Nov 17, 202525 minS2
<p>In this episode of Doing What Works, Colleen Murphy, Principal on the Homeless Solutions team at LeSar Development Consultants, joins host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins to discuss the urgent need to strengthen LA County’s...
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Doing What Works
Hosted by Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Doing What Works dives into pressing societal and environmental challenges through insightful discussions and expert interviews. Each season brings a fresh, educational perspective on complex issues, empowering listeners to think critically about creating meaningful change
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What is Doing What Works about?
Doing What Works dives into pressing societal and environmental challenges through insightful discussions and expert interviews. Each season brings a fresh, educational perspective on complex issues, empowering listeners to think critically about creating meaningful change
Who hosts Doing What Works?
Doing What Works is hosted by Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has Doing What Works covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 10: Building the Workforce to End Homelessness with Colleen Murphy" (17 November 2025, 25 minutes), "Episode 9: One Tragedy Away: Overcoming Homelessness and Finding Purpose with SMC Graduate Patricia Kusaba" (19 August 2025, 23 minutes), and "Episode 8: Beautifully Traumatic: A Student’s Journey Through the Homeless Services Program with Tamyra Simpson" (17 June 2025, 25 minutes).
How often does Doing What Works publish?
Doing What Works publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Doing What Works?
Booking probability for Doing What Works is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Doing What Works requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Doing What Works's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Doing What Works?
The strongest fits for Doing What Works are Food Banks, Shelters & Relief and Family & Social Services. Doing What Works has a business audience.
About the host
Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins hosts Doing What Works, a business podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 19, 202523 minS2<p>In this inspiring conversation, Doing What Works host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins speaks with Patricia Kusaba, a graduate of Santa Monica College’s Homeless Services Certificate Program. Patricia shares her deeply...
Jun 17, 202525 minS2<p>In our Season 2 finale, we flip the mic and hear from someone just beginning their career in homeless services. Meet Tamyra Simpson, a student from the inaugural cohort of Santa Monica College’s Homeless Services...
Episode #7
Episode 7: From Experience to Action: A New Vision for Homeless Services with Dr. Ryan Smith
May 28, 202530 minS2<p>In this compelling episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Smith, President and CEO of St. Joseph Center in Los Angeles. With a personal history of youth homelessness...
May 22, 202529 minS2<p>In this powerful episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, we speak with Dr. Sam Tsemberis, founder of the Housing First model and CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute. He was also on the...
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May 20, 202540 minS2<p>Dr. Sam Tsemberis, founder of the Housing First model and CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute.</p>
May 13, 202540 minS2<p>In this deeply moving and expansive episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins speaks with Matt Walton, Executive Director of Clare Matrix and a longtime innovator in...
May 6, 202529 minS2<p>In this compelling episode of "Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins engages in a profoundly insightful conversation with Leepi Shimkhada, Deputy Director of LA County's...
Apr 24, 202520 minS2<p>In this episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins speaks with Dr. Nancy Greenstein, a long-serving board trustee at Santa Monica College and a passionate advocate for...
Apr 15, 202520 minS2<p>In this episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins interviews Becky Denison, Executive Director of Venice Community Housing. With over 20 years of experience in the...
Mar 17, 202526 minS1<p>This episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy" features an interview with Terrence Mosley, Senior Advisor for STEM and University Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy...
Mar 17, 202520 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins interviews Christy Sterner, Technology Project Manager for the Advanced Algal Systems Program at the U.S. Department of...
Episode #7
Episode 7: The Benefits of Shellfish Farming with Dr. Gary Fleener at Hog Island Oyster Company
Mar 17, 202534 minS1<p>In Episode 7, we delve into the fascinating world of aquaculture and its pivotal role in the blue economy. Join host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins as she interviews Dr. Gary Fleener, Science, Sustainability, and Farm...
Episode #6
Episode 6: Sustainable Blue Economy Careers with AltaSea's President and CEO, Terry Tamminen
Mar 17, 202527 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins engages in a dynamic conversation with Terry Tamminen, President and CEO of AltaSea. The episode delves into Tamminen's...
Mar 17, 202537 minS1<p>In Episode 5 of the podcast, Dr. Jo Tavares and Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins dive deep into the topic of the blue economy and its intersection with climate action, policy, education, and community engagement. Through...
Mar 17, 202532 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works," we delve into the exciting world of the blue economy with Eliza Harrison, Director of California Operations at Ocean Rainforest. Eliza shares her journey into the aquaculture...
Mar 17, 202526 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," hosts Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins and guests Torre Polizzi and Leslie Booher delve into the world of aquaculture, specifically focusing on their company...
Mar 6, 202520 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins delves into the vast potential and challenges of the blue economy with guest Stephen CH, President and CEO of the Los...
Feb 20, 202529 minS1<p>In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins delves into the world of sustainable aquaculture with Dr. Nathan Churches, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of...
Episode #1
Episode 1: Training the Next Generation of Homeless Service Professionals with Celina Alvarez
Feb 20, 202530 minS2<p>In this episode of Doing What Works: Innovations in Homeless Services, host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins interviews Celina Alvarez, the Executive Director of Housing Works, a nonprofit organization focused on providing...
Recent guests
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Ryan Smith
Member of Parliament and spokesperson for foreign affairs for the opposition, Southwest Michigan Democratic Socialists of America
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Matt Walton
senior data analyst, ContainUR Pools
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Colleen Murphy
LeSar Development Consultants
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Tamyra Simpson
Santa Monica College
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