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Fostering Solutions
by mfoster1231
The Fostering Solutions podcast, with Dr. Michelle Foster, uplifts people and enterprises making a positive community impact in Appalachia and Urban America.
Episodes
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Holding the Mission Together Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Margaret Chapman Pomponio
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the stories of changemakers who are building a better future for our communities. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Margaret Chapman Pomponio, Executive Director of WV FREE, joining us from right here in Charleston, West Virginia. Margaret's journey…
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Dr. Jake Vanhorn
In this episode of Fostering Solutions, Dr. Michelle Foster speaks with Dr. Jake VanHorn, Chief Program Officer at Cabin Creek Health Systems, about what it means to hold the mission together when uncertainty looms. Dr. VanHorn received his Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Marshall University,...
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Tricia C. Kingery
Welcome back to Fostering Solutions. I'm your host, Dr. Michelle Mickle Foster, and today we continue our "Holding the Mission Together" series—conversations with nonprofit leaders who have navigated extraordinary challenges with grace, grit, and unwavering commitment to their missions. I'm...
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Tonia Thomas
Welcome back to Fostering Solutions. I'm your host, Dr. Michelle Mickle Foster, and today we continue our "Holding the Mission Together" series—conversations with nonprofit leaders who have navigated extraordinary challenges while staying true to their missions and the communities they serve. I'm...
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Terrell Ellis
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the real stories of leaders who are making a difference in their communities. I'm your host, and today we're continuing our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Series: "Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty." Our guest today, Terrell...
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Dr. Clint Arnold
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the real stories of leaders who are making a difference in their communities. I'm your host, and today we're continuing our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Series: "Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty." Our guest today is Dr....
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Jacob Hannah
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the real stories of leaders who are making a difference in their communities. I'm your host, and today we're continuing our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Series: "Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty." What does it mean to lead...
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Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty - Rev. James Patterson
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the real stories of leaders who are making a difference in their communities. I'm your host, and today we're continuing our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Series: "Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty." Some leaders measure…
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Holding the Mission Together - A Conversation with Dr. Craig Glover
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the real stories of leaders who are making a difference in their communities. I'm your host, and today we're continuing our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Series: "Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty." When you're responsible...
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Mara Boggs - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we spotlight dynamic leaders who strengthen communities through vision, resilience, and innovation. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster, and in this episode of our special series Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty, I’m joined…
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Kevin Jones - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the power of leadership, resilience, and innovation in the nonprofit world. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Mickle Foster, and in this episode of our “Holding the Mission Together” series, we’re joined by a remarkable leader whose work is transforming...
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Meghan Moses - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome back to Fostering Solutions, the podcast where we spotlight changemakers who are building stronger, more equitable communities across West Virginia and beyond. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Meghan Moses, Founder and President of the West Virginia...
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Sonya Hairston - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the people and ideas shaping stronger communities and more resilient organizations. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In this episode of our Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty series, we sit down with Sonya...
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Angie Settle - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, the podcast where we explore the heart of leadership, community, and impact. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In this special series—Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty—we’re highlighting nonprofit leaders who have guided their...
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Briana Martin - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore the stories and strategies of leaders who are shaping stronger, more equitable communities. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In this episode of our Holding the Mission Together series, we’re joined by Briana Martin, the dynamic Chief Executive...
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Dr. Amelia Courts - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, where we explore stories of leadership, resilience, and purpose in action. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster, and in this episode of our special series, Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty, we’re sitting down with a woman whose...
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Heather Foster - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, the podcast where we explore the stories and strategies of leaders who are transforming communities and holding their missions together through times of challenge and change. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Heather Foster, a...
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Michael Farmer - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to Fostering Solutions, the podcast where we celebrate nonprofit leaders who are building stronger communities through vision, resilience, and purpose. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In this episode—part of our “Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty”...
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Beth Scohy - Holding the Mission Together: Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Welcome to another episode of the Fostering Solutions Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Michelle Foster. In this special Holding the Mission Together series, we’re highlighting nonprofit leaders who have faced government funding cuts and other uncertainties while staying true to their mission. Today…
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Margaret Ann O'Neal, President of United Way of Central West Virginia - Holding the Mission Together Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
I’m excited to welcome today’s guest, Margaret Ann O’Neal, President of United Way of Central West Virginia. Margaret is a proud West Virginian whose career has been all about service and community. She got her start in the nonprofit world with Hospice of Southern West Virginia, where she helped...
