Better Living: Recent Episodes
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This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Jennifer Smith of Dallas Animal Services. This month they're celebrating "Dogust" with parties and doggy daycations. Plus an update on all of the wonderful services they provide for pets and the people who love them.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Michael Williams, Executive Director Kim Rhodes, & Marriell Williams of Assist 4 Life Foundation.org. They're a DFW non-profit geared towards students in underserved areas, providing professional skills and workforce development necessary to achieve long-term economic mobility.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Julie Hargrove, the Director of Mission Oak Cliff, a nonprofit that started in 1948. Created to provide a helping hand for those in need, Mission Oak Cliff has been a vital part of providing aid to the nearly 100 families that were displaced after the horrific gas explosion at the Clyde Apartments back in May.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold sits down with DPD officer, FBI Agent and pastor Chris Walton to talk about managing the educational scholarships provided by the Bishop Lamar & Mildred Walton Foundation. Chris and Agent Walton also talk about his father's incredible legacy of faith, education and law enforcement in Dallas County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Bio Mechanist Dr. Sophia Ulman. She was chosen by the IF/THEN Initiative as one of 10 Dallas-Fort Worth women honored with life-sized statues at the Dallas World Cup Fan Festival in Fair Park. They discuss the Game Changers Exhibit and what it means for female innovators whose work sits at the intersection of sports and STEM.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Rene Sanchez, the President of The Blue Guardian Foundation, part of the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization's Greater Dallas Chapter. This non-profit was created to extend support beyond the badge by providing critical assistance to officers and their families facing life altering challenges. They are helping Dallas by working with the World Cup this summer, and their annual Run For The Blue is also days away.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Katrina Harris a wife, mother, author, speaker, coach & prison reform advocate. She received the Governor's Award for her series of programs for women in prison called "Life After Incarceration," helping them navigate correctional facilities and successfully prepare to reenter society.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with the "Father of Aerobics," Dr. Kenneth Cooper. He founded the legendary Cooper Clinic in Dallas. The 95-year-old medical expert revolutionized modern health and fitness, and he also has a connection to the World Cup dating back over 50 years.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Skip Parsotam, the Chairman of the Board of Sharing Life. They're a North Texas non-profit demonstrating compassion to others in need through food, clothing, financial resources and educational programs. They're an amazing blueprint for success while helping others in their community.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with the legendary Executive Director of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Curtis King. They talk about his career, upcoming arts and education events, and festival events for the FIFA World Cup and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with the legendary journalist Bob Ray Sanders about the Ft. Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce 45th annual awards luncheon honoring those who have made significant contributions to Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with Leigh Scarborough, The Executive Director of "Shield of the Children" about a very sensitive topic. They are a non-profit with highly trained professionals that investigates and collaborates with law enforcement to bring child traffickers to justice.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas CASA Program Director Nicole Bienusa about their annual Parade of Playhouses featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at North Park Mall benefiting children living in foster care.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Frances Smith-Dean of the Zan Wesley Holmes Community Outreach Center in Dallas. This non-profit creates self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for young people and families through education, training, and job placement.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Executive Rirector Marta Lilly and Coach Ana Chavez of the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships and support services for students overcoming significant adversity. They also help navigate the entire college journey with life learning workshops and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with Suzzette Coates about National Autism Acceptance and how the April campaign brought much-needed awareness. But first, Chris checks in with Lawrence Mann the Director of Top Achievers, a non profit helping students grow into purpose driven leaders, about their upcoming Gala.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee about a special Cervical Cancer Awareness event in Dallas called "She Speaks...She Knows...She Lives: A Day of Awareness, Empowerment, and Action." This is a special occasion recognizing survivors and words of wisdom for families and communities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with David Bernal of YoorKids.com—an app that helps parents and kids in North Texas learn about saving, investing and compound interest in a fun and meaningful way. David also introduces Raise Futures, a new LMI school fundraising app.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about their upcoming FCA breakfast and other upcoming summer projects that impact the lives of student athletes in North Texas.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tommy Habeeb with the Forever Family Rescue, a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness and find families for homeless animals. Through public shelters, volunteers and rescue organizations, they've found tremendous success with creative fundraising events, including their upcoming Celebrity Poker For Puppies night.
This week on Better Living Chris catches up with community volunteer and former federal prisons official VanDella Menifee about the latest non profit events happening in and around Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff about North Texas's dramatically changing winter weather. Cold fronts, ice storms and surprisingly warm temperatures create all sorts of challenges for first responders, schools, and hospitals...not to mention businesses and families. Here's what to watch out for over the next few weeks.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Gabe Madison, the new CEO of Metrocrest Services, a North Texas Non-Profit specializing in helping families and seniors going through a crisis situation stabilizing their lives for a brighter future.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the CEO of Arlington Charities Vicky Martinez. Their annual "Help and Hope" event supporting their mission of fighting food insecurities is coming soon and they have details. But first Chris talks with Kendon Greene and Chris Allen with Kam and Friends Children's Charities about a big event they're having in support of National Down Syndrome Awareness Day.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza the Sr. Director of Media Relations & Community Engagement with the Better Business Bureau about brands, charities in 2026 that you can trust. But first he talks with Reveal Suits founder Carlton Dixon. A former student athlete from south Dallas, Dixon has built a business that now provides the Hall of Fame jackets for the legends of the NFL, NBA and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with acclaimed journalist Bob Ray Sanders about the Ft. Worth NAACP documentary "Unlocked Voices: Bridging the Future." The film features 8 Tarrant County citizens and their remarkable stories. But first, Chris talks with Erika Bennett of Dallas Animal Services about their Valentines Day event called Doggy Daycations.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold catches up with nutritionist Paul Ritter about a free health expo presented by the City of Grand Prairie during Black History Month Festivities. But first, Chris visits with businessman and philanthropist T. Dupree Scovell about the City of Dallas business development and the non profit organizational opportunities taking place in North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold catches up with Harrison Blair, Executive Director of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. He's discussing a number of amazing networking events upcoming in 2026 for North Texas. But first Chris catches up with Ray Casas, Sr. Director of Community Impact with the Texas Rangers Baseball Team. Their Fan Fest 2026 is coming up, plus they continue doing wonderful events with North Texas community groups off the field.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Presidential Leadership Scholar and healthcare innovator Byron K. Sanders. Chris then also visits with Toska Medlock about HPV Awareness Day and the fight against cervical cancer.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Pastor Richie Butler about the African American Pastors Coalition and the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events celebrating his legacy. And then Chris also talks with Liz Lawless with the Cowboys of Color Rodeo about the passing of their Hall of Fame founder Cleo Hearn.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris visits with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a non-profit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents aren't able to. But first, Chris checks in with Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas about the life changing experiences of adopting homeless animals and their dog of the week program.
On this week's edition of Better Living, we start with a special edition of our Audacy Series "I’m Listening," focusing on suicide prevention over the holidays. And then Chris Arnold also visits with mental wellness and suicide prevention expert Fonda Bryant about holiday awareness for all.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the executive director of Youth Guidance Michael Berry. This Dallas non-profit implements school based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles so they can succeed in school and in life. Chris then has a conversation with cyber securities expert J.C. Yang. The holidays are here and we all need to be careful online with identity theft and other possible scams that we may not know about.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Trishia Cunningham of the North Texas Food Bank about the big Holiday fundraiser for those who need food assistance. But first, Chris talks to the founder of The Tree of North Texas, Brandon Board, about the amazing work they do providing meals for children in North Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Lucas Shipman of Happy Hill Farm whose mission is changing the hearts and lives of children. The holidays are here and things are happening west of Ft. Worth. But first, Chris talks to Sean Reed, a man who has the pulse of DFW through his activities and leadership with the NAACP, Urban League, and work directing the Dallas Mavericks Mavs Take Action community outreach programs.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza, the Sr. Director of Media Relations & Community Engagement with the Better Business Bureau about holiday shopping fraud and more. But first he checks in with Adrianne Mageors, the Executive Director of Sandlot Children's Charity about their annual event at Globe Life Field.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the NFL Alumni Association (Dallas Chapter) President Byron Williams about mental wellness and all the ways former players unite to care for each other and their communities. But first, Chris visits with CEO Elizabeth Wattley and Executive and Artistic Director Nijeul X of Forrest Forward. A non-profit infusing over 75 million dollars into the equitable transformation of the South Dallas community.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tami Gamble, the founder of the Girly Shop Teacher Foundation, a non profit that empowers communities to do their own home improvement projects, thus attracting new people into the trades. Chris then also talks with former pro football player Kelvin Edwards about his "Kelvin's Kindness Foundation." They provide housing assistance, nutritious meals, tutoring services and health education for those in need.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Earl Young, the Olympic Gold Medalist who is fighting Leukemia and spreading the word of prevention. Chris then talks with Cheryl Jackson, CEO of Minnie’s Food Pantry here in North Texas. They’ve been providing meals for those with hunger insecurities for years. Government SNAP food benefits are in the news and there are possible changes we all need to be aware of going into the holiday season.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Alejandra Reyes of the Marco Polo World Foundation about their annual Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival that attracts thousands to this amazing day of celebration. But first, a conversation with Tasha Cox-Young... who's life was changed forever following the random murder of her son at a local gas station. She's turned a tragedy for parents into the lessons of mental wellness and community support.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the legendary Father of Aerobics Dr. Kenneth Cooper. A world-renowned preventive medicine physician, Dr. Cooper founded the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas back in the 1970's. He has now written his 20th book about the fitness revolution. But first, Chris visits with Antoine Joyce-Roach, the Senior Vice President of "All Stars Project Dallas" about their Dallas Works initiative that connects youth with workshops, events and internships.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Bhavesh Patel about the big Diwali Festival of Lights. It's one of the most cherished events in the Hindu culture celebrating peace, hope and prosperity. But first Chris talks with Tie Lasater, a retirement savings expert about how many people are eating themselves out of retirement. Americans are now spending more money on eating out than what they put in savings accounts.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Kenton Nelson, VP of Events at Texas Motor Speedway, as Speedway Children's Charities and Tony Stewart Racing will be hosting their first ever celebrity bowling event. But first Chris talks to Willis Johnson, the CEO of JBJ Management, a vibrant award winning company that's for 30 years connected clients and consumers with multiple city and county business projects here in North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with award winning radio host El Chiquilin from La Grande and Alicia Serrato of the non-profit Los Primos Dallas.org about the big golf event raising awareness and mentoring support for children in underserved communities. Chris also talks with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity about their 9th Annual Police and Pastors Basketball Event at SMU called "Together We Ball." It unites communities with law enforcement and first responders in a casual and fun environment.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Sylvia Powers of Celebrating Life Foundation.org about their "Empowering Breast Cancer Awareness" event. But first, Chris talks to Dylan Rafaty, the Executive Director of the North Texas Disability Chamber, about how they've changed the lives of thousands of North Texas with special needs through accessibility inclusion.
