![<description><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Today, I'm talking with Joseph Shephard from Lead for America, a national organization founded by a Kansan and headquartered in Wichita. Lead for America's tag line is Start Where You Live – and of course I have to learn more about any organization that is trying to keep Kansans in Kansas.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">I thought this episode was going to be about Lead for America, but it is just as much about highlighting a young Kansan who is out there every day doing work that makes a difference for Kansas and our nation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Kansas is lucky to call my guest today a Kansan. Although he wasn't born here, he has fully embraced us and is making a difference in our state. If you leave this episode without being inspired, I'll be very surprised. Joseph's story is one of overcoming challenges and odds, being supported by a community, and taking all of this and turning into the best possible version of himself.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Show Notes:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><a href= "https://www.leadforamerica.org/">Lead for America website</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Director of National Service – Scott McFarland</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> <span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Director of Recruitment – Meghan Carver</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">What You'll Learn in this Episode</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang= "EN"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">●<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">What is digital equality and inclusion?</span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" xml:lang="EN">What is the mission of Lead for America</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">How to Support the Podcast:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Tell a friend about us</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uncoveringkansas/"><span style= "color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Instagram</span></a> or <a href="https://facebook.com/uncoveringkansas"><span style= "color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Facebook</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Buy a <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Uncovering-Kansas-Travel-Journal-Berbiglia/dp/B08M83X9DS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=uncovering+kansas+travel+journal&qid=1623969845&sr=8-1"> <span style= "color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Kansas Travel Journal</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Send us a recommendation for an episode</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang= "EN"> </span></p></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts115/v4/59/5b/31/595b3120-bf18-7f63-cfb2-b12c424f7b92/mza_1868208868516714197.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
Uncovering Kansas
Uncovering Kansas
Episode 0704: Lead for America with Joseph Shepard
APR 27, 202446 MIN
Episode 0704: Lead for America with Joseph Shepard
APR 27, 202446 MIN
Description
Today, I'm talking with Joseph Shephard from Lead for America, a national organization founded by a Kansan and headquartered in Wichita. Lead for America's tag line is Start Where You Live – and of course I have to learn more about any organization that is trying to keep Kansans in Kansas. I thought this episode was going to be about Lead for America, but it is just as much about highlighting a young Kansan who is out there every day doing work that makes a difference for Kansas and our nation. Kansas is lucky to call my guest today a Kansan. Although he wasn't born here, he has fully embraced us and is making a difference in our state. If you leave this episode without being inspired, I'll be very surprised. Joseph's story is one of overcoming challenges and odds, being supported by a community, and taking all of this and turning into the best possible version of himself. Show Notes: Lead for America website Director of National Service – Scott McFarland Director of Recruitment – Meghan Carver What You'll Learn in this Episode ● What is digital equality and inclusion? What is the mission of Lead for America How to Support the Podcast: Tell a friend about us Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app Follow us on Instagram or Facebook Buy a Kansas Travel Journal Send us a recommendation for an episode