• Rooted in Community: 1000 Seconds with Mitch Kennedy
    Feb 17 2026

    Welcome to Episode 3 of 1000 Seconds where our host, Forrest Alton, spends 1000 Seconds with Deputy City Manager of Spartanburg, SC, Mitch Kennedy. Born and raised in Spartanburg, Mitch Kennedy loves his city, and acts as fearless leader of his community built on years of trust and relationship building. Stick around to the end of his conversation with Forrest learn what he means by "walking and chewing gum."

    Visit https://cityofspartanburg.org/ to learn more about this city and their projects.

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    25 mins
  • 30 Years of Music, Truth and Breaking Barriers: 1000 Seconds with Ty Herndon.
    Jan 26 2026

    We are back with Episode 2 where our host, Forrest Alton, spends 1000 Seconds with chart-topping country music trailblazer, Ty Herndon. Tune in to listen to their open conversation about mental health, authenticity, and the impact of paying it forward. Pre-order Ty's Book What Mattered Most.We recognize it is a tense and uncertain time to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community under the current administration, and with the nature of our conversation with Ty want to provide some outlets for support. Resources:

    • For Coming Out
    • For Mental Health

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    23 mins
  • What it takes to lead a public health agency in the current environment: 1000 Seconds with Kim Nolte
    Jan 7 2026

    Happy New Year and welcome to 1000 Seconds! To launch Season 2, our host, Forrest Alton, gets the opportunity to spend 1000 Seconds with CEO of Migrant Clinicians Network, Kim Nolte. Kim was recognized as one of the top 100 influential Leaders in Global Health in 2024 by TIME Magazine. Her work in public health began as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Guatemala and since then has been a tenacious leader throughout the public health sector at both the state and national levels.Follow Kim on LinkedIn: / kim-m-nolte Learn more about Migrant Clinicians Network: https://www.migrantclinician.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep updated on Season Two of 1000 Seconds. Learn more about Forrest's work at https://www.1000feathers.com/

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    23 mins