The Charlotte is Creative Podcast

At the February edition of Creative Mornings Charlotte held at The Comedy Zone, Stacy Cassio delivered a moving talk about the global theme of "Invest." As the head of Pink Mentor Network, Stacy is leading by example by investing in women in the city of Charlotte. Her organization is helping empower women by providing a network or resources and support, leading to a more equitable environment in the Queen City.

In today's CMCLT Rewind, Tim Miner and Matt Olin speak to Stacy immediately following her featured speech at The Comedy Zone about moving to Charlotte thirteen years ago, the feeling of not having a proper mentor network, and what she would say to someone becoming a mentor.

Christmas is *gasp* less than one week away, so that means you have just under seven days to enjoy one of the best parts of Christmas: the music!

On this week's episode of the Biscuit CLT Podcast, producer Andy Goh talks to long-time Charlotte jazz musicians, pianist Noel Freidline and singer Maria Howell. Having played together for a decade since meeting at the Jazz at the Bechtler series, Freidline and Howell have begun recording and performing together under the moniker "Noel and Maria." After having released an album of American standards in 2018, Noel and Maria have released a Christmas album called, Merry Christmas, My Dear.

Hear Noel and Maria talk about Maria's Gastonia roots and having a show-stealing scene in The Color Purple, the ins and outs of musicianship, and the feeling of playing a set to a standing ovation.

In an effort to define social capital and show the profound effects it has on our community, we're introducing a new series of podcasts called Who Built Me. We've asked several prominent Charlotteans to talk about the people and ideas that have shaped them into who they are today.

In the latest edition of The Biscuit's Who Built Me series, Andy Goh talks to media personality and entrepreneur Ohavia Phillips. Ohavia's energy and dynamic presence are well known throughout the city. Much of the credit for building her bold personality she gives to her mother. Hear Ohavia talk about how her mother taught her to survive and thrive even as a single parent.

For almost a decade, Molly Shaw has served as the President and CEO of Communities in Schools, a vital position of leadership where her work directly impacted students across Mecklenburg County. This summer, however, Molly has left her position to explore new opportunities.

In the very first edition of Exit Interview, Tim Miner sits down with Molly for a chat about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and what she sees as the greatest needs schools are facing today. Read more about Communities in Schools here.

Welcome to the third edition of the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features your hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking to Amy Chiou after the March 3 Creative Mornings event held at Warehouse 242.

Currently the executive director of Queen City Forward, Texas native Amy Chiou has a long career in politics, having worked on the election campaigns of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and former Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx. Amy has also shown an affinity for the entrepreneurial, having founded the voting information app “Ballot”, as well as being a part owner of the women’s apparel company “Trophies are for Winners.”

Remember, the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event will be held Friday, April 21 at Camp North End off of Statesville Ave., and feature former Charlotte mayor Harvey Gantt as the featured speaker. Because of the size of Camp North End, there will be no limit on guests, no registration or waitlist.