Shows
#IChampionHealth ChatsJeanette Hart and Dr. Margaret McGladrey, Lex-CHIP championsMeet Jeanette Hart and Dr. Margaret McGladrey, leaders of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Improvement Plan (Lex-CHIP). Jeanette is the Quality Services Manager at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Dr. McGladrey is an Assistant Professor at the UK College of Public Health. Jeanette and Dr. McGladrey champion health through rich collaborations and thoughtful community planning. Listen as they delve into the importance of partnership, accessible services, and self-care in their efforts to advance the health and well-being of all Lexington residents. You’ll hear their thoughts on avoiding service duplication, engaging with the community, and finding courage and he...
2025-07-1615 min#IChampionHealth ChatsDale Morgan, financial literacy championMeet Dale Morgan, founder and CEO of Foundation47, LLC. Dale is a financial literacy educator with deep roots in Lexington, Kentucky. Dale champions health by helping others achieve upward financial mobility. Listen as Dale dives into how his personal experience drives his mission to spread financial knowledge to the entire community. You'll hear how your values inform your finances, how the community can grow together, and the importance of not letting others influence how you spend your money or live your life.-----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family...
2025-07-1117 min#IChampionHealth ChatsAsia Smith, homeownership championMeet Asia Smith. Asia is a real estate broker who championshealth by bringing awareness to the accessibility of homeownership. Listen as Asia discusses common misconceptions about buying real estate, the importance of multifamily properties, and her advice for emerging leaders. You’ll also hear her thoughts on community support, self-care through spirituality, and celebrating progress within the community.-----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference hosted by Project Ricochet. Conversations in this crossover series, titled “The Talking Drum,” were led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from #IChampionHealth Chats and Terry Dump...
2025-07-0909 min#IChampionHealth ChatsQuron Marks and Justin Edmondson, teamwork championsMeet Quron Marks and Justin Edmondson. Coach Marks is a rising leader in college athletics, now in his third year coaching basketball at Kentucky State University. Justin is a senior business major and shooting guard who brings wisdom beyond his years. Quron and Justin champion health through teamwork and common purpose.Listen as they reflect on what connection really looks like—on and off the court—and how healing begins with authenticity, vulnerability, and showing up for yourself and others. You’ll hear how their paths have been shaped by faith and family, and why they believe it’s o...
2025-06-3012 min#IChampionHealth ChatsDr. Nicholas Leverette, alignment championMeet Dr. Nicholas Leverette. Dr. Leverette is a chiropractorand the founder of Revive Chiropractic Centers in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Leverette champions health through helping people align their body and mind.Listen as Dr. Leverette reflects on why serving humanity iscentral to his purpose and the life lessons he passes on to his seven sons and young leaders alike. He shares how awareness is the first step toward health, the power of the nervous system, and the importance of loving service. -----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference hosted...
2025-06-2711 min#IChampionHealth ChatsTania Whitfield, light sharing championMeet Tania Whitfield. Tania is a narrative organizer with the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) and an active member of Voices of Community Activists and Leaders Kentucky (VOCAL-KY). Tania champions health through sharing her light with others.Listen as Tania shares the strength and wisdom she learnedfrom her dynamic father growing up and how that leads her efforts today. You’ll hear her thoughts on the power of collective action, how faith drives resilience, and why listening to our elders is invaluable.-----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference ho...
2025-06-2313 min#IChampionHealth ChatsTaca Hollis, poetic championMeet Taca Hollis. Taca is a powerful poet and spoken word artist who champions health through her words and performances.Listen as Taca shares her journey of transforming painful experiences into healing for herself and others. You’ll hear her discuss the significance of youth in the community, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the necessity of unplugging to continue helping others effectively.-----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central KentuckyBlack Family Conference hosted by Project Ricochet. Conversations in this crossover series, titled “The Talking Drum,” were led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from...
2025-06-2010 min#IChampionHealth ChatsLafayette Cowden IV and Baba Kenyattaa Henry, rhythm championsMeet Lafayette Cowden IV and Baba Kenyattaa Henry. Lafayette and Baba are musicial storytellers from Louisville, Kentucky who champion health through drumming.Listen as Lafayette and Baba educate on the history, tradition, and significance of drumming and dance as tools for connection and healing. They also emphasize the importance of passing on stories and the wisdom elders in our communities have to share.-----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central KentuckyBlack Family Conference hosted by Project Ricochet. Conversations in this series were led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from #IChampionHealth Chats and Terry...
2025-06-1619 min#IChampionHealth ChatsTony Wavy and Jayceon Jackson, creativity championsMeet cousins Tony Wavy and Jayceon Jackson. Tony, also known as the Hip-Hop Picasso, is a multi-talented artist who pours his soul into music, visual art, apparel, and the community. Jayceon is a recent graduate of Henry Clay High School who competed in multiple sports and is part of the next generation of changemakers. Tony and Jayceon champion health through creativity and personal expression.Listen as Tony and Jayceon highlight the importance of unityand how arts and culture serve as powerful tools for outreach and healing. You’ll hear what gives them hope and the motivating power of...
