Schmooze with Suze
Hi, I’m Suze. Here with your dose of culture, values and global citizenship- and where we tackle those topics others may consider off-limits.
A little about me, I’m a busy GenX mom who, quite frankly, wanted to grow up like the Brady Bunch… But ended up being raised in the shadow of Schindler’s List. So this means I’ve spent a lifetime navigating these mixed messages we get hit with daily. You know those conversations- where we wonder if it’s safe to speak our minds? Can we share our experiences? Voice our fears and concerns, or should we just keep our mouths shut?
Well, too bad. I need to know! But I’m no expert. So, I’m going to schmooze the experts and get their thoughts. Why? So when we engage with our kids, colleagues, or the countless committees we interact with, we can do it with competence, kindness, confidence, and maybe a bit of humor.
If this sounds like your cup of coffee- welcome to Schmooze with Suze!
Schmooze with Suze
Can We Curate, Educate & Activate With Parties and Placemaking ? My Guests: Kady Yellow and Haley Wright Tinkle
Join me as I recount my biggest failure from the Suzie Sucks Scrapbook!
Serendipity meant for me to keep this for 15 years until I met these two modern muses, who inspired me to realize that bravery, creativity and resilience are a necessity for building, collaboration and reinvention.
Welcome to the vibrant world of Kady Yellow đź’› and Haley Wright Tinkle đź’ť where innovation meets artistry and passion fuels every endeavor!
Kady is the Senior Director of Placemaking and Haley is the Director of Events behind Downtowns Vision, Inc.and together, they are the leading dynamic forces behind the Placemaking Task Force here in Jacksonville.
Both women are a sponge for information and innovation, as well as a pitcher that pours into every planter around them- watering seeds you didn't even know were there. Haley has made a name for herself through a unique blend of creativity and forward-thinking solutions in the event and project planning space, while Kady is a powerhouse of placemaking and community building. Combined, there is a synergy between sociology and urban planning, activation and community collaboration, with a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Kady delves into the world of placemaking and how it empowers residents to shape their public spaces, fostering unity and cultural exchange. Haley shares the magic behind creating vibrant community hubs through thoughtfully curated events. Together, we explore how placemaking and events can create cohesive environments, drawing inspiration from the vibrant streets of our marvelous mosaic.
Our conversation extends to the nuances of building inclusive community spaces, emphasizing the need for genuine engagement and how anyone can participate in building the boroughs of our bold city by showing up.
These "Divas of Downtown" even offer to hold your hand at the next experience- just come on OTB*!
"Only the boring are bored."
- Toni Smailagic
You can find out more about Downtown Vision by visiting their website.
https://dtjax.com/
You can purchase Kady Yellow's book, New Orleans: Murals, Street Art & Graffiti Vol.1- which is one of my coffee table staples on her website.
https://www.kadyyellow.com/
You can find out more about how to engage with Haley by reading this insightful piece about her https://www.eachisevery.com/content/feature-haley-tinkle.
*Over The Bridge
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