Audacy presents the 9th Annual "I'm Listening" special, a national program that brings together artists, athletes and medical specialists to raise awareness on the importance of talking about and caring for our mental health.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold talks with Dave Swavey of Guns N Hoses Foundation, a non profit providing assistance for families of fallen police officers and firefighters. They have two big events coming up. Chris also visits with former officer LaCondria Rynes, Sargent Wanda West, Sargent Anthony Andujar,and Deputy Chief Majusta Allen with the Dallas Police Department. The DPD and SMU are partnering in support of Cancer Awareness with the 3rd Annual Steppin' 4 A Cause Walk & Community Safety Fair.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Anna Heil...the Executive Director of American Warrior Association. They're a non-profit dedicated to healing moral injury to service members, veterans, first responders and their families. But first, Chris talks to the Executive Director of Dallas Music Network, Mav Traxx. They're a non-profit providing independent artists in North Texas the resources, platforms, and connections they need to thrive
Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Beckie Thomas, the Executive Director of the Kurt Thomas Foundation. Their foundation provides scholarships to young gymnasts and the gala that supports them is right around the corner. Chris then talks to Dr. Pat Fulgham about the 20th annual Pros & Joes Men's Health Awareness golf event...a worthy cause with a focus on Men's Prostate Cancer treatment.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the CEO of Lena Pope... Ashley Elgin, the child and family services non-profit of Tarrant County providing care for over 90 years. They discuss the North Texas tradition of DFW Restaurant Week this month of August and how it benefits so many. But first, it's back to school time. Chris talks with Austin Edgar of Soles 4 Smiles. They provide brand new shoes to underprivileged kids for school and sports.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Kelvin Walker, the CEO of Dallas Citizens Council. Since 1937, the members have been providing leadership on policy issues that will move Dallas forward, and serve in the moments that matter most for the people of Dallas. But first, the 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week has kicked off! It's a beloved North Texas tradition and NTFB's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Sarah Burns joins us to talk about the amazing restaurants and charities involved this year for such a worthy cause.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Darla Shirley, the Executive Director of Youth World, a great organization inspiring hope and relieving economic burdens for children in need in southern Dallas. But first he has a conversation with Eric Burke, the Executive Director of Minuteman Disaster Response. Their mission is to bring hope in the immediate aftermath of disasters with the aid of volunteer units at no cost to those who need it most.
Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Vicky Glenn, the Corporate Responsibility Specialist with NFM and their partnerships with nonprofits across North Texas. But first, he talks with Teresa Jackson, the founder and CEO of Sharing Life, whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by demonstrating compassion through food, clothing, educational programs, and financial resources.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Anup Sharma of United Healthcare about the importance of men's prostate cancer awareness and getting midyear checkups. But first, Chris talks to the founder and CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and workforce opportunities for individuals living in under-resourced communities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with new Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults and kids who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, as a part of our Audacy evergreen series, our discussion this week is about tech layoffs and the WNBA.
At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Maurice West, Dean of Men and External Affairs Manager at Paul Quinn College about fostering relationships and partnerships with an emphasis on youth development and community service for the school and its students. But first, Chris talks with longtime disabilities advocate Michael Thomas about ConnectIDD, a disability empowerment agency focused on supporting people with disabilities through coaching and consulting with people, businesses, and the organizations who serve them.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non- profit " A Steady Hand" the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "Edutainment University" summer camp and about guidance for young boys & girls. But first Chris talks with Jason Meza of the Better Business Bureau about summer vacation scams and small business opportunities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the CEO of Dallas After School Marjorie Murat about how they're able to provide high quality resources and time for children beyond the school day. But first he talks with the mayor of Lewisville, TJ Gilmore, who's also the VP of Strategic Partnerships with the North Texas Commision. The NTC's priority is improving the workforce pipeline and cultivating future leaders inthe robust 13 county region of North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa Director of Development Becca Leonard, about their legendary annual family event featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at NorthPark Mall benefitting children living in foster care. But first, Chris talks with Janice Bishop LeMelle, a mental health therapist, about the impact social media and technology has on all of us for better or worse.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a nonprofit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents can't. But first, Chris visits with Toska Medlock Lee of Project Unity. The group has created a series of community engagement events and conversations, including their signature fundraiser "Together We Sing" at the Mort Meyerson Symphony Center.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with mental wellness expert Fonda Bryant about the rise in collegiate suicides and the new information on the stress associated with NIL and student athletes. But first he talks with chef Paul Ritter who conducts workshops in public and private educational institutions. He delivers information and training to help reverse chronic diseases and other health challenges.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Rene Sanchez, President of the Blue Guardian Foundation...a Latino law enforcement organization providing services for those officers or their families affected by life altering events. But first, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Audacy Conversation Series is focusing on the term "Resiliency" and what it means to our overall mental health.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about their upcoming Hall of Fame Breakfast and other summer projects that impact the lives of student athletes. But first, Chris talks with Bhavesh Patel of BAPS Charities. They're having their annual Spirit of Service Walk and Run bringing over 1200 people together from all over DFW.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with President of the Dallas NAACP Sharon Middlebrooks about their projects and events occurring this summer. But first, a conversation with Peggy Corrigan, the Junior Board President of CARE-Dallas, along with board member Eddy Moore and Dr. Lee Spencer. They are a non-profit organization that promotes awareness in Dallas about alcohol and substance abuse.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Derek Avery, the founder of the Sandbranch Coalition. He's shedding light on the curious case of the water crisis affecting this Dallas County community for the last 151 years. But first, our Audacy Conversation Series looks into the State of Mental Health with our colleagues David Rancken and Kristin Diaz from NewsRadio 1080 KRLD.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Christeen Wilson and Nell Ward of Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center, where horses are used to provide assisted physical therapy and also facilitated psychotherapy. But first, Chris catches up with volunteer VanDella Menifee about the latest non-profit events happening in Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the President and CEO of the Texas Women's Foundation, Karen Hughes White, about women in the workforce and how the foundation has lifted up women, girls, and families over the last 40 years. And as part of our Audacy Conversation Series, we find out more about Earth Day 2025 coming up next Tuesday.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Rob Cahill and Mike Crum, co-founders of 4DWN, a skatepark in South Dallas that has evolved into a unique service-driven community hub, distributing thousands of pounds of food each week to kids and families. But first, it's cyber security expert Corey Flood with the nonprofit "Big Hope" about how we can protect our private information in this day and age of upgraded technological advances.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the founder and executive director of Top Achievers, Lawrence Mann. This is a North Texas nonprofit that invests in student success after high school, providing them with the resources and knowledge to get to college and beyond. But first, we get started with the latest from our Audacy Conversations series: Why we need pets.
In this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Dr. James Thompson about the trillion-dollar health and wellness industry, the fitness equipment used & supplements purchased. So why do many report they still don't feel very healthy? But first, he visits with Gina Miller, Vice President of Communications and Media with FC Dallas, about the FIFA World Cup Dallas 2026, not only hosting games in 2026 but also being designated as the site for the International Broadcast Centre and the exposure and economic impact for all of North Texas it will create.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Michael Thompson, the Executive Director of Workforce Dallas, an organization collectively lifting communities by mentoring and training with a holistic hands-on approach to workplace development. But first, Chris catches up with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing a number of amazing spring networking events for North Texas.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Robert Munoz with the city of Dallas about their upcoming projects involving community engagement and outreach. But first, he talks to the legendary executive director of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Curtis King about his career, upcoming events, and the next phases of development of their new theater in Dallas.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with amazing author, speaker, and former corporate executive Marsha Clark about leadership and women embracing their power in the business world. But first, he talks to Teresa Charnock, the executive director of the nonprofitDwell with Dignity. They help families and communities escape poverty and homelessness through design, one household at a time.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with Dr. Primilla Banwait, VP of Clinical Programs with United Healthcare Vision about the rise in diabetes among young people. But first, Chris visits with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about the upcoming STEM CON in Mansfield, where innovation and education come together to inspire the next generation of technology leaders.
On this edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Urban Specialists CEO Antong Lucky about their commitment to youth groups through mentorship, education and collaborations with the Dallas Police Dept. But first, he talks with longtime Senior Criminal Justice reporter Rebecca Lopez of WFAA TV about her difference-making projects within the Hispanic communities through non profits and civil service.
On this week's edition of Better Living, this is Heart Health month. Chris Arnold visits with Sheena Fannin, who is an American Heart Association Volunteer and advocate for the Go Red for Women® initiative. But first our Audacy Conversation entitled Big Games, Big Money.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Paul Hoffmann of the Agape Clinic whose mission is to provide quality health and dental care unconditionally to underserved individuals. He also talks with Xavier Henderson about the latest events going on at the For Oak Cliff Community Campus.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of "Arts Fort Worth" Wesley Gentle. This legendary nonprofit was created to provide funding and leadership that nurtures, supports, and promotes the arts throughout the Fort Worth community. Chris then chats with mental wellness expert Fonda Bryant about balancing fears and concerns about changing times and technological advances.
On this week's edition of Better Living, we shed more light on two types of cancer awareness.First, Chris Arnold visits with renowned radiology professor Dr.Cecellia Brewington about Colon Cancer awareness and early testing. Then we have a conversation with the architects of a big event bringing awareness to the rise in prostate cancer in black men. Chris talks to the organizer of Black Men's Health: A Day of Love and Life, Reverend Todd Atkins, documentary filmmaker Landi Maduro, and cancer survivor Dale Long about how this event will impact lives all across DFW.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with former undercover FBI agent and Dallas Cowboys Director of Corporate Security Larry Wansley. He not only created the NFL's first player protection and support department, but he also developed the blueprint for TSA airport security all over the country. And that's just half of his amazing story that's now available in a best selling book. Chris also talks to the founder of the Tree of North Texas, Brandon Board, about the amazing work they do providing meals for children in North Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Roland Parrish...an award winning entrepreneur and businessman who's philanthropy has changed thousands of lives not only in North Texas, but worldwide. And with winter weather upon us, Chris talks with Audacy Meteorologist Dan Brounoff about what to expect and how to prepare our families, homes, vehicles and pets for ice, snow, and freezing temperatures this time of year.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about their new initiative to the youth club and league sports environment. But first he visits with Veronica Torres Hazley, Founder of the Hey Chica Latina Women's Movement, about their upcoming leadership summit.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with CJ Paisley, the Program Director of The Marcus Graham Project, a South Dallas based organization that trains, mentors and provides a pipeline of young, diverse and talented aspirants to the fields of marketing, media, and PR. But first, Chris talks with Sarah Daniels, the Communications Director for Cloud Covered Streets...a non-profit that provides showers, laundry services, haircuts and employment to the homeless in Ft. Worth.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dave Swavey, the Executive Director of Guns N Hoses of North Texas. They're a non-profit providing financial assistance to families of police officers and firemen lost in the line of duty. But first, he visits with Gabe Madison, President of Bonton Farms, an amazing organic farm changing lives and systems of inequity in the heart of South Dallas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Carla Harvey, a renowned grief coach and Thanatologist about Holiday grief. She shares insights and coping strategies for recently lost loved ones. But first Chris chats with Anike Sakariyawo, the CEO of SEEK Foundation about STEM activities that children and families can do over the holidays!
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Sarah Burns, the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications with the North Texas Food Bank. Audacy's "Raise Your Hand" virtual 2024 Food Drive is right around the corner and she has details on how we all can make a difference. But first Chris talks to Helena Banks, the CEO of the non profit women's shelter Our Friend's Place. They offer support, life skills, and a stable home for young women to reach their goals and build their own future.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Rodney Baker, the executive director of Hot Rod Connect. Rodney has connected charitable organizations with professional athletes, corporate partners and community groups with amazing success. But first he talks to baseball broadcaster Jared Sandler, founder of Sandlot Children's Charity, providing financial assistance for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities. Their "Swinging Fore a Cause" is bigger and better than ever.
