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The Lift Effect Podcast is a collection of conversations about people, place, and purpose. Powered by Lift Orlando, the podcast shines a light on the residents, leaders, and community partners who are working together to strengthen Orlando's historic neighborhoods. Every episode celebrates the relationships, resilience, and shared vision that prove lasting change happens when a community lifts one another.

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  • October 29 · 37 min

    14. Elevating Without Erasing Yourself

    Can you climb the corporate ladder without losing your identity, your culture, or your connection to community? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Christopher Brown, Vice President of Small Business...

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  • October 22 · 33 min

    13. The Power of Showing Up: The People Behind the Progress

    What does real community advocacy look like when no one is watching? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Tangia Smikle, a longtime resident and community advocate in Orlando’s West Lakes neighborhoods, for...

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  • October 15 · 46 min

    12. In the Light of Giants

    What does generational legacy look like when it becomes community action? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Imani Brooks, Event Facilities Manager at Lift Orlando and a third-generation resident of...

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  • October 8 · 41 min

    11. Community Banking: Building Wealth, Trust & Opportunity

    What does community banking look like when a financial institution sees a neighborhood as more than a market? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Shakira Thompson and Dontrell Stills of Axiom Bank to...

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  • October 1 · 46 min

    10. College Scholarships: Why Students Need More Than Money

    College scholarships can open doors, but helping students succeed in college takes more than financial aid. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Lift Orlando College and Career Specialist Thomas Tyler and...

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  • September 24 · 47 min

    9. Generational Wellness: Building Healthier Families Together

    Mental health, physical wellness, and community support are all connected. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Demetri Jean-Pierre and Kieron Thompson of Keep Pedaling Foundation, an Orlando nonprofit using...

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  • September 18 · 28 min

    8. Turning Resources Into Results

    How do community resources become real results for the people who need them most? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Crystal Hamilton, founder of Go Mom Empowers, for a powerful conversation about community...

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  • September 11 · 26 min

    7. Helping Kids Thrive: Why Community Collaboration Matters

    Youth mentorship and community collaboration can change the trajectory of a child’s life. But creating real opportunities for young people requires more than one organization working alone. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania...

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  • July 22 · 25 min

    4. Why Authentic Community Leadership Matters with Tim Ayers

    What if the greatest strategy for community transformation isn't another program—but simply learning how to love your neighbor well? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, Eddy Moratin welcomes Tim Ayers, Executive Director of the West Lakes...

  • July 22 · 25 min

    1. Before Community Change, Earn Trust First with Daphne Brewington

    Community transformation starts long before the ribbon cuttings, new buildings, or big announcements—it starts with trust. In this first episode of our new Before Lift series, Eddy Moratin sits down with longtime West Lakes resident Daphne Brewington...

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