Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Rooted in Impact is the official podcast of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. Join us as we explore the people, programs, and partnerships driving positive change in our community— and learn how United Way is creating change locally!
Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 15: The Power of Connection: Building Stronger Communities Through Weave with Araba Sapara-Grant
This week on Rooted in Impact, we explore the power of connection and why strong relationships are essential to building thriving communities.Host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Araba Sapara-Grant, Senior Manager for Community Activatio...
Episode 14: Connecting Community Through Libraries and Access with Ferguson Library CEO, Alice Knapp
This week on Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Alice Knapp, CEO of The Ferguson Library, to explore how public libraries are evolving to meet the changing needs of their communities. The conversation highlights the library’s...
Episode 13: Developing Diverse Leaders with Kim Bianca Burgess of SEAT
In this episode of Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with to discuss how SEAT is building stronger, more representative nonprofit leadership by preparing residents from Black and Latino communities for board service. Kim shares t...
Episode 12: Expanding Access to Local Food Through Community Partnerships with Sean Fitzpatrick
In this episode of Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Sean Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Real Food CT, to explore how community partnerships are expanding access to fresh, locally grown food across Connect...
Episode 11: Building a Culture of Service and Leadership Across Connecticut
This week on Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Andrew Ferguson to explore how leadership development and community connection can strengthen a culture of service across Connecticut. Andrew shares the vision behind R...
