February 27, 2024

Introducing ‘Community Catalysts,’ a weekly podcast on leadership

By Matt Lehrman

Social Prosperity Partners


There are many paths to leadership and many ways to lead, whether you’re in the spotlight or working behind the scenes. And that’s why I am excited, proud and grateful to be hosting “Community Catalysts,” a new weekly podcast
for and about community leaders like you.


In the inaugural episode, “Church & State,” I talk with the Reverend Audrey Hartness Reese about balancing her dual callings as a Presbyterian pastor and City Council Member in rural South Carolina.


You can listen to our conversation now on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms. New episodes drop every Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe to hear advice and inspiration from future guests such as Rudy Mendoza, Chief of Police in Tolleson, Arizona, and Annette Blackwell, the first African American mayor of Maple Heights, Ohio.


Introducing ‘Community Catalysts,’ a weekly podcast hosted by Matt Lehrman.

More than a showcase for stories, “Community Catalysts” is intended to be a durable demonstration that concepts like vision, courage, leadership, inclusivity, trust and collaboration are more than intangible values. They represent specific knowledge and skills that deserve to be shared, honed and put into practice

HOW TO BECOME A GUEST ON THE PODCAST

Are you a Community Catalyst? We aim to learn from a diversity of community leaders — elected, appointed, staff, board members, activists, and more.  Are you willing to talk about your aspirations, achievements, and the hurdles you’ve faced along the way?  Please tell us of your interest by taking our GUEST SURVEY.

Introducing ‘Community Catalysts,’ a weekly podcast hosted by Matt Lehrman.

Connect with Matt:


Every month, I host a Local Leadership Chat free, unscripted, and gently facilitated Zoom conversa
By Matt Lehrman November 17, 2025
Highlights from the November 2025 Local Leadership Chat with Matt Lehrman of Social Prosperity Partners.
Councilmember Brenda Kalivianakis of Fountain Hills, Arizona
By Matt Lehrman November 17, 2025
Councilmember Brenda Kalivianakis of Fountain Hills, AZ, discusses the challenge of balancing loyalty and pressure in this week’s Community Catalysts conversation.
Brooks Williams, City Manager, Ferris, Texas
By Matt Lehrman November 10, 2025
Brooks Williams, from Ferris, Texas, has become one of the most inspiring and widely followed voices on LinkedIn writing about leadership in public service.
More Posts