Host Jermaine Husser sits down with Parker Smith, Board Member of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach and Executive Vice President of McAlister-Smith Inc. Parker shares his journey from corporate life in Fort Lauderdale back to Charleston, where he joined his family’s funeral home business and deepened his commitment to community leadership.

In this conversation, Parker reflects on servant leadership, the philosophy of giving through time, talent, and treasure, and why investing in your neighbors helps strengthen the entire community.

Building Food Oases in Food Deserts

Join host Jermaine Huser in conversation with Ron Pringle, CEO of the Interfaith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an inspiring discussion about transforming communities through food access and empowerment.

In this 30-minute episode, Ron shares his deeply personal journey into food security work—from losing his mother as a child and watching his grandmother navigate the food bank system, to serving as a chaplain's assistant in Desert Storm, to nearly three decades of leadership in the anti-hunger movement.

Join host Jermaine Husser for an inspiring conversation with Maryalice Morro, Board Chair of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services, on this episode of Changemakers and Champions.

Maryalice shares her powerful journey from Navy officer to healthcare leader to community champion, revealing how a simple family tradition of Sunday dinners sparked a lifelong commitment to service. From organizing meals at Charleston's Crisis Ministries to her current work with Meals on Wheels East Cooper, she demonstrates how food has been the common thread connecting her passion for helping others.

In this heartfelt discussion, you'll discover:

• How the principle "to whom much is given, much is expected" shaped her approach to leadership

• The importance of meeting people where they are, not where you think they should be

• Why effective leadership is a "team sport" that requires recognizing both strengths and weaknesses

• Practical advice for getting started in volunteer work by leading with your passion

• The transformative power of showing up and making others feel seen and valued

Maryalice also shares wisdom gained from decades of service—from uncomfortable moments in prison ministry to the joy of delivering meals to homebound seniors—and offers encouragement for anyone sitting on the sidelines wondering how to make a difference.