May 20, 2020
Derrick McDowell is a public speaker, activist & entrepreneur. His motto? "Action over everything.”
McDowell says he prefers to focus on change through action and the measurable outcomes through which he believes dreams and goals are achieved. In this episode, he talks about lifting up postindustrial communities — specifically his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio.
McDowell is the founder of The Youngstown Flea, an outdoor market designed to encourage small business owners. He’s also the community engagement & inclusion coordinator with the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.