EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 1H 5M
Even Kings Feel ft. LaToya Logan
from On The Mic with Sam Sylk · host Sam Sylk
Sam Sylk sits down with LaToya Logan, CEO of Project LIFT, to celebrate 10 years of serving Cleveland through leadership, outreach, therapy, mentorship, and restorative justice for Black men and young men. They talk about what inspired Project LIFT, why fatherhood support and healing matter, and the power of choosing progress over “being right.” LaToya shares key moments from her personal journey, how the organization grew through persistence and community trust, and what it really means to lead through service. 00:00 Meet LaToya Logan01:49 Celebrating 10 Years03:00 Why Project LIFT Began04:42 Programs and Services05:19 Helping Fathers Heal07:14 Do You Wanna Be Right09:14 Foster Care to Adoption11:25 Detroit Hardships and Service14:46 Finding Biological Family21:13 Meeting Her Father23:58 Education and Real Experience25:30 Starting Project LIFT From Scratch28:53 The Book That Clarified It30:58 Client Story and System Failures34:41 Breakthrough Grant Moment35:18 Grant Sealed and Tears35:37 Training Gang Leaders36:44 COVID Hits Hard38:21 Reimbursable Grant Reality39:43 Family Team and Growth41:18 Word of Mouth Wins42:37 Rooftop Gala Details46:18 Why Fundraising Matters48:40 Fatherhood and Values53:22 Servant Leadership Vision55:39 Therapy as Prevention01:00:15 Walk In Community Care01:02:15 New Name New Mission01:04:09 Closing Thanks and Links
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Sam Sylk sits down with LaToya Logan, CEO of Project LIFT, to celebrate 10 years of serving Cleveland through leadership, outreach, therapy, mentorship, and restorative justice for Black men and young men. They talk about what inspired Project LIFT, why fatherhood support and healing matter, and the power of choosing progress over “being right.” LaToya shares key moments from her personal journey, how the organization grew through persistence and community trust, and what it really means to lead through service. 00:00 Meet LaToya Logan01:49 Celebrating 10 Years03:00 Why Project LIFT Began04:42 Programs and Services05:19 Helping Fathers Heal07:14 Do You Wanna Be Right09:14 Foster Care to Adoption11:25 Detroit Hardships and Service14:46 Finding Biological Family21:13 Meeting Her Father23:58 Education and Real Experience25:30 Starting Project LIFT From Scratch28:53 The Book That Clarified It30:58 Client Story and System Failures34:41 Breakthrough Grant Moment35:18 Grant Sealed and Tears35:37 Training Gang Leaders36:44 COVID Hits Hard38:21 Reimbursable Grant Reality39:43 Family Team and Growth41:18 Word of Mouth Wins42:37 Rooftop Gala Details46:18 Why Fundraising Matters48:40 Fatherhood and Values53:22 Servant Leadership Vision55:39 Therapy as Prevention01:00:15 Walk In Community Care01:02:15 New Name New Mission01:04:09 Closing Thanks and Links
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Even Kings Feel ft. LaToya Logan
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