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Welcome to Community Roots, where we dig deep into the heart of community — one story at a time. In each episode, we have conversations with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers and explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. If you believe in the power of community and are ready to be part of the conversation, you’re in the right place!

The term "emerging market" refers to a country where incomes are currently low but that is likely to experience rapid growth and increasing economic competitiveness. Yet many of the characteristics of emerging markets—including demographic shifts, rising educational attainment, and growing urbanization—are also found closer to home, in communities that have been underserved by the existing financial-services system. Gregory Fairchild introduces listeners to the entrepreneurs whose efforts to reach marginalized groups are reshaping the emerging markets of the United States.

Gulf Islands Community Radio has a variety of popular musicians and people of influence that drop by and chat to our hosts during the seasonal Saturday market on Salt Spring Island. Some of these end up as podcasts.