On this episode of Breaking It Down with Blythe, Sheltering Arms’ President & CEO Blythe K. Robinson sits down with Jay Bailey, President & CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), for a powerful conversation about leadership, community, entrepreneurship, and what it truly takes to create opportunities that move our communities forward. This is more than a conversation. It’s about the people, the purpose, and the work behind building a stronger Atlanta.
What does it really take to move a city forward? In this episode of Breaking It Down with Blythe, Blythe Keeler Robinson connects with Matt Westmoreland for a conversation on leadership, public service, and the critical role early childhood plays in shaping what comes next.
Welcome to Episode 1 of Breaking It Down with Blythe. Blythe Keeler Robinson, President and CEO of Sheltering Arms, sits down with Mindy Binderman, Executive Director of GEEARS, for a powerful conversation on policy, advocacy, and the power of community voice—exploring how legislation and funding decisions shape early childhood education and highlighting initiatives like Strolling Thunder, which connects parents and communities directly with legislators to drive real change.
Breaking it Down with Blythe is part of the Sheltering Arms Thought Leadership series, where we share the research, advocacy, and conversations driving our work forward. Explore more on our Thought Leadership page.
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