No Blame, No Shame: Real Conversations (Pt. 2)

No Blame, No Shame: Real Conversations (Pt. 2)

Author: NCSEA July 23, 2025 Duration: 52:01

On today’s program, Tim Lightner (eWorld EnterpriseSolutions) and Linda Rhyne-McKinley (Public Knowledge Inc.), co-host the second installment of a special, two-part series. They are joined by Dr. B. Jo Ann Mundy, Erin Frisch, Charles Smith, Connie Chesnik, Carla West, Chris Wood, andSharon Pizzuti. They continue their round-table discussion on how the National Child Support Engagement Association’s Board of Directors gathered in Detroit, Michigan from August 1st through 3rd of 2024 for candid and open conversations on understanding and analyzing systemic racism. Join ustoday, for part two of these conversations.

You can reach Dr. Mundy at joann@eracce.org; and find out more about Eliminating Racism & Creating/Celebrating Equity at:ERACCE | Eliminating Racism & Claiming/Celebrating Equality — Home


Ever wonder what happens when you pull a microphone out at a conference or a community meeting? That's the spirit of NCSEA On Location. Instead of polished studio sessions, this podcast captures conversations where they naturally happen-in hallways after a panel, at international gatherings, or in quiet corners of bustling events. You'll hear directly from Human Services professionals, from caseworkers to policy architects, along with advocates and community stakeholders who are deeply involved in the system. The discussions are immediate and grounded, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and innovations in public service. Each episode feels like you’ve stepped into a meaningful, spontaneous dialogue, one that continues long after the formal agenda ends. The authentic atmosphere is even complemented by original music from Joe Mamlin, whose granted compositions frame these real-world recordings. Brought to you by NCSEA, this series is for anyone curious about the human stories behind government services, preferring the sound of genuine exchange over a rehearsed script. Tune in to a podcast that truly travels, bringing you voices from the field exactly as they were heard on the ground.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

NCSEA On Location
Podcast Episodes
A Conversation About Tennessee’s Child Support Reentry Program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
On today’s episode, Tammy Pearson (YoungWilliams) hosts Patti Wood (Director of Operations, Child Support Field Services and Family Assistance and Child Support Contracts for the State of Tennessee, Department of Human S…
A Look Back in History - The First Episode Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:57
Today's episode was recorded on location in Washington DC in February of 2018 at the NCSEA Policy Forum. Joe Mamlin and Lori Rumage-Cain host, and bring back to share that very first On Location program — a conversation…