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Episode 55 (S10E2): Uplifting Community Stories w/ Willa Johnson

Get ready for a powerful new episode of The Mountain Spirit featuring a lifelong Appalachian storyteller and community advocate, Willa Johnson. She leads the Worthy Ground Project from Invest Appalachia. With nearly two decades of experience uplifting local voices and leading community‑driven recovery efforts, Willa shares how hope, resilience, and collaboration shape Appalachia’s future. Tune in as she discusses disaster recovery, regional leadership, and the stories that inspire her work every day.

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