Episodes
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Building A Better Philly
Join our Executive Director Carlos Aponte, our Founding Educator Namarah McCall-Spellman and our Director of Development Salaah Muhammad as we begin a new chapter of We Love Philly. Get to know our staff, what drives us and the changes we hope to bring to Philly's youth!
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Block 2 School | Episode 8
Welcome back to Season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce your Co-Host, Edna Ramos, who will be leading the way as we continue to empower student voices and forge connections to enhance our school system. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Hakeem Ruiz…
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Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection | Episode 7
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features special guest Greg Tomson as we dive deep into mentorship and...
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A City Of Leadership | Episode 6
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features special guest Kejsi Shahaj, a GPLEX Associate. 🎧✨ As we delve...
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Building & Strengthening Communities | Episode 5
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson and co host Carlos Aponte as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Zoraida Cordero Founder of Impactful...
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”Not So Digital Media” | Episode 4
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Digital Media Agency Revcarto. Their founder's Chris Davis &...
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I Became a Student Business Owner in Philadelphia | Episode 3
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Carrey Sykes, a Philadelphia high school student, Entrepreneur…
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I’ve Been Shot In Philly Now What? | Episode 2
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Dominik Herrera, a Philadelphia high school student that…
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We The People | Episode 1
We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features the power that lies in our youths voice and their stories. If…
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Community Classrooms with Travis Manion Foundation Chapter Leader Monica Velez and Youth Mentor Akacia Powell
Travis Manion Foundation(TMF) strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. They develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on...
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Building Community Trust with HACE's NAC Program Director Stasia Monteiro
HACE’s goal is to make its core neighborhoods a place of choice for a mixed income, ethnically diverse population. Their neighborhood plan focuses the organization to address the concerns of the community through a comprehensive strategy that defines tangible projects and programs into manageable...
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Solving the Civic Engagement Divide with the Founder of the Coalition for Community Empowerment Salaah Muhammad
The mission of the Coalition for Community Empowerment is to drive civic engagement for youth and disenfranchised communities through educational forums, creating platforms to engage with elected officials, and preparing the next generation to understand the functions of our democracy If you want...
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Finding Your Tribe with CEO of DivaGirl Tribe Majet Reyes
The DivaGirl Tribe is a group of women spanning Toronto, Philadelphia, Montreal, Belize, Kathmandu, Accra, Cusco and Manila. DivaGirl helps women succeed in business and life by empowering and building confidence in women. They provide a fun, safe, positive environment and platform, for women to...
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The Evolution of The Sunday Love Project
Welcome Back to The We Love Philly Podcast! We have all new students and this is our first Podcast of the New Year! Be sure to rate our Podcast and leave feedback that will be used during our class time in order to improve the Podcast. The Sunday Love Project has been "Feeding Philly and Building...
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A Million People and Counting with Share Food Program's Onika Washington-Johnson
The Share Food Program is the largest provider of food to vulnerable citizens in the Philadelphia region. On this Episode of the podcast we talk with their volunteer manager Onika Washington-Johnson to explore how they have rose to the occasion during Covid-19 If you want to learn more about The...
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What's Your Definition of Love ?
Happy Summer Everyone ! We hope every one is safe and well. This episode of the podcast is a little different because of Covid-19 but we are excited for you to listen. Be sure to check out our instagram to join the conversation and tell us your definition of love! If you want to stay up to date...
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Lets Get This Jawn with Vice President of Ecosystem Development at the University City Science Center Tracy Brala
Venture Café Philadelphia connects innovators and entrepreneurs with high-impact programming and events. They create intentional spaces for individuals and organizations to gather, connect, and build relationships. Every Thursday they host a free and inclusive community gathering. On a weekly…
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Change Starts One Block at a Time with Sean Rogue of the Block Gives Back
The Block Gives Back aims to promote community involvement and engagement throughout Philadelphia by targeting issues within the community and devising a plan to recruit local volunteers, businesses, organizations and community leaders to help them in working toward a solution. If you want to…
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Providing a Voice for the Voiceless with It's Mine Movement Founder Camilla Williams
It's Mine Movement is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals who have been physically, sexually, and emotionally abused. Through giving these individuals a voice, they believe the healing process will be initiated. After the healing process is initiated they believe…
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Collaboration Instead of Competition with Vice President of Global Citizen Campbell Bird
Global Citizen is a non-profit organization dedicated to civic engagement among diverse groups through volunteering, education, community building, service learning, economic opportunity, leadership development and dialogue. Global Citizen brings together people of all ages and backgrounds…
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Putting Students First In Education with Mighty Writers Program Director Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Mighty Writers mission is "To teach kids to think clearly and write with clarity so they can achieve success." They do this by offering free programs to young people of all ages throughout the city of Philadelphia. Be sure to check out their website to find one of their nine locations. If you…
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Ending Food Apartheid With Co Founder of One Art Community Center Malaika Hart
One Art Community Center's mission is to inspire people to creatively heal and express themselves through the varied forms of art. Some of the art forms you can immerse yourself in at One Art include Musical Arts, Visual Arts, Holistic Arts, Culinary Arts, Martial Arts, Cultural Arts, Literary...
