First-time host Shirley Balogh, Interim President and CEO of United Way of Central Florida, talks to two of our 2018 Loaned Executives, or Associates on Loan, from Publix Supermarkets. Listen to find out how the LE program helped Cedrick Minick

Ep. 19 – Soar Eagles

Oct 22nd, 2018 12m 51s

Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College, Joins host Alan H. Turner II for his final episode of Talk United. Tune in to discover more about PSC, Destination: Graduation, Student United Way and more!

Ep. 18 – Caring for our Elders

Oct 5th, 2018 33m 2s

In this episode of Talk United, Laurie Murphy, NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, and Steve Bissonnette, VISTE, discuss the services available to local seniors and the importance of investing in our elderly.

Ep. 17 – Making the Grade

Jul 26th, 2018 12m 6s

Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd joins us this week for Talk United. She and Alan H. Turner, II, President and CEO of United Way of Central Florida, discuss the upcoming Community Partnership School at Crystal Lake Elem

Ep. 16 – Maximize Your Impact

Mar 23rd, 2018 15m 13s

Chrissanne Long, CEO of Maximize Digital media and founder of Lakeland Business Leaders, joins Alan H. Turner II for another episode of Talk United. Chrissanne discusses her philanthropic journey; how she learned that you can make a difference

Ep. 15 – Women Who Lead

Mar 7th, 2018 14m 56s

This week on Talk United we are discussing the great work that is being done by the women of United Way of Central Florida and our group Women United, a powerful group of women who address key issues affecting women and children in our communit

Build United Food Drive!

Mar 5th, 2018 1m 2s

Build United is a food drive with a twist. After you and your group register to collect non-perishable food items at uwcf.org/build, we want you to build something. Turn your collected items into a castle, a pirate ship or anything else you can

Ep. 14 – A conversation with Mayor Bill Mutz

Mar 1st, 2018 16m 2s

Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz stopped by our studio for a great conversation with Alan H. Turner II, President & CEO of United Way of Central Florida, about his time in office so far, his leadership style and how years of volunteering with UWCF help

Ep. 13 – Stress Free Taxes

Feb 22nd, 2018 14m 17s

It’s a new year and a new season of Talk United! To kick things off, Alan H. Turner II, President & CEO of United Way of Central Florida, is joined by Robert Sansome, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Florida Prosperity Partnership. Rob and

Ep. 12 – ReadingPals

Nov 28th, 2017 10m 4s

Alan is joined this week by the head of our ReadingPals program, Sylvia Palmer.

Ep. 11 – Family Fundamentals

Nov 21st, 2017 11m 42s

This week’s Talk United is all about UWCF’s Family Fundamentals, a Success by 6 resource center. Coleen Pizzuti, Family Fundamental’s new Program Manager, talks about the free services that are available to parents as well as our annual Santa’s

Ep. 10 – On Loan

Nov 15th, 2017 12m 32s

This week on Talk United, Alan is joined by two of our Associates on Loan, or Loaned Executives, from Publix Supermarkets, Ashlan Bilbrey and Brittany Crawley. They discuss their perceptions of United Way before coming to work here and what the

Ep. 9 – The Salvation Army

Nov 7th, 2017 11m 52s

This week on Talk United we have Major Barry Corbitt of Salvation Army of Lakeland and West Polk County, one of five recipients of our 2017 Star Award grants to help implement the Pathway of Hope Initiative.

Ep. 8 – Combating Dyslexia

Oct 16th, 2017 19m 7s

This week on Talk United we have Dr. Pam Craven, executive director of the Learning Resource Center (LRC), one of five recipients of our 2017 Star Award grants.She and Alan discuss how LRC is using the Barton System to teach people how to over

Ep. 7 – Strong, Smart and Bold

Oct 3rd, 2017 23m 18s

Girls, Inc. of Lakeland President and CEO Kay Fields joins us for Talk United this week along with Brad Johnson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland.

Ep. 6 – Beth Kanter

Sep 26th, 2017 22m 14s

Beth Kanter, best-selling author and social media guru, joins us on the phone for this week’s Talk United. Beth is internationally recognized thought leader in networks, social media, and data. Beth has over 35 years working in the nonprofit

Ep. 5 – After Irma

Sep 21st, 2017 7m 34s

This episode of Talk United focuses on Hurricane Irma and what United Way of Central Florida is doing to help those affected. Jessica Vecchio, Director of Community Resources, joins Alan H Turner II for the second time to discuss how you can he

Ep. 4 – Paying it Forward and Doing Cartwheels

Sep 5th, 2017 14m 46s

We took a break from recording this week because of Labor Day so please enjoy this classic episode of Talk United!Originally published 07/18/17Danielle Baker, Director of Resource Development, talks about her new position with UWCF as well as

Ep. 3 – Jennifer Kincart Jonsson

Aug 29th, 2017 18m 35s

United Way of Central Florida’s 2017/2018 Board Chair Jennifer Kincart Jonsson is in the studio this week with Alan. They discuss her goals for the coming year, her extensive history with UWCF and more. Also, details on how United Way is workin

Ep. 2 – United We All Win

Aug 21st, 2017 17m 39s

Talk United is on a break this week so here is a recent episode we posted on our Soundcloud account for our new campaign. Listen for details on how to get free LEGOLAND Florida Resort tickets. (Originally published 08/02/2017)Alan talks about

Ep. 1 – Mary Sellers

Aug 18th, 2017 14m 6s

We are very excited this week to have Mary Sellers, United Way Worldwide’s U.S. President, on the phone with us. Mary and Alan discuss the kickoff of 2017’s campaigns, the future of United Way and more on Talk United!

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