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The System Is Us
by Mo Nyang
The System is Us is a space for honest conversations about public systems, how they work, how they fail, and how they can be transformed. It's about the intersection of policy and lived experience, and the belief that those closest to the problem must be central to the solution.Each episode brings together voices from across the spectrum, frontline workers, youth advocates, grassroots leaders, policymakers, and public administrators, to ask one powerful question:What does it take to make systems truly just, and who should be at the center of that work?This conversation will not only live in audio. We will also host an active Substack, where each episode's ideas will be expanded upon with articles, resources, and audience engagement. Substack readers will get deeper dives, follow-up interviews, and ways to join the dialogue.Who It's ForThis podcast is for:Youth leaders and Community organizers Nonprofit and government professionals shaping servicesUrban planners, public administ
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Understanding Home ownership with Demba Baldeh, The Baldeh Family Estate
The conversation explores the intersection of real estate and wealth generation, focusing on the motivation to enter the real estate industry, the policy landscape for immigrants, the role of real estate in wealth building, and the concept of equity in homeownership. It delves into the financial and social benefits of homeownership and the impact of real estate on wealth creation. The conversation delves into the advantages of homeownership incentives, the impact of community participation on policy influence, the significance of school districts on home choices, navigating neighborhood pricing and access, potential policy changes in the real estate and homeownership ecosystem, and the future of the real estate industry.TakeawaysReal estate as a vehicle for wealth buildingEquity in homeownership Homeownership incentivesCommunity participationChapters00:00 Wealth Creation and Equity in Real Estate22:41 Advantages of Homeownership Incentives28:53 Impact of School Districts on Home Choices36:38 Policy Change in Real Estate and Home Ownership Ecosystem
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With lady Bah: to design policies that truly support healthy child development.
The conversation with Jamie Bah delves into child welfare and development, empowerment and support, and the impact of cultural dynamics on child welfare. It explores Jamie's early experiences in child welfare and development, the impact of cultural dynamics on child welfare, and a comparative analysis of child welfare systems. Additionally, it discusses reconciling cultural dynamics and protective services, the impact of the environment on child growth, challenges and fears as a parent, creating a better child welfare system, and lessons learned and wishes for childhood experiences.TakeawaysChild Welfare and DevelopmentEmpowerment and SupportCultural Dynamics and Child WelfareChapters00:00 Lessons Learned and Wishes for Childhood Experiences
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From Refugee to Reformer, A Conversation with Dr. Omar Bah
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Omar Bah, who is a journalist, author, and community leader from The Gambia.Omar's story is about courage, resilience, and purpose. He went from reporting the truth in The Gambia to escaping persecution and starting over as a refugee in the United States. Now, he leads the Refugee Dream Center in Providence, Rhode Island, works as a mental health professional, and supports displaced communities.He also ran for Congress because he believes policy can change lives. In our conversation, we’ll discuss what led him into politics, the issues that inspired him, and how his work in mental health and refugee advocacy has shaped his vision. We’ll also look at policy challenges in The Gambia, migration trends across Africa, and why global action matters.This episode highlights how personal experience can shape public service and how one person’s journey can have a wide impact.Chapters00:00 The Power of Journalism12:23 Trauma and Mental Health22:41 Rebuilding and Resettlement36:51 The Struggle of the Gambian Diaspora42:35 The Importance of Belonging and Support for Leaders01:00:53 Equitable Policies for Displaced People01:07:50 Belonging and Identity01:21:00 Embracing Identity and Education
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Youth Work as a System: The Foundation of a Generation
The conversation delves into youth development, highlighting the significance of youth work as a system and as the foundation of a generation. It explores the dynamics of cooperation versus competition within youth organizations and the early experiences of individuals in youth work. Additionally, it discusses the role of youth work in building movements and the policy issues surrounding authentic youth representation. The conversation delved into the essence of youth work, its impact on policy and advocacy, the role of youth parliament in policy change, the influence of funding on youth work, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. The discussion highlighted the importance of sacrifice, respect, and discipline in youth work, as well as the promising future and opportunities for growth in the field.TakeawaysYouth work as a system and the foundation of a generationCooperation versus competition in youth organizations Youth work is about sacrifice, respect, and disciplineFunding can have both positive and negative impacts on youth workYouth work is about service to the community and making a positive impactThe future of youth work is promising, and there are opportunities for improvement and growthChapters00:00 Building Movements and Youth Representation41:36 The Essence of Youth Work49:50 Youth Parliament and Policy Impact54:49 Youth Advocacy and Policy Change01:04:17 The Impact of Funding on Youth Work01:13:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Youth Work
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Sample Content
The conversation delves into the economic aspects of homeownership, highlighting government incentives, security, wealth generation, and global investment as key benefits of owning a home.TakeawaysHomeownership benefitsGovernment incentivesChapters00:00 The Economics of Homeownership
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The System is Us is a space for honest conversations about public systems, how they work, how they fail, and how they can be transformed. It's about the intersection of policy and lived experience, and the belief that those closest to the problem must be central to the solution.Each episode brings together voices from across the spectrum, frontline workers, youth advocates, grassroots leaders, policymakers, and public administrators, to ask one powerful question:What does it take to make systems truly just, and who should be at the center of that work?This conversation will not only live in audio. We will also host an active Substack, where each episode's ideas will be expanded upon with articles, resources, and audience engagement. Substack readers will get deeper dives, follow-up interviews, and ways to join the dialogue.Who It's ForThis podcast is for:Youth leaders and Community organizers Nonprofit and government professionals shaping servicesUrban planners, public administ
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Mo Nyang
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