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#32- Using Love to Uplift your Neighbors with Founder of the Your Aok Foundation Yani Williams
Yani Williams first began her journey feeding the homeless in the early months of 2007, from this birthed her Your A.O.K. Foundation. The foundation provides food, clothes, furniture and resources to the homeless and low income families in the Philadelphia and Tri-state area. If you want to learn...
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#31- Pheeding Philly with Sarah Magazzo
Sarah Magazzo and Francine Marie are Co-Creators of Pheed Philly. Pheed Philly is a small grassroots movement that aims to improve quality of life for the homeless of Philadelphia one care package at a time. Yes, Pheed Philly provides basics like food, water, and clothing to the homeless…
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#30- Having a Direction and Vision with Creator of Runninglasses Steven Shears
Steven Shears is the Creator of Runninglasses. Runninglasses was birthed from Steven making daily deposits in himself spiritually, relationally, physically, intellectually and financially. His goal is to get individuals to grow and help others grow by making daily deposits. Running - means to…
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#29- Our Conversation on the Salaah's Corner Podcast
Salaah Muhammed is the host and producer of the Podcast Salaah's Corner. Salaah's Corner discusses political issues that affect the citizens of Philadelphia and citizens around the country. Recently Salaah sat down with We Love Philly Executive Director Carlos Aponte to discuss the current state…
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#28- Indigenous People's Day with Penn Treaty Museum Board Member, Penny Dwyer
The Penn Treaty Museum celebrates the 1682 Treaty of Friendship made between the original stewards of the land and William Penn under the branches of an Elm Tree at Shackamaxon. The museum, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2007, preserves the story of the Treaty of Friendship through art,...
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#27- Eat, Educate, and Empower with Vetri Community Partnership Community Engagement Coordinator Ridhdhi Parmar
Vetri Community Partnership was founded in 2008 by Chef Marc Vetri and restaurateur Jeff Benjamin to help people experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living. As a 501c3 nonprofit, Vetri Community Partnership empowers children and adults to lead healthy lives through fresh...
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#26- Finding Your Flow with the Executive Director of the Spin Coalition Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Spin Coalition(SpinCo) SpinCO is a 501(c)(3) volunteer run nonprofit that celebrates the growing movement arts culture in the Greater Philadelphia Area. SpinCo helps provide accessible and affordable movement arts education and social...
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#25- Building a Self Sustaining Community with Event Coordinator at the African Cultural Art Forum, Kamara Abdur-Rahim
Kamara Abdur-Rahim was born in West Philadelphia and has been a part of the African Cultural Art Forum since birth. Her father and Uncle started the organization and it has been serving the community since 1969. The African Cultural Art Forum is a community based manufacturing business striving…
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#24- Changing Lives Through Music Education with Rock To The Future's Chief Music Officer Josh Craft
Josh Craft is the Chief Music Officer at Rock to The Future. Rock to the Future is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010 that provides music education for Philadelphia’s youth from underserved neighborhoods and under-resourced schools at no cost to them or their families. Using music, their...
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#23- On The Road To Manifest with Volunteer Coordinator at Glbl Vllg Rayna Catherina
Rayna Catherina is the Volunteer Coordinator for GLBL VLLG'S Manifest Festival which is happening this Saturday August 3rd from 3PM-Midnight. GLBL VLLG is an INTERACTIVE entertainment company defining URBAN WELLNESS and celebrating the creative spirit in all people and the social connection we…
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#22-Persevering with Executive Director of The Young Chances Foundation Tyrique Glasgow
Tyrique Glasgow is the Founder and Executive Driector of The Young Chances Foundation. Young Chances Foundation (YCF) was created in 2012, as a program created to provide Urban Children with the opportunity to have fun, strengthen family relationships, build positive leadership skills through…
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#21-Philadelphia Pizza Party with PMA Bike Ride Founder Joe Cox
Joe Cox is the Founder of the PMA(positive mental attitude) Bike Ride and a City Council Candidate in the upcoming election. As the Founder of the PMA Bike Ride he has fed thousands of hungry Philadelphian's and inspired many to start their own movements to help spread positivity to those who…
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#20-Planting Food for All with Development Director of the Philadelphia Orchard Project Kim Jordan
This episode of the podcast features Kim Jordan, Development Director, of the Philadelphia Orchard Project. Kim has been with the project for over a decade and has helped develop this Non Profit Organization into a positive force for the community. POP(Philadelphia Orchard Project) continues to...
