All Stories Matter - Cassandra Stewart, I always knew my course
In this episode of ‘All Stories Matter,’ Marvinetta Woodley Penn sits down with Cassandra Stewart from Milestone Senior Services. They discuss Cassandra’s journey from her engineering roots in Flint, Michigan, to her impactful work in Kalamazoo, where she now helps seniors through Milestone’s various programs. Cassandra shares stories from her career, including her time at GM and Hallmark, her entrepreneurial adventures in catering, and her deep commitment to service, all while emphasizing the importance of telling one’s own story.
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 The Importance of Storytelling
02:00 Introducing Cassandra Stewart
02:15 Cassandra’s Background and Role
02:27 Senior Dance Party Experience
03:33 Overview of Milestone Senior Services
04:50 Milestone’s Home Repair Services
11:41 Senior Companion Program
14:37 Volunteering Opportunities
23:25 My Choice Waiver Program
26:48 Behavioral Health Services
28:04 Advocating for Nursing Home Residents
28:27 Family Involvement in Behavioral Health Services
29:20 Community Services in Kalamazoo
30:17 Cassandra’s Background and Education
31:07 Cassandra’s Early Career in Engineering
32:41 Balancing Work and College
41:00 Cassandra’s Independent Streak
43:03 Cassandra’s Catering Business
46:00 College and Career Path
53:00 Graduation and Early Career
53:24 Life in Kalamazoo
54:19 Starting a Family and Career Choices
55:05 Discovering a Passion for Baking
55:55 The Start of a Catering Business
60:00 Balancing Family and Business
61:03 Transitioning to Milestone
67:01 Finding Purpose Beyond Catering
71:09 Future Vision and Helping Others
