Mission Control Podcast
Welcome to Mission Control. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on executive directors and non-profit leaders and how they strive to make positive impacts in their communities. Hosted by Paul J Schmidt, Owner and Creative Video Strategist for UnoDeuce Multimedia.
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- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Building Community and Spreading Love with Kwaku Osei of The Love Building | Mission Control Podcast
Introduction
Welcome back to another lively episode of Mission Control, the podcast that dives into the stories and lessons from executive directors and nonprofit leaders making waves in their communi…
Transforming Lansing Through Tourism | Julie Pingston, Choose Lansing | Mission Control Podcast
Julie Pingston, President & CEO of Choose Lansing, shares her journey from Washington D.C. politics to leading Lansing’s tourism industry. In this episode, she discusses Lansing’s transformation, lau…
Redefining Empowerment: The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing and Rebecca Kasen’s Vision
Introduction
In this episode of Mission Control, host Paul Schmidt talks with Rebecca Kasen, Executive Director of the Women's Center of Greater Lansing. From her move from New Jersey to her transform…
Gabe Biber on Nonprofit Leadership, Local Food, and the Power of Place | Mission Control
Welcome back to Mission Control, the podcast spotlighting nonprofit movers and shakers making a real difference in their neighborhoods. In this episode, Paul Schmidt sits down with longtime friend an…
A Deep Dive with Joseph Yang of Boys & Girls Club of Lansing | Mission Control Podcast
Mission Control Podcast: Joseph Yang’s Journey from Club Member to CEO
Contents
Intro
Host Paul J. Schmidt speaks with Joseph Yang, the …
Eric Hufnagel: Fighting Homelessness Through Data | Mission Control Podcast
Eric Hufnagel of the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness is leading a statewide data-driven effort to fight homelessness. Learn how MCAH uses coordinated data, policy advocacy, and community part…
Megyn Forest on Mentorship, Leadership, and Building Community | Mission Control Podcast
In this Season 5 premiere of Mission Control, Paul J. Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia talks with Megyn Forest, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region, about mentorship, nonprofit leadership, a…
Mission Control Season 5 Launches in June: Spotlighting Nonprofit Leaders Who Inspire Change
Mission Control returns for Season 5 with host Paul Schmidt and powerful conversations with nonprofit leaders. Tune in biweekly for inspiring stories from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clu…
Kim Renwick's Journey with the Shiawassee Community Foundation | Mission Control Podcast
Join host Paul Schmidt on this episode of Mission Control as he talks with Kim Renwick, Executive Director of the Shiawassee Community Foundation. Discover her journey from banking to nonprofit leade…
Alex Brace: Leading with Compassion at Small Talk Child Advocacy Center | Mission Control Podcast
On this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, Alex Brace, Executive Director of Small Talk Child Advocacy Center, shares his journey into child advocacy. He discusses the center's mission, leadersh…
Discover Grit, Glam, and Guts with Cameo King | Mission Control Podcast
In this episode of Mission Control, host Paul Schmidt interviews Cameo King, the founder of Grit, Glam, and Guts (GGG). Cameo shares her mission to empower girls aged 12 to 17 with educational and ci…
A Conversation with Brian Philson of Highfields, Inc | Mission Control Podcast #38
In this engaging episode, Paul Schmidt interviews Brian Philson, the leader of Highields, Inc., about his extensive career in juvenile justice and nonprofit leadership career. Brian talks about the o…
Navigating Public Health Leadership: A Conversation with Louise Montag from the Prevention Network --Mission Control Podcast
Dive into this episode of Mission Control as Paul Schmidt interviews Louise Montag, Director of the Prevention Network. Discover her unique journey from aspiring ER physician to public health leader,…
Luke Forrest: Navigating Community and Economic Development -- Mission Control Podcast
Join us on Mission Control as we chat with Luke Forrest about his journey in community economic development, navigating crises, and driving policy changes! Leave your thoughts below! For more on CED…
A Conversation With Lhauren Singleton of Ready, Set, Aspire -- Mission Control Podcast Episode #35
Welcome back to Mission Control, the podcast focusing on executive directors and non-profit leaders making positive impacts. Hosted by Paul Schmidt, owner and creative video strategist of UnoDeuce Mu…
Unveiling Entrepreneurial Insights with Aaryn Richard | Mission Control Podcast #34
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Aaryn Richard, former director of marketing and communications at the Michigan State University Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.…
Cathleen Edgerly: Leading Downtown Lansing Inc. to New Heights --Mission Control #34
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Cathleen Edgerly, executive director of Downtown Lansing Inc. We discussed the challenges and innovative solutions during the pandemic, personal refle…
A Conversation with Joe Garcia of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties --Mission Control
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Joe Garcia, executive director of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, which was formerly known as Cristo Rey Community Center a…
A Conversation with Tameka Citchen-Spruce Michigan Disability Rights Coalition - Mission Control #31
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Tameka Citchen-Spruce, LEAD co-director of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. We discuss her early start in advocacy work, how visual storytell…
A Conversation with Jenn Dubey of Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Jenn Dubey, operations manager of the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan. We discuss our long history of working together in different ar…