The Talk of Louisville Podcast

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Shameka Parrish-Wright Candidate for Mayor of Louisville   ABOUT SHAMEKA Councilwoman Parrish-Wright was elected to serve District 3 in November 2023. In 2026, she serves as a member of the Budget, Planning & Zoning, and Public Safety Committees. She is also an appointed member of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Shameka Parrish-Wright is the Executive Director of VOCAL-KY – a newly launched organization dedicated to ending AIDS, the failed drug war, mass incarceration and homelessness by building the political power of people directly impacted by those issues, which includes herself. She was driven to seek this office because she passionately believes people like herself, who have experienced poverty and homelessness, need representation the most. She has been married nineteen years and is the mother of six and grandmother of four. With over 25 years of community organizing and social justice work, Shameka is a proven connector and bridge builder that works across lines of difference to support better progressive policies that improve and save lives. Her unshakable commitment to improving lives shapes the policies she drafts and sponsors. Shameka has many certifications, years of consulting and training experiences. She attended the University of Louisville and has a degree in Human Services. She was the Co-Chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression during the Justice for Breonna Taylor movement, which helped her be a valuable resource during Louisville’s most recent civil rights movement. She now serves as an advisor to KAARPR. She was appointed to the Human Relations Commission by the Mayor of Louisville in 2008 and served two terms. Additionally, Shameka has held, and still holds, leadership positions with many organizations such as: Kentucky Jobs with Justice, La Casita Center Board, The Coalition for The Homeless, The Anne & Carl Braden Memorial Center, Louisville Books to Prisoners Program, Justice Now, The Sowers of Justice Network, Feed Louisville and The Louisville Family Justice Advocates, the Kentucky Reproductive Freedom PAC and the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. All of her work is dedicated to ending racist practices and dismantling poverty.   For more info visit shamekaforlouisville.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Jeff Yocum Candidate for Mayor of Louisville   A Leader Forged by Service Jeff Yocum is a proud Louisville native whose family has called this city home for generations. After serving his country honorably in the United States Navy, Jeff returned to Louisville — the city he loves — to raise his family and continue serving his community. As a retired Navy veteran and Vice Post Commander at the VFW, Jeff has never stopped serving. He knows what it means to put others first, to lead with integrity, and to fight for the people beside him — values he will bring to every decision as Mayor of Louisville. As a husband and father of four JCPS students, Jeff understands what Louisville families face every day — rising crime, failing schools, crumbling roads, and a City Hall that has stopped listening. He is not a career politician. He is a neighbor, a veteran, and a problem-solver with deep roots in this community. Jeff believes Louisville has the people, the spirit, and the talent to be one of the great cities in America. It just needs a Mayor willing to make the tough calls and deliver real results. For more info visit yocumforlouisville.com #louisville #louisvillemayor

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Bill Stangel from Read Foundation THE READ FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR A FEW REASONS First and foremost is to give underprivileged children the opportunity to see or do something they would not normally have the opportunity to do. Next is finding something to promote a chance to be successful in life. I chose reading because being a teacher in Title 1 schools I saw the impact these opportunities make in their lives. Combining the two, Rewards with reading it is a win-win opportunity. They improve their reading skills they also feel a sense of accomplishment through reading and earning a reward. More than just a ticket they also gain a new experience. Like the poem Starfish Story, I know I can't take or make a difference in every child's life, but it doesn't stop me from trying. For more info visit thereadfoundationusa.org

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with Lori Meredith & Lori Shannonhouse from Southwest Community Festival   The Southwest Community Festival is the largest one-day event in Southwest Jefferson County. To highlight a few of the wonderful all-volunteer committee plans are:    KIDS' CITY: Inflatables, arts & crafts, and games that speak to all energetic pre-teens TEEN TOWN: Feautures games and entertainment that young adults will enjoy SENIOR TENT: Full of resources and activites for our senior population    And for the entire family... LIVE Entertainment, Car Show, arts & crafts booths, along with food vendors round out this beautiful fall Saturday filled with fun for all ages! Please come out and support your local community - it's all about you!   For more info visit swcf-ky.com

On this episode of the Talk of Louisville Podcast, Mike and Kellye talk with David Beumer from Adapt Lou AdaptLou makes movement possible for people with disabilities in the greater Louisville region. By providing programming and education that remove the equipment, coaching, and cost barriers keeping disabled athletes and their support teams on the sidelines.AdaptLou makes movement possible for people with disabilities in the greater Louisville region. By providing programming and education that remove the equipment, coaching, and cost barriers keeping disabled athletes and their support teams on the sidelines. For more info visit adaptlou.org