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Literacy Listens is a short-form podcast that explores listening comprehension and its role in reading development. Each episode makes research actionable with practical strategies to help educators build strong readers.

Welcome to “Beyond The Bio” - hosted by Cathy Bessant, longtime banking executive and now CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas. This series features conversations with people who are shaping their lives, careers and communities in bold and meaningful ways. From career pivots to leadership lessons, philanthropy to personal growth, each episode dives into the moments that define us — the choices we make, the risks we take and the stories that connect us all.