In this compelling episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Tim Davis, Producing Artistic Director and founder of New City Players, a nonprofit theater company dedicated to building authentic community through transformative storytelling.

Tim walks us through his personal journey—from starting out as a passionate actor to becoming an award-winning leader in South Florida’s nonprofit arts space. Learn how his company evolved from a grassroots production team into a beacon of collaboration, belonging, and purpose.

This episode dives deep into:

• The connection between theater and mental health
• Combatting the epidemic of loneliness with live storytelling
• How New City Players adapted and grew post-pandemic
• Building a sustainable nonprofit with mission alignment
• Creating meaningful collaborations in the arts sector
• Why mentorship, inclusion, and artistic integrity matter

🎭 Whether you're a nonprofit executive, an artist, or a community leader, Tim's story offers practical inspiration and proven strategies for using the arts as a tool for social healing.

🗣 About the Guest:
Tim Davis is a theatre and film producer, director, and actor. He is the Producing Artistic Director of New City Players, an award-winning Broward-based nonprofit. With over 25 productions since 2014, Tim has received numerous accolades, including the 2017 Silver Palm Award, the 2019 Remy Service Award, and the 2020 Carbonell Award for Best Actor.
📍 Website: https://newcityplayers.org
📷 LinkedIn: Timothy Mark Davis
📧 Email: tim@newcityplayers.org

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In this powerful episode, Jason R. Hughes—CEO of ArtServe and a longtime leader in nonprofit innovation, media, and community advocacy—shares his journey from Atlantic Records to leading one of South Florida’s most dynamic arts organizations.

With over 25 years of experience spanning journalism, LGBTQ+ media, public broadcasting, and nonprofit strategy, Jason discusses how ArtServe operates as a creative incubator, a safe space, and a collaborative hub for changemakers, artists, and social advocates in Fort Lauderdale.

You’ll hear firsthand how ArtServe:

• Offers accessible resources to underserved artists and emerging talent
• Collaborates with nonprofits like Mission United, Hope South Florida, and even brands like Tito’s Vodka
• Tackles community challenges such as mental health, housing instability, and representation
• Fosters authentic conversations by putting lived experiences at the center of its programming
• Recognizes unsung community heroes through the Impact Awards Gala

Jason’s leadership model is both compassionate and data-driven—focused on growth, healing, and storytelling through art. Whether you’re a nonprofit executive, philanthropist, community builder, or cultural strategist, this episode is a masterclass in using the arts to fuel social progress.

🎧 Subscribe and listen in as we uncover what it takes to lead with purpose, build lasting partnerships, and inspire a thriving arts ecosystem.

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What if cutting up a six-pack ring or planting a milkweed could actually change the world?

In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Noelia Suarez, Executive Director of Heal The Planet, to explore how small, daily decisions can spark global environmental change. From her early days as a mentor and international volunteer to launching a sustainable store and teaching mindfulness in Title I schools, Noelia has spent her life turning eco-conscious values into action.

You’ll learn how Heal The Planet delivers environmental education through their SEED Program, engages kids with biodiversity lessons (yes, even ladybugs!), and fosters leadership through sustainability. Noelia also shares the nonprofit’s challenges post-COVID, their creative solutions—including digitizing feedback—and why legacy is about empowering youth, not just stats and data.

Whether you're a nonprofit leader, educator, policymaker, or eco-curious listener, this conversation will inspire you to lead with intention and recognize the power of one person, one act, one ripple.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• The link between personal lifestyle and nonprofit leadership
• The truth about plastic pollution and ocean waste
• Why biodiversity education matters more than ever
• How empowering youth creates a sustainable legacy
• The role of community collaboration in lasting impact

🎧 Listen in and be inspired to take the next small step—because change starts with you.

🔗 Learn more at: www.healtheplanet.com
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