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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Michael Thompson, the Executive Director of Workforce Dallas...an organization collectively lifting communities by mentoring and training, with a holistic hands-on approach to workplace development. But first, Chris visits with Vicky Glenn, Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with Nebraska Furniture Mart. She talks about what it takes for non-profits to be able to partner with corporations to help those in need.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Helena Banks of Bonton Farms, a farmers market in south Dallas growing organic foods, and also hopes with residents as they change lives in their community. But first Chris talks with legendary women's basketball coach Michael Ensley about the economic impact and record-breaking interest in this year's March Madness and what that means for women everywhere.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with CJ Paisley, the Program Director of The Marcus Graham Project, a South Dallas-based organization that trains, mentors and provides a pipeline of young, diverse and talented aspirants to the fields of marketing, media, and PR. But first, Chris talks with Sarah Daniels, the Communications Director for Cloud Covered Streets...a non-profit that provides showers, laundry services, haircuts and employment to the homeless in Ft. Worth.
Chris Talks with Dani Bethune of C5 Youth Foundation of Texas. C5 Youth is a five-year curriculum-based youth leadership development program in the north and central Texas communities. Later in the show, Chris talks with Brandon Board with The Tree of North Texas. They ensure students have what they need to succeed in the classroom! Some students only eat when they are at school, and this creates a gap in their nutrition. They're introducing the Education Railroad.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tammy Johnson, founder of the non-profit "Empowering The Masses" whose focus is providing life skills and education training services in Dallas neighborhoods. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague Dave Glover with the medical topics "MH Man to Man" and "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD."
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Liz Lawless, the communications director for the legendary Cowboys of Color Rodeo. They gear up for a full schedule of family entertainment and school events for the kids. But first, Chris visits with Keyundra Jones of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce. There's a lot going on with their Leadership Oak Cliff program and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about a major upcoming event and other FCA projects that impact the lives of student-athletes. But first, he talks with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about Computer science education presented as a sport. The non-profit Stem It Up Sports is reaching kids and adults with innovative collaborations never dreamed of before.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Pat Fulgham about prostate cancer awareness and a big fundraiser for UREF coming in March. But first, he talks to Taylor Toynes the CEO of ForOakCliff.org, a nonprofit providing a culture of education, increased social mobility, and social capital in Oak Cliff.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity. They are celebrating ten years of dialogue and community building through their award-winning "Together We" programs and events. But first, we continue our Audacy series "Conversations" with a discussion about The State of the Entertainment Industry.
This week on Better Living Chris speaks with Dr. Kamala Tamirisa and Jenny Eyer, VP of Health Strategies North Texas with the American Heart Association about Bold Hearts and their Nation of Lifesavers initiative regarding CPR and cardiac arrest. But first, he talks with Patti Dawson the CEO of DallasDog.org about the rescue, rehab, and reform program and a local Frenchy that was invited to compete in Puppy Bowl XX this Super Sunday!
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Derrion Lewis, the CEO of the non-profit "Behind Every Door." They run community centers that help people and kids nurture their purposes and gifts while overcoming barriers along the way. But first, Chris talks with Toska Medlock Lee about the upcoming Super Bowl Gospel Extravaganza that has roots in Dallas. Plus the life and times of the late great Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tarrant County community organizer VanDella Menifee about things we need to know, and Monica Murray, a doctor of audiology with United Healthcare about hearing health. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague David O'Leary and guests discussing Suicide: Loss and Survivors.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Antoine Joyce, the Sr. Vice President & City Leader of the All Stars Project of Dallas. All Stars is a national cutting-edge youth development & bridge-building program impacting lives at the grassroots level with kids and young adults. But first, Chris talks with Shelby Patrice Jenkins, the Founder and CEO of Budget University Online, an award-winning middle school and high school curriculum with an emphasis on financial literacy
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with William Campbell, whose educational consulting company is empowering students in Desoto to further their future success one strategic move at a time. But first, Chris catches up with one of the premier boxing trainers in the world, Derrick James, whose family foundation is giving back by helping kids and families get a fighting chance. They do it by providing educational, financial, health and wellness opportunities and resources to Dallas area community groups.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza, Senior Director of Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau serving the heart of Texas. New Year-New Goals: avoiding fraud in 2024...we take a look. But first, coming out of the holidays could be a time of sadness for people you know and love. Suicide Prevention advocate Fonda Bryant shares tips and advice on mental wellness to start the year.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a non-profit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents aren't able to. But first, he visits with Donovan Browder and his mom Traci. They continue doing amazing work with community groups in Tarrant County. We checked in to hear about their holiday Christmas Buddy initiative and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Anette Landeros the President and CEO of the Ft Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has had an incredible year with outreach and advocacy, especially in the very popular Historic Northside District.
But first, Chris talks to Kaileigh Johnson and William Edwards of Ruthie's For Good Grilled Cheese Food Trucks. They've been impacting the North Texas community and non-profits with exceptional service and quality comfort foods and changing lives in the process.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Cheryl Halpern of Buddy Up Tennis, where they develop the self-worth and confidence of athletes with Down Syndrome. But first, he talks with the executive director of the non-profit "Be A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish about exciting news for inner city kids and the holidays.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is hosting its annual Emerald City Gala with proceeds benefiting a host of area nonprofits and small businesses. But first, he talks to S.M. Wright II of the SM Wright Foundation about its 25th anniversary and the upcoming Christmas in the Park at Fair Park for underserved families and kids.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold catches up with basketball icon and hall of famer Nancy Lieberman about her charity's efforts to improve neighborhoods and change lives with her Dream Courts and more. But first, he talks with local film producers Nicki Micheaux, and Psalms and Hannah Wimbrey about their first movie's amazing success at acclaimed film festivals and its impact on the film industry in North Texas.
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