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Banking on KC

Jun 29, 2022

On this episode of Banking on KC, John Yost, founder of Pharmacy of Grace, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how Pharmacy of Grace aims to improve access to prescription medication for uninsured and underinsured individuals. By doing so, Yost’s goal is to:

  1. Break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. 
  2. Reduce school...


Jun 22, 2022

On this episode of Banking on KC, Laura Schmidt, founder of Notes to Self, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how her business is delivering messages of positivity through everyday products.

Tune in to discover:

  • What inspired Laura’s entrepreneurial journey.
  • How she built her business from an idea to a national...


Jun 15, 2022

On this episode of Banking on KC, Ruben Alonso, CEO of AltCap, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s investments in businesses and neighborhoods. Tune in to discover: 

  1. How AltCap bridges the funding gap.
  2. The types of lending solutions AltCap offers.
  3. How AltCap is helping residents invest in their...


Jun 8, 2022

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kristin Robinson of Project C.U.R.E. Kansas City joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss their efforts to distribute donated medical supplies, equipment and services to hospitals and clinics in areas of the world where they are most needed.

Tune in to discover: 

  1. How the organization...


Jun 1, 2022

On this episode of Banking on KC, Matthew Hughes, executive director of the International Relations Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss efforts to promote conversations and awareness of global events—and their impact on Kansas City. Tune in to discover:

1. How the IRC is sharpening our 21st-century global...