Sinopsis
Magic City Mondays is the Official Podcast of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Sponsored by the Office of the Mayor.
Episodios
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Community Redefined: Birmingham's Unhoused
19/03/2025 Duración: 57minIn this episode, we take a closer look at the realities facing Birmingham’s unhoused population. Through personal stories, expert voices, and community perspectives, we explore the challenges, misconceptions, and efforts reshaping how we define community, care, and belonging. Tune in for a powerful conversation on humanity, housing, and hope.
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Next Generation Leadership: Youth Empowerment
19/03/2025 Duración: 56minIn 2025, Birmingham’s commitment to empowering its young people will take on new urgency. This episode highlights how the city is enhancing programs for youth leadership, including new mentorship and career development initiatives. With the mayor’s insight, we’ll explore plans for ensuring that Birmingham’s youth are prepared to shape the city’s future, from educational opportunities to community involvement programs.
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Birmingham’s Tech Boom: Preparing for the Future
17/02/2025 Duración: 56minThis episode will focus on Birmingham’s emerging role as a tech hub. With 2025 marking new strides in tech innovation, we’ll dive into how the city is fostering startups, attracting tech talent, and developing initiatives to boost the digital economy. The mayor will discuss Birmingham’s plans for growing its tech industry, creating jobs, and preparing residents for the tech-driven future.
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Small Business, Big Impact: Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
17/02/2025 Duración: 58minThis episode focuses on the vibrant small business community in Birmingham. We’ll showcase success stories, discuss the city’s efforts to support local entrepreneurs and provide resources for residents looking to start their own businesses. The mayor will share insights on economic development and how Birmingham’s growth is fueled by the creativity and resilience of its small business owners.
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Building Tomorrow: Revitalizing Birmingham’s Neighborhoods
17/02/2025 Duración: 56minNeighborhood revitalization is a top priority for Mayor Woodfin's administration. Hear how his team is bringing new life to neighborhoods from the residents who live there.
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State of the Community
21/01/2025 Duración: 55minJoin Mayor Woodfin and Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan as they discuss the State of the Community.
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A New Era for Public Safety
21/01/2025 Duración: 57minPublic safety remains a top priority for Birmingham. This episode will feature discussions on the latest public safety reforms, new initiatives to foster trust between law enforcement and the community, and the steps being taken to reduce crime while addressing the root causes of violence. The mayor will also discuss how the city is using data and technology to improve public safety outcomes, hiring and retaining public safety individuals.
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Small Business
26/02/2024 Duración: 55minThe City of Birmingham's RISE Program, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose of providing resources for area businesses.
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Page Pals: A Community Response to Literacy
19/02/2024 Duración: 55minWe highlight the powerful collaboration between the City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools, and our vibrant community, united by a common mission: enhancing student reading proficiency.
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Financial Literacy
19/02/2024 Duración: 56minA candid conversation and discover valuable insights as we discuss financial strategies within our city while providing practical advice on wealth building.
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What Will $50 Million Do for Smithfield
29/01/2024 Duración: 55minJoin our conversation with the visionaries behind Birmingham's $50 million effort in Historic Smithfield. Learn about their strategies, upcoming projects, and how they're collaboratively shaping the landscape of our neighborhoods.
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State of the City
23/01/2024 Duración: 51minKick off the new year with a special edition of Mayor Woodfin’s State of the City! Get a pulse on everything Birmingham. Mayor Woodfin will provide show listeners with insight into the city's plans, aspirations, and key initiatives for 2024.
