Keepin' it Cleveland Podcast
"Keepin' It Cleveland" is where we shine a light on the changemakers, visionaries, and leaders driving progress in Cleveland and beyond. Each episode, we sit down with influential community figures—from non-profit leaders to entrepreneurs—who are shaping the city's future. Whether you're a Cleveland native or just curious about the inspiring stories brewing in the Midwest, this podcast dives into the initiatives, ideas, and people making a difference. Tune in to discover how Cleveland’s boldest voices are impacting communities, industries, and the world.
Episodes
11 episodes
How Forward Girls Is Redefining Education for Cleveland’s Girls
What if a public school could create a culture of leadership, accountability, and excellence without charging tuition?In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Dr. Luciana Gilmore, founder ...
She Built Ohio’s First Accredited Permanent Makeup School
In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Shay, founder of Be Browed, Etc. and the creator of Ohio’s first accredited permanent makeup school, to unpack the journey from artist to educator, advocate, and busine...
Redlining to Homeownership: How Habitat Is Rebuilding Cleveland
Most people think Habitat for Humanity gives houses away.That belief is wrong and it’s hurting the conversation around housing, poverty, and community development.In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, I sit down with John Litten, Pre...
Doc Harrill on Hip-Hop Roots. Community Healing. Lifelong Impact.
What happens when hip-hop meets community building?In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, we sit down with the founder of Refresh Collective and the artist behind Rust Belt City a Cleveland-born album 15 years in the making....
Nobles Darby on Losing a Father, Leading Pro Athletes,Living on Purpose
In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, I sit down with Nobles Darby IV. A father, mentor, and the team chaplain for the Cleveland Browns, Cavs, and Cleveland Charge.Nobles opens up about his personal journey through identity, in...
The Fight for Birth Equity in Cleveland and Beyond
Black women face some of the highest infant mortality and maternal death rates in the country. But one organization is changing the narrative.In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams talks with Jazmine ...
Why Awareness of Opportunity Fuels Ambition with Tri-C president, Dr. Michael Baston
In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, we sit down with Dr. Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) and a visionary leader reshaping how we think about access to education.From his early dream of ...
Polishing Diamonds: The Power of Community and Exposure
In this episode of Keepin' It Cleveland, I sit down with Cecil Lipscomb, President & CEO of the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland. From his upbringing in Richmond, Virginia, to leading one of the most impactful grant-making organizatio...
The Power of Purpose and Mentorship in Our Communities | Ep 3
In this episode of the Keepin' It Cleveland Podcast, I sit down with Bryson Hayes, also known as Coach B, Senior Director of Education and Youth Development at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. Coach B shares his journey from working...
How Rust Belt Riders Turn Waste Into Impact
What happens to your food scraps after you toss them out? In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams sits down with Michael Robinson, co-founder of Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based startup turning food waste into thriving s...
The Truth About Money in Our Communities with Breadwinners Academy Founder Jason Lockett
This episode of Keepin' It Cleveland features Jason Lockett, Executive Director of Breadwinners Academy. It’s a powerful conversation about financial literacy, turning pain into purpose, and building generational wealth in underserved ...