Stronger Communities and Productivity Tips with Joslyn Barnhart

Today on the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I chat with Joslyn Barnhart at D.T. Prime in Charleston. Joslyn is the member of the month for Up Next Charlie West. She works as the Communities In Schools liaison for the First Lady, Cathy Justice, focusing on communications and dropout prevention programs. They also place therapy dogs in each county to help schools and communities.

Joslyn is also a live events board member for Mountaineer Media, which celebrates West Virginia’s stories and businesses. They host an annual golf tournament and a networking event in June. This year, it will feature panelists and a concert by Philip Bowen.

We discuss productivity, where Joslyn differentiates between being busy and being productive. She advises breaking down long-term goals into daily steps to avoid burnout. For collaboration, she stresses the importance of transparency and open communication.