Giving to the Givers: Why Austin Must Invest in Its People | Chaka Mahone

Who takes care of the people who spend their lives taking care of Austin? Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, founder and creative director of DAWA - Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action, joins The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast for a conversation about what it really means to “Give to the Givers.” We talk about DAWA’s work supporting Austin’s BIPOC community frontliners, why sustainable community investment matters, and why membership and recurring donations can make a major difference for the artists, educators, healthcare workers, service-industry workers, caregivers and community builders who help keep Austin moving. This conversation asks a bigger question: Can Austin continue celebrating its culture without adequately investing in the people who create and sustain it? Follow and support DAWA: Instagram: @dawaheals | @chakaseelect YouTube: @DAWAStudios And make sure you LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast for more conversations with the artists, entrepreneurs and community builders shaping Austin. The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast - A podcast for Austin, from Austin. DAWA #ChakaMahone #GivingToTheGivers . . . #AustinTexas #AustinCulture #AustinCreatives #BlackAustin #BIPOCCreatives #AustinNonprofit #CommunityInvestment #SupportLocalArtists #AustinMusic #EastAustin #ATXCreatives #2HLBPodcast . . . Jonathan Chaka Mahone, Chaka Mahone interview, Chaka Mahone Austin, DAWA Austin, Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action, DAWA nonprofit, DAWA membership, DAWA membership drive, DAWA donation drive, Giving to the Givers, DAWA Fund, Austin nonprofit, Black nonprofit Austin, BIPOC Austin, BIPOC creatives Austin, Austin creatives, Austin artists, Austin music community, Austin culture, East Austin culture, Black Austin culture, support Austin artists, community frontliners, community investment Austin, direct financial assistance, nonprofit fundraising, Austin community organizations, Austin podcast, Austin Texas podcast, The 2 Hour Lunch Break Podcast, 2HLB Podcast, Trotwood Zeus, Austin community leaders