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StrongHer (Part 2)
13/04/2023 Duración: 01h30sEach March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us. Guests: Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Andrea Parker, StrongHer Honoree Parker is the president and CEO of Parker and Associations Investment Co. This new project is allowing Parker to stretch her wings as she focuses on developing underserved communities, by starting with Ensley. she purchased five acres near 22nd Street and Avenue E in Ensley, which is where she plans to break ground on a multi-use facility by 2024. The space will be home to condos, eateries and an incubator space for small businesses. Terri Harvill, StrongHer Honoree Terri has worked for the YMCA of Greater Birmingham for more than 30 years, first working while she was in high school. Serving the community has always been her focus, which is
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Financial Literacy
13/04/2023 Duración: 52minDid anyone ever talk to you about money? Mayor Woodfin and leaders of the Birmingham Financial Freedom project will be discussing wealth building and what Birmingham youth and their families can do enjoy financial prosperity. Guests: Isaac Cooper, CEO, IMC Financial Samantha Williams, CEO, The Birmingham Promise Judy Wood, Wellness Coach, OperationHope
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StrongHer
13/04/2023 Duración: 54minEach March, the City of Birmingham publishes daily StrongHer profiles featuring under-recognized women who are leading our community. Join Mayor Woodfin and his friends as they celebrate five years of StrongHer and share stories of the women who inspire us. Guests: Chanda Temple, Senior Project Manager, City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Jacqueline McKinney - StrongHer Candidate Retired dressmaker, housekeeper and caterer Jacqueline McKinney has taken it upon herself to pick up trash in her neighborhood after failing to get a larger dumpster for her Woodlawn apartment complex. Once she is done in her neighborhood, the 69-year-old hits First Avenue North to pick up litter. She does all this, despite health issues. She also volunteers to cook to help loved ones when they've lost someone. Allison Sanders - StrongHer Candidate Made her stage debut at the Alabama Theatre at the age of six in the Sound of Music. Singing opera and performing with various groups, including the Opera Company of Philadelph
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Entrepreneurs
13/04/2023 Duración: 53minMany of Birmingham's biggest innovations have come from entrepreneurs. They are our family members, they are our employers and they are investing in our neighborhoods in every corner of Birmingham. Meet today's leading entrepreneurs as they share their challenges, triumphs and advice. Guests: Kellie Clark, CEO of Appthink Shegun Otulana, founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs and CEO of Copysmith AI
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History In The Making
13/04/2023 Duración: 49minEntrepreneur, mogul, teacher, marketer, broadcaster, owner, investor, survivor, philanthropist, husband, father, civil rights pioneer, son of Mattie C. At nearly 90-years-old, Dr. Stewart continues to share his voice, wisdom, and love with Birmingham. In an exclusive, one-on-one discussion, Dr. Stewart and Mayor Woodfin will discuss the history, present and future of the City of Birmingham as the city celebrates the 60th commemoration of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement. Guests: Dr. Shelley Stewart, Radio pioneer, civil-rights activist, business owner and author Uche Bean, Deputy Director, Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity
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The Next Movement
13/04/2023 Duración: 51minBirmingham was forever changed by the courageous efforts of it's youth. Today, there are young people creating new movements in neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, and many other issues important to their generation. Guests: November Boler, student at Woodlawn High School participating in the Woodlawn Early College program, and the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association (WNA). Ethan Hill serves as the 11 year old Founder of Ethan's Heart, a social change agency serving unsheltered residents. Rylen Dempsey serves as President of the Alabama Key Club. Shuntasia Williams, student at Wenonah High School active in Student Ambassador for Black Women Roundatble, and the Youth Peace Action Builders.
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CEO Roundtable
13/04/2023 Duración: 52minBirmingham is being led by a core of young CEOs and Chairpersons of public agencies, including Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. Learn more about what is happening in their agencies and what it takes to lead during turbulent times. Guests: Deon Gordon, President and CEO, TechBirmingham Anthony C Hood, PHD, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer of First Horizon Bank & Chairman of Board for the Housing Authority of Birmingham. Mashonda S. Taylor, Executive Director Woodlawn United
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Birmingham Big HBCU Strategy
30/08/2022 Duración: 54minBirmingham is a national leaders HBCU talent strategies and football classics. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his special guests as they discuss Black colleges, Black excellence, and Fall Football Classics.