Freedom to Rise
From school superintendents to elected officials and business leaders, learn more about the people making a difference in the community with this informative and engaging podcast that highlights United Way Suncoast's lasting impact.
Podcasting since 2021 • 51 episodes
Freedom to Rise
Latest Episodes
Employer Provided Childcare with Molly Grant and Madeleine Thankur
In this episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, host Bronwyn Beightol welcomes Molly Grant, Executive Director of the Association of Early Learning Coalitions, and Madeleine Thakur, President and CEO of The Children’s Movement of Flori...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:57
The 2025 Regional Competitiveness Report with Sarah Burgoyne
In this episode of Freedom to Rise, we dive into the data that shapes Tampa Bay’s future. Each year, the Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, with support from the Community Foundation o...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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24:42
Navigating Hurricane Relief with FEMA
In this episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, Bronwyn discusses key disaster recovery questions with Brady Penn, a FEMA External Affairs Officer working clsesly with the relief efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With over $1....
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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37:30
Bank On Suncoast
A significant number of the communities in our area live without the conveniences and advantages banking accounts offer. Bronwyn invites Mark Smith, Financial Stability Manager and Bank On lead for United Way Suncoast and Patrick Eichholt...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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44:39
The 2024 ALICE Report with Community Impact Vice Presidents Nicole Brown and Doug Griesenauer.
The new 2024 ALICE Report illuminates the plight of families living paycheck to paycheck, and highlights the fact that the household survival budget for a family of four in Pinellas County now ranks as the highest in the state. On this episode ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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28:43