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  • How Can The Communities That Shaped Us Become The Communities We Help Shape? My Guest: Allishia Bauman, CEO the Women's Center of Jacksonville

    How Can The Communities That Shaped Us Become The Communities We Help Shape? My Guest: Allishia Bauman, CEO the Women's Center of Jacksonville
    2026/10/29

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    What does it really mean to create community? Is it the organizations we belong to, the titles we hold, or the rooms we're invited into? Or is it something much more personal?

    On this episode of Schmooze with Suze, I'm reconnecting with someone whose leadership journey I've had the pleasure of following, Allishia Bauman, author of The Art of Space Making and CEO of the Women's Center of Jacksonville.

    When I first interviewed Allishia, we explored how community helped shape her life. This time, we're talking about how she's using her life to shape community.

    We get personal about leadership, identity, and the sometimes uncomfortable realization that the work we do can become so intertwined with who we are that we forget to make space for ourselves. We explore what it means to lead from the inside out, embrace the African philosophy of ubuntu, "I am because you are," and recognize that creating belonging requires more than simply extending an invitation.

    Allishia also takes us inside the critical work of the Women's Center of Jacksonville, an organization providing essential resources for survivors of sexual violence, including crisis intervention, a regional rape crisis hotline serving four counties, forensic examination support, trauma-informed counseling at no cost, and community prevention education.

    Throughout our conversation, we challenge what it means to truly show up for others, especially when the circumstances are difficult, uncomfortable, or far from glamorous.

    We talk about curiosity over assumptions, trust over titles, and why clear communication is an act of kindness.

    For me, this conversation reinforces something I believe deeply: Community isn't something we simply belong to. It's something we are responsible for building.

    Whether you're a nonprofit leader, community advocate, professional navigating your own identity, or simply someone who wants to be more intentional about how you show up in the world, there's something in this conversation for you.

    And if this conversation resonates, please subscribe, share it with someone who might benefit, and leave a review. Every listen helps amplify the people and organizations making Northeast Florida a stronger, more compassionate community.

    Curate. Educate. Activate.

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  • What Does It Take to Turn “Coming Soon” Into “Now Open”? My Guest: Colin Tarbert, CEO of Jacksonville's Downtown Investment Authority

    What Does It Take to Turn “Coming Soon” Into “Now Open”? My Guest: Colin Tarbert, CEO of Jacksonville's Downtown Investment Authority
    2026/10/06
    Send us Fan MailWhy do some big downtown ideas become buildings, parks and neighborhoods... while others never make it past the rendering?Jacksonville has never been short on plans for Downtown.We have seen the glossy renderings. Heard the promises. Watched projects get announced, redesigned, delayed, revived and, sometimes, quietly disappear.So what actually separates a beautiful picture from a ribbon cutting?On this episode, I sit down with Colin Tarbert, CEO of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to transform an urban core.And spoiler alert: it is considerably more complicated than drawing a pretty skyline and putting some people walking dogs into the rendering.Colin brings more than two decades of experience in economic and community development, including serving as President and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation and in senior economic development roles in Baltimore City government before coming to Jacksonville.That means he understands cities not simply as collections of buildings, but as complicated ecosystems of people, money, policy, infrastructure, history, politics, patience and possibility.We get into the part of downtown development that usually happens somewhere between the press conference and the crane. Colin explains why meaningful urban transformation is rarely one giant "catalytic" project. More often, it is ten smaller wins that begin creating confidence, density, activity and momentum.We talk about what today's construction zones and seemingly disconnected projects could collectively become by 2028, 2030 and even 2040And because this is Schmooze with Suze, we also talk about something bigger than development deals: What makes a city feel like a city? For Jacksonville, the answer may be found somewhere between the St. Johns River and its bridges, our neighborhoods and history, our arts and cultural institutions, our sports and entertainment district, and the people who are willing to imagine what Downtown can become while still being realistic about how long transformation actually takes.The Jacksonville our children inherit may include parks, buildings, businesses and neighborhoods they assume have simply "always been there." But somebody has to do the decidedly less glamorous work of getting them built. Renderings are easy. Ribbon cuttings are earned.About Colin TarbertColin Tarbert serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA), Jacksonville's Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency and economic development agency.Before coming to Jacksonville, Colin served as President and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation and held several senior roles in Baltimore City government, including Deputy Mayor for Economic and Neighborhood Development. His career spans architecture, real estate, economic development, neighborhood investment and public-private development.Colin holds both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Economic Developer.Want to Learn More About Downtown Jacksonville?Downtown Investment Authority (DIA)117 West Duval Street, Suite 310Jacksonville, Florida 32202Main Office: 904-255-5302Colin Tarbert, CEOPhone: 904-255-5301Email: ctarbert@coj.netVisit the Downtown Investment AuthorityRead the Data and Dig DeeperWant to see the numbers, plans and research behind the conversation?DIA Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report 2023–2024For current budgets, audited financial statements and other public financial information:DIA Northbank CRA Financial Reports and DocumentsFor independent land-use and development research, including Technical Assistance Panel work involving Downtown Jacksonville, the Southbank and other Northeast Florida redevelopment issues:ULI North Florida Advisory Services and Technical Assistance Panel ReportsAnd for a snapshot of where Downtown stands right now, the 2025 State of Downtown Report tracks development, residential growth, visitation, investment, office activity, parks and other measures of Downtown vitality. The latest reporting identifies approximately $7 billion in Downtown's development pipeline, 9,228 residents and 19.7 million annual visits.One Last Thought... Downtown redevelopment is easy to judge one empty lot, delayed project or construction fence at a time.But cities aren't built one press release at a time. They're built through thousands of decisions, investments, compromises, risks and small wins that eventually begin connecting to one another.So maybe the better question isn't simply, "Why isn't Downtown finished yet?"Maybe it's:"Are we finally building the pieces that will make the next generation wonder why it ever looked any other way?"Listen, subscribe and share this episode with someone who cares about the future of Jacksonville.And then tell me:What is the ONE thing you hope Downtown Jacksonville has by 2040?🎙️ Schmooze with ...
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  • What If We Built Cities Around People, Not Places- And What If Connection Is The Real Infrastructure? My Guest: Kady Yellow, Social Architect and Vice President of Placemaking and Events, Downtown Vision Inc.

