Mission Control Podcast

In this episode we talk with Rachel Swedburg the executive director of CASA for Kids, Inc Barrie, Eaton, & Ingham Counties. We talk about starting her position right when the pandemic hit, knowing that the mission of the work is not dependent on centralized office, and what she sees as her legacy leading CASA to be more of a public facing organization.

For more on CASA for Kids, Inc.: http://www.casaforkidsinc.org/

The mission of CASA for Kids, Inc. is to provide volunteer advocates to work independently for the best interests of each child of service coming under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Barry, Eaton, and Ingham County Courts due to abuse and neglect.

If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

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In this episode we talk with Meghan Martin the executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. We talk about her having a musical theatre background, learning how to do the role from her predecessor and how awesome her current team is and how they kept things together through the pandemic.

For more on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing: https://www.lansingarts.org/

The mission of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing is t to support, strengthen and promote arts, culture and creativity in the Capital Region.

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-In this episode we talk with Erik Larson the executive director of Impression 5 Science Center. WE talk about the inspirational aspects the center brings to the community, how it has played a huge role personally in Erik’s professional life and the prioritization of unique exhibits and which ones are his favorites.

For more on Impression 5 Science Center: https://impression5.org/

The mission of Impression 5 is to discover and explore science with interactive, hand-built exhibits, and thoughtful programming that encourages risk taking, teamwork, and problem solving skills.

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Our kickoff interview for season 3 is Mallory DePrekel, the executive director of Communities in Schools of Michigan. She talks about the benefit in growing up in a bilingual high school, how interconnected the different branches of Communities in Schools are across the country, and how the changing landscape of education is addressed.

In this episode of Mission Control, Paul has a conversation with co-executive directors Suzi Wyman and Barb McKessy of It’s a Breast Thing. They talk about the journey to becoming a true non-profit, how their volunteers are their biggest advocates, and facing the difficult job that they have by knowing that what they do truly helps others in their time of need.

The mission of It’s a Breast Thing is to enhance the lives of breast cancer patients through financial grants, and provide support to survivors and families, all while establishing strong partnerships with care providers.

For more on It’s a Breast Thing: https://www.itsabreastthing.org/

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On this episode of Mission Control the conversation with Tashmica Torok one of the co-directors of the Firecracker Foundation revolves around founding a non-profit, having time for self-care and knowing when to give up control.

The Firecracker Foundation’s mission is honoring the bravery of children who have survived sexual trauma by building a community invested in the healing of their whole being.

For more on The Firecracker Foundation: https://thefirecrackerfoundation.org/

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In this episode, the conversation revolves around how she came to be CEO, merging with another agency that had an identical name and similar mission and beginning a capital campaign as they are out growing their space

Child and Family Charities’ mission is to strengthen and support children, families, and individuals as they evolve and grow in a changing community.

For more on Child and Family Charities: https://www.childandfamily.org/

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In this episode, I sit down with CJ of Living Water Ministries and we talk about him being the longest tenured client, his ties to camping ministry from a young age, dealing with no camp for two years and offering camp free for everyone going forward. Living Water Ministries’ mission is to bring together all of God’s children to experience Christian community, grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and serve others. For more on Living Water Ministries: https://elcalivingwater.com/ If you are interested in being a guest or if you would like to hear the story of a non-profit leader that you know, please connect with us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

In this episode, we have a repeat conversation with Lysne Tait who we interviewed last year. We felt that due to all of the publicity around the article in Oprah’s Magazine and the legislation she helped spearhead there was a lot to talk about since the beginning of the year. So join us for that as well as her journey into solo executive director leadership over the past couple of years.

Helping Women Period’s Mission is to provide no cost menstrual products those experiencing homeless or low-income disparity.

For more on Helping Women Period: https://www.helpingwomenperiod.org/

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In this episode we bring back former co-host, Cindy Kangas. She talks about getting back into being an executive director again and working in an area that she had little knowledge of prior and what she has learned.

For more on the Capital Area Manufacturing Council: https://camconline.org/

The Capital Area Manufacturing Council is a membership association that champions activities and creates an environment to build upon Mid-Michigan’s manufacturing competitiveness.