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Changemakers and Champions

Changemakers and Champions

Written by: Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
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Changemakers & Champions, a podcast by Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach, shares powerful stories of resilience, compassion, and community across the Lowcountry. Hosted by Jermaine Husser, each episode highlights the neighbors, volunteers, and partners creating lasting change. Join us as we celebrate the people behind the progress — the changemakers and champions who remind us what’s possible when we serve with heart. 💙 Produced by: Marnie BonnOur Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Changemakers & Champions - EP. 8 Michael Cole
    May 20 2026

    Host Jermaine Husser sits down with Navy veteran, wealth manager, and community leader Michael Cole for an honest conversation about faith, service, and living with purpose.

    Michael reflects on the God-ordained path that brought him to Charleston, how Rotary helped shape his life after the military, and why serving others doesn’t end when one chapter closes — it simply takes on a new form.

    Together, they explore meaningful questions about sacrifice, generosity, and impact: What does service truly cost? How do you choose where to give your time, talent, and treasure? And are you giving from emotion or from a deeper sense of purpose?

    Michael also shares his perspective on creating sustainable change, the importance of investing in people, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind long after his work is done.

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    25 mins
  • Changemakers & Champions - EP. 8 Maryann and Ron Suppin
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with two of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach's most dedicated long-term volunteers — Ron and Maryanne Su. Originally from New Jersey, Ron and Maryanne made Johns Island their home in 2018 and haven't stopped giving back since.

    From staffing the front desk and carrying food boxes to seniors, to teaching financial literacy to elementary schoolers and caring for toddlers in childcare — this dynamic duo truly does it all. Ron shares a heartwarming story from his financial literacy class that left the entire room in tears, and Maryanne reflects on what it means to be the face volunteers see when neighbors walk through the door.

    Their commitment, warmth, and passion for community is exactly why we are proud to honor them as this year's Love Your Neighbor Award recipients at our annual Love Your Neighbor Celebration.

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    19 mins
  • Changemakers & Champions - EP. 7 Parker Smith
    Mar 5 2026

    Host Jermaine Husser sits down with Parker Smith, Board Member of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach and Executive Vice President of McAlister-Smith Inc. Parker shares his journey from corporate life in Fort Lauderdale back to Charleston, where he joined his family’s funeral home business and deepened his commitment to community leadership.

    In this conversation, Parker reflects on servant leadership, the philosophy of giving through time, talent, and treasure, and why investing in your neighbors helps strengthen the entire community.

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    13 mins
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