    What If We Built Cities Around People, Not Places- And What If Connection Is The Real Infrastructure? My Guest: Kady Yellow, Social Architect and Vice President of Placemaking and Events, Downtown Vision Inc.
    2026/09/23
    Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important infrastructure in a city isn’t a building, a bridge or a billion-dollar development? What if it’s connection?This episode on Schmooze with Suze, I sit down with Kady Yellow, a social architect, tactical urbanist, civic entrepreneur, artist, educator and internationally recognized Placemaker who has built a career asking a deceptively simple question:What happens when we treat the people who live in a place as the experts on what that place could become?Kady is currently Vice President of Placemaking and Events at Downtown Vision, Inc., where she leads work designed to make Jacksonville’s public spaces more public. But Jacksonville is only one stop in a career that has taken her through New York, New Orleans, California, Alaska, Michigan, Texas, Canada and Western Europe.Before coming to Jacksonville, Kady helped lead 120 pop-up projects in Michigan, activating riverfronts, parks, sidewalks, streets and alleys. Her work has included civic entrepreneurship, the creative economy, tactical urbanism, public-space activation and resident-led economic development. And the list of credentials is… very Kady.She is a TEDx speaker, International Downtown Association Fellow, Jacksonville Business Journal Woman of Influence, Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2025 alum, Strong Towns Accelerator inaugural class member, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Research Fellow, PlacemakingUS Network Leader, Urban Land Institute member, Florida Main Street founding board member, former university adjunct professor and published author.She holds a master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans and, because apparently one undergraduate degree wasn't enough, dual bachelor’s degrees in Mathematical Sciences AND Graphic Design from Binghamton University. Which actually makes perfect sense when you understand Kady.She lives somewhere between the shovel and the spreadsheet. Between creativity and data. Between the person standing on the sidewalk and the person writing the policy. Between what a city IS and what its people can imagine it becoming.And somewhere along the way, this woman who is more than a decade younger than I am became one of my mentors. Because Kady doesn’t just practice placemaking. She practices people planning.We talk about building cities from the sidewalk up, where artists, neighbors, entrepreneurs and small experiments can turn imagination into actual public space, economic activity and eventually policy.We unpack social capital as a form of currency, and Kady’s idea that public space can function almost like a community bank. Every conversation, collaboration, relationship and moment of belonging becomes another deposit.We get into people planning, where the resident is the expert rather than simply the person invited to give “input” after the important decisions have already been made.Kady explains why she believes we should “pilot everything.” Pop-ups aren't just cute events or temporary activations- done intentionally, they become laboratories. They let cities test ideas, gather data, measure economic activity, learn what works and sometimes move from pop-up to policy.And we talk about how Jacksonville doesn't need to become like any other city. It needs to become more authentically Jacksonville.And we go into the messy stuff, too... What happens when “everything is for everybody” actually prevents us from creating meaningful spaces for anybody? How do you establish community standards without silencing disagreement? How do contracts, expectations and task forces create accountability when passionate people inevitably collide? How do we make civic participation accessible to people who don't know the vocabulary, don't know the people in charge and may not even realize they are allowed in the room?That leads us to Placemaking School, a free on-ramp currenlty in YEAR 4, giving residents access to the skills, tools, technical assistance and office hours necessary to move an idea toward reality.And then there are the artists who help create the identity, energy and desirability that make neighborhoods valuable, so why are they so often invited into development after the financing, design and big decisions have already happened? That conversation opens an even bigger question for Jacksonville: Do our creatives need a shared three-to-five-year vision for where we are collectively trying to go?A city can have money... land... developers, master plans, renderings and very fancy words... And still feel empty.The missing piece may be the thing we rarely think to put in the budget- Connection.How do we turn emptiness into energy?Isolation into connection?Blight into bright?Pop-ups into policy?And neighbors into an actual community?And maybe the most important infrastructure we ever build isn't made from concrete. Maybe it's belonging.SOME MORE OF WHY KADY YELLOW IS A MENTOR TO ME: 🎤 Watch Kady’s TEDxJacksonville talk,...
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  • Who Gets To Frame A Community’s Memory? My Guest: Adam Madrid, Filmmaker

