Episodes

  • Pathways to Purpose: Workforce Development and Volunteer Power in Cleveland

    Pathways to Purpose: Workforce Development and Volunteer Power in Cleveland
    Apr 3 2025
    In this empowering episode of Our Voices Today, host Stephanie "DJ Black Unicorn" Crowder spotlights two powerful organizations helping Clevelanders build stronger futures. First, Ronnie Cannon from Towards Employment shares how the organization is breaking down barriers to meaningful careers-especially for those impacted by the justice system or systemic inequity-through skill-building, career coaching, and employer connections. Then, Joy Banish of Greater Cleveland Volunteers joins the show to talk about the power of service and how volunteering creates ripple effects across the community. Together, these conversations explore how purpose, opportunity, and people are transforming Cleveland from the ground up.
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    51 mins
  • A Note to My Black: Uplifting Black Voices with Author Toya Adams Driscal

    A Note to My Black: Uplifting Black Voices with Author Toya Adams Driscal
    Apr 3 2025
    On this special Book Club Tuesday edition of Our Voices Today, host Stephanie "DJ Black Unicorn" Crowder is joined by guest co-host Rabbi Benjamin Gohlstin for an inspiring conversation with author Toya Adams Driscal. Toya shares the heart behind her powerful book series, A Note to My Black-a collection of affirmations and reflections designed to uplift, empower, and celebrate Black children and adults. Together, they explore the importance of positive representation, healing through words, and the role of community in nurturing self-worth and identity. This is more than a book talk-it's a love letter to Black excellence.
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    49 mins
  • Building a Better Future: Dr. Carmine Stewart on Adult Literacy and the Aspire Program

    Building a Better Future: Dr. Carmine Stewart on Adult Literacy and the Aspire Program
    Apr 3 2025
    In this episode of Our Voices Today, host Stephanie "DJ Black Unicorn" Crowder sits down with Dr. Carmine Stewart, director of the Aspire Program, to discuss how a bold new approach is transforming adult literacy in Cuyahoga County. After three out of four adult literacy programs were at risk of losing funding in 2023, Dr. Stewart and her team stepped up to create a student-centered, research-based initiative that directly addresses the barriers adult learners face. Learn how the Aspire Program is not only keeping crucial resources in Cleveland-but also giving adults the tools they need to rewrite their stories.
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    55 mins
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