The Network Effect Podcast

05/31/2026

The Network Effect Podcast took to the streets during the 14th Annual Heal The Hood MKE event on Saturday, May 30th. Listen in as we spoke with Mandela Barnes, candidate for Governor of the state of Wisconsin.

Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and Derrick Nelson of Team Snot Box!

Let’s Collaborate!

05/30/2026

The Network Effect Podcast spoke with Theresa Scott of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) about difficult decisions board of directors and business owners have to consider when working for the better of the community/village.

Collaborations aren't always easy, but necessary to push the movement forward.

Be sure to catch the FULL conversation on our Mindful Mondays MKE YouTube Channel.

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05/29/2026

📣 The Network Effect Podcast has a to share and an announcement to make.📣 Here’s footage of our co-host, Shantel S. Bacchus with founder of Heal the Hood MKE, Ajamou Butler during Andre Lee Ellis 500 Black Tuxedos event earlier this year.

The co-founders, Fred Robinson Jr and Shantel S Bacchus will be podcasting LIVE in collaboration with Butler Ajamou and the Heal The Hood MKE 14th Annual event, taking place tomorrow 05/30/26. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the neighborhood, while supporting this family-friendly event.

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Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fredrick D. Robinson, Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson of Team Snot Box!

Let’s Collaborate!

05/24/2026

The Network Effect Podcast is excited to drop our next podcast, titled: "How Milwaukee Nonprofits Scale Impact" with special guest speakers, Bishop Walter Harvey, Jr. of Prism EDC, Theresa Scott, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and artist Eric Williams.

This episode is insightful and shares how nonprofit organizations can scale up, collaborate and receive grants and other resources to scale up and reinforce their impact.

Trust me, if you have a nonprofit or any community organization, you don't want to miss this episode. ~ airing on Monday, June 1st.

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Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S. Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fredrick D. Robinson, Jr. of Greenwood Park Gallery and Art Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson of Team Snotbox.

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05/22/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Network Effect Podcast ~ airs Monday, June 1, 2026

Nonprofit organizations continue to play a critical role in strengthening communities throughout Milwaukee, creating opportunities, expanding access to resources, and driving meaningful change where it’s needed most.

In our next episode, we sit down with Bishop Walter Harvey, Jr. of Prism EDC and Theresa Scott of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to discuss the impact nonprofit organizations are making across Milwaukee and how collaborative support, funding, and community partnerships are helping organizations grow and better serve our communities.

🎯 Topics include:
• The role nonprofits play in community development
• How the Greater Milwaukee Foundation supports local organizations
• The importance of collaboration and resource-sharing
• Challenges nonprofit faces and opportunities for growth
• Building stronger communities through collective impact

This conversation is centered on education, empowerment, collaboration, and community advancement — aligning directly with our mission of creating spaces where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation.

📺 Tune in, engage in the conversation, and help us spotlight the organizations working daily to create lasting impact throughout Milwaukee.

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05/14/2026

The Network Effect Podcast Presents:

Bridging the Gap: How Milwaukee Nonprofits Are Transforming Communities Through Collaboration, Resources & Impact

Join us for a powerful conversation featuring influential nonprofit leaders and community changemakers from across Milwaukee as they share how their organizations are creating measurable impact, strengthening neighborhoods, expanding access to resources, and building hope throughout the city.

From youth empowerment and mental health advocacy to workforce development, education, housing, and community outreach — this episode highlights the collaborations and innovative efforts helping move Milwaukee forward.

🎙️ Featuring special guest speakers representing organizations making a difference throughout the community

- Bishop Walter Harvey of Prism EDC
- Theresa Scott, Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Eric Williams, Artist 🎨 Extraordinaire

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05/11/2026

Happy Mindful Mondays MKE !

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to release the full episode of The Network Effect Podcast featuring an impactful conversation titled: "Heal The Hood: Conversations on MENtal HEALlth and Healing.”

This episode brings together three influential Black men from our community who are each creating change, restoring hope, and helping 'Heal the Hood' in their own way through leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and service.

Fred Robinson Jr - Host
Butler Ajamou - Heal The Hood MKE
Theron Rogers Jr. - Prolific Arms LLC
Ricardo Wynn Milwaukee County Department of Equity

Far too often, conversations surrounding mental health in the Black community; especially among Black men, are silenced, overlooked, or stigmatized. This discussion creates space for honesty, healing, vulnerability, and solutions while highlighting the importance of emotional wellness, community support, trauma recovery, and positive representation.

This is more than a podcast episode. It’s a necessary conversation.

We invite our community to tune in, engage, and share this message as we continue building platforms that normalize healing, collaboration, and growth within our neighborhoods.

🎥 Watch the full episode now:

https://youtu.be/Wh-LK6NSMVI?si=SCES7A68UnA3Qvbi

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Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S. Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fredrick D. Robinson, Jr. of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson, Sr. of Team Snotbox.

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This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to release the full episode of The Network Effect Podcast featuring an impactful conversation ti...

05/08/2026

What does 'Mental Health' mean to you?

Listen in on this clip of The Network Effect Podcast as special guest,Theron Rogers Jr. of Prolific Arms, LLC speaks to us about what mental health support looks like to him.

Titled: Heal The Hood: Conversations on Mental Health and Healing (Ep. 3:3) - FULL episode airing Monday, May 11, 2026

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Mindful Mondays MKE is where dreams meet action and collaboration breeds innovation and is brought to you by Shantel S Bacchus of Bacchus Insurance Group, Fred Robinson Jr of Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing, Inc. and our beloved brother in power, Derrick Nelson of Team Snotbox.

Let’s Collaborate!