Podcasts

About the Lex Talk. More Action. Podcast

Lex Talk. More Action. is a podcast that discusses local hot topic issues and their impact on poverty in Central Kentucky with our host, Executive Director Sharon Price, and Co-Host, Media Producer Cameron Minter.

The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and should not be construed as advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Community Action Council’s governing bodies, leadership or staff, or our funding partners. Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and does not endorse any candidate.

Aired Podcasts

Lex Talk. More Action.
Lex Talk. More Action.
Jessica Coffie - Head Start Recruitment
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  • Jessica Coffie - Head Start Recruitment

    Jessica Coffie - Head Start Recruitment

    May 30, 2024 • 35:15

    On this episode we sit down with Head Start Director, Jessica Coffie, to talk about Head Start recruitment and all things Head Start!

  • Mary Landrum and Eamonn Fitzgerald - Early Childhood Literacy

    Mary Landrum and Eamonn Fitzgerald - Early Childhood Literacy

    May 20, 2024 • 32:44

    On this episode we talk with Eamonn FitzGerald, Family/Community Early Childhood District Coordinator for FCPS, and Mary Landrum, Librarian at Lexington Public Library, about early childhood literacy and its importance in child development.

  • Leila Salisbury - Grieving

    Leila Salisbury - Grieving

    Feb 21, 2024 • 32:12

    On this episode of Lex Talk. More Action., we talk with Leila Salisbury, Executive Director and founder of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, about coping with grief.

  • Leidy Borges - LIHEAP Crisis

    Leidy Borges - LIHEAP Crisis

    Feb 8, 2024 • 24:45

    Lex Talk. More Action. is a podcast that discusses local hot topic issues and their impact on poverty in Central Kentucky with our host, Executive Director Sharon Price, and Co-Host, Media Producer Cameron Minter. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved…

  • Dr. Jai Gilliam- Men's Health

    Dr. Jai Gilliam- Men's Health

    Nov 29, 2023 • 32:51

    On this episode of Lex Talk. More Action., we talk with Dr. Jai Gilliam about taking care of our health.

  • Timika Jackson - Project Life

    Timika Jackson - Project Life

    Nov 15, 2023 • 32:21

    On this episode of Lex Talk. More Action., we talk with Timika Jackson with Project Life, a program for foster children who age out of foster care.

  • Samanatha Anderson - We're Hiring

    Samanatha Anderson - We're Hiring

    Nov 1, 2023 • 31:25

    Our host Sharon Price sits down with Samanatha Anderson, HRIS Manager for Community Action Council, to talk about positions that are currently open.

  • Daisy Brown - Suicide Prevention

    Daisy Brown - Suicide Prevention

    Sep 20, 2023 • 31:20

    On this episode we talk with Daisy Brown about mental health.

  • Jon Parker - AVOL

    Jon Parker - AVOL

    Jun 28, 2023 • 30:39

    Sharon Price talks with Jon Parker about AVOL.

  • Martina Barksdale - Juneteenth

    Martina Barksdale - Juneteenth

    Jun 14, 2023 • 16:21

    Our host Camisha Powell talks with our guest Martina Barksdale about the Juneteenth celebration!

 

About the Look Who’s Talking Podcast

Community Action Council’s, Look Who’s Talking podcast is completely Head Start focused with engaging guest that will provide informative and educational conversations with our host, Head Start Director, Jessica Coffie and Co-Host, Media Producer Cameron Minter.

Head Start programs operate locally to help young children from families with low income prepare to succeed in school, promoting children’s development through early learning, health, and family well-being.

The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and should not be construed as advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Community Action Council’s governing bodies, leadership or staff, or our funding partners. Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and does not endorse any candidate.

Aired Podcasts

Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking
Christina Cornelison - Madison County Library
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  • Christina Cornelison - Madison County Library

    Christina Cornelison - Madison County Library

    Jul 15, 2024 • 31:33

    On this episode we sit down with Christina Cornelison, Executive Director of the Madison County Library about literacy and activities at the library.

  • Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe, Sarah McMahan - Whooping Cough

    Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe, Sarah McMahan - Whooping Cough

    Jul 8, 2024 • 30:23

    On this episode we talk with three experts, Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe and Sarah McMahan from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department about the current whooping cough outbreak in Kentucky.

  • LeShay Johnson - A Day In The Life of a Pathway Specialist

    LeShay Johnson - A Day In The Life of a Pathway Specialist

    Jun 17, 2024 • 30:57

    On this episode we talk with LeShay Johnson to get an idea of the day in the life of a Pathway Specialist at Community Action Council.

  • Pastor Marvin King - Fatherhood

    Pastor Marvin King - Fatherhood

    Jun 3, 2024 • 36:52

    On this episode we talk with Marvin King, Pastor of First Baptist Church Winchester, about the importance of fatherhood and the impact of male role models.

  • Traci Norwood - Getting the Most Out of Head Start

    Traci Norwood - Getting the Most Out of Head Start

    May 20, 2024 • 32:29

    On this episode we talk with Traci Norwood, Site Director of The Prep Academy at South Lexington, about partnering with your child’s teachers & The Prep Academy staff in getting the most out of our Head Start program.

  • Lea Williams - Parent Spotlight

    Lea Williams - Parent Spotlight

    May 6, 2024 • 26:39

    On this episode we talk with Head Start parent, Lea Williams, about goal setting, endurance, and how the Head Start program has helped her family.

  • Christina Hiten - Child Nutrition and WIC

    Christina Hiten - Child Nutrition and WIC

    Apr 22, 2024 • 33:39

    On this episode we talk with Jessica's longtime friend Christina Hiten, the Clinical Services Manager at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, about child nutrition and WIC.

  • Jerome Thompson - Male Engagement/Involvement

    Jerome Thompson - Male Engagement/Involvement

    Mar 29, 2024 • 40:09

    Lex Talk. More Action. is a podcast that discusses local hot topic issues and their impact on poverty in Central Kentucky with our host, Executive Director Sharon Price, and Co-Host, Media Producer Cameron Minter. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved…

  • Celeste Presley - Certified Community Action Professional

    Celeste Presley - Certified Community Action Professional

    Mar 11, 2024 • 30:00

    We talk with Aaron Celeste Presley, Head Start Project Manager for the Council, about projects ongoing with our Head Start programs and her experience in achieving her Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) certification.

  • Stevie Rogers - Day at the Capitol

    Stevie Rogers - Day at the Capitol

    Feb 28, 2024 • 31:05

    On this episode we sit down with Stevie Rogers a parent advocate and Head Start Policy Council member about her recent trip to the Capitol to talk to legislators about our Head Start programs.

 

Disclaimer

The views, information, or opinions expressed during these podcasts are solely those of the individuals involved and should not be construed as advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Community Action Council’s governing bodies, leadership or staff, or our funding partners. Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and does not endorse any candidate.