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Beth Casey - Holding the Mission Together Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty
Today’s guest is Beth Casey, Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, based in Charleston, West Virginia. Beth’s connection to Girl Scouts runs deep—she grew up in the movement, earned both her Silver and Gold Awards, and has spent more than 33 years building a career...
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Leading with Innovation: Linda Bodie's Trailblazing Role in Credit Union Evolution
With a vibrant career beginning in 1998 at Element Federal Credit Union, Linda Bodie has modernized the way her credit union serves her community. As CEO, she blends analytical prowess with creative innovation to develop solutions that not only meet but anticipate consumer needs. Her leadership…
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Creating Order Out of Chaos: Gail Pitchford's New Chapter in Home Organization
Gail Pitchford is a lifelong resident of West Virginia, having grown up in the Charleston area. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from West Virginia State University and a master’s degree in business from West Virginia University. Gail dedicated 25 years to the banking industry, most...
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Transforming Ideas into Enterprises: Nora Myers on Supporting Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
Nora Myers is the Executive Director of the West Virginia Women’s Business Center, a program of Partner Community Capital. In this role, she oversees business support services and access to capital for women and minority-owned small businesses. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively…
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Championing Local Growth and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Terrell Ellis
Terrell Ellis is a West Virginian by choice. She believes that our state has tremendous untapped potential to be the best place in the country to live, work, and play. She has dedicated her professional life to helping communities realize this potential. Terrell Ellis's career path is unique and...
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Driving Compassion: The Dual Career of Shamika Robinson
Shamika Robinson spent most of her life in a suburb of Los Angeles, California, and has been living in Charleston, WV since late 2015. She was raised in a family that emphasized helping others, which shaped her career dedicated to service. Shamika worked for five years at the Charleston-Kanawha...
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Crafting Confections and Connections: The Story of Morgan Morrison
Morgan Morrison, the co-owner and founder of Rock City Cake Company, a unique bakery and music venue nestled in the heart of West Virginia. Morgan's journey as an entrepreneur exemplifies resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to bringing a modern twist to a beloved classic. Beyond...
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A Legal Luminary: The Distinguished Career of Attorney Kusimo-Frazier
Attorney Kusimo-Frazier has built an illustrious career, beginning as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Kanawha and Jackson Counties, West Virginia, where she excelled by winning nearly all her trial cases. She transitioned into private practice with a Charleston law firm, successfully…
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From Research to Real-World Impact: Dr. Yvonne Lee-Long's Dedication to Family and Behavioral Health
Dr. Yvonne S. Lee-Long , a licensed Graduate Social Worker, has been practicing since 2011. She holds a PhD in social work with a focus on Family Intervention and Preservation, where her research explored the relationships between stress, family support, and family resources among custodial...
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Amplifying Missions: The Marketing Mastery of Morgan Robinson
Morgan Robinson is the owner and Chief Marketing Officer of Focus Marketing Company, where she brings over two decades of experience in marketing, branding, and public relations. Morgan has established herself as a national speaker and facilitator, regularly sharing her insights and strategies at...
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Mountain State Maven: The Journey of Angelica Gilleran
Owner, Founder, and proud West Virginia transplant, Angelica Gilleran has called the mountain state home for over a decade. With a proven record of growth in digital marketing and brand development, Angelica's skills stem from her belief that in order to excel we must prioritize serving others.…
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Tamara Rush: A Businesswoman who Champions Community Service and Advocacy
Tamara Rush, a proud alumna of West Virginia State University, has dedicated two decades to the field of social work and community service. Growing up in Washington Manor, a Charleston Housing apartment complex in Charleston, West Virginia, Tamara's childhood environment inspired her passion for...
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Ashley Wright and Chef Ke: Culinary Trailblazers
Ashley Wright Ashley Wright is a second-generation restaurateur who developed her entrepreneurial spirit early on by working in her father’s businesses before and after school. Before joining the family business at Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill in 2017, Ashley enjoyed a successful 10-year career as…
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Women in Business: Consandra Leonard, Silhouette Boutique
Consandra D. Leonard is a seasoned Risk Management Property Adjuster with 32 years of dedicated service, licensed in nine states across the country. Her academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from West Virginia State University. Consandra is also a proud member...
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Women in Business: Dr. Jerica Wesley, Restored Wellness Life Enrichment Services, LLC.
Today's guest: Dr. Jerica Wesley, a proud native of West Virginia, has dedicated over a decade to serving her community as a Licensed Professional Counselor. With extensive experience in both school and community settings, she has supported the mental health of youth and adults in roles such as...