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#19- Feeding the Hungry with Muslims Serve Volunteer Manager Shafia Rana
On this episode we sit down with the Volunteer Manager, of the Non-Profit Organization Muslims Serve, Shafi Rana. Shafia started as a Volunteer and has made a career out of helping others get in touch with their giving side. Over the past decade Muslims Serve has been in the streets of…
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#18- Behind the Scenes at the Philadelphia Pride Parade with Senior Advisor Chuck Volz
On this episode of the Podcast we sit down with the Senior Advisor of one of the biggest event Philly hosts every year, The Philly Pride Parade. Chuck Volzs is the Senior Advisor to the organization, Philly Pride Presents, which is responsible for putting on the event every year. Chuck has been...
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#17- Keeping Holocaust Education Alive with Holocaust Survior Allan Silverberg
On This episode of the podcast we are joined by Allan Silverberg and my student Kassim Karamoko. Allan is the Committee Chairman for the Holocaust Remembrance Education Program. This program recently visited our school, One Bright Ray Community High School to speak to us about the events of the...
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#16- Repair The World Philadelphia and their Mission to Unite the City Through Community Service
From underfunded schools that scrounge for funds for copy paper to the highest poverty and obesity rates among big cities in the US, Philly faces some dire challenges in confronting education and food injustices. Repair the World: Philadelphia partners with local and community-based organizations...
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#15- National Bar League CEO Evan Harden and his Mission to Make Fitness Accessible to Everyone
On this episode of the podcast we sit down with CEO of the National Bar League Evan Harden. Evan is a Philadelphia native who has overcome many hardships in order to develop a community in Philadelphia that makes fitness accessible to all. We will be volunteering for Evan's donation based fitness...
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#14- Austin Haines and his Mission to Help People, Get Free, Stay Present, and Move Forward
On This episode of the podcast we are joined by Philadelphia native Austin Haines. Austin has lived a life in the sales industry where he has had massive success. Through his journey of life Austin Realized that money did not equal fulfillment. After facing his own trial and tribulations he has...
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#13- Chief Ron Green and Malcolm X Day 2019
Chief Ron Green is a Community Organizer, CEO of the Worldwide Tribe Apparel Company, and Board member of CMXD Philly. CMXD's goal is to claim Malcolm X Day and bring the community together for a day of activism, inspiration, and family fun. The energy between my students and Ron is evident...
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#12- Get Out and Vote With Philadelphia School Teacher Luigi Borda
Today's episode of the podcast I am joined by 30 year school teacher and City Commissioner hopeful Luigi Borda. Luigi has made it his personal mission to help solve the voting crisis in Philadelphia. In the last Primary election in May of 2018 "Just 17 percent of registered voters bothered to…
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#11- When the Student Becomes the Teacher WIth We Love Philly Creator Carlos Aponte
Kassim Karamoko and Sean Tate Webb are students from One Bright Ray Community High School and have been preparing for this interview for the last couple weeks. They approached me a couple weeks ago asking if they could share my story to Philadelphia. This is their first time doing a professional...
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#10-Everyday is Earth Day With Bartram Gardens Horticulturalists Mandy Katz and Marissa Mcdonald
We are excited to bring this episode to you because we have some first time students who have joined the episode. Since the creation of this project more teenagers from the school have taken an interest and have become involved. We have you all to thank for that! On this episode we have Bartram's...
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#9-Look Up and Challenge Poverty With Episcopal Community Services Chief of Programs Arley Styer MSS MSLP
According to a report from the Pew Charitable Trust Organization "Poverty is one of Philadelphia’s most enduring problems. At 25.7 percent, the poverty rate is the highest among the nation’s 10 largest cities. About 400,000 residents—including roughly 37 percent of the city’s children under the…
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#8-Turning Your Pain Into Your Purpsoe with CEO of HandNHearts Trisha Baum
Trisha Baum, Founder of HandnHearts, has made it her personal mission to provide peace, love, and positivity to people affected by Homelessness in Philadelphia. This Kensington native fought falling into the trap of having a victim mentality and created an organization to solve the problems that...
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#7-Courage, Effort, Respect With Executive Director Andy Kucer and Program Manager Iesha Nelson of Students Run Philly Style
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Andy Kucer and Ieshia Nelson of the amazing non profit mentoring organization Students Run Philly Style. Students Run Philly Style embodies the heart and spirit of Philadelphia and has been servicing the community for almost 20 years. On the surface...
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#6-Look Good, Feel Good with Our Closet Program Manager Shauna Ekezie
On this episode of the Podcast we sit down with Shauna Ekezie. Shauna is the Program Manager over at Our Closet. Our Closet services those in need of clothing all around the city of Philadelphia. My students and I had a wonderful time volunteering with them and got to witness first hand what...
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#5-Non-Profit In Action With Batala Philadelphia
This episode of the podcast features Batala Philadelphia and two of my students who joined in for the interview ! Batalá Philadelphia is a non-profit Samba Reggae percussion band founded in 2017. Their mission is to enrich and inspire our communities by providing an Afro-Brazillian musical and...