    Who Gets To Frame A Community’s Memory? My Guest: Adam Madrid, Filmmaker
    2026/08/30

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    Accents taught me something I didn’t understand until much later: people don’t just “sound” different, they carry different histories. That lens is why I’m obsessed with the storytellers behind the stories, the directors and producers making choices that shape what our community remembers and what gets left out of the frame.

    Filmmaker and City of Jacksonville Film Production Coordinator Adam Madrid joins me to talk about the long cut of becoming a creative professional: the early DIY films, not getting into film school, the persistence it takes to keep going anyway, and the moment local work turns into real recognition. We dig into Jacksonville’s film community growth, why building within matters, and how projects like the 48 Hour Film Project create pressure-cooker opportunities where talent gets seen, sharpened, and supported.

    We also get practical and timely about AI in filmmaking and creative technology. Adam breaks down what tools can speed up and what they can’t touch: heart, soul, empathy, and a director’s vision. From short films as proof of concept to the magic of a packed theater reacting together, this conversation is a love letter to independent filmmaking, creative mentorship, and the idea that cities become what they choose to celebrate.

    Get Set to Make a Movie!

    Register Your Team: https://www.48hourfilm.com/jacksonville

    Regular: $178/team ends Tue, Sep 8, 2026

    Late: $198/team ends Fri, Sep 18, 2026

    When? 18 - 20 Sep 2026
    Goal? Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!

    From Film Weekend Kickoff… to Screening… to Awards… Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family! Write, shoot and edit a short film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.

    Premiere YOUR film! Celebrate with Awards, including Audience Award. The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March 2027, and is eligible for a spot in our screening at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner!

    Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.

    If you care about Jacksonville, storytelling, film festivals, short films, or the creative economy, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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  • Why Should We Care About the Stories Right Outside Our Front Door? My Guest: Brittany Cohill, Executive Director Mandarin Museum & Historical Society

    Why Should We Care About the Stories Right Outside Our Front Door? My Guest: Brittany Cohill, Executive Director Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
    2026/07/30

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    You can fly to Europe for a history fix, or you can turn down a Jacksonville road you’ve driven a thousand times and realize the best stories have been sitting behind a garden gate all along. This episode we talk with Brittany Cohill, executive director of the Mandarin Museum, about why local history matters, how a small “boutique museum” can feel bigger than its square footage, and what it means to welcome people so they actually feel like they belong in the story. If you’ve ever said “I’m not a museum person,” Brittany has a gentle challenge for you.

    We dig into what’s new and nationally significant at the museum, including the Maple Leaf Civil War shipwreck exhibit and how artifacts only become meaningful when you attach the human story. Brittany shares how volunteers and community partners help bring history off the wall and into real conversation, including opportunities to meet the divers connected to the shipwreck and learn why the St. Johns River is more than scenery, it’s a main character in Mandarin’s past and present.

