BIG in the Community

In this final episode of Big in the Community, Jonathan sits down with Ca’Jon and Cain to reflect on the stories shared on the podcast and close out this chapter of our work. Thank you Jonathan for the insightful conversations and positivity you brought to this podcast and The Promise. Thank you for being an example of what it means to be “Big in the Community.” We wish you all the best in your journey!Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Susan Reed, Elizabeth Santana and Noah Aleman from Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC).Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Lisa Garcia, AVP for External Partnerships at Western Michigan University.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jimmy Wright, Sales Representative, currently living abroad, from Kzoom.Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Joel Murr, Director of Community Health Advancement at Bronson Healthcare.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Beth Berglin, co-founder and Director of Policy & Strategy at Michigan Transformation Collective.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Amy Kuchta, chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Tim Terrentine, founder & chief translator of Translator’s Consulting Group.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Regena Nelson, professor emeritus at Western Michigan University.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Eric Stewart, Assistant Superintendent of Career and Talent Development at Kalamazoo RESA.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Zach Garton, a community builder here in Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kevin Ford, Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Coordinator at the City of Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Executive Director at the Northside Association of Community Development (NACD), Jonathan Yarbrough.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down Derek Miller, Jacob Johnson, Rumeal Washpun, and Orlando Little, Sr. of Fatherhood Network. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Navia Walker, Promise Guide at The Kalamazoo Promise.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Morgan Scime, Attorney at DeMent & Marquardt. Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Rachael Tiesenga, Director of Workforce & Leadership Development at Southwest Michigan First.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Lal Tluangi, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist at the City of Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Sarah Wrubel, Owner & Chief Operating Officer of Continental Linen Services (CLS).Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Sam Leatch, Civil Engineer at Wightman & Associates, Inc.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, we’re going mobile! Jonathan sits down with Lucy Dilley, Founder and Executive Director of Can-Do Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Julian Jones, Senior Associate Athletic Director - Empowered and Championship Culture at Western Michigan University.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise

In this season premiere, Cain Sandoval takes the host seat and talks with Jonathan and Ca’Jon to reflect on the first season of BIG in the Community, achieving a milestone 30 episodes, and preview what’s next for the podcast.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Liz Youker, Vice President of Artistic Operations & Education for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Andrea Page, Assistant Director of Internships at Western Michigan University.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Josh Wujkowski, Commercial Banker Officer at Mercantile Bank.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Spencer Haworth, Major and Planned Gifts Officer at United Way of South Central Michigan.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Adiah Jones, owner of Labor of Love Scrubs & tri-owner of Trinity Prep Center. Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kalamazoo City Commissioner Chris Praedel, Executive Director at Community Homeworks.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Abra Smith and Viridiana Carvajal, Executive Directors of Kalamazoo Youth Development Network.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Mike Tiesenga, Founder & Lead Storyteller at Forerunner Story Co.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Tyler Walker, Outreach Engagement Specialist at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Monteze Morales, District 3 Commissioner of Kalamazoo County and Director of Kalamazoo Promise Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jake Kuhl, Manager of Distribution at Edwards Garment.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jamauri Bogan, Founder & CEO of Bogan Developments.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Lanisha Hannah, Principal of Washington Writers’ Academy in Kalamazoo, MI.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Ray Fields, City Life Center Associate at Kalamazoo Youth For Christ.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kama Mitchell and Heather Mitchell. Heather, Youth Enrichment Director, and Kama, Founder & Executive Director of Rootead.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Pastor John Simpson, Chief Operations Officer at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Carlos Clay Jr., Associate Program Team Lead at Greenleaf Trust.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Johnnie Berry, Youth Program Advocate for Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation & Coordinator for the Kalamazoo Police Athletic League (PAL).Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Brian Persky, Director of Business Development at Discover Kalamazoo Sports.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Chiante’ Hamilton, Executive Director of Society For History And Racial Equity (SHARE).Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with James Devers, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Matt Forkin, Director of Program Development and Evaluation at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Sarah Mead, Director of Marketing & Advancement at Gryphon Place.Follow us on Social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Stacy Ledbetter, Chief Executive Officer at Black & Blue Networking & Consulting, LLC, and Interim Executive Director at the Douglass Community Association.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Kyrone Maye, Mentoring Relationship Specialist for the Sports Buddies program at Big Brother, Big Sister Kalamazoo.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Valerie Cunningham, CEO & Founder of The Synergy Health Center.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Rev. Dr. Addis Moore, President of the Northside Ministerial Alliance & Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Follow us on Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKalamazooPromiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekalamazoopromise/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-kalamazoo-promiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekalamazoopromise