Serve Somebody with Steve & Emily

From being incarcerated as a teenager, Kwame Johnson has emerged and he had devoted his life to being a fierce Defender of Potential. As the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, he uses this enormous platform to deliver this message wherever he can. In our candid discussion his passion for youth development is on full display.

In the wake of being fired from his post by the Trump administration, former U.S. Marshal Thomas Brown shares his insights on that experience. Additionally, he reflects on his decades of service in public safety and law enforcement. He was thoughtful and candid and a pleasure to speak with.

Terri Bonoff is the CEO Emeritus of Jewish Family & Career Services. She is also a former member of the Minnesota state legislature. In this wide-ranging interview she shares her candid thoughts on things from non-profit leadership to political violence to the rise of antisemitism in America. Throughout the discussion her intelligence and compassion shine through.

The decision to switch from one political party to another is not to be taken lightly. Especially given the current political climate. Yet in 2025 former Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan did exactly that when he announced his decision to become a Democrat. In our interesting and candid conversation with him he shares his journey to that decision and how it informs his candidacy for Governor of Georgia.

Incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault are a scourge on our society. As CEO of the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, Jean Douglas has been engaged in the work of supporting survivors for many years. In her interview with us her commitment and compassion were on full display. And we were honored to have her join us for this important discussion.

Michael Thurmond has had a distinguished career in public service. From serving in the Georgia General Assembly to being appointed Commissioner of the Department of Family and Children Services to serving as Labor Commissioner to serving as the Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District to serving as DeKalb's CEO he has been successful. Now in his campaign for Governor of Georgia, he is once again offering himself for public service. It was indeed a pleasure to speak with him.