Episode Three

Sam Taylor sits down with Paula Anderson, CEO of the YMCA of Central Kentucky, to discuss the importance of accessible swim lessons, the alarming statistics on minority communities' access to swimming, the YMCA's impactful programs, from summer camps to cancer survivor support - and the urgent need to reopen the pool at Kentucky State University for the community's health and safety.

June 5, 2024

Episode Four

Host Sam Taylor chats with Dr. Jamal Jackson, head coach of Kentucky State University’s men’s basketball program and a founding member of Swim with Purpose. In this episode, Dr. Jackson reflects on his journey as a student-athlete and coach at Kentucky State, the impact of sports on his life, and the importance of mentorship. They also discuss the vital role of Swim with Purpose in addressing water safety, especially in underserved communities. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, sports, and giving back!

October 16, 2024

Episode Five

Sam Taylor sits down with Katrisha Waldridge, Frankfort City Commissioner and Chairman/Co-founder of Swim with Purpose, to discuss the impact access to swimming has on the community and how Swim with Purpose is working to make it more accessible to all.

February 9, 2025

Episode Six

In this inspiring episode, Sam Taylor sits down with new board member Ann Hartley Smith and her daughter Gray Rutledge to share their remarkable story. Ann, a lifelong Frankfort resident with deep community roots, has dedicated her life to health and fitness through her work at the YMCA and her own CrossFit gym. Gray, an accomplished para-swimmer with national records, discovered swimming after a spinal cord injury in 2022 and has since thrived in the sport with aspirations for the Paralympics. Their story exemplifies the transformative power of swimming and why bringing an indoor pool to Frankfort is so vital for our community.

August 23, 2025