609. People, Place, Practice, Policy: RestoreOKC's Community-Led Model - Caylee Dodson

Meet Caylee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of RestoreOKC. Caylee joins us to share how she and her team have taken a radically different, community-led approach to addressing complex, systemic issues in their city. It's a powerful case study on how data can be a helpful tool (but not the driver), how grassroots programs are transforming access to education, jobs, and housing, and how meaningful partnerships are key to lasting change. 🤝Their work has sparked sustainable, community-led development that’s been recognized with state and national awards—including Caylee being named USA Today’s Oklahoma Woman of the Year. ⭐ This one is a must-listen for anyone passionate about driving systemic change and building more just, thriving communities. 🎧 Live now!💡Learn: RestoreOKC’s “people, place, practice, policy” framework for community-led changeThe importance of centering community voice and lived experience in program developmentHow partnerships and collaboration help address complex, systemic challengesPractical tips for self-care as a nonprofit leaderEpisode Highlights: Caylee Dodson's Journey and Formative Experiences (2:54)RestoreOKC's Community-Led Approach (13:00)How RestoreOKC leverages partnerships and collaborations to address systemic issues (22:00)Place-Based Approaches to Community Development (30:19)Self-Care in Nonprofit Leadership (39:37)A Powerful Moment of Philanthropy in Caylee's Life (35:00)Caylee's One Good Thing: Be a presence of radical warmth and hospitality. (37:00)Explore the Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/609//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter