24:09

9M ago24:09

24:09

After learning about Tanya and Nicole's powerful personal journeys, Katie shifts the discussion to their groundbreaking work at CSG Advisors. Nicole explains the driving mission behind CSG - creating systemic change in affordable housing by guiding and empowering communities. Tanya highlights their concrete impact so far, with over 100 closed proje…

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Episode 84 | Part One: Tanya Dempsey & Nicole Graham, Co-CEOs, CSG Advisors 18:40

9M ago18:40

18:40

On this week's episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Tanya Dempsey and Nicole Graham, the co-CEOs of CSG Advisors. With over 30 years of combined experience in affordable housing finance and development, Tanya and Nicole have helped create innovative solutions for affordable housing nationwide. In their conversation, Tanya and Nicole share …

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