    Then we get practical for families looking for free things to do in Jacksonville, Florida. Mandarin Museum and Walter Jones Historical Park offer scavenger hunts, adventure backpacks for nature exploration and plein air painting, Reading Dragons with the Jacksonville Public Library, and space to picnic under the tree canopy, with manatees sometimes showing up as a bonus exhibit. We also talk about the Untold Story of Black Mandarin and why preserving Black history and community identity must be permanent, visible, and built with the people whose stories are being told.

    If you care about Jacksonville history, Florida culture, museums, volunteering, or affordable family activities, hit play.

    Mandarin Museum & Historical Society

    Nestled along the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's historic Mandarin community, the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the rich history, culture, and natural heritage of one of Northeast Florida's most unique neighborhoods.


    11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
    Phone: (904) 268-0784
    Website: www.mandarinmuseum.org
    Email: info@mandarinmuseum.org

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  • What Happens When Three Different Paths Share the Same Direction? My Guest: Three Mikes on Mic Co-Hosts- Mike Hightower, Mike Miller & Mike Tolbert

    What Happens When Three Different Paths Share the Same Direction? My Guest: Three Mikes on Mic Co-Hosts- Mike Hightower, Mike Miller & Mike Tolbert
    2026/07/27

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    The fastest way to lose a city is to stop listening to it.

    That's the topic at the heart of this conversation with Mike Hightower, Mike Miller, and Mike Tolbert- the hosts of Three Mikes on Mic Podcast. We examine what podcasts can do that much of today's media cannot: restore context, reward curiosity, and create space for thoughtful civic conversation about Jacksonville, Florida.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Why long-form conversations create nuance in a short-form world.
    • How Three Mikes on Mic was built around a shared love for Jacksonville.
    • What has changed in journalism, and why audiences increasingly expect information in smaller, faster bites.
    • Why civility, trust, and respectful disagreement still matter in politics and public policy.
    • The difference between giving people what they want to hear and what they need to hear.
    • Why transparency. Accountability. And "turning on the light" remain the best disinfectants.
    • The JEA scandal, and the public servants whose integrity often went unnoticed.
    • What gives these three community leaders hope for Jacksonville's future, from mentoring the next generation to emerging civic talent.
    • How the St. Johns River and Jacksonville's expanding riverfront parks are reshaping the city's identity and quality of life.
    • A thoughtful discussion on the proposed homestead exemption amendment and its potential impact on local services, infrastructure, and the future of Florida communities.

    If you care about Jacksonville's future, local politics, public policy, civic leadership, and the power of informed conversation, this episode is for you.

    Mike Hightower is a longtime civic leader whose career has focused on education, public policy, and strengthening Northeast Florida through collaboration, research, and community engagement.

    An award-winning broadcaster, veteran journalist, and longtime political observer, Mike Miller has spent decades covering Jacksonville's government, elections, and civic life. He is the founder and co-host of Three Mikes on Mic, bringing historical perspective and journalistic insight to every conversation.

    Mike Tolbert is a respected political strategist, communications professional, and veteran of Jacksonville government who has advised leaders across administrations. Known for his deep understanding of local politics and public policy, he brings practical experience and thoughtful analysis.

    Learn more about Three Mikes on Mic: MikesOnMic.com

    You can also listen on:

    • 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Mikes on Mic on Apple Podcasts
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  • What If A City’s Greatest Masterpiece Is Itself? My Guest: Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

