In Season 4, you’ll hear inspiring stories of stewards who are creating transformative change in their communities by expanding the vital conditions for health and well-being—and bringing others into the work.
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ReThink Health an initiative of The Rippel Foundation
Building Belonging and Civic Muscle Across Generations
In Season 6, Episode 2 of the Unsung Stewards podcast, Rippel President and CEO Becky Payne sits down with Alex Edgar, co-founder of Youth250, an initiative of Made By Us. Together, they discuss how Alex’s organization is using the 250th anniversary of the United States as a moment to reimagine civic life and center Gen Z as key shapers of our shared future.
Alex describes what this civic recentering will take: strengthening trust between communities and institutions, building connections across generations, and challenging narratives about who public life is for. Tune in to learn how initiatives like Youth250 are creating new pathways for civic participation and why engaging young people is essential to both a healthy democracy and a thriving future.
26 Mar 2026
Belonging and Civic Muscle Unlocks a Deeper Way to Build a Thriving Washington State
In this episode, host Becky Payne sits down with Michael Brown, Chief Architect at Civic Commons, to discuss how building belonging and civic muscle can transform communities from the ground up. Drawing on his deep experience of facilitating place-based collaborations in King County, WA, Michael describes how local organizations have invested in relationship building— and how that has resulted in lasting change in health, housing, and economic opportunity across the region. Tune in to learn what’s possible when trust, collaboration, and a shared sense of belonging are driving community transformation.
11 Dec 2025
Building Belonging and Civic Muscle Through Journalism
In this episode of Unsung Stewards, Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds, a second-generation publisher of the Black Voice News and founder of Voice Media Ventures, shares her journey rooted in journalism and stewardship. Growing up with a deep legacy of civic engagement and storytelling, Paulette shares how her family's service shaped her approach to community media. Learn about her work with the Inland Empire Community Foundation, the Inland Empire Journalism Innovation Hub + Fund, and her efforts to foster thriving communities through the vital conditions and shared stewardship. This conversation highlights the power of local media, the importance of belonging, and the role storytelling plays in building belonging and love for one's place.
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