FIRST YOU TALK PODCAST

30 Questions with Mark

A special 30th anniversary episode with CFF’s President/CEO, Mark Brewer! Mark Brewer and Laurie Crocker

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Bonus Episode: Fear of Failure and Gen Z Giving

Nicole Donelson and Mark Brewer

6. Are you a philanthropist?

What makes someone a philanthropist? We dive into this topic, breaking down obstacles, misconceptions, trends and more. Nicole Donelson and Mark Brewer | Episode Guests: Renuka Sastri, Chris Manley

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5. What do we want out of our educational system?

Troubleshooting issues within our educational system feels overwhelming. A spotlight is often on crisis points, such as kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, and graduation rates; but, what if we zoomed out and flew over the entire system at 30,000 feet? Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer | Guests: Eddy Moratin and students Michael, Reagan, and Naej

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4. Is innovation an ingredient we need for a better Central Florida?

We hear this buzzword a lot: innovation. But what does it mean and is it a part of our community? Furthermore, is innovation a must-have in order to improve our region? Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer | Guests: Rob Panepinto and Dean Grant Hayes

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Bonus Episode: Creating a Reliable Mental Health Workforce

This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 3: Why should we care about our community’s mental health? Hear Mark and Sandi talk about strategies on creating a reliable and sustainable mental health workforce. Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer

3. Why should we care about our community’s mental health?

In today’s day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community’s mental health? What does it mean to care about our region’s mental health at large? Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer | Guests: Cendie Stanford and Marni Stahlman

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Bonus Episode: Understanding the Role of Policy in the Housing Crisis

This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions. Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer

2. How are we going to solve our housing crisis?

Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It’s all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you’re one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing. Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer | Guests: Catherine Steck McManus, Alberto Vargas, and Donya

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Bonus Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Homelessness

This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness – episodic and chronic – and why understanding the two matters. Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer

1. Why is solving homelessness so hard?

Ever wonder why we can’t just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region. Sandi Vidal and Mark Brewer | Guests: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and clients of Samaritan Resource Center

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