"When The House Gets Quiet" / Navigating Life In the Empty Nest
video

Deveter Brown, Author of the guided journal, "When The House Gets Quiet," has tips for moms to navigate the identity transition and rediscovering your own self after your kids have left to go off to college.

The Fortune Society / Re-Entry Services Changing Lives
video

Nearly six decades of transforming lives and reforming justice. The Fortune Society has been vital on the subject of reentry in our communities. Newly appointed President and CEO Rob DeLeon talks about continuing his work to help individuals most impacted by the criminal legal system.

NAMI-NYC / Suicide Prevention
video

Stigma, struggle, and saving lives. The critical issue of suicide! Maggie Mortali, CEO of the National Alliance On Mental Illness - New York City talks about providing the tools and resources on the subject of prevention.

Queens College Student & Indie Game VO Actor
video

The Queens College drama student who is also serving as a voice over actor for indie horror games! Student and Voice Actor Octavio Villena talks about how he is balancing his new-found fame with his academic studies.

Is Education Keeping Up With AI!
video

Concerns over whether our education system is keeping pace with the AI revolution! Michelle Blue, Founder and CEO of Next Development discusses her efforts to help New York City schools bridge the skills gap for the future workforce.

City Harvest - Chef & Advocate Jake Cohen
video

City Harvest steadfast in their mission to battle hunger throughout the 5 boroughs. Chef and New York Times Best Selling Author Jake Cohen talks about being among their most staunch advocates and helping those facing food insecurity. 

New York City Networking Collective
video

Tackling the networking gap from the ground up! College student Daisey Marciano discusses how she developed what is known as the New York City Networking Collective as a way to help young adults build connections across all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Purpose Into Power - Author Nicole P. Stackhouse
video

Author Nicole P. Stackhouse shares her incredible journey of healing and self-empowerment in her memoir "No Lies Told," and how to turn childhood trauma into purpose and power.

Urban Pathways
video

Urban Pathways! The nonprofit organization is dedicated to combatting homelessness! Dr. Mardoche Sidor, Chief Medical Officer at Urban Pathways explains how they are encouraging New Yorkers to respond to the issue with compassion, understanding and meaningful action.

Dating Coach Trevor Kuhn - Overcoming The Challenges Of Dating
video

Dating in today's singles scene can have its challenges! It can at times feel like an endless loop of swiping and mixed signals! How do you break down the real hurdles of finding love and share the ultimate tips to help you build a genuine connection. Professional Matchmaker and Dating Coach Trevor Kuhn who specializes in dating advice and matchmaking in the gay community has some insight.

Allison K. James-Frison - Turning Your Pain Into Purpose
video

Turning your pain into purpose! Overcoming trauma can be difficult. But advocate Allison K. James-Frison, Author of "The Book Of Allison: The Wounds You Don't See," believes using and even embracing one's past can be a useful tool in healing those emotional scars.

Meaghan Barakett - The Fight Against Online Impersonation
video

What if someone used your voice, your photos, and your name to destroy your reputation? In the age of AI, digital impersonation has never been easier, or more dangerous. It happened to former model and Miss New York Meaghan Barakett, CEO of the social justice non-profit One Girl. She is now using her own experience to advocate for others and working to get laws on the books to stop it!

One Brooklyn Health - National Minority Mental Health Month
video

July marks National Minority Mental Health Month! While there has been greater focus on the issues surrounding our mental health, there sadly is still a lack of attention on the subject when it comes to communities of color. Dr. Tolu Olupona - Program Director for the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program at One Brooklyn Health Interfaith Campus breaks down some of the barriers that still exist.

Harlem Week: Honoring Our Legacy
video

Celebrating everything Harlem with the return of Harlem Week. The annual event brings communities together for an extraordinary line-up of virtual and live events! This New York City tradition takes place from August 1st through the 16th! Marko Nobles, Chairman of Harlem Week, gives us a preview.

TCIONY - 4th Annual Youth Explosion
video

The Community Initiatives of New York is a unique non-profit providing today's youth with the tools and confidence to become leaders in their communities! Among the projects that is empowering this next generation is a block party event that is taking place on Saturday, August 1st in Harlem. Freddy Taveras, Program Manager and TAG Swag General Manager as well as TAG Ambassadors Elijah Soto and Majic Pryor tell us about the 4th Annual Youth Explosion.

Reverend Dr. Xenia Barnes - Using Trauma As A Tool
video

Reverend Dr. Xenia Barnes - Author of "Loving Yourself Through The Trauma Workbook" and "The Recondition: A Guide To Loving Yourself Through The Trauma" talks about using devastating life-changing experiences as real tools that can help you function, heal and lead.

Patty "Boom Boom" Alcivar's Memoir "Courage"
video

A story of determination, perseverance and survival! Two-time New York City Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Patty “Boom-Boom” Alcivar from Forest Hills, Queens has proven to be a true fighter inside the ring. Now she is fighting for women outside of it and sharing her own personal story as a source of inspiration in her new book “Courage.”

Move NYC
video

The non-profit Move NYC is making a difference in the world of dance by helping to mentor the next generation of black and brown artists. Co-founders Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell talk about the program’s impact.

"The Rebuttal: Elizabeth Meaders Collection"
video

The documentary inspired by former New York City school teacher Elizabeth Meaders whose archival collection is one of the most complete visions of African American history and culture ever assembled. Filmmaker Nataki Alexander-Hewling talks about the award-winning film "The Rebuttal: Elizabeth Meaders Collection."

"Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder"
video

The documentary that tells a story unlike anything you may have ever heard! A veterinarian reflects on growing up on an Iowa farm and the unexpected twists his life took after that leading to the film titled "Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder." The film's Co-Director Michael Schelp, and his husband and the subject of the documentary Dr. Alan Younkin, talk about the meaning behind the project.