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Banking on KC

Aug 30, 2023

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kristen Devlin, an arts program specialist with the JCDS Emerging Artists Program, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the program opens doors for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tune in to discover how many artists have had the door opened to...


Aug 23, 2023

On this episode of Banking on KC, Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s efforts to lead Kansas Citians out of homelessness.

Tune in to discover:

  1. The factors contributing to the rise of homelessness in Kansas City. 
  2. How homelessness impacts mental health...


Aug 16, 2023

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kelly Raines, co-founder of Birdsall House, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the early childhood education approach Birdsall House follows and why she is an ECE advocate.

Tune in to discover:

  1. Why Kelly started Birdsall House. 
  2. How childcare providers at Birdsall are...


Aug 9, 2023

On this episode of Banking on KC, Devon and Darrin Griesemer of Devon’s Autism Driven/Sweet Daddy Corn, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how Devon’s business is creating awareness about autism at the same time it’s popping up a delicious treat.

Tune in to discover: 

  1. The circumstances that led Devon to launch...


Aug 2, 2023

On this episode of Banking on KC, Fahteema Parrish, founder of Parrish & Sons Construction, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey of success and growth at the helm of a first-generation, 100% minority-owned, family-operated general contractor company specializing in excavation and grading.

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