Community Building with the Goodwill and the Charleston Area Alliance

Recording the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast at the Goodwill of Kanawha Valley Blue Lot today, and it's buzzing with energy. I'm joined by Jamon Schmidt, who handles content management at Goodwill of Kanawha Valley and Nicole Christian, President of the Charleston Area Alliance.

Jamon shares insights into event planning, emphasizing the thrill of graphic design work and the joy of seeing people enjoy their meticulously organized events. He admits that the anxiety leading up to an event is the downside, but they combat it by trusting their planning process and teamwork.

Next, I talk to Nicole Christian, president of the Charleston Area Alliance, who reveals their mission to drive economic and community development in the Kanawha Valley. She highlights their Small Business Incubator, which offers affordable spaces and resources to emerging entrepreneurs.

Nicole underscores the importance of community involvement, encouraging residents to shape the community's future. She emphasizes that the community's vitality relies on the active engagement of its members.

I'm reminded of two words: "invested" and "authentic." They encapsulate the spirit of the Kanawha Valley, where people genuinely care and actively participate in the community's development.