The Birth of My City My Health: A Conference That Became a Movement | Community Resource Podcast Ep. 1
Join My City My Health Conference founders Corey Dion Lewis and Larry Twitty Jr. as they sit down with host Paula Bell to share the incredible story of how a LinkedIn message turned into one of Iowa's most impactful health equity conferences.
Show Notes - Episode 1: The My City My Health Story
Show Notes - Episode 1: The My City My Health Story
Join founders Corey Dion Lewis and Larry Twitty Jr., along with host Paula Bell, for the inaugural episode of the Community Resource Podcast as they share the inspiring origin story of the My City My Health Conference, now in its fourth year.
In This Episode:
- How a LinkedIn connection turned into a brotherhood and birthed a conference
- Why health equity became a celebration, not just a conversation
- The unique approach that sets My City My Health apart from traditional conferences
- What attendees can expect at Year 4: panels on community health needs, food insecurity, Black men's health, and civic engagement
- Why accessibility matters: keeping conference tickets at $50 when others charge hundreds
- The power of networking and connections made at the conference
Year 4 Conference Details:
- Date: November 14th
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Curate Des Moines, 323 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA
- Tickets: https ://www.mycity.health/
Featured Panels:
- Community Health Needs Assessment Update
- Food Insecurity
- Save the Homies: Black Men's Health
- Civic Engagement
Creators and Guests
Host
Paula Bell
Paula Bell is the CEO of Paula A Bell Consulting, LLC. She is a Business Analyst, Leadership and Career Development coach, consultant, speaker and author with 20 years of experience in corporate America in project roles to include business analyst, requirements manager, business initiatives manager, business process quality manager, technical writer, project manager, developer, test lead and implementation lead. Paula has experience in a variety of industries to include media, courts, manufacturing and financial.
