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EPISODE 31: The Journey and Trials of Passion w/ Chris Thomas

Join Zoe (no Mike this week!) and fantastic founder of Your Passion 1st, Chris Thomas in their exploration of his international non-profit that aims to empower youth to explore their talents through entrepreneurship, workshops, events, and even overseas excursions.

EPISODE 30: Campaigning for Youth and Peaceful Unity w/Kobey Lofton

Join Mike, Zoe, and North Lawndale native Kobey Lofton in a riveting conversation about his solution and growth driven approach to improving Chicago's city council as he runs for 37th Ward's alderman in his first time candidacy.

EPISODE 29: Why Soul City Corridor Deserves A Gateway w/ Community Corey

In this episode, join Mike, Zoe and Corey Dooley Johnson as they discuss his call-to-action for city electives to quicken the timeline developing the much anticipated Soul City Corridor, which centers communities along Chicago Avenue as a primary business and art district.

EPISODE 27: The Shared Principles of Life and Art w/ Shanel Romain, Frederick Giles, and Dante Coker

Tune in to this week's transformative episode with returning guest-artist Shanel Romain and Hood Heroes' youth partcipants Frederick Giles and Dontae Coker as they reflect on the successful completion of their 6-week instructive program inside the Aspire Center.

EPISODE 26: The Practical Power of Music w/Howard Sandifer

Join Mike, Zoe, and the generous Howard Sandifer, co-founder of Chicago West Music Community Center with his wife, Darlene. Coming from a background in music education, the duo took action in response to the lack of instruction, play, and artistic structure in institutions on the West side

EPISODE 25: The Era of Post-Illiteracy And Climate Change

A crushing heat wave with poor air quality, rising cases of intestinal illness, plummeting literacy rates, Citywide approval polls, and more than the average person can keep track of all in today's episode with Mike and Zoe.

EPISODE 24: Protecting Our Backyard & Voting Rights w/ Remel Terry

Join Mike, Zoe, and esteemed guest Remel Terry as they break down a visit to the newly debuted Obama Presidential Center, the mythology of a united America, and the racially muted yet politically charged upheaval exemplified by the Supreme Court ...

EPISODE 23: Getting Educational on the CPS Funding Crisis w/Isaac Lewis Jr.

Join Mike, Zoe, and special guest Isaac Lewis Jr. (Publisher of North Lawndale Community News/The Austin Voice) as they discuss the upcoming historical school board elections...

EPISODE 22: Raising Awareness: The Annual Breast Cancer Walk w/ Janel Moreland

This episode, join Mike, Zoe, and Janel Moreland's talk about the mission and activities of Pink Divas and Gents, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting survivors. From the annual breast cancer walk to the intersection of faith-based healing, our guest steadfastly pioneers the education of women and men about breast health in our West Side Communities.

EPISODE 21: Paying Homage to the Art of STUNTIN’ w/Shanel Romain

Join Mike,Zoe, and legacy artist Shanel Romain from Chicago's West Side talks about upcoming art exhibition STUNTIN', evolution of style and expression in black culture, and the importance of blending craft with self-esteem.