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Live with Living Cities

by Living Cities

"Live with Living Cities" is a podcast that explores the work, impact, and partnerships driving inclusive economic growth in cities across the United States. Hosted by Living Cities, this series highlights innovative strategies, transformative policies, and community-driven solutions that expand access to capital and create a more inclusive economy.  Episodes introduce who we are, what we do, and feature insightful conversations with changemakers—from government leaders and nonprofit innovators to entrepreneurs and residents—working to remove barriers to financial opportunity. Through storytelling, expert analysis, and real-world case studies, Live with Living Cities uncovers the challenges and successes of building economic systems that work for everyone.  Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes look at initiatives that drive investment in undercapitalized communities, foster entrepreneurship, and help more people build long-term financial security. Whether discussing new models of capital deployment, public-private partnerships, or community-led investment strategies, this podcast provides actionable insights for those committed to driving meaningful economic change. Join us as we amplify the voices of leaders, share lessons from the field, and explore what it takes to build cities where everyone has the resources and opportunities to thrive.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Blue Sky!

Latest episodes

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When Rent Counts

Credit is one of the quiet systems shaping who gets to build a future in a city. It can determine whether someone can buy a home, start a business, move into a better apa

Jun 30
33 min

How Local Government Leaders Can Unlock Funding for Small Businesses

The City as Capital Convener: How Local Government Leaders Can Unlock Funding for Small Businesses Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but access to c

May 27
54 min

Opportunity Zones 2.0: Rewiring Capital for Community Wealth

In this mini-episode of Live with Living Cities, Dr. Ahmed Whitt explores the evolving landscape of Opportunity Zones and what the next generation of place-based investme

Apr 30
11 min

Beyond Silos: How Cities Build the Relationships Small Businesses Actually Need

Be sure to sign-up for news, updates and the webinar series and more!  This month on Live with Living Cities, we're replaying the first in our Rewiring Capital for

Mar 26
1 h 00 min

Building Stronger Communities for Economic Success with Roderick Wheeler

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, host Justin Charles sits down with Roderick Wheeler, President and Chief Strategy Officer of Wheeler Social Impact, for a time

Feb 26
39 min

B3 in Action: Building Pathways for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

In this mini-episode of Live with Living Cities, Norris Williams, Associate Director of Business Ownership, introduces Breaking Barriers to Business (B3)—a bold initiativ

Jan 21
2 min

A Look Back At 2025

In this special year-end episode of Live with Living Cities, host Justin Charles reflects on a year of transformation, learning, and renewed purpose across the Living Cit

Dec 31 2025
19 min

Capital with a Conscience: Sydney Thomas on Rethinking Venture for the 99%

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, host Justin Charles speaks with Sydney Thomas, Conductor at Symphonic Capital, about reimagining venture capital to serve the

Nov 11 2025
43 min

Ashley Gabb on Building with Vision and Impact

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, guest host Valerie McDowell talks with Ashley Gabb, founder of Gabb Consulting and former executive at Estée Lauder, HP, and D

Oct 14 2025
40 min

How to Compete When the Rules Keep Changing with Philip Gaskin

Entrepreneurs can’t succeed alone—they need support systems. In this episode, Philip Gaskin breaks down what it means to build strong business ecosystems. We talk about h

Sep 9 2025
28 min

Impact Investing With Jim Casselberry

When traditional finance falls short, where can changemakers turn? Host Justin Charles talks with Jim Casselberry of Known about how impact investing directs capital to o

Aug 6 2025
39 min

The Inclusive Capital Council & Catalytic Capital: Advancing Income and Wealth Equity

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, host Justin Charles explores the power of catalytic capital and how the Inclusive Capital Council (ICC) is working to transfor

Jul 8 2025
59 min

Applications of AI in Closing Income and Wealth Gaps

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, host Justin Charles sits down with Dr. Ahmed Whitt, Director of the Center for Wealth Equity, for a timely and thought-provoki

Jun 10 2025
17 min

Shared Ownership, Shared Prosperity: Lessons from Saint Paul

In this episode of Live with Living Cities, CEO Joe Scantlebury sits down with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to explore how shared ownership and solidarity economy strat

May 13 2025
55 min

Closing the Gaps: Building the Future Cities Deserve

Host Justin Charles explores the origin and impact of Living Cities’ Closing the Gaps Network—a bold, national initiative helping cities tackle deep-rooted racial wealth

Apr 8 2025
14 min

Building Inclusive Prosperity: An Introduction to Living Cities

Welcome to Live with Living Cities, the podcast dedicated to building a just and equitable society by dismantling systemic barriers to financial equity. In this episode,

Mar 6 2025
17 min

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