Adriane Harris: Home is Where I Heal

Building Connection is a podcast from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis hosted by Memphis Habitat President & CEO Dwayne Spencer. This podcast seeks to highlight the connections between housing and issues that we all care about -- health, wealth, safety, and more. Healthy communities, intergenerational wealth, peace of mind, and the ability to focus on what matters most -- it all starts with a home. Building Connection will explore that.In this episode:Adriane Bond Harris, Principal and Owner of HarCo, LLC, joins Dwayne to expand the conversation on housing beyond Memphis and discuss the intersection of housing and health. Dwayne and Adriane talk about their experiences growing up in rural West Tennessee, and Adriane shares how that has informed her career path in government, the housing space, and her current consulting work that allows her to work across sectors to connect housing to other issues. They close the episode with our recurring “bring it back to home” segment – a rapid series of questions designed to get at the heart of what makes home and housing so important.Connect with Memphis Habitat!Like and subscribe to Building Connection or leave us a review!Ideas for guests or topics? Email us at [email protected] to Memphis Habitat news.Follow Memphis Habitat on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.Connect with Adriane Harris or learn more about the organizations she mentioned:Learn more about Adriane's company HarCo Coaching & Consulting Services.Find Adriane on LinkedIn.Visit ThinkTennessee's website to learn about their research and resources.About Adriane Bond HarrisWith nearly 25 years of experience in urban planning and community development, Adriane Harris brings a strategic and relational approach to advancing housing opportunities and sustainable growth. She is known for building impactful partnerships, coaching and supporting leaders in housing, and aligning policy with community vision. She currently serves as an advisor with ThinkTennessee, the Tennessee Department of Health, and other mission-driven organizations across the country.About Dwayne SpencerDwayne Spencer has worked in nonprofit management for 30 years. Since joining Memphis Habitat in 2001, he has grown the organization from a 9-member staff to more than 70 employees; from a $1 million budget to $25 million; and from building 15 homes per year to building 30+ new homes and serving 250+ Aging In Place repair clients annually. Today, Memphis Habitat ranks fifth in total families served among more than 900 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the U.S. Dwayne holds a master’s degree in public administration from The University of Memphis and currently serves on Habitat International’s Advocacy Committee as well as other boards and advisory committees. In 2024, Dwayne was among the four Memphis-area leaders named ⁠CEO of the Year⁠ by Memphis Magazine. Podcast Credits:Guest: Adriane Harris, Principal & Owner, HarCo, LLCHost: Dwayne Spencer, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater MemphisExecutive Producer: Jessica Hord, VP of Brand Strategy, Habitat for Humanity of Greater MemphisProduction Partner: Forever Ready Productions