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ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar

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Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether you want to learn more about economic development, government funding, why affordable housing makes good economic policy, and why the total community benefits from affordable housing, this is the podcast for you.Copyright Forbes Books Economía
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  • Episode 145: Beth Silverman, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Lotus Campaign

    Episode 145: Beth Silverman, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Lotus Campaign
    Apr 14 2026
    Most solutions to homelessness focus on policy. Beth Silverman is taking a different approach.

    On this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Beth Silverman, co-founder and executive director of the Lotus Campaign, to break down how private sector partnerships are creating real housing solutions.

    Beth explains how her model connects landlords, developers, and social services to reduce risk, remove barriers, and create access to housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    You’ll hear why homelessness is often misunderstood, how small financial gaps keep people out of housing, and what it takes to build a system that actually works at scale.

    If you care about affordable housing, real estate, or social impact, this conversation gives you a clear look at what works.

    ⏱️ CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction to Beth Silverman
    00:45 How Lotus Campaign started
    03:00 The real problem behind homelessness
    05:20 Why the private sector is missing from the solution
    08:00 The Lotus model explained
    11:30 Breaking myths about homelessness
    15:00 How to get landlords to say yes
    18:30 Risk, incentives, and real estate alignment
    22:00 Tools that help people access housing
    26:00 Real success stories (Mario’s journey)
    30:00 Scaling the model across cities
    34:00 Final thoughts on solving homelessness
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    35 m
  • Episode 144: Morgan Mansa, Director of Housing Affordability, Wake County, NC

    Episode 144: Morgan Mansa, Director of Housing Affordability, Wake County, NC
    Mar 31 2026
    Housing affordability is one of the fastest growing challenges in America.

    In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Morgan Mansa breaks down what’s really happening behind the housing crisis, and why the solution is more complex than most people think.

    Morgan is the Director of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization for Wake County, one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S. She has helped drive thousands of housing solutions by focusing on systems that move people from instability to long-term housing.

    In this conversation, she shares:

    Why building more housing alone will not solve affordability
    The importance of where housing is built, not just how much
    How thoughtful placement impacts opportunity, education, and mobility
    A real-world example of a mixed community that blends families, seniors, and artists
    Why the term “affordable housing” might be part of the problem

    This episode challenges the common narrative and offers a more practical look at how communities can create housing that works.
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    23 m
  • Episode 143: Dontrelle Young Foster, President & CEO, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

    Episode 143: Dontrelle Young Foster, President & CEO, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Katie sits down with Dontrelle Young Foster, President and CEO of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, to explore what it takes to transform communities from the inside out. Drawing on 25 years of leadership and service, Foster shares how HABD’s 90 year legacy is evolving through bold redevelopment, public private partnerships, and a long term strategy called Thrive 2035 aimed at revitalizing 12 communities and thousands of housing units.

    Foster reflects on her journey from finance analyst to CEO, her early connection with residents, and how housing work moves far beyond bricks and mortar to create pathways for education, workforce mobility, and generational wealth. She addresses the tension between providing support and promoting self sufficiency, highlights the impact of Family Self Sufficiency programs, and explains why affordable housing is a “hand up” that stabilizes families one day away from homelessness.

    Raised in Selma and shaped by its civil rights history, Foster brings faith, humility, and lived experience to her leadership. From expanding daycare access to addressing long waiting lists and funding gaps, she outlines a clear vision for economic mobility and homeownership across Birmingham.

    For housing professionals and emerging leaders, this conversation delivers practical wisdom on resilience, partnership building, and leading with mission at scale.
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    33 m
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