In this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Mansfield Dr. Tonjia Grimble about Computer Science education presented as a sport. The non-profit Stem It Up Sports is reaching kids and adults with innovative collaborations never dreamed of before. But first, our Audacy Conversations Series takes a look at AI.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Lucas Shipman, the Chief Development Officer of Happy Hill Farm, a unique working farm and campus that provides academics, spiritual development, sports, music, and arts programs for children in need from all over the world. But first, he talks with Jason Meza of the Better Business Bureau about holiday scams and small business opportunities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Bonnie-Jill Laflin, founder of "Hounds and Heroes," an organization dedicated to lifting the spirits of wounded veterans through rescue animals. But first, he talks with Dr. Pat Fulgham about a Prostate Cancer Awareness golf event called Pros and Joes.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the President of the Dementia Society of America, Kevin Jameson. The DSA Provides Support & Resources for Families Facing Dementia Challenges. But first, as part of our Audacy "I'm Listening" series, we'll have a discussion about Mental Health in the Hispanic Community.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Norma Candelaria of the American Heart Association in Dallas and Neurologist Parita Bhuva with the American Stroke Association and Medical City Plano about World Stroke Day. But first, Chris visits with one of the premier boxing trainers in the world, Derrick James, who's family foundation is giving back by helping kids and families get a fighting chance.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with award winning developer/philanthropist Amanda Moreno Lake. She's called the Queen of Oak Cliff for her dynamic business acumen and her even bigger heart. Her journey is itself a remarkable story. But first he talks to Dr. Jaynish Patel of BAPS Charities about their annual Diwali Festival of Lights.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Alejandra Reyes, media relations director with the Marco Polo World Foundation about its 15th annual DFW Chinese Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern Festival in Las Colinas. But first Chris talks with Diana Herrera, vice president of Los Primos Dallas, a nonprofit mentoring organization connecting Latino youth with professionals. They also have a big "Swing For The Future" golf event coming up.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Kristen Wells-Lewis, the CEO & Founder of "Black to the Lab," a STEM educational learning toy designed to expose young girls to science, technology, engineering, and math. But first, Chris talks with Tarrant County community organizer VanDella Menifee about upcoming events we all need to know about.
Plus, one person is dead after police chase through Rockwall County late Monday, and Wednesday marks the second day of a dockworkers strike nationwide.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Joe Harrington, Superintendent of HEB ISD and Jenny Eyer of the American Heart Association. World Heart Day is coming up and they discuss strategies for inevitable cardiac emergencies. But first Chris talks with Judy Schmidt, the City of Dallas Sr. Public Affairs Officer about their Storm Water Management Initiative.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with David Woody, the President and CEO of the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center of Dallas. They provide shelter services or a strategy for escaping homelessness. But first he talks to the wife of the late Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas Beckie Thomas. She discusses his legacy and their foundation providing scholarships to young gymnasts, as well as thoughts on the recent Paris Olympics.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee about the "Together We Ball" presented by Project Unity. This event features Dallas police and Dallas youth pastors along with other civic leaders playing basketball for a community cause at SMU. But first, Chris talks to Wendy Reiner of Friends of Dallas Animal Services about their upcoming Clear the Shelter event on September 7th.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Lee Nixon, co-founder of Adreana's Angels Foundation...a non-profit providing financial assistance, resources and emotional support to children battling cancer, and to their families. With their big charity softball game coming up, she shares details as well as memories of Adreana's journey. But first, Chris talks to JaCoi James Pugh, the president of Black Women's Wall Street, a women-centric organization providing startup business training, financial literacy and education to help them impact and benefit their communities.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Texas Dept of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller about the Farm Fresh Initiative teaching kids where our food comes from. It's a part of the Farm to School movement. Chris also talks with Suicide Prevention Advocate Fonda Bryant about the rising number of suicides by police officers across our nation and what we all can do.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Dean of Success Coaching at Dallas College, Robert Reyes, about their Super Saturday fall registration event for students on all campuses. But first he chats with Sharla Kershen and Bart Lesniewicz of New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy. They use the horse and human connection to help children and adults with disabilities, and recently have added a program that specifically targets veterans with PTSD.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Darla Shirley, the executive director of Youth World, a great organization inspiring hope and relieving economic burdens for children in need in southern Dallas. But first he talks with Dr. Simon Mak the longtime Professor of Entrepreneurship at SMU Cox School of Business about a surprising career development that will change his life and his amazing legacy at SMU. Dr Mak tells our listeners about artificial intelligence and what the present and future looks like with AI in our community.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold checks in with Xavier Henderson of For Oak Cliff.Org, an award-winning non-profit with a mission of developing
community through education, social mobility and social capital about their 10th anniversary Back To School Festival. But first, he talks to Regina Oliver
of the Oliver Family Charities. She is the mother of Andre Emmitt, the basketball star who lost his life during an East Dallas drive-by shooting. Their
organization is changing the lives of kids through education and sports.
On this week's edition of Better Living, it's time to dine! Time for DFW Restaurant Week, North Texas’ largest annual culinary event providing support for our longtime charity partners. Chris Arnold talks to Sarah Burns, the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications for the North Texas Food Bank about providing meals for those who face the challenges of hunger. But first he visits with Lena Pope CEO Ashley Elgin about the amazing work they do with child and family services in Tarrant County.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non-profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "It Takes a Man" seminar about guidance for young boys. But first, he talks with Vincent Battles, a longtime community organizer and educator making a difference connecting and celebrating family from Fort Worth to Dallas.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non- profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "It Takes a Man" seminar about guidance for young boys. But first he talks with Adrienne Mageors of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults who have intellectual
and/or developmental disabilities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris visits with Maurice West, Developmental Specialist in the external affairs department at Paul Quinn College about their amazing growth and accolades as they continue creating transformational education opportunities in higher learning. But first, Chris talks with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity about its popularity and the important programs they've created in their tenth year of impacting lives. They include Together We Sing, Together We Dine,Together We Ball and other outstanding mentoring programs.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Stephanie Duck of AFSP, the American Association for Suicide Prevention, about saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. But first, Chris catches up with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing a number of amazing summertime events for North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the founder of Pasos For Oak Cliff Jesse Acosta. This non-profit provides sneakers to kids while uplifting their confidence and academic achievement. But first, it's a return of Audacy's "I'm Listening" series featuring the state of the entertainment industry.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa CEO Kathleen Lavalle about an annual family event featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at North Park Mall benefitting children living in foster care. But first, Chris talks with Tanya Edwards of the American Heart Association. They're celebrating their 100 year anniversary on their Founders Day June 10th.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza, the senior director of media relations with the Better Business Bureau serving the heart of Texas. May is National Moving Month and it's the biggest month of the year for scams. But first Chris talks to Executive Director Mark Porter, Clinical Director Dr. Whitney Mathison, and Counselor Brittany Washington from Harmony CDC about Mental Health Awareness and their partnership with the city of Dallas offering no-cost counseling and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with JaCoi James Pugh, from the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce. She's the Co-Chair of the 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, with activities being held at Texas Live. But first, Chris visits with James Williams, the Executive Director of the Taste Project of Ft. Worth..,a non-profit lunch eatery offering a pay-what-you-can policy for local & seasonal fare. This incredible restaurant went viral internationally when a respected TikTok Food Critic stopped by for a visit.
On this week's edition of Better Living, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Chris Arnold speaks with suicide prevention advocate Fonda Bryant with tips and advice on handling your own mental wellness. But first, Chris talks with former NFL great and current Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Greg Eliis about a new film he's produced and directed called "My Dear" about mental health issues in professional sports and within families themselves.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the founder of Pasos For Oak Cliff Jesse Acosta. This non-profit provides sneakers to kids while uplifting their confidence and academic achievement. But first, it's a return of Audacy's "I'm Listening" series featuring the state of the entertainment industry.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Lucas Shipman, the executive director of Happy Hills Farm, a unique working farm and campus that provides academics, spiritual development, sports, music, and arts programs for children in need from all over the world. But first, Chris visits with Michael Parrish of the Movin' and Groovin' Moving Company which specializes in helping nonprofits move families and individuals while helping with their community outreach programs.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold catches up with longtime Ft Worth developer and philanthropist Jim Austin about the latest with the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and more. But first, we start with our excellent series "I'm Listening." Here's Audacy's Cory Crockett with 1 Thing Earth Day.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Michael Thompson, the Executive Director of Workforce Dallas...an organization collectively lifting communities by mentoring and training, with a holistic hands-on approach to workplace development. But first, Chris visits with Vicky Glenn, Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with Nebraska Furniture Mart. She talks about what it takes for non-profits to be able to partner with corporations to help those in need.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Helena Banks of Bonton Farms, a farmers market in south Dallas growing organic foods, and also hopes with residents as they change lives in their community. But first Chris talks with legendary women's basketball coach Michael Ensley about the economic impact and record-breaking interest in this year's March Madness and what that means for women everywhere.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with CJ Paisley, the Program Director of The Marcus Graham Project, a South Dallas-based organization that trains, mentors and provides a pipeline of young, diverse and talented aspirants to the fields of marketing, media, and PR. But first, Chris talks with Sarah Daniels, the Communications Director for Cloud Covered Streets...a non-profit that provides showers, laundry services, haircuts and employment to the homeless in Ft. Worth.
Chris Talks with Dani Bethune of C5 Youth Foundation of Texas. C5 Youth is a five-year curriculum-based youth leadership development program in the north and central Texas communities. Later in the show, Chris talks with Brandon Board with The Tree of North Texas. They ensure students have what they need to succeed in the classroom! Some students only eat when they are at school, and this creates a gap in their nutrition. They're introducing the Education Railroad.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tammy Johnson, founder of the non-profit "Empowering The Masses" whose focus is providing life skills and education training services in Dallas neighborhoods. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague Dave Glover with the medical topics "MH Man to Man" and "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD."
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Liz Lawless, the communications director for the legendary Cowboys of Color Rodeo. They gear up for a full schedule of family entertainment and school events for the kids. But first, Chris visits with Keyundra Jones of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce. There's a lot going on with their Leadership Oak Cliff program and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about a major upcoming event and other FCA projects that impact the lives of student-athletes. But first, he talks with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about Computer science education presented as a sport. The non-profit Stem It Up Sports is reaching kids and adults with innovative collaborations never dreamed of before.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Pat Fulgham about prostate cancer awareness and a big fundraiser for UREF coming in March. But first, he talks to Taylor Toynes the CEO of ForOakCliff.org, a nonprofit providing a culture of education, increased social mobility, and social capital in Oak Cliff.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity. They are celebrating ten years of dialogue and community building through their award-winning "Together We" programs and events. But first, we continue our Audacy series "Conversations" with a discussion about The State of the Entertainment Industry.
This week on Better Living Chris speaks with Dr. Kamala Tamirisa and Jenny Eyer, VP of Health Strategies North Texas with the American Heart Association about Bold Hearts and their Nation of Lifesavers initiative regarding CPR and cardiac arrest. But first, he talks with Patti Dawson the CEO of DallasDog.org about the rescue, rehab, and reform program and a local Frenchy that was invited to compete in Puppy Bowl XX this Super Sunday!
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Derrion Lewis, the CEO of the non-profit "Behind Every Door." They run community centers that help people and kids nurture their purposes and gifts while overcoming barriers along the way. But first, Chris talks with Toska Medlock Lee about the upcoming Super Bowl Gospel Extravaganza that has roots in Dallas. Plus the life and times of the late great Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tarrant County community organizer VanDella Menifee about things we need to know, and Monica Murray, a doctor of audiology with United Healthcare about hearing health. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague David O'Leary and guests discussing Suicide: Loss and Survivors.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Antoine Joyce, the Sr. Vice President & City Leader of the All Stars Project of Dallas. All Stars is a national cutting-edge youth development & bridge-building program impacting lives at the grassroots level with kids and young adults. But first, Chris talks with Shelby Patrice Jenkins, the Founder and CEO of Budget University Online, an award-winning middle school and high school curriculum with an emphasis on financial literacy
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with William Campbell, whose educational consulting company is empowering students in Desoto to further their future success one strategic move at a time. But first, Chris catches up with one of the premier boxing trainers in the world, Derrick James, whose family foundation is giving back by helping kids and families get a fighting chance. They do it by providing educational, financial, health and wellness opportunities and resources to Dallas area community groups.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza, Senior Director of Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau serving the heart of Texas. New Year-New Goals: avoiding fraud in 2024...we take a look. But first, coming out of the holidays could be a time of sadness for people you know and love. Suicide Prevention advocate Fonda Bryant shares tips and advice on mental wellness to start the year.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a non-profit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents aren't able to. But first, he visits with Donovan Browder and his mom Traci. They continue doing amazing work with community groups in Tarrant County. We checked in to hear about their holiday Christmas Buddy initiative and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Anette Landeros the President and CEO of the Ft Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has had an incredible year with outreach and advocacy, especially in the very popular Historic Northside District.
But first, Chris talks to Kaileigh Johnson and William Edwards of Ruthie's For Good Grilled Cheese Food Trucks. They've been impacting the North Texas community and non-profits with exceptional service and quality comfort foods and changing lives in the process.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Cheryl Halpern of Buddy Up Tennis, where they develop the self-worth and confidence of athletes with Down Syndrome. But first, he talks with the executive director of the non-profit "Be A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish about exciting news for inner city kids and the holidays.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is hosting its annual Emerald City Gala with proceeds benefiting a host of area nonprofits and small businesses. But first, he talks to S.M. Wright II of the SM Wright Foundation about its 25th anniversary and the upcoming Christmas in the Park at Fair Park for underserved families and kids.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold catches up with basketball icon and hall of famer Nancy Lieberman about her charity's efforts to improve neighborhoods and change lives with her Dream Courts and more. But first, he talks with local film producers Nicki Micheaux, and Psalms and Hannah Wimbrey about their first movie's amazing success at acclaimed film festivals and its impact on the film industry in North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Pat Bailey of Finding New Tomorrows, a nonprofit organization providing caregiving, Alzheimer's, and aging well resources to underserved communities. But first, he visits with Ray Casas, director of community impact with the World Series Champion Texas Rangers. The Rangers continue doing amazing work with community groups...and now we check in to see the events they have coming up over the holidays.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, which has been recognized as the National Chamber of the Year, Dale Petrosky. Dale was also Executive Vice President of Marketing with the Texas Rangers and an executive with the Baseball Hall of Fame. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague David O'Leary and guests discussing veteran's mental health.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with baseball broadcaster Jared Sandler, founder of Sandlot Children's Charity. They provide financial assistance for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Their big "Swinging for a Cause" fundraiser is moving to the home of the World Series Champion Texas Rangers!
But first, Chris talks with Brandon Board of The Tree of North Texas, a food bank taking care of lower-income families, especially during the holidays
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Stephanie Hughes of the Hughes Family Tribute Center about family burial and cremation services. This has become a very important topic in the news these days. But first, he visits with Rob Cahill, co-founder of 4DWN, a skatepark in South Dallas that has evolved into a unique service-driven community hub distributing thousands of pounds of food each week to kids and families.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Xavier Henderson of For Oak Cliff.Org, an award-winning non-profit with a mission of developing community through education, social mobility, and social capital. But first, he visits with Sola Madison, founder of SEEDS K-12. They are a non-profit, dedicated to serving, educating, and empowering diverse students from kindergarten through 12th grade with programs of self-exploration and mental wellness.
October is Children's Mental Health Month, so this week on Better Living, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by David O'Leary, and guests from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. But first, Chris Arnold visits with Keith Fluellen, the founder of Fluellen Cupcakes. He's building a cupcake empire while sharing and caring with the Bridge Homeless Recovery Shelter.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Shelby Patrice Jenkins, the Founder and CEO of Budget University Online, an award-winning middle school and high school with an emphasis on financial literacy. But first, he talks with David Hancock, the CEO of Heroes For Children, a non-profit providing help for families battling childhood cancer.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Reveal Suits founder and CEO Carlton Dixon. A former student-athlete and veteran raised by a single mother in south Dallas, Dixon has taken the values of hard work to build a business that now provides the Hall of Fame jackets for the legends of the NFL, NBA and more. But first, he talks with Dr. Pat Fulgham about a terrific golf tournament for a great cause. Prostate cancer awareness, research and preventative measures are discussed as well as how you can get involved.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee about bringing awareness to Healthy Aging Month and the "Build a Better You" tour, highlighting what it means to age well through mind, body, and spirit. But first, he talks with Dr. Robert Harper the founder and CEO of the Hope Initiative. They provide access to educational and workforce opportunities to kids living in underserved communities.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Chaitali Inamdar of BAPS Charities. It's Hindu Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions and culture of the Hindu community. They also discuss the amazing Akshardham, showcasing Hindu art and architecture contributing to the tapestry of American multiculturalism. But first, Chris chats with Betty Hersey, the Executive Director of DME Exchange of Dallas, a non-profit organization that distributes medical equipment to individuals in need.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Alea Culver of In-Sync Exotics, a non-profit dedicated to caring for rescued exotic feline animals in North Texas. That's right, lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs and more! But first, he visits with Dr. Hiren Patel, Chief Medical Officer at United Healthcare to provide insights on how parents can facilitate necessary conversation on their child’s mental health here at the start of a new school year.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tommy Habeeb, the Executive Director of the Forever Family Rescue Foundation. Their mission is to find animals loving and permanent homes. This nonprofit was created in partnership with the nationally syndicated television show about rescue dogs called "To The Rescue." But first, Chris talks with Will McCall, the President & CEO of the Dallas Leadership Foundation....an organization that unlocks leadership in challenged communities with long-term collaborative transformation thus allowing families to strengthen and flourish.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Suicide Prevention Advocate Fonda Bryant, as September is Suicide Prevention Month and it's so important to be aware of signs that someone close to you may be at risk. But first, he talks with Dr. Lucrecia Facen of the St. Paul UMC...located in the downtown Dallas Arts District. This legendary church founded in 1873 is celebrating its 150th year anniversary with all the bells and whistles.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Adrienne Mageors of My Possibilities about the latest developments with their continued educational and job placement opportunities and the amazing work they do with adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, he talks with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity about their popular and important Dallas Strong event, Together We Ball...uniting pastors and police officers with community and government leaders in a game of basketball.
This week Chris Arnold visits with the Dallas Police Dept Manager of Community EngagementRobert Munoz and Sgt Reginald Luster about their Summer of Safety program and more. But first, he talks to the wife of the late Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas Beckie Thomas. She discusses his legacy and their foundation providing scholarships to young gymnasts.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold talks with Bernadette Nutall with DFW Cares and the National Cares Mentoring Movement. Striving to open opportunities for youth to succeed through impactful and innovative investment programs. But first, he visits with BBQ Pitmaster Kevin Bludso who went from being a corrections officer to a James Beard Award-winning chef bringing Texas BBQ to Southern California and starring on a Netflix cooking show "American BBQ Showdown" while changing lives every step of the way.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa CEO Kathleen Lavalle about an annual family event of 14 amazing playhouses on display at North Park Mall that will benefit children living in foster care. But first he talks to Jordan Craig of the Spay Neuter Network about a cat named Miss Meow. Miss Meow has gone viral and brought attention to comfort pets in North Texas.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with longtime tv sportscaster and philanthropist Scott Murray. The legendary Scholarship Fund is now the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund. As he's been an active volunteer and contributor for decades, providing opportunities for higher education for students across North Texas. But first Chris talks to Ray Casas, Director of Community Impact with the Texas Rangers Baseball team. The Rangers have been doing amazing work with community groups for years. Now we take an inside look at all of the wonderful things they do bringing people together.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to KRLD 1080 Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff about how to stay safe this summer with triple-digit temperatures everywhere. And they also discuss the extreme storms that are popping up here in North Texas as well. But first, he visits with Danny Martin the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, an Esports company that uses education and experiential learning principles to help kids discover technology, management, marketing, production and more...all through the gaming E2E ecosystem.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the founder and executive director of Youth World, a non-profit in South Dallas that has become a welcome resource of activities and education for underserved kids. But first he visits with Amy Rasor the Regional Director of the Ft Worth Better Business Bureau about economic growth in Tarrant County and summer time scams to watch out for.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee of Project Unity. The group has created a series of community engagement events and conversations including their signature fundraiser "Together We Sing," which just took place at the Mort Meyerson Symphony Center. And we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation with David O'Leary and Dr. Christine Moutier focusing on mental health during Pride month.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the founder and CEO of the Hope Initiative Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and workforce opportunities for individuals living in under-resourced communities. But first, he visits Simon Mak of the Caruth Institute about the SMU Dallas 100 and the Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards taking place at the end of June.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with legendary educator and Athletic Director/Basketball Coach at South Oak Cliff High School James Mays. Mays has been influencing kids not only with championships and discipline but also leading with community awareness. But first, he talks with Katie Flores-Moreno the North Texas Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about mental health awareness and more.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Gilbert Willie, Jr. He and his best friend, actor Jamie Foxx, just gifted two renovated basketball courts to their hometown of Terrell for the kids in the community. But first, he talks to Kenny Anet and Nicole McCain of the Pancreatic Cancer Network, whose mission is to take action to improve the lives of those affected and lead the fight in a comprehensive way.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non-profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish. They've partnered with Dallas College Cedar Valley to host a gaming summer camp. The camp is a unique structure utilizing sports video games to gain exposure to careers in the business of sports. But first He talks to Urban Specialists President Antong Lucky about their big plans to unite parents, youth and law enforcement to keep the city streets safe this summer.
On this week's edition of Better Living, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a part of the I'm Listening series, we join Audacy's own David O'Leary, who is also a volunteer and leader with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, with a very special feature. But first Chris visits with Mansfield teen Donovan Browder, who has organized so many volunteer events connecting youth withcommunity service, that he's made national headlines.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold speaks to Athena Trentin, the executive director of NAMI North Texas. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Athena provides us with important information that everyone can use during these times. But first, he talks with Lucas Shipman, the executive director of Happy Hill Farm, a unique working farm and campus that provides academics, spiritual development, sports, music, and arts programs for children in need from all over the world.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Author/Entrepreneur Isa D. Watson, the CEO of SQUAD. Named Top 100 MIT Alumni in Tech 2021, she's a physical scientist turned social scientist, building the next generation's social connection tool. But first, Chris talks to mental wellness and suicide prevention specialist Fonda Bryant as the US Surgeon General announced an "advisory" for the loneliness epidemic we're facing.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dave Swavey the executive director of Guns N Hoses of North Texas, a nonprofit providing financial assistance to families of police officers and firemen lost in the line of duty. The Guns and Hoses charity golf tournament is one of the largest in the state. First, Chris speaks with Danny Noah of the Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Dallas' own author/speaker Fran Harris about her amazing career and being one of the newest ministry partners for the FCA Dallas ISD Golf Camp for kids.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Celebrity barber Vincent Castile. Vince has been cutting the hair of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment for over 25 years. But he also does back-to-school haircuts for kids and various non-profits. But first, he talks with the Sr. Vice President of Inclusion and Community Engagement at the Dallas Regional Chamber LaTosha Herron-Bruff, about the latest going on in the North Texas area.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Patty Silva of EarthX.org in celebration of Earth Day here in North Texas. We also have a special conversation about Earth Day and Covid 19 from Audacy's own Corinna Delgado and special guest Shyla Raghav. But first, Chris talks with the marketing director of the pet non-profit Paws in the City Joshua Beltran and co-founder of FECO Playbook for Dogs Jim Gerencser about their big event coming to DFW.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Liz Lawless, the Executive Director of the legendary Cowboys of Color Rodeo. Their history is now recognized in a new documentary. But first, he talks with the author, speaker, and former corporate executive Marsha Clark about leadership and women embracing their power in the business world.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to the amazing VanDella Menifee, a community organizer and education advocate, about the new Cowboys of Color Rodeo movie. But first he catches up with the founder and CEO of Minnie's Food Pantry, Cheryl Jackson, who was recently honored by the Texas Legislature in Austin for her career of philanthropy and community service.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with CEO Tonya Stafford of It's Going To Be OK.org, a non profit providing hope and healing to those affected by human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.
But first, Chris visits with the CEO and President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas, Charles English, about the amazing things they've been doing with kids and what lies ahead in the future.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with legendary women's basketball coach Michael Ensley about the decline of school athletic programs in larger cities in North Texas. But first, Chris talks with the founder of the Hey Chica Latina Women's movement, Veronica Torres Hazley, about Women's History Month.
On this week's edition of Better Living, March is Women's History Month. Chris Arnold talks to Arin DeGroff, a young North Texas author and advocate doing amazing things locally, nationally and internationally. But first, he's got details about a free Work Safe, Texas summit event for all Dallas area business owners, employers and employees coming this month from Texas Mutual Vice President Bill Jackson.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the owner and director of DFW Furgotten Friends, a great dog rescue non-profit. But first, he visits with Curtis King, the founder of Dallas' Black Academy of Arts and Letters creating, developing, and sharing amazing performances worldwide and locally for all to enjoy.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Sara Kern and Jessica Pantano, the co-presidents of BVB Dallas.org, an amazing non-profit that brings young professionals together to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research and support. But first, he talks with Gina Miller, Vice President of Media and Communications for FC Dallas about World Cup Soccer games coming to North Texas and the tremendous economic impact that will affect everyone.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock, Media Relations Advisor with Project Unity. They're a collaborative effort creating events that partner with segments of our community including business, civic, faith-based, philanthropic and more. But first, he talks with Gary Gadson with Friends of Dallas Public Library. They're a non-profit creating awareness and support for this world-class facility and its resources.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Xavier Henderson of For Oak Cliff.Org. A nonprofit with a mission of developing the community through education, social mobility and social capital. But first, he talks to Ms. Arvella Warren the founder of A Break For Grandmother, a nonprofit honoring and aiding grandmothers and now grandfathers too, who take on the challenge of raising grandkids when their parents are displaced through hardships.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Joshua Beltran of Paws in The City, a non-profit that helps find loving homes for adoptable dogs and cats.
But first Christalks with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce about upcomingBlack History Month events and even more great things going on in our area.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Blake Lindsay, outreach manager for Envision Dallas. They provide inspiration and opportunities for people who are visually impaired. Lindsay has written a book about his amazing journey. Chris also talks to Kristina Dove, director of creative voices for Big Thought, which works to unlock the creative potential in youth so they can realize their inner greatness.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Carol Harrison LaFayette and Robert Palmer. The NFL invited them to the Super Bowl to discuss mental wellness with athletes, coaches, and league officials. But first, Arnold talks with Tina Washington and Linda Wade of Above The Clouds Texas. They're a nonprofit helping the children of recently incarcerated women with arts education.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Gabe Madison, President of Bonton Farms, an amazing organic farm changing lives and systems of inequity in the heart of South Dallas.
But first Chris visits with Yolonda Battle, a licensed Master Social Worker who educates adolescents, families and communities on the complexities of substance use and mental health.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with the legendary Miss Community, Dallas organizer Dianne Gibson. But first he talks with Rev. Donald Parrish of A Steady Hand, a non-profit providing mentoring programs for underprivileged youth.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Bervin Smith of the Dallas Police Department's Northeast Division Neighborhood Police Unit about its Holiday in the Park activities and Kimberly Goodwin about Sparts, an Arts and Sports Combine for kids coming this spring to North Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with QPR Specialist Fonda Bryant about mental wellness during the holidays. Chris also talks with the Dallas Police Department's Robert Munoz, Jennifer Abbott, and Reginald Luster about their programs, initiatives and holiday safety tips.
On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold visits with Amy Rasor of the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau about the holiday scams and end-of-year business opportunities in North Texas. But first, he talks to Lyric Stage Dallas founder Steven Jones and producer Catherine Cox about the amazing productions, performances, and history of this theatrical non-profit.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Brandon Board with The Tree of North Texas. It's a food bank taking care of lower-income families, especially during the holidays. But first, Chris visits with Texas Rangers and 105.3 The Fan's Jared Sandler about his Sandlot Charities, a non-profit, about their huge celebrity year-end fundraiser for kids.
On this week's edition of this Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Harrison Blair, the President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, about their upcoming holiday events. And then Chris checks in with the amazing All Stars Project Dallas VP, Antoine Joyce. ASP is a non-profit, that teaches inner-city youth how to create success through the power of performance.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Sheri Mathis, the founder of Mammogram Poster Girls. They're a non-profit group, raising awareness for the early detection of breast cancer and mammograms for those in need. But first Chris talks talk to MLB pitcher Derek Holland about his foundation 60feet6.org, whose mission is helping kids fight leukemia.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with community organizer and education advocate VanDella Menifee. But first, Chris talks with Sara Cordona of Teatro Dallas, a non-profit theater featuring works from Latino and international playwrights which features emerging local artists.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Amy Riser, the Regional Directorof the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau, about holiday scams and more.
But first, he visits with David Stupey, the Managing Director of Envision, a company providing inspiration and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Officer Bervin Smith of the Northwest Division of the Dallas Police Department about a special Health and Safety Fair in Lake Highlands. But first, he visits former gang leader (now DPD Community Liaison) Lamont Lavels, discussing his journey and how to keep other kids from choosing that dangerous path.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Steven Bolos the founder of Ring of Hope, a nonprofit working to educate, empower, and engage kids through boxing and community service. Leadership, fitness, nutrition, peer mentorship and sacrifice are some of the core values guiding their programs. But first, he talks to Dr. Carly Namdar, the director of the National Teachers Support Helpline, confidentially providing educators the support and tools theyneed to take care of themselves and their students with mental wellness.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Steven Bolos the founder of Ring of Hope, a nonprofit working to educate, empower, and engage kids through boxing and community service. Leadership, fitness, nutrition, peer mentorship and sacrifice are some of the core values guiding their programs. But first, he talks to Dr. Carly Namdar, the director of the National Teachers Support Helpline, confidentially providing educators the support and tools theyneed to take care of themselves and their students with mental wellness.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Jammin Brahmbhatt with the BAPS Temple Charities, celebrating their Diwhali Festival of Lights. BAPS focuses on serving society through health, education and environment. But first, a conversation with Helena Banks of Bonton Farms...a farmers market in south Dallas growing organic foods and hope with residents as they change lives in their community.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Suicide Prevention and MentalWellness advocate Fonda Bryant. But first Chris talks to Cheryl Halpern, the Dallas coordinator of Buddy Up Tennis. They develop the self-worth and confidence of athletes with Down Syndrome.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jeff Fehlis, Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society. They're hosting the upcoming "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event in Arlington. But first he talks with Arnie Preminger, the CEO and President of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to help children with Cancer through day camps and more.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Alejandra Reyes with the Marco Polo Foundation. The foundation hosts the 13th annual Chinese Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival on Lake Carolyn in Irving, celebrating Asian Pacific culture with family fun. But first, Chris talks with community organizer and education advocate VanDella Mennifee and Julia Alcantara of the Flamenco Fever Latin Dance Heritage event.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with CEO Doneda Bailey with Noggin Educational Foundation. Their mission is to help close the achievement gap with economically disadvantaged children. But first, Chris talks with Dean Bonyo the CEO of Skate Wealthy, a nonprofit skateboard organization that trains, educates, and gives back to young North Texans.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Chris Hall, the COO of RAMUSA.org. RAM is Remote Area Medical, a pop-up clinic providing free medical, dental and visual care for underserved communities.
But first, he talks with Joseph Jouvenal, the Event Chair for this year's Dallas Heart Walk, one of the largest fundraising activities for the American Heart Association. They're promoting heart health and mental health for all. And that same day in North Texas, there's the Tarrant County Heart Walk...two great events with great information to discuss!
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Aaron Glover executive director of The Writer's Garret. It's an organization that increases education and development through partnerships with quality literature in their communities. But first, he talks with Kiyundra Jones the executive director of the Oak Cliff Chamber, an organization connecting Southern Dallas with business resources and community development opportunities.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Jenny Harper and Kyle Helbing ofBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas. A legendary organization helping childrenrealize their potential and build their futures. But first he talks with the Vice President of the Kurth Thomas Foundation, Beckie Thomas, the wife of the late gymnastics World Champion.the foundation continues his legacy of increasing awareness and interest in the sport with youth scholarships and more.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Kathy O'Keefe, CEO of WTF- Winning The Fight, a non-profit that provides drug education, support, and resources to youth and families suffering from the disease of drug addiction.
But first, he talks with Pastor Richie Butler of St Luke's United Methodist Church about the 6th annual Together We Ball event, featuring Dallas police and Dallas youth pastors along with other civic leaders playing basketball for a community cause.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Lili Kellogg, the CEO of Equest.org nonprofit providing therapeutic horsemanship skills to participants with special physical, cognitive, or emotional needs. But first, Chris talks with Mimi Sterling, CEO of the Family Place, the largest family violence service provider in the state of Texas. Their goal is not only to provide safe housing but also to advocate social change to stop family violence.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with President and CEO Will McCall of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, a non-profit that partners, equips, and resources local leaders to build healthier communities with the people within the neighborhoods.
But first, he talks to David Stupay, the Managing Director of Envision Dallas, an amazing company that provides employment opportunities for individuals in North Texas who are blind or visually impaired.
This week on Better Living it's time to dine! Time for DFW Restaurant Week, North Texas’ largest annual culinary event celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary this summer, supporting our longtime charity partners with every delicious meal for a deal. Chris Arnold talks to Lena Pope CEO Dr. Ashley Elgin and North Texas Food Bank president and CEO Trisha Cunningham about its impact.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Veronica Torres Hazley, the founder of MyChica.org. A collective network of Latinas who cultivate an ecosystem of success through mentorship, leadership and accountability in North Texas. But first, he talks with Taylor Toynes the CEO of ForOakCliff.org, a non-profit providing a culture of education, increased social mobility, and social capital in South Oak Cliff.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with our Meteorologist Dan Brunoff about the cause and effects, and how we can all stay safer in these triple-digit temperatures we're all dealing with in North Texas this summer. But first, Chris talks with Pastor Wayne Walker, the Founder of OurCalling.org, a faith-based organization that leads the homeless to live a healthy lifestyle through lasting relationships.
On this week's of Better Living, in conjunction with the launch of the national suicide prevention hotline number 988, our Audacy colleague Riggs from 103.7 KISS-FM in Milwaukee visits with renowned mental health expert Dr. Christine Moutier. But first, Chris Arnold talks with Fonda Bryant, an expert in QPR suicide prevention training on how colleges, universities and high schools are starting to provide this crucial program on campuses all over the country.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Mair Cawson, the Vice President of Communications for the Dance Council of North Texas. They've just launched a dance program with Girls Embracing Mothers, a non-profit that's working with girls whose mothers are in prison. But first, we talk with Kathleen LaValle, the Presiden,t and CEO of Dallas CASA. Dallas CASA protects children, restores childhoods, and helps victims of abuse and neglect achieve their full potential.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Latosha Herron Bruff, SVP of Inclusion and Community Engagement with the Greater Dallas Chamber, just named one of the top three Chambers in the country. But first, we visit with Travis-Lee Moore, the President of Heritage Oak Cliff, about their grant program connecting businesses with over 50 neighborhoods in the community.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Robert Munoz, Manager of the Dallas Police Department's Community Engagement Operations Bureau, about some big events coming this summer. But first, Chris talks with Officer Tracy Carter of the Ft Worth Police Dept PRO team about Beyond the Badge, a program bridging the gap between police, community, and clergyman.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Lincoln Steffens, CEO of the Marcus Graham Project, an organization that trains, mentors and provides a pipeline of young, diverse and talented aspirants to the fields of marketing, media, and PR. But first, Chris talks with Daphne Stigliano, the executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, a safe and welcoming organization committed to being a premiere youth development program in Ft. Worth and beyond.
In this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Willie Davis, the president of the North Texas chapter of the National Basketball Retired Players Association. They provide scholarships and work with youth groups and charities all over DFW. But first Chris talks to Michael Thomas of My Possibilities, a non-profit organization that helps adults and children with special needs continue their education
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Ft. Worth Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau, Amy Riser, about summer scams and job opportunities. He also checks in with Harrison Blair, the president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce with the latest events. But first, Chris talks with long-time Dallas Cowboys security and DISD official Gail Dupree about the Children's Educational Legacy of the late great running back Marion Barber III.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Robert Walsh the president of the NEX Metropolitan Foundation in Tarrant County. Their mission is to educate and build character in young men through life skills, community engagement and conflict resolution.But first, we visit with Bill Huthmacher, the Chairman of the #1 British Flying TrainingSchool in Terrell Texas. Yes, there's a WWII British flying school museum in north Texas!
Chris Arnold visits with Antong Lucky, president of the Urban Specialists, an organization that is working to recruit, train, and empower people and groups to integrate a healthier urban community and culture. He also talks to Regina Oliver of the Oliver Family Charities. Oliver is the mother of Andre Emmett, the basketball star who lost his life during an East Dallas drive-by shooting. Their organization is working to change the lives of kids through education and sports.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Gabe Bautista, co-founder of Representa, a Texas non-profit focusing on organizing Hispanic cultural events to raise funds to help disadvantaged children. But first, we visit with Dr. Lesley Austin, the Chief Academic Officer of Trinity Basin Preparatory, a free public charter school with campuses in Dallas, Mesquite, and Ft. Worth. Its mission is to educate children in an environment of achievement and success.
Executive Director of the Creative Arts Center of Dallas Diana Pollock discusses the safe haven for artists to exchange ideas and exchange creative avenues in North Texas. Then, mental wellness advocate and suicide prevention counselor Fonda Bryant talks about Mental Health Awareness Month.
his week Chris Arnold talks to Arvella Warren with A Break For Grandmother, a non-profit organization that honors grandmothers that step in to take care of grandkids who may get taken away because the parents aren't able to raise them. For the first time ever, they will be honoring a grandfather. But first Chris talks to Tina Washington of Above the Clouds...an Arts Education program for underserved communities with kids in Fort Worth.
In this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Ilknur Ozgur, the founder of Artstillery, a nonprofit that seeks to provide a platform for community voices in Dallas to tell their stories through the arts. He also talks with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about their latest projects helping our youth in North Texas. And Corinna Delgado of WIAD chats with Bronson Griscom of Conservation International about Earth Day.
This week Chris Arnold talks to Teresa Jackson of Sharing Life, an organization striving to end hunger & poverty by demonstrating compassion to those in need, and Vince Gaddis with Youth Believing in Change, an organization providing spiritual and educational guidance for children in northeast Dallas.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Kimberly Esparza and Teresa Rodriguez of Uplift Education, the largest free public charter school network in North Texas. But first, we talk with Nicole Conway, the director of corporate relations and special events with Make a Wish North Texas about their upcoming Wish Night event.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with David C. Williams, an automation innovator and scientific engineer who teaches children how to build solar robots for STEM research. But first, Chris visits with Julia Alcantara, the founder, and director of Flamenco Fever, who has a residency at the Latino Cultural Center of Dallas beginning this month.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Betty Hersey, the Executive Director of DME Exchange of Dallas, a non-profit organization that distributes medical equipment to individuals in need. But first, he talks to Athena Trentin, the Executive Director of NAMI North Texas, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health issues.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Robert Munoz, Manager of the Dallas Police Department's Community Engagement Operations Bureau. He'll be talking about an amazing "Swearing In Ceremony" for a 10-year-old cancer patient. But first, he talks to Bob Hopkins, the Executive Director of the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund about scholarships for kids and the world of philanthropy.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Randy Bowman, the founder of At Last - a school for "scholars in residence" composed of kids from less prosperous families.
But first, Chris talks to Sarah Daniel, Marketing Director for Cloud Covered Streets. They provide showers, laundry services, haircuts, and employment to the homeless in Fort Worth.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with nationally acclaimed mental wellness and suicide prevention instructor Fonda Bryant. But first, he talks to the president and CEO of the Alzheimers Foundation of America, Charles Fuschillo Jr., about a big virtual education event coming.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Rodderick Newhouse, Managing Principal with wealth management company 44 Management. Rodderick has now become one of the owners of the Dallas Jackals Rugby team.
But first, Chris Arnold visits Darla Shirley, the Executive Director of Youth World, a great organization doing amazing things with children in need in Oak Cliff.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Carlton Oby, the Executive Director of Mercy Street Dallas.org in West Dallas. They're transforming relationships with inner-city youth through sports, mentoring, and leadership.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Brandon Board of Community Storehouse.org, dedicated to the education and well-being of low-income kids in NE Tarrant County.
In this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Madeline Yeaman, the Senior Marketing Specialist for the SPCA of Texas, about the amazing services they provide connecting pets with people.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Charles English, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas about their evolution of being more than just a rec center, but to be a center of education and service for families in North Texas.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Dr. Marvin Delaney, the COO of the African American Museum of Dallas. Rock star Mick Jagger recently dropped by, drawing worldwide attention to the Fair Park landmark.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Rodney Baker, the executive director of Hot Rod Connect. Rodney has connected charitable organizations with professional athletes, corporate partners and community groups - and the biggest winners have been the kids.
In this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Harrison Blair, President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce about the history of the Dallas Martin Luther King Holiday Parade. But first, Chris Arnold visits with Antong Lucky. He's the President of the Urban Specialists, a nationally recognized non-profit organization working to eliminate violence in urban culture and help individuals reach their fullest potential.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Sara Roelke, Communications Manager for Make a Wish North Texas - a nationally recognized organization creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Tosha Herron Bruff, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement with the Dallas Regional Chamber, as businesses and jobs are coming to North Texas.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Kimberly Esparza, Communications Coordinator with Uplift Education…..a free public charter school providing high quality, college prep education to student scholars. But first, Chris Arnold visits with Yvette Garza. She’s the founder of Lost Paws Rescue of Texas…their sole mission is to rescue abandoned dogs and cats, giving them a second chance for a new life.
Chris Arnold visits with Dianne Gibson, who is affectionately known all over South Dallas and Oak Cliff as “Ms. Community." She has had her finger on the pulse of the Dallas community for over 30 years, helping those in need from underserved neighborhoods all the way to Dallas City Hall. We also visit with Curtis King, the founder of the Dallas Black Academy of Arts & Letters. The Academy has been a great source of award-winning arts education, musicals, theater and literature. It has also shined a bright spotlight on artistic talent in North Texas.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Xavier Henderson, the Chief of Development for “For Oak Cliff.” For Oak Cliff is a charitable organization that works on increasing social mobility and social capital through education, advocacy, community building and arts.
But first we visit with Anna Kurian…she’s the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications with the North Texas Food Bank.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Michael Thomas, the Executive Director of My Possibilities. My Possibilities is a for cause organization serving adults with disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, Prader-Willi, head injuries and more.
But first we visit with Jared Sandler. He founded The Sandlot Children's Charity…providing financial assistance for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities, specifically for those who are in pursuit of athletic opportunities and sport specific experiences.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Amy Rasor, the Ft. Worth Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau. She has a list of holiday scams consumers need to be aware of.
But first, we talk with John Siburt, the CEO & President of CitySquare.Org…a great organization lifting families out of poverty in Dallas through health, housing, education, careers and more.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Mirchelle Louis, CEO of Cancer Support Communities… an organization that provides support to individuals and families affected by cancer.
But first, we talk with Deepen Patel with BAPS Charities, an organization that focuses on
serving society through health, education, and environment. BAPS recent Diwhali Festival of Lights in Irving was attended by over 8,000 people this year.
This week on Better Living we visit with Arvella Warren, the Executive Director of “A Break For Grandmother,” a charitable organization that helps and recognizes Grandmothers who raise their grandchildren instead of having to lose them to foster care. But first, Chris Arnold talks with nationally acclaimed mental wellness and Suicide Prevention Instructor Fonda Bryant about the ups and downs of mental health during this holiday season.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Kiyundra Gulley, President of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce. Lot’s of big things going on in Oak Cliff, including an update on the new deck park being built over I-35 next to the Dallas Zoo.
But first, Chris visits with Erin Offord. She’s the Chief Programs & Systems Officer for BigThought.Org…an organization that equips youth in marginalized communities to imagine & create their best lives with a combination of social and emotional focus through learning.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Kimberly Esparza, Communications Coordinator with Uplift Education…..a free public charter school providing high quality, college prep education to student scholars. But first, Chris Arnold visits with Yvette Garza. She’s the founder of Lost Paws Rescue of Texas…their sole mission is to rescue abandoned dogs and cats, giving them a second chance for a new life.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Wendy Stane, Community Outreach Coordinator with Arlington Charities Inc. They’ve been providing food for the hungry since 1979 and they’ve just received a tremendous honor. But first, Chris visits with Krista Nightengale, Executive Director of BetterBlock.Org. They create tools and resources for people wanting to make change in their communities They do it one block at a time in the most unique and inventive ways.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Peter Brodsky, who’s leading a major redevelopment of the Redbird area of southern Dallas that will have huge multi-billion dollar economic impact. But first, Chris visits with Amy Riser of the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. She’ll update us on the latest home repair scams that are costing DFW home owners thousands of dollars and creating heartache as well.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we chat with Florencia Valasco Fortner, CEO of The Concilio, a Dallas-based nonprofit with a mission to build stronger communities by unlocking opportunities for Latino families. It’s the 40th anniversary of this great organization.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Charlene Edwards, the Director of Programs and Events with Project Unity…a collaborative movement based on the belief that what unites us is greater than what divides us. And they do it through dialogue, community building events and activities, education and empowerment.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Antoine Joyce is the Vice President & City Leader of the All Stars Project of Dallas and Gabrielle Kurlander is the Founding CEO. Together they have created cutting edge youth development & bridge-building programs throughout Dallas & nationally. They are impacting lives at the grassroots level with kids and young adults.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Beth Meyers, the CEO of Girls Inc. Dallas… an organization that provides programs of mentorship and guidance that helps girls value themselves, take risks, and discover and develop inherent strengths.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Sarah Elliott is the Vice President of Development for the Dallas After School Foundation. Their goal is to level the playing field for school children by helping to connect and provide resources for learning beyond the school day.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Donald Parrish Jr, Founder & Director of A Steady Hand Foundation… an organization that provides mentoring programs for underprivileged youth.
On this week’s version of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Danny Noah the South Dallas County Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, about the legacy of Tom Landry and helping student athletes balance sports with character.
But first, we visit with Harrison Blair, the president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, who updates us on all of the important work they’re doing with non-profits and small businesses during this record breaking economic growth in North Texas.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Cheryl Jackson, the founder of Minnie’s Pantry, raises awareness about how over 40 million Americans are food insecure… and those numbers now may include your neighbors that you didn’t know are struggling through this pandemic.
Then Chris talks with former Dallas Cowboys All Pro Center Travis Frederick about his foundation, Blocking Out Hunger…and why he decided to reach out and feed school kids who quietly go hungry.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Fonda Bryant, a nationally acclaimed suicide prevention instructor, talks about mental wellness and how to recognize someone you care about might be in crisis.
Then Chris talks with Lieutenant Leroy Quigg of the Dallas Police Department and former gang leader (now DPD Community Liason) Lamont Lavels, discussing the latest programs bringing kids & cops together
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we visit with Dave Swavey, founder of the Guns & Hoses Foundation, aiding families of fallen first responders. Dave talks about the upcoming Boxing Night Event featuring Police Officers & Firefighters on Saturday 9/11 and the significance of the timing. And then Lincoln Stephens, co-founder of the Marcus Graham Project, discusses the successes they’ve had placing young people of color with college degrees in the world of corporate marketing and advertising.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Latosha Herron Gruff, the Sr. Vice President of Community Engagement with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce about the tremendous growth in business, jobs & opportunity here in North Texas!
Then Chris will talk with B.A.P.S. Charities of Irving are one of the largest Hindu charities in the world. They believe that the power to better communities lies in the hands of the members of those communities. Deepen Patel joins us to talk about the wonderful things they do with Education, Health & Wellness, & Community Engagement.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Our first guest is Dr. Ashley Elgin, the CEO of Lena Pope in Tarrant County. She’s followed by Ms. Trisha Cunningham, CEO of the North Texas Food Bank of Dallas County. it’s the 24th Anniversary of DFW Restaurant Week this month supporting The North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope. Chris Arnold talks with the CEO’s of both organizations about how much this campaign has meant to both.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Amy Riser of the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. She’ll update us on the latest home repair scams that are costing DFW home owners thousands of dollars and creating heartache as well.
Later Chris visits with Peter Brodsky, who’s leading a major redevelopment of the Redbird area of southern Dallas that will have a huge multi-billion dollar economic impact.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Maurice West , Developmental Specialist in the External Affairs department at Paul Quinn College about the amazing growth and accolades for a Dallas school that’s creating transformational education opportunities in higher learning.
In the second half of Better Living, Chris talks with Carol Calabrese RN and Senior Clinical Advisor with Diversey about schools kids returning to classes and how parents and teachers can help them keep a safe and clean environment.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Willie Davis, the Dallas Chapter President of the National Basketball Retired Players Association who have been leveraging his influence to work with charitable organizations & groups to give back to their communities. But first Chris visits with Demetra Brown about Dallas Start Up Week at SMU’s Cox School of Business, an event put on by the nonprofit DEC Network and featuring notable speakers and content for aspiring entrepreneurs, established small businesses and corporate allies.
On this week’s edition of Better Living Chris talks With Curtis King the founder and CEO of the Black Academy of Arts & Letters Of Dallas. The Academy has been a great source of award winning arts education, musicals, Theater and literature. And has shined a bright spotlight on artistic talent here in North Texas.
Then Chris talks with Madeline Yeaman Arnold, Sr. Marketing Communications Specialist With the SPCA of Texas here in Dallas. She updates on all of the wonderful Work they’re doing helping our furry friends get adopted.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris visits with KC Hurst. She's the director of marketing & communications with the Dallas Museum of Art. The DMA is teaming up with Galleria Dallas with a very special educational preview of their upcoming Van Gogh experience. Then we chat with Sergeant Rene Sanchez, President of The Blue Guardians Foundation. He grew up as a young kid from Pleasant Grove who turned out to be a police officer and is now taking care of fallen officers & their families.
On this week’s edition of Better Living…The B.A.P.S. Charities of Irving are one of the largest Hindu charities in the world. They believe that the power to better communities lies in the hands of the members of those communities. Deepen Patel joins us to talk about the wonderful things they do with Education, Health & Wellness, & Community Engagement.
But first, Chris Arnold visits with Latosha Herron Bruff, the Sr. Vice President of Community Engagement with the Dallas Regional Chamber about the tremendous growth in business, jobs & opportunity here in North Texas!
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Brian Martinez of the Dallas Police Department, along with Christopher Martinez of the Dallas Fire Department. With Sunday being the 4th of July, the city of Dallas is encouraging “safety first on the fourth” this holiday weekend, and our 2 first responders join us to talk Fourth of July safety and holiday events across the area. Then we’ll hear from Adam Lowry, the Executive Director of Move for Hunger dot org. They provide an innovative solution for reducing hunger by working with local moving companies to deliver unwanted food.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll chat with Jennifer Johns, the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House of Ft. Worth. They offer a supportive, home-like community that eases burdens for seriously ill children and their families.
But first, Chris visits with Sarah Duncan w the North Texas Folds of Honor. They’re a non-profit organization that provide educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the US armed forces.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll hear from Kiyundra Jones, she's the President of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce in Dallas.
Oak Cliff is booming and has become a destination for business, quality dining, entertainment and quality lifestyles right near downtown Dallas.
But first, Chris Arnold talks to Ms. Earnestine Cole the executive director of the Impact Club of Richardson Berkner High School. An organzation focusing on empowering, inspiring, and instilling leadership in students facing challenges as they transition from high school to higher education, career readiness, and a global competitive workforce.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold chats with Annie Evans, the Executive Director of SouthFair Community Development, a non-profit builder in the Fair Park district for over 30 years…building affordable homes for low to moderate income families.
Chris will also visit with Charles English, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas. They’re one of the leading youth-serving organizations in North Texas, positively impacting over 8700 children ages 6 to 18.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll chat with basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, who has done so many great community things over the last 41 years…including Sunday’s big event at Northpark Mall, “Shopping with Cops and Kids.” But first, Chris Arnold visits with the Pastor of St. Luke Community Methodist Church. Richie Butler has started a charitable program called Project Unity that’s bringing all kinds of people in DFW together to learn more about one another.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll visit with Ed Jameson, the new CEO of Operation Kindness. They provide assistance to animals in need of medical care, companionship and most of all a home. But first, Chris Arnold talks with Brandon Board with Community Storehouse, a great charity providing education and food supplies to low income families and children in Tarrant county.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold will talk with Yasmin Bhatia, the CEO of Uplift Education. Uplift is dedicated to providing a college preparatory education to all students in North Texas, serving nearly 21,000 scholars on 21 different campuses. Then Chris talks with Dr. Heather Moore, a physical therapist and member of the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Team. She’ll talk about how we can take a measured approach to working out and being physically active again as more and more people are vaccinated from COVID-19.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris talks with Rania Mankarious, the CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston. She’ll be talking about current events and trends related to public safety and crime prevention for everyone in Texas, including all of us here in DFW. Then Chris spends some time with Terry Flowers, the Executive Director and Headmaster of the nationally acclaimed St. Phillips School of South Dallas. He’ll share with us the educational success of one of the best private community elementary schools in the country, as well as how they’re transforming an entire neighborhood for the better.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold will visit with Bill and Vicki Adkins, who are helping shape the future of students here in North Texas by providing scholarships through the Brett Adkins Foundation. In the second half of the show Chris talks with Bob Williams, the CEO of Bob’s House of Hope and Ranch-hand Rescue. They do incredible work through animals helping people, and people helping animals…and now also providing a safe house for sexually abused teenaged boys.
In this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold sits down with Amy Jones from the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, to talk about sexual assault awareness and what we need to know. Then Chris visits with Cheryl Jackson, CEO of Minnie’s Food Pantry here in North Texas. They’ve been providing meals for kids and homeless families here in North Texas for years.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold will visit with Amy Razor, the regional director of the Ft. Worth Better Business Bureau. She’ll fill us in on the latest about tax frauds during this tax season.
Later, Chris talks with Ms. Arvella Warren, the executive director of A Break for Grandmother, a charity organization assisting grandmothers who wind up raising their grandkids when they might otherwise be sent to foster homes.
In this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold will talk with Mark Okada from Education is Freedom, who helps to place higher education advisors in traditionally underserved high schools to help students with college, career and life readiness. Up next is Antong Lucky from The Urban Specialists, who advocate peace by working to curb the violence plaguing urban communities. We’ll also hear from M. Sanjayan on this Earth Day and the pandemic’s impact on nature and where we go from here.
In this week’s edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Veronica Torres Hazley from the Hey Chica Movement. They’re a healthy Latina lifestyle & cultural inspiration community of women growing in self-care and leadership. Veronica is extremely well connected in the North Texas Hispanic community.
Later in the hour with Danny Noah from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, who will share some great success stories from here in North Texas.
On today’s edition of Better Living, we’ll visit with Vincent Coronado from Big Thought dot org, who’s helped empower unskilled lower income youth in the DFW area for over 30 years. But first, we’ll visit with the former president of the DFW Chinese Alliance who will speak on a variety of topics, including the effects of the recent violence that has happened against Asian Americans.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’ll visit with David Crawford, the CEO of the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. They provide home ownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy and neighborhood empowerment right here in North Texas.
But first, we’ll be happy to be joined by Dr. Athena Trentin, the Executive Director of NAMI North Texas. NAMI provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and family members impacted by mental health struggles.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, we’re going to chat about an amazing museum right here in North Texas, the African American Museum, a one of its kind in the southwest region. Their deputy director and COO Dr. Marvin Dulaney will join us in about 30 minutes.
