Live Well, Be Well: Find You People. Find Your Place. With Casandra Eames.
From City of Ames’ Podcasts by City of Ames, Iowa
May 20, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 · Episode 137
About this episode
The episode discusses community wellness and the importance of connection with guest Casandra Eames.
Community is more than just where you live. It is how you connect, belong, and feel supported. In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., hosts Kacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield sit down with Casandra Eames, Engagement Coordinator for the City of Ames, to talk about community wellness and what it really means to build a thriving, connected community. From her journey into working with the City to practical ways to stay engaged, Casandra shares insight on why connection matters and how small, everyday interactions can make a big difference. The conversation also highlights how the City of Ames is actively creating opportunities for connection, including the upcoming Neighborhood Connections Initiative and its Road Trip through Ames. Keep an eye out for when a neighborhood block party might be coming your way. Episode Highlights Casandra’s Journey to Community EngagementCasandra shares how her passion for working with people led her to her role with the City of Ames and why it is such a natural fit. What Is Community Wellness?A conversation about the meaning of community wellness and the key factors that help individuals and neighborhoods thrive. Why Connection MattersThe hosts and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kacie Schumann, Bailey Dingfield
Guest: Casandra Eames
Topics covered
- community wellness
- connection
- neighborhood engagement
- third place
- building community
Keywords
- community
- wellness
- connection
- neighborhood
- engagement
- Ames
- third place
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Ames
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