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2024 Delta Authors on Tour - Midwest Region Stop
This special episode of Fostering Solutions showcases the authors who will be part of the Midwest Region stop of Delta Authors on Tour on May 4, 2024, at the Kanawha County Public Library, downtown branch. Whether you're a fan of gripping fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, captivating…
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Maximizing with Michelle: Justin Clark, Executive Director of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Charleston, West Virginia
Justin Clark is the Executive Director of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Charleston, West Virginia. Justin moved to the Mountain State in May of 2021 and led the process of reopening the Clubs to in-person programming following a 15-month COVID-19 related closure. During his tenure, the...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Clint Arnold, CEO, Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. (KISRA)
Clinton Arnold is the CEO of KISRA, Inc. This nonprofit organization provides life, business, affordable housing, mental health, and coaching programs for the recovery, transitioning, and youth populations throughout West Virginia. He is also a West Virginia State University professor, teaching...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Jessica Hudson, Executive Director, Dress for Success River Cities/Kanawha Valley
After nearly 15 years of a serving several different non-profit organizations throughout the Kanawha Valley, in the fall of 2015 Jessica Hudson took her passion and desire to positively impact people and communities to Huntington, where she became the Executive Director of Dress for Success River...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Dural Miller, CEO of Keep Your Faith Corporation
Dural is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of KYFC, Inc. Through partnership and mission focused drive, Dural has been able to apply leadership and community support to strategies designed to meet individual and collective social needs of family and community. Since 2006, Dural and his team...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Sharon Lansdale, President/CEO of the Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.
Ms. Lansdale is the President/CEO of the Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.. She joined the Center in 1994 and brings over 40 years’ experience in health and health care resulting from her work in both the private and public health sectors. The Center is a private nonprofit that works to...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Sarah Bolyard, President and CEO, YMCA of Kanawha Valley
Sarah began her career with the YMCA of Kanawha Valley in August 2020 where she serves as the President and CEO. The YMCA of Kanawha Valley is comprised of the Charleston Family Y and the Cross Lanes YMCA Child Development Center with $4.5 million in annual revenue. Prior to the Y, Sarah served…
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Maximizing with Michelle: Stephanie Tyree, Executive Director, WV Community Development Hub
A native of Charleston West Virginia, Stephanie Tyree is the Executive Director of the WV Community Development Hub (The Hub). With fifteen years of experience in policy, community development and community organizing, she has dedicated her career to advancing community-based, systemic solutions...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Jennifer Reed Goddard, CEO, YWCA Charleston
Jennifer Reed Goddard, APR, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Charleston, West Virginia since 2022. She first joined the organization in 2016 as their Chief Program Officer. Jennifer started her career as the Director of Communications for the West Virginia Kids Count Fund where…
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Maximizing with Michelle: Mavery Davis, CPA, Director of Lending, New Economy Works WVSeed Commons
Born in Los Angeles, California, Mavery Davis moved to West Virginia on a football scholarship. Although his scholarship did not fully materialize, Mavery remained in West Virginia, completed his degree, and had a career filled with ups and downs, as he candidly shares. Maveryis a Certified…
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Maximizing with Michelle: Melanie Seiler, founding Executive Director of Active SWV
Melanie Seiler is the founding Executive Director of Active Southern West Virginia, with 20 years of experience in business ownership and management. Melanie has an Associate's degree in Adventure Sports and a Bachelor's in Adventure Recreation Management. She is also certified in CDC Work@Health...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Nakia Austin, Co-Founder of the Healing House
Co-Founder of the Healing House, Inc., Nakia Austin, is an Inspirational Speaker, Professional Counselor, and Certified Life Coach offering over 15 years of experience in strategic thinking and tactical approaches to overcoming adversity. The Healing House, Inc. is a holistic behavioral health...
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Maximizing with Michelle: Jennifer Waggener, founder and executive director of Faith in Action in the Greater Kanawha Valley
Jennifer Waggener is the founder and executive director of Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley. A South Charleston native, Jennifer attended West Virginia University. Most of her career was spent in corporate administration and marketing, including a long-term role as the Director of...
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Margaret O’Neal: Building a Better Community
Margaret O’Neal, President of United Way of Central West Virginia, is Dr. Foster’s guest on this episode. The United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. Margaret discusses the organization's critical support services and the upcoming signature event that includes…
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Social Workers Supporting Student Success - Chenelle Coy-Williams, LaToya Davis, and LaQwanza Jackson
Chenelle Coy-Williams, LaToya Davis, and LaQwanza Jackson are social workers with Kanawha County Schools, passionately supporting students and their success. Her friends describe her as passionate with a big heart. Chenelle Coy-Williams is a woman who wears many hats in the Charleston community....
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