But first we’re going to be joined by city leader Antoine Joyce with All Stars Project Inc, who are transforming the lives of the youth and poor communities using the developmental power of performance here in North Texas.
On this week’s edition of Better Living, it’s Tax Season! A lot of people here in North Texas can’t afford accounting advice so we want to help. We’ll visit with Annelise Grimm, Associate Program Director for Code For America, a free program to do just that. And then we’ll catch up with Leslie Clay, Vice President of Development of The Warren Center. They’re a non-profit center that advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.
On this week’s version of Better Living with Chris Arnold, we focus on an amazing organization. The Family Place has been helping families of domestic violence since 1978 but during the winter storms and freeze, took on some serious damage. We’ll learn how we can help and more.
And then we’ll catch up with Amy Rasor with the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. It’s National Consumer Protection Week, so she’ll be offering some great tips to protect us from being scammed.
On this week’s edition of Better Living with host Chris Arnold, we focus on the destructive weather in Texas, how you can get help or how you can help others. Amy Norton senior director of fund and community development of Genesis Women's Shelter and support joins us. They provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence. Unfortunately, the weather caused severe damage to their facility. Then Dan Halyburton, Public Affairs Spokesperson of the American Red Cross joins us with an update to talk about how the Red Cross is helping Texans and how you can get involved.
This week’s guests are interim CEO Walter Elcock of the Trinity Park Conservancy and Linda Goelzer Director of Public Relations for Carter Bloodcare. Trinity Park Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to the stewardship of Dallas’ largest public green space. Covid-19 has unfortunately led to a decline in blood donations due to an increase in blood drive cancelations. The demand for blood and blood products for patients continues to rise so we’ll talk to Linda about ways that you can help.
Crossroads Community Services’ mission is to nourish our community’s low-income families and individuals by providing nutritious food and supportive education. Their Executive Director Jay Cole is kind enough to join us as he's one month away from retirement.
Later on in the hour as part of Black History Month we’ll catch up with Harrison Blair the President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. This Chamber is over 90 years old and the oldest Black Chamber in the Nation.
On this week's Better Living we speak with Carla Welland the CEO of Camp Summit as well as Amy Jones the Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center. Camp Summit has been providing barrier-free outdoor experiences for children and adults with disabilities. The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) is committed to the prevention of sexual violence in North Texas and compassionately serving those impacted by it.
This week’s guests are interim CEO Walter Elcock of the Trinity Park Conservancy and Linda Goelzer Director of Public Relations for Carter Bloodcare. Trinity Park Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to the stewardship of Dallas’ largest public green space. Covid-19 has unfortunately led to a decline in blood donations due to an increase in blood drive cancelations. The demand for blood and blood products for patients continues to rise so we’ll talk to Linda about ways that you can help
On this week’s Better Living host Chris Arnold speaks with Michael Thomas the Executive Director of My Possibilities in Plano. Their mission is to provide people with cognitive disabilities the chance to continue their education.
We also speak to Amy Rasor Fort Worth Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau. Amy informs us of the latest stimulus scams as well as helpful tips the BBB can offer when selecting a business to work with.
This week on Better Living we talk with In Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center Media Relations Director Angela Culver. The Center emerged in 1998 to meet the growing needs due to problems with uncontrolled breeding of Tigers, Lions and other Cats as pets and for entertainment revenue. We’ll also be joined by Dave Swavey retired police officer and Founder of The Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas. This non-profit organization is dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance to the families of fallen police officers and firefighters lost in the line of duty.
We are happy to be joined by Dr. Athena Trentin, the Executive Director of NAMI North Texas, NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Provides support, education & advocacy for individuals and family members impacted by mental health struggles. To learn about their FREE services in DFW you can visit NAMINorthTexas.org.
We’ll also catch up with Tarrant Area Food Bank President and CEO, Julie Butner. As you know, our Food Banks in North Texas are doing so much to help people during this difficult time and Julie will tell us what’s ahead for the Tarrant Area Food Bank in 2021
Sue Levin, executive director for HGI Counseling joins Jay Cresswell. Since 1978 HGI counseling has helped Texans with counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups from all walks of life and economic levels.
Later in the hour, Dr. James Ponce, the Superintendent for the Texans Can Academies joins Jay. If you haven't heard of Texans Can Academies, they provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
Jared Sandler talks with Dr Linda Garcia is with 2Ingage which is an organization that helps with the foster care process. 2INgage brings the best of two experienced community nonprofit organizations to serve our most vulnerable children & families Chris Arnold is with Carl Falconer the President and CEO of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance.
The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) leads the development of an effective homeless response system that will make the experience of homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties rare, brief, and non-recurring. MDHA brings together more than 85 shelter, housing and supportive services programs in retooling homeless services into a crisis response system.
Estella Williams, President of the Fort Worth Tarrant County Branch of the NAACP talks with Chris Arnold.
Joining Sybil Summers on Better Living is Bill Chinn, the CEO of The DEC Network. DEC stands for The Dallas Entrepreneur Center. With a number of innovation hubs across DFW, they provide expert education, access to knowledgeable mentors and a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
Then Anna Kurian the Senior Director of Marketing and Communication for the North Texas Food Bank joins Chris Arnol. Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated and purchased foods through a network of more than 200 Partner Agencies in 13 counties.
JT speaks with Major Bethany Hawks of the Salvation Army. The salvation army has a Virtual Red Kettle where people can support North Texas and their local community at VirtualRedKettleNTX.org. Their Angel Tree program provides gifts to nearly 50,000 children across North Texas and we’ve enhanced services by adding contactless drop off and distribution sites as well as online giving options. To adopt an Angel this holiday season, visit SalvationArmyNorthTexas.org.
Chris Arnold talks with Debbie Ortiz, Chief Development Officer at The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans who just this past week, celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Susan Houston is the Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. This year with the pandemic, there has been a huge rise in outdoor activities and nature. Since 1991, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has raised more than $205 million in private philanthropy to ensure the future of Texas' wild things and wild places.
Amy Rasor, Fort Worth Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau. We’re going to give you some tips on how to protect yourself and some research tips when selecting a business as well as how you can avoid online scams when doing your online shopping this holiday season.
Special Abilities of North Texas provides the highest quality care, training and support to adults with special needs, giving them opportunities to succeed in life, family and around the DFW community. They started out as a small non profit in 1993. We’ll talk with President & CEO JaChel Redmond about how you can help them out.
Danielle Boyd, the Public Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation will talk about the latest from TXDot as it becomes a busy time on the North Texas roadways. TxDot has rolled out several safety campaigns and tips and we’ll talk with about them.
Darla Shirley the Executive Director of Youth World, they have some terrific events coming up that you can help them with. Youth World inspires hope and helps relieve economic burdens in South Dallas so that the kids in that area can live in a stronger, healthier community.
Kevin Myer President & Chief Executive Officer of LifeGift joins us. LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ transplants, and to countless others who need lifesaving tissue transplants.
Dr. Bhandari Bio: Sathya (SU-th-ya) Bhandari (band-AU-ree), MD, is an interventional pain management physician in flower mound Texas. She was accepted into the combined bachelors and medical degree Program through Rutgers University and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed her residency at Mount Sinai University Hospital in New York City and fellowship at Michigan State. Dr Bhandari is triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, electro diagnostic medicine, and pain medicine. She serves as the active president of the Denton County Medical Society and is a member of the TMA and North Texas Medical Society Coalition.
Dr Flores Bio: John Flores, MD, is a primary care physician who has been practicing in Little Elm since 1998. He is board certified in Internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree at UT Austin and went to medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School (1993). Dr. Flores completes his residency Training at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association and Denton County Medical Society, and is serving as the chair of the North Texas Medical Society Coalition.
The Dallas Bar Association has been serving and supporting the legal profession in Dallas but they also give a lot back to the community. Joining us is their President Robert Tobey
We’ll talk about a charity that is helping provide programs to help families build financial success through their financial wellness programs, products, tools and resources. Joining us is Executive Director of RAISE Texas Woody Widrow
Cindy Hames Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail
Junior Achievement's Purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Toby Savitz Pathfinders
Devoted to empowering clients to attain their personal goals of self-sufficiency
Nikisha Patton Handy Founder
They have an event coming up at the South Dallas Cultural Center
The Miseducation of Self: An Art Inspired Healing Look at Self Awareness beginning October 13th. Registration on this free event closes Monday October 12th.
This is a chance for our community, but especially our youth to express themselves in whatever way feels natural. During this time of uncertainty, all voices must be heard, and the voices of our youth certainly matter.
First interview with Annette Landeros, the President & CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. We discussed the chamber, its services, and national Hispanic heritage month. https://www.fwhcc.org/
Second: Toni Johnson-Simpson, exec director of Denton County Friends of the Family. We discussed the organizations role In caring for and supporting victims of various forms of abuse as well as their efforts to raise awareness to help prevent future cases.
https://www.dcfof.org/
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tarrant County's mission is to build and support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.
Kate Rose, the CEO of WiNGS
Madeline Yeaman Arnold Senior Marketing Communications Specialist SPCA of Texas
Impact of Restaurant Week for Lena Pope.
One of Lena Pope’s largest fundraisers. Last year raised over $250,000 to support our prevention and early intervention programs that work to improve child well-being.
Lena Pope believes that children are an asset with unlimited potential and that they are worthy of our investments.
Mark Lombard Founder and President of For Love and Art www.ForLoveAndArt.org
Since 2013, For Love and Art has received the Top Rated Seal for Non Profits
Mission: To bring the Art Experience to people with limited mobility
Margie Wright the Executive Director of the Suicide Crisis Center of North Texas https://www.sccenter.org/
Mission: Helping those in crisis, especially suicidal crisis, find hope for the future.
Karen Morris, the Vice President of Community Outreach and Executive Director of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation shares about community outreach with back to school programs, the work they've done helping families during COVID and so much more.
Dan Bailey Founder and President of Just Say Yes, is a great non profit that works with the youth in DFW to combat isolation while at the same time imparting hope will join us.
Jan Langbein - CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter
Evelyn Costolo the CEO of Incarnation House
Sybil Summers talks with; Katia Gonzalez Director of Community Engagement for the Alliance for Children in Fort Worth, Natalie Buxton, director of marketing and communication at Operation Kindness, and Tony Hiller, Supervisor, Fort Worth Animal Shelter
Dave Swavey Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas
Paige Flink the CEO of the Family Place
David J. Scullin President & CEO Communities Foundation of Texas
Tarsha Polk, director of LiftFund's Women's Business Center
Amy Jones CEO Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center
Ozzie Smith President Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Tarrant County
Jared Sandler’s guests this week are Ryan Birdman with Sons of the Flag, and Kristi Crone with the Special Olympics of Texas.
Better Living - Jeff Miles with Camp Summit and The FAWC Conservatory of Arts and Sciences
Jared Sandler with Darryl Griffin American Diabetes Association - John Flores North Texas Medical Society Coalition
Julie Butner, President and CEO of the Tarrant Area Food Bank
Renae Perry, Chief Operating Officer The Senior Source
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation – Mona Kafeel, Chief Philanthropy/Operating Officer - tmwf.org
Presbyterian Children's Home Services - Travis Jones, Director of Community and Church Development - pchas.org