The Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd Inn, Victoria Shepherd, is our guest on this episode of The Road to Innovation. Shepherd Inn is a South Dallas based non-profit transforming the lives of at-risk youth through shelter, education, a

Episode 16: Finding Common Ground with Heart Words

Jun 15th, 2020 30m 25s

On this episode of The Road To Innovation we have very special guests from Wesley Prep and Heart House. Lori Cousino, Founder of Common Ground Experiment and 4th grade teacher at Wesley Prep, along with Christina Park, Site Manager at Heart Hou

Episode 15: Genesis Women’s Shelter Helping Women Overcome Domestic Violence

Jun 10th, 2020 29m 25s

The CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter joins us on this episode of The Road to Innovation. Jan Langbein explains why it's more crucial to get victims of domestic violence the help they need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jan Langbein sha

Episode 14: Advancing economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls in Texas

May 28th, 2020 31m 25s

On this episode of The Road to Innovation, we hear from the President and CEO of Texas Women's Foundation, Roslyn Dawson Thompson. We talk about Texas Women's Foundation's mission to advance economic and leadership opportunities for women and g

Episode 13: Handling child abuse cases during COVID-19 pandemic

May 22nd, 2020 32m 57s

Several reports say child abuse is on the rise because in many cases they are in lockdown with their abusers. On this episode of The Road To Innovation we focus on the handling of child abuse cases during the pandemic. Our guest, Sarah Burns wi

Episode 12: Sex Trafficking on the rise during COVID-19

May 6th, 2020 27m 56s

Sex-Trafficking is on the rise. Experts say they have seen a steady increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. On today's episode on The Road To Innovation we introduce you to, CEO of New Friends, New Life, Kim Robinson to talk about what her organ

Episode 11: Overcoming Poverty in South Dallas

Mar 16th, 2020 31m 28s

On this episode of The Road To Innovation our guest Aelicia Watson tells her incredible story of surviving poverty. Watson is the Founder and Executive Director of Redeemed Women- a non-profit organization helping women to live independent live

Episode 10: Poverty+Crisis =Homelessness

Mar 6th, 2020 31m 57s

Thousands of people are homeless in Dallas with many of them needing basic essentials to get the jump start they need for a better life. On this episode of The Road To Innovation, our guest Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center addresses the

Episode 9: Rebecca Bender- Changing culture to end sex trafficking

Mar 3rd, 2020 31m 39s

Sex trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender is our guest on this episode of The Road To Innovation. Rebecca talks about her experience and what she is doing now to help other victims. She is the CEO and Founder of the non-profit Rebecca Bender Ini

Episode 8: Calling All Entrepreneurs

Feb 12th, 2020 34m 11s

Tracey Altman, one of the Board of Directors for the DEC Network is our guest on The Road to Innovation, episode 8. The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC) is a non-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs start, build and grow their busin

Episode 7: Helping people reach their full potential

Jan 27th, 2020 37m 21s

Matthew Randazzo, President and CEO of The Dallas Foundation is our guest on The Road To Innovation, episode 7. The Dallas Foundation is a non-profit that helps bring people, ideas and investments in the Dallas community. Randazzo is the second

Episode 6: Every Woman is Worthy

Jan 23rd, 2020 32m 51s

In this episode of The Road to Innovation, we introduce you to The Worthy Co., a non-profit that helps and employs trafficking, prostitution and addiction survivors. Melissa Ice, is the Founder & Executive Director of The Net FW and The Worthy

Episode 5: Creating Common Ground with 4th Graders

Dec 9th, 2019 33m 6s

Prep teacher Lori Cousino sits down in this episode of the Road to Innovation to discuss how she brought in local organizations to break barriers and stereotypes, and to explain relational povertyto her students, using food as the vessel.Lori

Episode 4: Creating a Sustainable Impact Through Business

Dec 9th, 2019 32m 29s

In this episode of the Road to Innovation, Jillian Ryan Founder of Marie Mae Founder and Jasmine Carney, Director of Operations discuss the power of creating a Business geared toward social change.While launching Marie Mae, Jillian realized sta

Episode 3: Demanding Dignity for Trafficking Survivors

Dec 9th, 2019 34m 37s

Dr. Vanessa Bouché and Noel Bouché have devoted their lives to creating a business that delivers premium essential oils to values-driven consumers while combatting sex trafficking by providing dignified employment to survivors of sexual exploit

Episode 2: Inspiring Empowerment and Fueling Economic Independence

Dec 9th, 2019 36m 55s

Abi Ferrin is a Dallas creator who is leading the charge in the Fashion Industry: she's committed to doing business solely with ethical manufacturing partners.In 2007, Abi founded the Freedom Project to help give survivors of abuse, exploitatio

Episode 1: These candles are changing lives!

Dec 9th, 2019 37m 43s

On the first episode of The Road to Innovation, Hannah Rabalais, program officer at the Kleinert Foundation sits down with the Founder and Director of Calyan Wax Co., Jacob Johnson and Stephen Engstrom, Marketing and Promotions to discuss how t

A sneak peek into The Road to Innovation Podcast

Dec 5th, 2019 2m 26s

Powered by the Kleinert Foundation, The Road to innovation is a Podcast that highlights innovative solutions to society's most pressing issues like sex trafficking, homelessness, and poverty.

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