Your City Podcast

We ask our guests what they think the city of Homewood should focus on next and we had lots of good answers to share with our audience. Here are just a few, but if you want to see the full answers you can watch our episodes for the Homewood season and it is the last question of each episode. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Our theme for our second season in Homewood is "What makes a good neighbor?" and our guests had some wonderful insights into how individuals can be better neighbors, maybe even great neighbors, to their community. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Mike tells us about how he focuses on building for the future and how capitalism rewards valuable ideas. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/WlU3Nc76-94 You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Mike talks to us about how your passion for something can lead to long-term success. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/WlU3Nc76-94 You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we're joined by Mike Mouron, a local real estate developer that has a decorated history in the industry. We are going to talk about some of the development he has done in Homewood, his approach to making a project successful, and how he got involved in this line of work. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. Our sponsor for this episode is Polymathic. Polymathic is focused on promoting community and local living. If you would like to work with them on these goals reach out with an email to Contact@Polymathic.Company. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Neal tells us his thoughts on why local media is important to a community and how it is beneficial. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/5ejsQ6CT1W0 You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Neal talks to us about how his company approaches the challenge of minimizing bias in their reporting. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/5ejsQ6CT1W0 You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we are joined by Neal Embry who is the community editor for Homewood Star, a local publication. We are going to talk about Homewood Star and how it informs the community and what inspired him to work in local media. Neal, thank you for coming onto the show. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. Our sponsor for this episode is Polymathic. Polymathic is focused on promoting community and local living. If you would like to work with them on these goals reach out with an email to Contact@Polymathic.Company. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Jake Collins talks about the challenges of preserving history accurately for future generations. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/vjKbKkYYqRA You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Jake Collins tells us his approach to getting kids in his classroom excited to learn about history. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/vjKbKkYYqRA You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we're joined by Jake Collins who is a history teacher and coach at Mountain Brook High School and has written a book about the history of Homewood. We are going to talk about Homewood's history and his passion for it as well as how he gets students excited to learn about history. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. Our sponsor for this episode is Polymathic. Polymathic is focused on promoting community and local living. If you would like to work with them on these goals reach out with an email to Contact@Polymathic.Company. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Mayor Patrick McClusky tells us his approach to handling criticism and how it can be constructive. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/RhENCDXPIvs You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Mayor Patrick McClusky talks to us about his initiative to connect the city of Homewood with sidewalks and how that is good for the community. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/RhENCDXPIvs You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today I'm joined by Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky. We are going to talk about his position, his campaign, and what inspired him to take up this role. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. Our sponsor for this episode is Carbert Services. Just a reminder to those in the Homewood community who haven’t heard, Carbert Services offers a discount to Homewood residents on their heating and cooling needs AND matches that discount with a donation to the Homewood Library and/or the Homewood City Schools Foundation. Reach out if you’re overdue for a seasonal service or find yourself with any repair needs. Call anytime at 205-999-8424 or check them out online at Carbertservices.com. Alabama license number 20103 Carbert Services Website: https://carbertservices.com/ You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Justin talks about how Homewood City Schools approach measuring their success and impact on students. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/dGQWnOcgMEY You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Justin Hefner talks to us about his approach to building trust with his staff. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/dGQWnOcgMEY You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we're joined by Justin Heffner who is the Superintendent for the Homewood City School System. We are going to talk about the Homewood School System, his responsibilities within it, and what inspired him to pursue this type of career. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Our sponsor for this episode is Carbert Services. Just a reminder to those in the Homewood community who haven’t heard, Carbert Services offers a discount to Homewood residents on their heating and cooling needs AND matches that discount with a donation to the Homewood Library and/or the Homewood City Schools Foundation. Reach out if you’re overdue for a seasonal service or find yourself with any repair needs. Call anytime at 205-999-8424 or check them out online at Carbertservices.com. Alabama license number 20103 You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Alex and Barry talk about how they mitigate emotional influence on the city council's decision-making process. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/cB4dkeMG5kk You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Alex and Barry tell us how wards are used to find local representation in Homewood. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/cB4dkeMG5kk You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we're joined by Alex Wyatt the city council president and Barry Smith the city councilor for ward four in Homewood. We are going to talk about their roles on the city council, how they got involved, and why they pursued this type of leadership role. If you enjoyed the show you can support us by donating to us on PayPal using the link below to help us keep making the show and improving it. There's more that we would like to do with this idea and we would appreciate any support in helping us achieve our goal of creating better communities, not just for Homewood but for other cities as well. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Our sponsor for this episode is Sweet Ting's, a certified home baker who specializes in decorated cakes and cookies for all occasions. She's super passionate about creating beautiful memories for her clients through her homemade sweets. Whether it's for a birthday party, wedding, baby shower, anniversary, or any holiday celebration, you can reach out to Sweet Ting's for some delicious and professional looking desserts that will be sure to please the crowd. You can find her on Facebook at Sweet Ting's Cakes and Cookies. Sweet Ting's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweettingscakesandcookies Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Robbie Lee talks with us about the community events that The Exceptional Foundation hosts and how it benefits their participants. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/daNVw1GxPQc You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Robbie Lee tells us how The Exceptional Foundation got started in Homewood, Alabama. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/daNVw1GxPQc You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Today we're joined by Robbie Lee who is the Public Relations Director for The Exceptional Foundation, a local non-profit in Homewood. We are going to talk him about what the foundation does, their history, and how he got involved. If you enjoyed the show you can help us by following the Your City Podcast on Facebook to stay up to date with us and you can find our episodes on Spotify, YouTube, Odysee, or your preferred podcasting app. Feel encouraged to leave us a review so that we know how you like the show and so that more people will be able to discover it. Our sponsor for this episode is Polymathic. Polymathic is focused on promoting community and local living. If you would like to work with them on these goals reach out with an email to Contact@Polymathic.Company. You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Meredith tells us how she creates success by defining her core values. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/cWdyqFN_-8o You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!

Meredith tells us how her role as the director of Homewood's Chamber of Commerce allows her to represent business needs to the city government. Check out the full episode: https://youtu.be/cWdyqFN_-8o You can support the show by using this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WZXUQXXF7HSX4 Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with us: https://www.facebook.com/yourcitypodcast We are also on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@YourCity You can also find our episodes on your preferred podcasting app!