In this thought-provoking episode of Essential Leadership to End Poverty, co-host Scott C. Miller sits down with Lisa C. Uhrik—a developmental psychologist, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Franklin Fixtures—to explore how literacy can serve as a powerful tool in the fight against generational poverty. Lisa shares how her business supports 80% of America's independent bookstores and how her nonprofit shop in Cookeville, TN is reimagining what community, employment, and access to books can look like—especially for those most often left behind. Together, they dive into: The link between reading and workforce readiness The hidden epidemic of adult illiteracy How employers can build cultures of support without falling into old systems And why literacy might be the most overlooked economic development strategy in America This is more than a conversation about books—it's a radical reframing of what it takes to build thriving communities from the ground up.  

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