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Acts Media Group PodcastsChanging Times With Dr. Mary Byrne & Lynn Morris With Guest Dr. Amy BlansitChanging Times With Dr. Mary Byrne & Lynn Morris With Guest Dr. Amy Blansit2025-03-1849 min
In Our Town with Tom CarlsonE45 Empowering Our Community: A Conversation with Dr. Amy BlansitWhen Amy Blansit moved to north Springfield during her college years at Drury University, she fell in love with both the charm of the historic buildings and her late husband Drew Lewis. Continuing the mission she and Lewis shared of improving the community through asset-based urban development, she founded the Drew Lewis Foundation, which provides programs that foster well-being, self-sufficiency and empowerment for those facing financial hardship. Host Tom Carlson sat down with Blansit to learn more about her own lived experience growing up in a working class household, how the Drew Lewis Foundation has g...2024-08-1442 min
Enrichment TodayEpisode 28 Part 2: Crime Prevention is a Community ThingSend us a textDr. Amy Blansit and Chief of Police Paul Williams continue their discussion on 2024-08-1345 min
Enrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 28 Part 1: Responding in the Best Way PossibleSend us a textWelcome back, we are thrilled that you are joining us for the return of Enrichment Today!On Episode 28, CEO of the Drew Lewis Foundation and host Dr. Amy Christine Blansit sits down with Chief Williams from the Springfield, MO Police Department to have an honest conversation about Chief William’s career in the police force, how things have changed, and how to keep our community safe. 👮This is Part 1 of 2, so if you like this episode, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel or the Enrichment Today page on yo...2024-05-2437 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 24: Shared Knowledge is EmpowermentSend us a textThe Enrichment Today Podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guests Chelsea Caceras and Ramon Martinez. Join them as they discuss the impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI.To learn more about the Drew Lewis Foundation, visit our website https://drewlewis.org/To continue to support what we do, feel free to check out our merch at https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-drew-lewis-foundation-apparel-store/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_published_share&utm_campaign=the-drew-lewis-foundation-apparel-store&utm_content=default2023-05-121h 04Enrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 23: Blue House Project Porch PartySend us a textOn the 23rd episode of Enrichment Today, hosts Dr. Amy Blansit and Holly Melton tell us all about the Blue House Porch Party, scheduled for May 5th at the Fairbanks. All are welcome to join us at 5 pm for music, memories, and Drew Lewis' favorite drink: the Cuba Libre!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFWebsite: https://drewlewis.org2023-04-2125 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 21: Giving a Voice to ChildrenSend us a textEpisode 21 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guest Katiina Dull, the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/thechildadvocacycenterhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/cacspringfield/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFhttps://twitter.com/CAC_SpringfieldWebsite: https://drewlewis.orghttps://childadvocacycenter.org/2023-02-2030 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 20: Cultural DiversitySend us a textEpisode 20 of our podcast Enrichment Today, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit and our special guest Kay Gibson from the American Indian Center of Springfield!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/americanindiancenter1https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFWebsite: https://drewlewis.orghttps://drewlewis.org/aics/2023-02-0426 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 18: Improving the World, One Chocolate Bar at a TimeSend us a textOn Episode 18 of Enrichment Today, host Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: Shawn Askinosie!Join them as they discuss overcoming tragedy, building an idea into a successful business, helping others on an international scale and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/askinosie.chocolatehttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://instagram.com/askinosie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.instagram...2022-10-0756 min
SGF InsiderPlugged In - Belonging & Thriving with RISEJoin us for a conversation with Amy Blansit, senior faculty in the Kinesiology department at Missouri State University and the founder and CEO of the Drew Lewis Foundation. Tune in for a discussion about building authentic connections, moving to a thriving life and looking at how our citizens can make a local difference. Special thanks to American National for sponsoring the Leadership Springfield "Plugged In" episodes.2022-06-1649 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 14: Helping Meet Diaper NeedsSend us a textOn Episode 14 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the Director of Community Engagement of the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks, Kelly Brown!Join them as they discuss the constant need for diapers, alleviating barriers, providing cost-saving alternatives like cloth diapers and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayhttps://www.facebook.com/diaperbankoftheozarksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/https://www.instagram.com/diaperbankozarks/2022-04-2327 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 12: Education For All AgesSend us a textOn Episode 12 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Heather