A Century of Service
A Century of Service
Podcast Description
100 years. Countless stories.
A Century of Service is a limited podcast series from United Way of the Midlands, hosted by President & CEO Sara Fawcett. Honoring a century of community impact, tune in as local leaders and changemakers share personal reflections on service, philanthropy, and how we build a better future—together.
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The podcast centers on themes of service, philanthropy, and community engagement, with episodes that highlight personal stories and insights, such as exploring the values of service through generational stories and discussing the role of the private sector in community development, exemplified by the debut episode featuring the Bryant family.
100 years. Countless stories.
A Century of Service is a limited podcast series from United Way of the Midlands, hosted by President & CEO Sara Fawcett. Honoring a century of community impact, tune in as local leaders and changemakers share personal reflections on service, philanthropy, and how we build a better future—together.
Leadership can be taught, but it’s even more powerful when it’s lived. In this episode, Sara talks with John and Andy Folsom about the lessons learned from three generations of community leadership. They explore how family values and professional experience have shaped their approach to service, the private sector’s role in driving community impact, and why civic engagement is essential to economic growth. Along the way, they share thoughtful advice for leaders on choosing the right causes, committing your time intentionally, and leading with purpose.
About the Episode 2 Guests:
John Folsom is Chairman Emeritus of Colliers | South Carolina, where he served as President and CEO for more than 30 years. A lifelong Columbian and respected business leader, Johnny has dedicated decades to strengthening the Midlands through civic and community service. He has held leadership roles with organizations including the Midlands Business Leadership Group, Hammond School, Shandon United Methodist Church, and both the Greater Columbia and South Carolina Chambers of Commerce. As a founding board member of Transitions, he led the business community in helping to address homelessness in our city, and in 2013 was named United Way of the Midlands’ Humanitarian of the Year. Johnny has also served as board chair of United Way of the Midlands, continuing a family tradition of service that now spans three generations.
Andy Folsom is President of Companion Life, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and a committed community leader. He serves on the boards of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Riverbanks Zoo Society, Transitions Homeless Shelter, and Central Carolina Community Foundation, and is a founder and board member of Salute from the Shore. Like his father, Andy has served as board chair of United Way of the Midlands and shares a deep dedication to causes that strengthen the Midlands. A proud graduate of Washington and Lee University, Andy is committed to building on his family’s tradition of service, working to make the Midlands stronger for future generations.
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