Like most workplaces, the beginning of 2020 presented a new set of challenges to the CCED Team as we were directed to begin working from home. Our work is heavily hands-on and collaborative, so pivoting to an all virtual world was intimidating at first. What projects can we take on entirely from home? One such project was The CDI Podcast.
In an effort to market the Community Development Institute and continue to promote education in the field of community development, we began recording interviews on Zoom with community development professionals all over the midsouth. We heard from all kinds of professionals, such as Talicia Richardson with 64.6 Downtown Ft. Smith, former CCED student workers, and even author Quint Studer. We found that individuals often begin their careers in community development through nontraditional means, we heard about new ideas to engage our communities, and inspiring stories of towns transformed.
In the season one finale, the CCED Team gather on Zoom once again to reflect on the year 2020 and the CDI Podcast. We discuss our favorite episodes of the podcast and who we would like to interview in the future (Oprah, Dolly Parton, Ina Garten – we’re looking at you). We also take some time to reflect on the highlights of an otherwise incredibly challenging year. In 2020, the CCED team evolved – taking on new members and sending others off on new adventures. Just this year, we have new graduates, new parents, and newlyweds… and a New Year to anticipate! And for that – we are Thankful!
Thanksgiving is this week! What are you thankful for this year? What were some of the highlights of your 2020?
To listen to the Season One finale and other episodes of the CDI Podcast – click here!