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Blooming Justice in Nashville’s 37208: How Housing, Health, and Community Grow Together
On this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis welcomes Dr. Rolanda Lister, a maternal–fetal medicine specialist, and Shawna Clay, fund administrator for...
Feeding Nashville with Heart: The Story of Corisa “Pine” Lewis
“Hospitality isn’t just a table setting—it’s a way of life.” This week on the Doing Good Podcast, host Megan McInnis sat down with Corisa “Pine”...
Molly Lyon’s First Year of Bookish Service: from Googling “WNBA” to Leading Change:
When Molly Lyon graduated college in 2021, she entered Nashville’s music industry. But over time, her focus shifted from playlists to page turns. She began...
Karen Chambers: A Life of Service and the Heart Behind Bearing Others Burdens
Karen Chambers has spent her life giving back. From her early years volunteering at church—rocking babies in the nursery, serving teens, packing food for shelters...
John Witherspoon: A Life of Service
After retiring from the military in August, John Witherspoon could have stepped back and enjoyed a quieter pace of life. Instead, he leaned even further...
Healing Hearts: The Life-Changing Mission of Roberta’s House
Grief is a journey no one should walk alone—and thanks to Roberta’s House, many don’t have to. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Roberta’s House is a...
Cylinda Smith: Joy Despite Loss
Most of us experience loss. Some experience it more often than others. Sometimes the reason for each loss is explained, such as cancer, while other...
Philip Hyams: The Joy of Giving Back
In this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Emily sits down with Philip Hyams, a college student and passionate volunteer, to discuss his inspiring...
The Power of Braille – A Conversation with Steve Bauer
In the latest episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Megan McInnis sits down with Steve Bauer, a retired Braille instructor and dedicated volunteer at...
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