Harden and John Kennedy from the Goodwill Excel Center to talk about what an adult high school is, the advantages of getting a high school diploma from an adult high school versus completing a HISET or GED, the services they provide the community and more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayhttps://www.facebook.com/ExcelSGFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com...2022-03-2534 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 10: Urban GardeningSend us a textOn a very special Episode 10 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit returns to the show and is joined by Anneliese Kerr, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator of the Springfield Community Gardens!Join them as they discuss the cost and nutritional benefits of growing produce, the positive impact urban gardening has on both a community and the individual, and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayhttps://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldCommunityGardensInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/2022-02-2625 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 6: Separating Goals and DreamsSend us a textOn Episode 6 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with former president of American Beverage Company and chairman of their board: Jim Ferguson, to discuss the importance of setting goals, pivoting your path to accomplish what you desire, and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFWebsite: https://drewlewis.org2021-12-3119 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 5: Empowering Single ParentsSend us a textOn Episode 5 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with the manager of SingleMomzRock, Kendal Ford, to discuss the obstacles they both had to face being single moms, the resources that are available to single parents, how SingleMomzRock gives single moms a sense of community and support, and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayhttps://www.facebook.com/SingleMomzRockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/https://www.i...2021-12-1744 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 4: Importance of LibrariesSend us a textOn this episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Allison Eckhardt, the Outreach Services Manager for the Springfield-Greene County Library District, to talk about the important resources that libraries provide, how free access to WiFi can significantly support low-income families, upcoming events and so much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayhttps://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFou...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrichmentt...https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfo...Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFWebsite: https://drewlewis.org2021-12-0321 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 3: MisconceptionsSend us a textOn Episode 3 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy and our brand new Director of Development, Holly Melton, to talk about common misconceptions regarding poverty, nonprofits, and what the Drew Lewis Foundation does and the people that it serves.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLFSGFWebsite: https://drewlewis.org2021-11-1935 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 2: The FairbanksSend us a textOn Episode 2 of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down again with owner and founder of Your Financial Buddy, Holly Melton, to talk about the history of The Fairbanks and how all of the nonprofits that now reside within its walls work together to provide individuals with “cradle to career” services.2021-10-2250 minEnrichment TodayEnrichment Today Episode 1: New BeginningsSend us a textOn the inaugural episode of Enrichment Today, Dr. Amy Blansit sits down with Holly Melton, CEO and Owner of Your Financial Buddy, and talks about what you can expect from this podcast, Amy and Holly's background, why our slogan is “Breaking Crayons”, and even the phrase "lump on a log”. You don’t want to miss these discussions and so much more!To follow Enrichment Today:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentTodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrichmenttoday/Website: http://enrichmenttoday.orgTo follow t...2021-10-0135 min
For Your BenefitsThe Connection Between Happiness and HealthThere is a strong connection between a person's happiness and health. Overall wellbeing can be greatly impacted by how a person feels, as well as how they live and work. Amy Blansit, Ph.D., discusses how social, economic, and environmental factors can impact an individual's health and what effect that has in the workplace.2021-06-0228 min
iHeart The OzarksLeading The Way - AMY BLANSITThis episode of Leading the Way features Amy Blansit, Founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation. Amy talks about starting a non-profit, her family life and losing her husband, and how she plans to continue making a difference in the lives of people of the Ozarks.2021-03-0822 min
Leading The Way2021 Leading The Way: AMY BLANSITThis episode of Leading the Way features Amy Blansit, Founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation. Amy talks about starting a non-profit, her family life and losing her husband, and how she plans to continue making a difference in the lives of people of the Ozarks.2021-03-0422 miniHeart The OzarksiHeartTheOzarks - Drew Lewis Foundation / The FairbanksClint Girlie sits down with Drew Lewis Foundation leader Amy Blansit to discuss the Fairbanks' mission to combat poverty in NW Project in Springfield, as well as highlighting many upcoming community focused fundraising events in the coming weeks.2019-03-2930 min