Episode 5: The Good of Community - Part 1

09/19/20 • 34 min

At no time in human history is the following phrase more apropos:

No man is an island. - John Donne, 17th century English poet

It may take a special person to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and make a name for themselves, but those people rarely make great superheroes. Real superheroes are always focused outward, on those in their community, and do whatever they can to make the community better.

This week, we focus on stories of good, of people who are doing just that, and you get to hear part 1 of my conversation with Nate Frazier, founder of SwellPDX, founder of CoBa.fm and CoBaCares. He will tell you though, he is just a guy who loves people and loves to share. That is what community is all about.

Credits

Abby the Superhero, c/o Black Culture News - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CE4X8ZhqFCe/
Robert Paylor's Journey - https://www.robertpaylor.com/
Counting by 7's, Holly Goldberg Sloan - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15937108-counting-by-7s
Hospital Security Guard Spreads Joy, c/o CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/07/us/former-marine-security-guard-cheers-medical-workers-covid-19/index.html
Theme music: Wild & Windy, by BledJon - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ltysRaurVa4adslDIW6qV
Additional sounds: Smooth Baseline, by Zagi2, provided by Freesound.org
Episode Art: Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

At no time in human history is the following phrase more apropos:

No man is an island. - John Donne, 17th century English poet

Credits

Abby the Superhero, c/o Black Culture News - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CE4X8ZhqFCe/
Robert Paylor's Journey - https://www.robertpaylor.com/
Counting by 7's, Holly Goldberg Sloan - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15937108-counting-by-7s
Hospital Security Guard Spreads Joy, c/o CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/07/us/former-marine-security-guard-cheers-medical-workers-covid-19/index.html
Theme music: Wild & Windy, by BledJon - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ltysRaurVa4adslDIW6qV
Additional sounds: Smooth Baseline, by Zagi2, provided by Freesound.org
Episode Art: Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

Previous Episode

Episode 4: The Struggle for Good

It would seem to be an easy thing to talk about the good things that are happening, but many times, it is a struggle. Facing the complexities of a world in conflict, it is very easy to be dragged into negative thinking and fear, and think that it is worthless to pursue good. Good, however has to be a choice - it is the tough sacrificial choice, and the one that must be made if we are to see any change in our communities.

I start this episode with the epic poem, Still I Rise by none other than Maya Angelou, broadcast May 28 2014 on NPR radio. I think it so encapsulates the challenge and struggle that we must take. Knock me down, hate me, talk about me, kill me with your words, and yet I will rise, with Good.

Credits:

Theme music: Wild & Windy by BledJon

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Episode Art: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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Episode 6: The Good of Community - Part 2

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Being a person who helps build community is not hard. It may take time, resources and presence, but there is not a complicated formula to help. It just takes being willing and taking the step to get out and get involved. Nate Frazier, founder of SwellPDX and CoBa.fm discusses not only how he has gotten involved, but how he leveraged his community of friends, entrepreneurs, founders and others to bring needed change and benefit to Portland and beyond.

Credits:

Theme music: Wild & Windy, by BledJon – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ltysRaurVa4adslDIW6qV
Additional sounds: Smooth Baseline, by Zagi2, provided by Freesound.org
In Community, by Sailing to Windward, provided by PoemHunter.com
a kids book about racism, by Jelani Memory
Episode Art: Photo by Nina Strehl on Unsplash