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Made In WalkerCommunity Connections: Rep. Glanville's Observations on Walker's GrowthWhat makes a community thrive when others struggle? State Representative Carol Glanville pulls back the curtain on Walker's remarkable growth story in this revealing conversation about public service, community development, and the power of meaningful collaboration.Representative Glanville's path from Walker City Commissioner to state legislator offers fascinating insights into how local government experience shapes effective state leadership. Her work on Walker's Waste Energy Committee and Mineral Mining Review Board provided unexpected preparation for tackling statewide challenges in sustainability, infrastructure, and environmental protection. This grassroots knowledge now informs her approach to crafting policies that directly impact residents...2025-07-0715 min
Made In WalkerThe HOPE Collaborative: Empowering Walker from WithinWhat happens when a community decides to take care of its own? The HOPE Collaborative—Helping Others Prosper Every Day—represents a powerful answer to that question. This grassroots initiative brings together Walker's businesses, schools, churches, and police department to create an interconnected web of support for families and individuals in need.Born from conversations between Zinser Elementary Principal Brooke Johnston and Pastor Jim Richter of The Vine church, the collaborative addresses a fundamental truth: we all have assets to share and needs to be met. With Walker Police Officer Mitch Harkama joining the leadership team, this city...2025-06-0915 min
Golf Club Talk UKChanging the Game with Julie Walker - GCTUK 118Leighton & Eddie catch up for a chat and one of the topics is Eddie's recent presentation at the GCMA London & Home Counties Meeting. Eddie then welcomes golf advocate and community builder Julie Walker, founder of Golfers Experience Consulting and Women on the Tee, a knowledge hub for womens golf. Julie talks about her passion for elevating the women’s game, the impact of the R&As Women in Golf Charter, the need for an equitable golf experience for anyone and everyone that plays golf, and through her latest initiative, the Golfers Experience, Julie is reshaping what it mea...2025-05-1756 min
Made In WalkerWalker Ice and Fitness Center: Where Health Meets CommunityStep inside one of Walker's most vibrant community hubs with Mary Kay Sherman, Facilities Director at the Walker Ice and Fitness Center. Having served since six months after the center opened more than 25 years ago, Mary Kay offers an insider's perspective on how this multi-purpose facility has evolved from a new building with a memorable Gordie Howe ribbon-cutting into the pulsing heart of community connection.The conversation reveals how the center combines fitness facilities, an ice rink, and parks and recreation operations to serve over 3,600 members—an all-time high that surpasses pre-pandemic numbers. What makes this place tr...2025-05-1213 min
The Walker WebcastA Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years!To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2738 min
Made In WalkerEmpowering Walker's Future: The Mayor's Youth Academy and Civic Engagement with Mayor Gary CareyWhat if the future of your city depended on high school students? Mayor Gary Carey Jr. is banking on it. Join us as we explore his pioneering approach with the Mayor's Youth Academy, a dynamic initiative aimed at shaping the City of Walker's next generation of leaders. Mayor Carey gives us an insightful glimpse into Walker's evolution from a township to a thriving city, and how he plans to nurture a legacy of informed and passionate civic participants. Through the Youth Academy, students are not just learning about the city's rich history and inner workings of local government but...2025-02-0313 min
Evolution of a Human4. Dr Leandra Brady-Walker: Love, Intuition, and Reinvention - on Marriage, Change, and Bold Life ChoicesIn this special episode of Evolution of a Human, I sit down with my wife, Dr. Leandra Brady-Walker, for a raw and honest conversation about our journey together—how we met, married young, moved across the world, and continually reinvented our lives.
We talk about:
How we met at chiropractic school and the unexpected love story that followed.
Why intuition has guided all of our major life decisions, from marriage to moving countries.
The unconventional path we chose, including getting engaged after six months and married before finishing university.
How we navigate major transitions, like moving from...2025-01-3025 min
Made In WalkerBuilding a Connected and Thriving Community: Insights from Walker's Mayor Gary CareyCurious about how a city transforms communication and community engagement in the modern age? Join us as we kick off the Made in Walker podcast with an enlightening conversation featuring Walker’s very own Mayor Gary Carey. We promise you’ll uncover the secrets behind Walker’s strategic initiatives to enhance transparency and connectivity with its residents. From innovative platforms like podcasts and live-streamed meetings to new infrastructure ventures such as the Fruit Ridge Bridge and a state-of-the-art library, this episode is packed with insights into Walker’s roadmap for 2024 and beyond.Our dialogue doesn’t stop at infrast...2024-12-3014 min