In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Morgan Casey, one of the most influential event curators in St. Louis, for a conversation about risk, authenticity, and building something from nothing.

What started as a hobby while working full-time quickly turned into a thriving career creating some of the most unique and talked-about events in the city. Morgan shares how she took the leap of faith to bet on herself, the challenges that came with it, and why staying true to who you are is the key to long-term success.

The conversation also dives into her upbringing, the influence of her mother, her faith, and the mindset that allows her to keep pushing forward—even when things get difficult.

It’s a story about creativity, courage, and the power of building a life that aligns with who you truly are.

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In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing, for a powerful conversation about community, equity, and what it really takes to create lasting change in St. Louis.

Krehmeyer breaks down why solving issues like housing, education, health, and economic development can’t happen in isolation—and why real progress only comes when communities invest in all of it together. From building homes and grocery stores to supporting schools and creating opportunity, Beyond Housing is working to transform entire neighborhoods, not just individual lives.

The conversation also dives into the challenges of scale, the importance of trust, and why meaningful change is a marathon—not a quick fix. Krehmeyer shares what keeps him motivated, the realities of leading this work, and his vision for a stronger, more unified St. Louis.

At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: what would happen if we truly invested in every community—and refused to leave anyone behind?

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In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with St. Louis farmer and entrepreneur Gibran Jones for a powerful conversation about food, health, and access.

Jones shares how growing up in North St. Louis led him back to the land, and how that journey turned into Confluence Farms, a 240-acre operation focused on bringing fresh, whole foods to communities that need them most.

The discussion dives into the reality of food insecurity in St. Louis, the impact of processed foods on health, and why many families lack access to fresh options. Jones also explains how his farm is helping other growers scale, while educating communities on nutrition and the importance of eating foods that come from the ground.

It’s a conversation about health, equity, and rebuilding systems from the soil up—and why access to real food is one of the most important issues facing our region today.

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