In Conversation
Meaningful progress rarely happens in a vacuum—it is shaped through candid dialogue.
I’ve spent more than two decades creating conditions for community conversations and, at times, found myself at the center of those discussions.
Below is a curated collection of long-form conversations, podcast discussions, commentary, and news features tracking my work.
In Solidarity: A Birmingham Fireside Chat
Economic inclusion with MasterCard In Solidarity
Mastercard's former Senior Vice President of Social Impact Salah Goss in conversation with City of Birmingham Senior Advisor and Chief Strategist Ed Fields.
Strick City Live
Leadership, Legacy & The Future of Birmingham: A Deep Conversation with Ed Fields
An in-depth broadcast dialogue examining municipal momentum, community alignment, and the political stewardship required to govern modern Birmingham.
A Moment With
Eric Fleming
Leadership, Public Policy, and Southern Civic Navigation
A wide-ranging discussion touching on regional politics, leadership literacy, and the mechanics of statewide civic progress.
Leadership & Literacy with Jamar Muhammad
Civic Vision, Lifelong Learning, and Leading with Intention
An intimate conversation unpacking the intersection of personal literacy, intellectual rigor, and the core disciplines required to build durable civic and professional leadership.
Uplifting Impact Podcast
Civic Infrastructure, Equity, and Organizational Leadership
Focusing on systemic inclusion, social architecture, and building non-profit and public-sector operations anchored in community trust.
Community Conversations
Navigating Quick & Difficult Organizational Changes
A tactical discussion on operational restructuring, risk assessment, and guiding the City of Birmingham through rapid, high-stakes transitions.
GovLove Podcast
Putting People First in Birmingham
I joined a deep dive into municipal innovation, unpacking how the administration shifted from the energy of campaigning to the mechanics of governing—specifically focusing on participatory democracy, the city's strategic plan, and building resident-centered civic infrastructure
Strategic Planning w/iSeek Solutions
Strategic Planning & Project Management Office
A behind the scenes look at how we built The Woodfin Way, a strategic plan for Birmingham. We also discussed the creation of the city’s strategic project management office in Mayor Woodfin’s first term.
An Honest Conversation
A covid-era discussion about change management and strategic communications at the City of Birmingham based on Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game.