Jul 29, 202630 min
***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Loh-Sze Leung shares her journey from student service leader to nationally recognized leader in workforce development and philanthropy. As the owner of Leung...
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Civically Grown
Hosted by Dr. Shaniece Criss · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Where changemakers share the roots of their leadership and the impact they’re cultivating today.Civically Grown shares the stories of leaders whose early steps in civic engagement began in youth leadership and have grown into legacies of lasting community impact. Dr. Shaniece Criss, a former youth governor turned health scholar and public servant, hosts this podcast. It is your source for inspiration, insight, and actionable strategies that fuel your momentum and amplify your influence. Each episode blends uplifting conversations with tools to help you overcome obstacles, strengthen your leadership, and spark meaningful change. Whether you’re looking to deepen your impact or build a lasting legacy, Civically Grown equips you to grow as a leader and empower the next generation. Join a community of passionate changemakers committed to making a difference that endures.
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What is Civically Grown about?
Where changemakers share the roots of their leadership and the impact they’re cultivating today. Civically Grown shares the stories of leaders whose early steps in civic engagement began in youth leadership and have grown into legacies of lasting community impact. Dr. Shaniece Criss, a former youth governor turned health scholar and public servant, hosts this podcast.
Who hosts Civically Grown?
Civically Grown is hosted by Dr. Shaniece Criss. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has Civically Grown covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Service, Saturday Chinese School, and Philanthropy with Loh-Sze Leung" (29 July 2026, 30 minutes), "Coins, Community, and County Leadership with Ken Roper" (29 June 2026, 36 minutes), and "From Youth Governor to YMCA CEO with Paige Hughes Binfield" (17 May 2026, 33 minutes).
How often does Civically Grown publish?
Civically Grown publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Civically Grown?
Booking probability for Civically Grown is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Civically Grown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Civically Grown's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Civically Grown?
The strongest fits for Civically Grown are Government & Politics. Civically Grown has an education audience.
About the host
Dr. Shaniece Criss hosts Civically Grown, an education podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 29, 202636 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Ken Roper shares his journey from growing up in Pickens County to serving as County Administrator, where he leads the operations of Pickens County government. A...
May 17, 202633 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown, Paige Hughes Binfield shares her journey from growing up in a small rural town in upstate New York to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of the North...
Apr 28, 202639 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown, Dr. Frank Clark, a board certified psychiatrist, poet, and author of six children's books, shares a leadership journey shaped by faith, vulnerability, and the...
Apr 13, 202626 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Dr. Jen Cruz shares a leadership journey rooted in service, resilience, and a deep commitment to community. An applied social epidemiologist and community...
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Mar 24, 202634 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown, Moryah Jackson shares her leadership journey shaped by resilience, service, and early opportunities to lead. Now serving as Executive Director of Central South...
Mar 11, 202626 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Dr. Shaniece Criss connects with Cathy Stevens, senior associate at the Riley Institute at Furman University, about leadership, preparation, and creating...
Feb 25, 202631 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Dr. Shaniece Criss talks with David White, founder and CEO of Fostering Great Ideas, about leadership, dignity, and building movements that last. David shares how...
Feb 11, 202626 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown , Dr. Shaniece Criss sits down with China Terrell, commercial real estate developer, attorney, and founder of Peace.Legal, for a reflective and energizing...
Jan 27, 202626 min***This Episode*** In this episode of Civically Grown, Dr. Shaniece Criss sits down with Phyllis Johnson, president and co-founder of BD Imports and founder of the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity, for a deeply...
Jan 14, 202627 minWhat does fashion have to do with leadership, confidence, and community? More than you might think. In this episode, Dr. Shaniece Criss connects with Leigh Ann Miller, Managing Partner at Mae New York, a luxury...
Dec 28, 202533 minWhen the answers aren’t clear and the stakes are still high, what does leadership look like? In this episode of Civically Grown, Dr. Shaniece Criss is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Bobbie Ragsdale, an Army Veteran with...
Dec 16, 202529 minWhat does it take to lead through uncertainty with resilience and still bring others with you? In Episode 4 of Civically Grown , Martine Helou-Allen, founder and executive director of RIZE Prevention Inc...
Dec 4, 202527 minDr. Aliaa Remtilla, a Harvard-trained anthropologist, executive coach, and startup founder, joins Civically Grown to share her leadership journey. The conversation explores how belonging, vulnerability, and humility...
Nov 29, 202528 minIn this episode of Civically Grown, Tom Dursina, a humanitarian program planner with the United Nations World Food Programme, takes us through his journey from his first steps in humanitarian work to leading on the...
Nov 13, 202529 minIn this episode, Dr. Kirsten Naomi Chapman shares her journey from a middle school teacher in Hawaii to a leader in community impact. She discusses her experiences in youth leadership, her role in saving band funding by...
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