Episode 42: STEP - Tracy Banes

Episode 42: STEP - Tracy Banes

Author: L. Connor Voice September 8, 2025 Duration: 51:35
Today we talk Expeditions and Excellence with Tracy Banes, CEO of STEP Expedition - a non-profit that seeks to empower low-income youth to achieve academic excellence through self leadership and college financial aid programs. Join us as Tracy details how she discovered her calling to embolden intelligent and hardworking youth that get overlooked by society. Hear how STEP works for the whole family, how STEP partnered with NOLS (the National Outdoor Leadership School) to bring the teens of th...

Hosted by L. Connor Voice, T-Lokes: Tucson Local Business is a conversation series dedicated to the real stories of the city's economic and social fabric. This podcast moves beyond generic business advice to explore the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the people running local enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Each episode features an in-depth dialogue with a founder, owner, or community leader, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and sustain something meaningful in Tucson. Listeners get a candid perspective on everything from initial inspiration and daily operations to navigating market shifts and fostering community impact. The discussions are grounded in the specific context of the local landscape, revealing the interconnected network that defines the area's character. By focusing on these individual narratives, the podcast provides a unique lens on entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and regional news. It’s for anyone curious about the forces shaping their city, seeking inspiration from relatable ventures, or wanting to understand the human effort behind familiar storefronts and community initiatives. Through these conversations, T-Lokes builds an audio portrait of a community in the words of those who are actively creating it.
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