E05: From the Barbershop to the Boardroom: Innovative Approaches to Community Impact

Discover how two innovative leaders are transforming workforce development and community health in this episode of "Workforce on the Mic." Join host Alexis Franks as she speaks with Esther Lewis, CEO of Holistic Evolution Inc., who developed the Barbershop Talks program to address mental health and substance abuse prevention for young men of color, and Soyica White, CEO of The Soyica Experience, who combines barbering with career coaching to help individuals discover their purpose and build confidence. These visionaries share how they identified community needs, developed creative solutions, and are making lasting impacts through their unique approaches to personal and professional development.