In this episode of The Open Door, Kia Wright, founder of Voices Corporation, stops by the studio to talk about healing-centered engagement, empowering youth, and building community through art, trust, and care.
Learn more about VOICES Corp: https://voicescorp.org/
In this episode of The Open Door, Jacob Chaves stops by to talk about creativity, food, and how Indianapolis helped him find both his artistic voice and his community.
Learn more about Jake's work with Pattern Indy: https://patternindy.com/
The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.
Learn more about VOICES Corp: https://voicescorp.org/
In this episode of The Open Door, Jacob Chaves stops by to talk about creativity, food, and how Indianapolis helped him find both his artistic voice and his community.
Learn more about Jake's work with Pattern Indy: https://patternindy.com/
The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.
Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/
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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong
Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions
Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture
Music by: Mandog
- (00:00) - — Welcome to The Open Door and introduction
- (01:00) - — Kia on balancing parenthood, marriage, and leadership
- (02:30) - — Founding Voices Corporation and early beginnings
- (04:00) - — Healing through art and merging creativity with justice
- (05:00) - — Listening to youth and building trust in community
- (07:00) - — Defining community and what Indianapolis means to Kia
- (09:00) - — Growth and change in Indy’s creative and civic landscape
- (10:30) - — Housing insecurity and mental health advocacy
- (12:00) - — New programs: youth-led mental health, housing, and leadership
- (13:30) - — How to get involved and access Voices’ programs
- (14:00) - — Kia’s advice for those seeking help: “Just ask.”