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Central Florida Foundation

The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.

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#5: What do we want out of our educational system?
Apr 23 2024
#5: What do we want out of our educational system?
Troubleshooting issues within our educational system feels overwhelming. A spotlight is often on crisis points, such as kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, and graduation rates; but, what if we zoomed out and flew over the entire system at 30,000 feet? What if we thought about the big picture, and determined what exactly we even want out of the system? This episode will help shift our mindset to thinking about systems-level approaches to improving education in our community.This episode covers:What is a theory of change?How do our students feel about their educational experience?How does a community school work?What is the Orange County Public School’s new cell phone rule and what are its impacts?What is place-based philanthropy?What do we want out of our educational system?Guests:Eddy Moratin, Co-Founder and President, Lift OrlandoStudent Guests: Michael, Reagan, and NaejCentral Florida Foundation Team:Mark Brewer, President/CEOSandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and InitiativesVisit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.

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#5: What do we want out of our educational system?
Apr 23 2024
#5: What do we want out of our educational system?
Troubleshooting issues within our educational system feels overwhelming. A spotlight is often on crisis points, such as kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, and graduation rates; but, what if we zoomed out and flew over the entire system at 30,000 feet? What if we thought about the big picture, and determined what exactly we even want out of the system? This episode will help shift our mindset to thinking about systems-level approaches to improving education in our community.This episode covers:What is a theory of change?How do our students feel about their educational experience?How does a community school work?What is the Orange County Public School’s new cell phone rule and what are its impacts?What is place-based philanthropy?What do we want out of our educational system?Guests:Eddy Moratin, Co-Founder and President, Lift OrlandoStudent Guests: Michael, Reagan, and NaejCentral Florida Foundation Team:Mark Brewer, President/CEOSandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and InitiativesVisit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
#4: Is innovation an ingredient we need for a better Central Florida?
Mar 14 2024
#4: Is innovation an ingredient we need for a better Central Florida?
We hear this buzzword a lot: innovation. But what does it mean and is it a part of our community? Furthermore, is innovation a must-have in order to improve our region? Episode 4 digs into all of these questions with some of the best and the brightest in this space - and helps us to unpack this amorphous term and use it in a more meaningful way.This episode covers:How do we define innovation?Is Central Florida an innovative community?How do philanthropy and risk interact?What is community innovation?What is social enterprise?This episode's guests:Rob Panepinto, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Offer, Govo Venture PartnersGrant Hayes, Dean, University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and EducationVisit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
Bonus Episode: Creating a Reliable Mental Health Workforce
Dec 28 2023
Bonus Episode: Creating a Reliable Mental Health Workforce
This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 3: Why should we care about our community's mental health?Hear Mark and Sandi talk about strategies on creating a reliable and sustainable mental health workforce.Visit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
#3: Why should we care about our community's mental health?
Dec 6 2023
#3: Why should we care about our community's mental health?
In today's day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community's mental health? What does it mean to care about our region's mental health at large?In this episode, we dive into this topic with subject-matter experts that bring thought-provoking perspectives to the conversation.You'll hear about:mental health vs. mental illness, and the importance of the language we usewhy you should know your ACEs numbermental health stigmas and why money isn't the only answerinnovative solutions that engage all sectorsGuests:Cendie Stanford, ACEs MatterMarni Stahlman, Mental Health Association of Central FloridaPlus, Mark Brewer and Sandi Vidal, Central Florida FoundationVisit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Role of Policy in the Housing Crisis
Nov 17 2023
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Role of Policy in the Housing Crisis
This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis?Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions.Visit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
#2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis?
Nov 2 2023
#2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis?
Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It's all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you're one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing.This episode of the First You Talk podcast dives into Central Florida's housing crisis.Learn about:attainable versus affordablecauses of this problemFlorida's new Live Local Actnew ways of thinking about solutionsGuests include:Catherine Steck McManus, CEO & President of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola CountyAlberto Vargas, Planning Manager, Orange CountyDonya, an owner of a Habitat for Humanity homeMark Brewer, President/CEO of Central Florida FoundationSandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives of Central Florida FoundationThis episode used some data from this local source.Visit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Homelessness
Oct 25 2023
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Homelessness
This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard?Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness - episodic and chronic - and why understanding the two matters.Visit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.
#1: Why is solving homelessness so hard?
Oct 6 2023
#1: Why is solving homelessness so hard?
Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region.Thank you to our guests:Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of OrlandoKathy, Rigoberto, Tiffany and David, clients of Samaritan Resource CenterMark Brewer, President/CEO, Central Florida FoundationSandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives, Central Florida FoundationResources mentioned on this episode:Central Florida Commission on HomelessnessThe Mental Health Systems Act of 1980Homeless Impact Fund at Central Florida Foundation ReportsThe Housing the First 100 pilot programThe State of Family Homelessness in Central FloridaVisit the First You Talk website.Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.