    What If A City’s Greatest Masterpiece Is Itself? My Guest: Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville
    2026/06/30
    Send us Fan MailJacksonville doesn't have a culture problem. It has a visibility problem.If you've ever said, "There's nothing to do in Jacksonville," this conversation may completely change the way you see our city.This week, I'm joined by Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, for a fascinating conversation about why arts and culture aren't simply entertainment. They're economic development, workforce development, tourism strategy, neighborhood revitalization, and community identity all rolled into one.We explore what really happens when someone buys a ticket to a show. It's never just about the performance. That one evening supports babysitters, restaurants, bartenders, parking garages, security teams, local vendors, stage crews, marketing professionals, and hundreds of small businesses that make Jacksonville work.Diana explains why the creative economy deserves the same attention as any other industry, how public-private partnerships stretch taxpayer dollars, and why cultural organizations should be viewed as businesses creating measurable returns for our community.We also dive into:• Why Jacksonville's arts community is far larger than most residents realize.• How murals, sculptures, and public art strengthen neighborhoods.• Why exposure to the arts creates tomorrow's audiences, artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders.• How financial literacy, networking, and professional development help artists build sustainable careers.• Why placemaking isn't about decorating a city. It's about helping people feel connected to where they live.The Cultural Council's recent reporting shows that Jacksonville's Cultural Service Grant Program transformed a $3 million public investment into approximately $143 million in economic impact, supporting thousands of jobs, local vendors, and small businesses across our community. Because once you begin to see the creative ecosystem... you can't unsee how much it shapes the future of Jacksonville.Learn More About the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville at the official website:Cultural Council of Greater JacksonvilleExplore:• Grant opportunities • Art in Public Places • Community events calendar • Public art map • Volunteer opportunities • Newsletter signup • Ways to support Jacksonville's creative communityFollow the Cultural Council:• Instagram (@moreartculture)• Facebook• LinkedInLearn More About Diana Donovan• LinkedIn ProfileSee how the Cultural Council is helping shape Jacksonville through:• Artist Grant Pilot Program • Public Art initiatives • Arts Awards • Community partnerships • Creative economy research • Arts advocacyCCGJ News & Media CenterTo better understand the Cultural Council's work, explore its impact reports, research, grantmaking, and economic development initiatives:Arts Research & Impact ResourcesHighlights include: $143 million in economic impact generated through the FY24-25 Cultural Service Grant Program from a $6 million public investment. More than 4,000 local vendors and small businesses supported. Investment in public art, artist grants, cultural nonprofits, and creative workforce development throughout Jacksonville. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who still believes there's "nothing to do" in Jacksonville.One conversation can change a perspective. One perspective can change a city.Question:What piece of art, neighborhood, performance, mural, museum, or Jacksonville place makes you feel like you belong?Hashtags#SchmoozeWithSuze #Jacksonville #DTJax #ArtsMatter #CreativeEconomy #PublicArt #Placemaking #JacksonvilleArts #CulturalCouncil #MoreArtCulture #SupportTheArts #CreativeCities #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #JacksonvilleFlorida #904 #VisitJax #CreativeCommunity #TPA #JaxDanceTheater If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps more people discover these conversations and the remarkable people helping shape our communities and our future.Connect on Instagram @SchmoozewithSuze Subscribe to the Schmooze with Suze Podcast for your dose of #Culture, #Values and #GlobalCitizenship... with a side of #chutzpah... Don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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  • What If Every Person Was a Work of Art Waiting to Be Understood? My Guest: Reese the Poet

    What If Every Person Was a Work of Art Waiting to Be Understood? My Guest: Reese the Poet
    2026/06/30

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    Some truths don't arrive wrapped in comfort.

    They arrive through heartbreak. Through discipline. Through music. Through the quiet decision to become someone better than your circumstances.

    Hate can be ancient, loud, and deeply personal. Yet every morning we still have to answer one question:

    Who are we going to be today?

    This episode on Schmooze with Suze, I sit down with Reese the Poet. Marine Corps veteran, composer, storyteller, spoken word artist, mentor, and living proof that our deepest wounds can become our greatest purpose.

    If you've ever wondered what authenticity actually means in a world that rewards performance, this conversation goes straight to the nerve.

    We begin with music. Reese shares his earliest memory of sitting at a grand piano, learning entirely by ear, and the unforgettable Marine Corps Band audition that humbled him in ways success never could.

    From there, we explore how speeches, church, hip hop, and Def Jam Poetry shaped his voice. Why slowing down helped people actually hear his message. And why performing before hundreds of strangers can sometimes feel easier than being vulnerable with one person who truly knows you.

    Then the conversation shifts toward survival.

    Reese opens up about joining the Marine Corps during one of the hardest seasons of his life, learning that "time waits for no man," and confronting one of the most difficult lessons of adulthood.

    You cannot do everything alone.

    We also discuss youth mentorship, mental health, loneliness hiding beneath "bad behavior," the healing power of nature and music, and one unforgettable perspective.

    What if we treated every person like a piece of art we're trying to understand instead of a problem we're trying to solve?

    It's one of the most moving conversations we've had this season.

    Whether you're an artist, veteran, educator, parent, mentor, or simply someone trying to make sense of the world, this conversation reminds us that healing rarely happens by accident.

    It happens one honest conversation at a time.

    About Our Recording Partner

    This episode was recorded at The Performance Academy (TPA), a Jacksonville nonprofit dedicated to helping young people discover purpose, confidence, and opportunity through the performing arts. TPA offers programs in music, theater, podcasting, film, visual arts, dance, fashion, creative writing, and leadership, creating safe spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to healing and transformation. Learn more about their mission, youth programs, and ways to get involved at jaxtpa.org.

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