The City Sculptors Podcast
The City Sculptors Podcast
Podcast Description
The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as urban development, community building, housing innovation, and local governance. Specific episodes include discussions on public service leadership with Dion Lewis, the journey of Mayor Pro Tem Raina Park Shaw in shaping Kansas City, and the historical insights shared by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, all illustrating transformative projects and policies within urban spaces.
The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.
Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow!
What does it take to build a stronger city? According to Clyde McQueen, it starts with investing in people.
In this episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with Clyde McQueen, President and CEO of the Full Employment Council (FEC), to discuss how workforce development has become one of the most powerful tools for creating economic opportunity across the Kansas City region.
With more than three decades of leadership, McQueen shares how the FEC has evolved into a driving force behind workforce readiness, connecting thousands of job seekers with training, career pathways, and life-changing employment opportunities. He explains why access to transportation, education, and equitable economic development are essential to building thriving communities, and why data and compassion must work together to create meaningful change.
The conversation also explores Kansas City's rapid growth, the future of workforce development, the importance of public and private partnerships, and the leadership lessons McQueen has learned throughout his remarkable career.
Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, policymaker, or someone passionate about the future of Kansas City, this episode offers valuable insight into the people and partnerships shaping our region.
🎙️ Tune in as we explore how investing in people creates stronger neighborhoods, a more resilient workforce, and a brighter future for Kansas City.
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