Our Erie

WARNING: This episode contains an abundance of expletives. This week, in the Season 3 finale, co-hosts unpack the definition of leadership, the local debate around how to achieve community safety and policing, and recent Erie City Council events you may have missed! Marty brings her definition of leadership to the table to start unpacking the real roles local elected officials play in political, economic and social systems. Do we have leaders in elected office or merely managers? Lydia and Marty reflect on their reactions to the recent debate in Erie City Council and achieving community safety through additional funding/new hires to the Erie Police Department. Both hosts are especially concerned with the commentary of several of the more seasoned members of Council and the attitudes implied by their words and actions on June 15th (view whole meeting recording here (12) City Council Meeting | June 15, 2022 - YouTube) As Our Erie co-hosts close their third season, they reflect on empathy, compromise, finding common ground, and rooting dialogue in shared values. Co-hosts also encouraged listeners to share their ideas for season 4 and a new summer segment: "Out & About" Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Lydia and Marty are joined by Allison Jones, creator of the popular website and Instagram "Lake Erie Vegan." Sometimes it can feel like Erie is stuck in time, so we discuss how Erie transplants/boomerangs often move our region forward, and Allison shares exciting news about upcoming Erie Veg Fest and other events! -- Find Allison on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeerievegan/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeerievegan/?fbclid=IwAR2ETlumYbPIiR6G3UTy0mc0TBw2F_Parj-PiHkbq8OK14q-uiOjFuDoQNo Website: https://www.instagram.com/lakeerievegan/?fbclid=IwAR2ETlumYbPIiR6G3UTy0mc0TBw2F_Parj-PiHkbq8OK14q-uiOjFuDoQNo Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Marty & Lydia are joined by Ariel Phillips, a fellow Edinboro University Alum and current Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ariel and the hosts process their own experiences with "diversity, equity and inclusion" and unpack what intersectionality means personally and systemically, especially in higher education. But most importantly, this trio dives into their shared love of Harry Potter and experiences as oldest siblings. Listen now & join the conversation! --  Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week Our Erie is joined by Dr. Adrienne Dixon, President and CEO of Sarah Reed Children's Center. Dr. Dixon helps identify the connection between individual trauma, community trauma, systemic disadvantage and policy decisions. From school shootings to the debate around Roe v Wade, community trauma affects us all. Listen now & join the conversation! -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Our Erie hosts are joined by Cole Schenley, Co-Chair of Erie's Democratic Socialists of America chapter. Cole helps unpack and debunk the myths around socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America, as well as demystifying the process of forming a Union and the power of collective bargaining (from Amazon and Starbucks to schools and small businesses). As the manager of a local comic book store, the conversation naturally wraps up with a discussion of favorite superheroes and real-life super villains. Listen now & join the conversation! -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Chelsea Oliver, candidate for PA Representative District 4, joins Our Erie to discuss making your own path in community and leading from a place of love. Chelsea Oliver website: https://www.votechelseaoliver.com/ Corry Young Professionals Network: https://www.facebook.com/CorryYPN City of Corry Farmers Market returns June 3, 2022. -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Our Erie is joined by the Senior Director of Field Offices for the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Dylanna Grasinger. Dylanna helps unpack Erie’s noteworthy history of refugee resettlement, the typical resettlement process, and what we (don’t) know about how Ukrainian resettlement will go. Dylanna also discusses the ins and outs of beekeeping, bulldog rescuing, self-care and the formula for success! -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Our Erie discusses growing up in Christianity, attending Catholic School, and how religion can be used as a space for social change or cultural/economic warfare. Other highlights: -Best thing about being human -The awesomeness of nuns Share your ideas and feedback at [email protected] or on social media at @OurErieSeries. -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week, Our Erie is joined by Josh Fleitman, Western PA Manager for CeaseFirePA, a statewide organization committed to advocacy for gun violence prevention. Hosts and guest unpack the complex issue of gun violence which affects communities across Pennsylvania. Scratching the surface of underlying issues involved in gun violence - from mental health, trauma, systemic and historical disadvantage, and unprecedented access to guns in the United States. Don't miss assessments of local electeds and their stances on common sense gun violence prevention policy and personal stories of connections to gun violence. Our Erie believes our community deserves more than bandaids on bullet wounds. Our Erie urges listeners to take time and care in listening to this episode - as this topic address gun violence, suicide, and loss - all of which can be triggering. Listen at your own pace. And join the conversation by emailing us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media at @OurErieSeries -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries

This week Our Erie is joined by special guest Sarah Young, a garden enthusiast and coordinator of agricultural programming for refugees in Erie. Listen as we "dig" into the importance of gardening, supporting local farmers, the benefits of being outdoors, and whether people are born with green thumbs or if that skill can be "grown." And let your love "grow" for reality dating shows when we take a short tangent to discuss trash TV, hobbies, disc golf, and more! Join the conversation on social media and share what plants you'll be growing this season or other ways you enjoy the outdoors! Let's talk! Share your ideas and feedback at [email protected] or on social media at @OurErieSeries. -- Stay tuned for our Patreon page. Your support helps us to continue creating episodes and leveling up the podcast! Continue the conversation at https://msha.ke/ourerieseries This podcast is produced by John C. Lyons, Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe. Music by LiteShado. -- Like & Follow us on: Instagram - @ourerieseries Facebook - @ourerieseries