Connecting People, Changing Lives with Erin Thompson Podvin
From Make Your Remarkable by Oconee State Bank
April 15, 2026 · 32 min · Season 4 · Episode 7
About this episode
Erin Thompson Podvin discusses the importance of community connections and empowerment in creating lasting impact.
In this episode of Make Your Remarkable , we sit down with Erin Thompson Podvin, Executive Director of Family Connection–Communities in Schools of Athens, to talk about the power of collaboration and what it takes to help a community truly thrive. Erin shares how connecting people, removing barriers for families and students, and empowering residents creates lasting impact across Athens. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How community connections remove barriers for families and students Building confidence and self-efficacy in residents Leadership through connecting people and ideas Finding balance between leadership, work, and family Learn more about their work: Family Connection–Communities in Schools of Athens
People in this episode
Guest: Erin Thompson Podvin
Topics covered
- community collaboration
- empowerment
- leadership
- removing barriers
- self-efficacy
Keywords
- community
- collaboration
- leadership
- empowerment
- Athens
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Family Connection–Communities in Schools of Athens
Places: Athens
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