2025-06-1312 min#IChampionHealth ChatsGerri Botts Stuart, compassionate care championMeet Gerri Botts Stuart, a PACE outreach coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care.Listen as Gerri dives into the essence of community work, especially the importance of serving individuals to build stronger neighborhoods and communities. You’ll hear her thoughts on finding hope, addressing mental health, and reflecting on impactful moments of support. -----This interview was recorded at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference hosted by Project Ricochet. Conversations in this series were led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from #IChampionHealth Chats and Terry Dumphord from the Ricochet Effe...
2025-06-0910 min#IChampionHealth ChatsSeason 2 Preview#IChampionHealth Chats is back for a second season! This season, #IChampionHealth and Project Ricochet teamed up for something special—a joint series of community interviews recorded live at the 2025 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference. Across this series, you’ll hear stories about health, leadership, family, and life’s everyday moments from local young people, professionals, and artists. Conversations were led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from #IChampionHealth Chats and Terry Dumphord from the Ricochet Effect podcast.Listen as GEO and Dr. Abeni El-Amin break down what you can expect from this special crossover season....
2025-06-0404 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsJaeda T. and Mali B., youth championsMeet Jaeda Tevis and Malachi “Mali” Buchanan Jr., students from Leestown Middle School who participated in the #IChampionHealth Community Health Champions program in Spring 2024. Jaeda champions health through family and friends. Mali champions health through family and sports.
Listen as these young leaders talk about their lives and community. They share their goals and dreams, what they want to see change in the world, and wisdom for every age group.
Jaeda and Mali also co-hosted an episode of #IChampionHealth Chats where they interviewed regular host Gerald “GEO” Gibson.
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2024-05-3125 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsGerald “GEO” Gibson, change championMeet Gerald “GEO” Gibson, the visionary behind Operation Making A Change and a community program coordinator for the Lexington Police Department. GEO champions health through family and giving every opportunity.
You know him as the regular host of #IChampionHealth Chats, but now you can hear his story. Listen as GEO explains his path to OMAC and what he’s learned along the way. He shares the challenges he faced growing up in Illinois, the goals he has for himself and his organization, and what he thinks the community needs more of to support violence prevention and health for al...
2024-05-3024 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsChief Lawrence Weathers, public safety championMeet Lawrence Weathers, Chief of Police for the Lexington Police Department. Chief Weathers is a Lexington native who champions health through connecting with others.
Listen as Chief Weathers explains the connections he sees between public safety and community health. He shares his humble journey from growing up in the projects to becoming Chief of Police, the importance of family support and continuous learning on success, and how the community can work together to support violence and crime prevention.
Jakob Hester joined host Gerald "GEO" Gibson as a co-host for this episode. Jakob is the program...
2024-05-1033 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsJonathan Richardson, unity championMeet Jonathan Richardson, founder of Unity in the Community, a non-profit helping individuals experiencing homelessness in Lexington, KY. He is also an employee of the University of Kentucky and a UK Gatton College of Business and Economics student. Jonathan champions health through persistence and dedication.
Listen as Jonathan explains how personal loss led him to return to school and seek ways to help make a difference in the lives of others. He shares the need for understanding mental health and substance use issues, the joys and challenges of his work in the community, and the importance of...
2024-05-0342 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsJermaine Dunn, mental health championCW // suicide
Meet Jermaine Dunn, a father working to start a non-profit focused on mental health. Jermaine champions health through conversations.
Listen as Jermaine reflects on the tragic loss of his son, Cameron, in November 2023 and what he’s learned about life since. He shares how he has learned to cope, advice for checking in with our loved ones, and what the community could do more of to support mental health and prevent suicides.
Bethany Williams joined host Gerald "GEO" Gibson as a co-host for this episode. Bethany is a licensed clinical social wo...
2024-04-2639 min
#IChampionHealth ChatsTimothy Johnson, basic needs championMeet Timothy Johnson, President and CEO of the United Way of the Bluegrass. Timothy is a self-described "poverty reduction specialist" and champions health through financial empowerment.
Listen as Timothy shares his journey to Lexington, the importance of helping the community meet basic needs and experience financial empowerment, and current United Way of the Bluegrass initiatives to reach these. You can learn more about Timothy Johnson and the United Way of the Bluegrass at www.uwbg.org.
Joining host Gerald "GEO" Gibson as a co-host for this episode is Rachael Corrone. Rachael is the #IChampionHealth program...
2024-04-1919 min#IChampionHealth ChatsIntroducing: #IChampionHealth ChatsWelcome to #IChampionHealth Chats - the podcast dedicated to improving health for all in Lexington, KY!
In this preview episode, you'll meet your host, Gerald "GEO" Gibson, and producer Jakob Hester. You'll also learn about the #IChampionHealth initiative and what you can expect from the first season.
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2024-04-1508 min