Missions Bayou
Missions Bayou
Podcast Description
Missions Bayou – Presented by Comfy Stone spotlights the changemakers shaping New Orleans. Hosted by Josh Owen and Maya McGee, this podcast dives into the stories of community leaders, activists, and creative entrepreneurs driving real impact. Each episode highlights a local initiative or program, showcasing the work transforming the city. Whether you're passionate about New Orleans or looking for inspiration, Missions Bayou connects you to the people making a difference.
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The podcast emphasizes themes of community leadership, social activism, and entrepreneurship, with episodes spotlighting local initiatives like affordable childcare solutions, entrepreneurship events at Loyola University, and inclusive youth running programs. For example, one episode delves into the childcare crisis's economic impacts, while another discusses the innovation summit at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
Mission Bayou is presented by Comfy Stone, a New Orleans-based video production agency that helps organizations amplify their impact through mission-driven storytelling, hosted by Maya McGee, the Senior Director of Operations at Comfy Stone, and Brenna Gourgeot, a community organizer and data analyst focused on socioeconomic and environmental justice in Southeast Louisiana. From fundraising videos and social media content to full-scale podcast production, Comfy Stone makes it easy for organizations to share their stories in a way that resonates.
Michele Seymour is the Director of the Reengagement Center at New Orleans Youth Alliance, where she helps young people ages 16 to 24 reconnect with education, employment, and long-term opportunities. We sit down with Michele alongside hosts Maya McGee and Monique Robinson to discuss how the Reengagement Center grew from a referral-based model into a hands-on support system designed to address the real barriers young people face, from transportation and caregiving responsibilities to finding the right school or workforce program.
We also explore the power of collaboration across New Orleans, including how the Opportunity Youth Collaborative brings organizations together to share data, coordinate services, and advocate for greater investment in young people. Michele shares how data has helped strengthen funding efforts, why flexible and individualized support matters, and the story of one young woman whose journey through multiple partner organizations shows what is possible when an entire community works together.
Missions Bayou is presented by Comfy Stone, a New Orleans-based video production agency that helps organizations amplify their impact through mission-driven storytelling. Missions Bayou is hosted by Maya McGee and Brenna Gourgeot. Maya McGee is the Senior Director of Operations at Comfy Stone, where she helps nonprofits clarify and elevate their storytelling to better reflect their mission and impact. Brenna Gourgeot is a community organizer and data analyst focused on socioeconomic and environmental justice in Southeast Louisiana. From fundraising videos and social media content to full-scale podcast production, Comfy Stone makes it easy for organizations to share their stories in a way that resonates.
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