What Living Means is a podcast that shares inspiring personal stories and helpful advice to the wonderful members of YES Communities. We'll take a journey across America for an up-close look at manufactured housing communities and why they are so important to the more than 20 million Americans who live in them.
What Living Means is hosted by Vanessa Jasinski, a Vice President at YES communities. She has a passion for making home ownership a reality for people and families across the United States.
In this episode, we chat with author, influencer, and small business owner Ajiri Aki about building community by cherishing everyday moments. From casual chats at a coffee shop to spontaneous get-togethers, being present helps us create lasting memories.
In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of modern, affordable, and sustainable living with Carlee Daniels of Champion Homes.
Joining us is Marisa Murrow, a talented painter whose work captures the essence of the everyday that transforms the familiar into the extraordinary.
In this episode, we explore YES Communities' newest ground-up development, Dwelling at New Braunfels. Dwelling provides much needed attainable housing in the heart of one of the fastest growing cities in America.
In this episode, we chat with Allison Vaccaro and Bridget Tucek of Brick and Batten, a virtual design studio created to help you visualize home renovation projects and avoid costly mistakes.
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative work of the Denver Park Trust, an organization dedicated to enhancing and preserving public green spaces in the Mile-High City.
In this episode, we’re talking all about pet adoption with Karen Martiny, founder of Animal Rescue of the Rockies. Her organization saves thousands of animals every single year in the hope that every dog and cat in Colorado finds a loving home.
In this episode, we're highlighting the profound impact that YES volunteers make all year round.
In this episode, we're exploring the ins and outs of fire safety to keep your loved ones and property safe.
Clayton Cook of LeRoy and Lewis BBQ and Mama Fried in Austin, Texas, shares how you can elevate your grill game and keep your guests clamoring for more.
In this episode we’re exploring YES Communities’ Building Futures program, which is designed to uplift those who dare to dream and strive for greatness.
Author and journalist Erika Bolstad joins us to talk about the affordable housing shortage in the United States.
In this episode, we’re talking with Clayton’s Ted Rutland and Sandy Minuitti of Family Promise about what it means for families and children experiencing homelessness to secure safe housing.
In this episode, Executive Chef Joe Goetze of Founding Farmers walks us through some simple ways to create winning & memorable holiday meals.
In this episode, we talk to Richard Tagle of the Denver Public School foundation on how we can help students catch up in math and reading after two years of unprecedented interruption.
Yes Communities' Leanna Cline and Cigna's Kylee Geffre discuss how the approach to wellness has changed, and what goes into creating a wellness culture that attracts and retains talent.
William Jenkins, Director of Environment and Sustainability at Clayton Homes, discusses diverting thousands of tons of unnecessary construction waste from landfills, smart features that help residents save on utilities, and a sustainability pledge to plant ...
Restauranteur Mark Bucher saw his Medium Rare steakhouses sidelined during the 2020 pandemic shutdown. Instead of waiting it out, he founded Feed the Fridge to solve America's hunger problem.
Our special guest, Ann Dolin founder of Educational Connections Tutoring and Test Prep, shares with us some strategies for both parents and students to make the return to school a success.
Community gardening provides a place where generations of people can gather and cultivate both food and friendships. On this episode, Peterson Garden Project Founder LaManda Joy and YES Communities' Randi Miller speak to the power of planting seeds th ...
In this episode, we recognize the incredible service that veterans perform each and every day in our own community. Our two amazing guests reveal the challenges of life on active duty and the skills that make veterans so valuable in the workforce.
Last year in 2020, YES Communities launched the Building Futures Scholarship Program to help fund the higher education of YES residents and staff. In this episode, we'll catch up with previous scholarship recipients and educators who can speak to the p ...
We'll examine what it takes to convince local leadership to shake their preconceived notions of manufactured housing and help solve the affordable housing crisis in our country.
Are you in search of a quick fix to instantly improve the course of your day? Author and podcaster Nicole J. Phillips shares her personal experience in maintaining positivity during trying life events.
We speak to two industry professionals about how manufactured housing may relieve the financial stresses of high rents and long-term mortgages.
Do you have trouble staying organized at home? With more days of remote work and virtual school ahead, our guests Kari and Katie of The Home Sanctuary share some helpful organization tips that will boost productivity and curb cabin fever.
Our guest Andy Lane is a gifted songwriter and licensed professional counselor. He gives us some helpful tips on how to stay engaged with our creative side and avoid writer's block.
On this episode, What Living Means heads to Houston to discuss the importance of athletics in childhood development. We catch up with an amazing resident that volunteers his time to lead his community youth soccer team.
What Living Means takes a trip to the Atlanta area to visit Path Project, an after-school program housed in Valley Brook manufactured home community, that helps younger residents achieve high school graduation. Founder, Jim Hollandsworth, shares with us ho ...