The City Sculptors Podcast

What does it mean to build a legacy while pursuing multiple passions? For Brandan Jackson, it's about bringing people together, creating opportunities, and making a difference in his community. In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Brandan Jackson, a Kansas City firefighter and EMT, basketball coach, entrepreneur, and community builder who is proving that you don't have to limit yourself to just one calling. From becoming a firefighter at just 19 y...

Before social media and podcasts, radio was the heartbeat of the community. And for decades, Tony G was one of the voices helping shape Kansas City's music, culture, and connection. In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Tony Gregg, better known as Tony G, a longtime Kansas City radio personality, DJ, and community advocate whose influence extends far beyond the microphone. From his early days DJing in clubs to becoming a familiar voice on KPRS, Ton...

What happens when a conversation about an economic gap turns into a movement for change? In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Brandon Calloway, Founder and CEO of Kansas City G.I.F.T., for a conversation about entrepreneurship, access to capital, and the power of investing in local businesses. Kansas City G.I.F.T. began with a simple idea: talented Black entrepreneurs already have the vision and drive to build successful businesses, but too often ...

What happens when you walk away from the career that looks successful to pursue the work that feels purposeful? In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Casie Murph, “Murph the Barber,” master barber, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The BeVel Barber Lounge in Kansas City. After spending 20 years in corporate America as an IT professional, Casie made the decision in 2017 to bet on himself and return to a craft he first discovered at just 14 year...

What does it take to build a stronger city? According to Clyde McQueen, it starts with investing in people. In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Clyde McQueen, President and CEO of the Full Employment Council (FEC), to discuss how workforce development has become one of the most powerful tools for creating economic opportunity across the Kansas City region. With more than three decades of leadership, McQueen shares how the FEC has evolved into a d...