The City Sculptors Podcast

The City Sculptors Podcast The City Sculptors Podcast takes you behind the scenes of urban development and community building.

Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries, and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods.

Kinda chic to be a City Sculptor 💅Jayaun Smith is skill in the kitchen but doesn’t just cook and clock out. Support A Ki...
08/11/2026

Kinda chic to be a City Sculptor 💅

Jayaun Smith is skill in the kitchen but doesn’t just cook and clock out. Support A Kid and a Kitchen using the link in our bio 👨‍🍳

Counselwoman Dr. Melissa Patterson Hazley is a product of Kansas City’s third district, who know proudly gives back by leading initiatives in housing, workforce and youth empowerment 🏠

Deejay, founder of The Outsiders Social Club is creating a space to find your people in the heart of Westport 🖤

Jackson County Presecutor Melesa Johnson serves with the heart of her community behind her every decision 🩵 she is also the first African American to hold the position of Jackson County Prosecutor.

Murray Woodard Murray Woodard II, Director of Jackson County COMBAT stands for upstream prevention, sculpting a city that raises kids up with the tools they need to stay out of trouble ⭐️

Clemente Luna, owner of Luna Heating and Cooling , found passion in serving his city through HVAC work. Support Project Liftoff through the link in our bio 🔗

Mayor Christal Watson made history as the first African American female to be the CEO and mayor of unified government, Wyandotte County, Kansas City Kansas 🙌

Clyde McQueen, CEO of Full Employment Council , focuses on helping the community get employed and stay employed ✔️

Dr Vernon Howard has proved time and time again that advocacy means taking action towards a better future for your community ✊

Join our community of City Sculptors, we are glad you’re here 🤍

City Sculptors is taking a short summer break ☀️There will be no new episodes this month, but we’ll be back in September...
08/10/2026

City Sculptors is taking a short summer break ☀️

There will be no new episodes this month, but we’ll be back in September with more conversations from the people shaping Kansas City!

08/06/2026

Mr. McQueen's afro required him to lean on his community, opening the door to an unexpected job that sparked a decades-long career later changing KC’s workforce.

Listen to Episode 9 of The City Sculptors Podcast on your favorite app or watch exclusively on YouTube!

08/04/2026

A simple idea that changes the way we think about leadership, growth and working together as City Sculptors. Listen the full conversation with Clyde McQueen on Episode 9 wherever you listen to podcasts or watch exclusively on Youtube!

08/03/2026

Clyde McQueen shares why growth has to be intentional, connecting new investment with jobs, training and opportunities for the communities that make it possible!

Watch the full conversation on Episode 9 of the City Sculptors Podcast, available now wherever you listen to podcasts or watch on YouTube.

07/31/2026

In our latest episode, Clyde McQueen shares key workforce insights with us. Stream the full episode on all platforms or watch exclusively on YouTube! 🎙️

07/30/2026

What does the Full Employment Council (FEC) actually do? 💼

The FEC empowers thousands across our region every year through debt-free classroom training, paid internships, OJT (on-the-job training) and career placement. Plus, they provide crucial supportive services, like assistance with transportation, work tools, and career attire to ensure nothing stands in the way of long-term success.

🎙️ Catch the full conversation with FEC President & CEO Clyde McQueen on The City Sculptors Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or watch exclusively on YouTube!

07/29/2026

Skills and experience matter, but so does finding a team where you can thrive.

Watch the full conversation with Clyde McQueen wherever you listen to podcasts, or watch exclusively on YouTube.

07/28/2026

"Good workforce development must be integrated with housing... must be integrated with childcare..."

If housing, childcare and other essentials leave you upside down before your next paycheck, is that opportunity really enough? Mr. Clyde McQueen explains why workforce development can't be separated from the realities people face every day.

Listen to the full conversation now wherever you listen to podcasts, or watch exclusively on YouTube.

For decades, Clyde McQueen has helped shape Kansas City's workforce, economy and future. As President and CEO of the Ful...
07/27/2026

For decades, Clyde McQueen has helped shape Kansas City's workforce, economy and future. As President and CEO of the Full Employment Council, Clyde McQueen has dedicated his career to creating opportunities that strengthen both individuals and the communities they call home.

This conversation is about leadership and what it really takes to build a city where more people have the chance to succeed.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on YouTube

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