This is Season 5 of the DREAM B.I.G. Podcast, hosted by the L.E.E.P. to College Foundation. In this episode, we discuss the foundation's mission and the program's goals with L2C CEO and Executive Director Lisa Rowe.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G. Podcast. In today’s episode, we welcome our guest, Ms. Laura Ashley Alegbeleye. Ms. Alegbeleye is a program manager for NOVA Science Studio, a program that teaches science and video production to high school students.
We are honored to have her as our guest for this last episode of season 4. In this episode, we will discuss Ms. A’s journey to her career, the practical side of STEM, and how important it is to communicate in a career involving the sciences. There are so many interesting discussions in this episode, you won’t want to miss it! Thank you to Kalen Wright for hosting this episode, to our team members Jasmine, Paris, and Priye for their continued dedication to the project, and to our mentors/leads Elena Rowe and Christopher Wallace. Click the links below to learn more about the information that was discussed in today’s episode as well as L.E.E.P’s programs: More Information about Reyhaneh Maktoufi - https://rmaktoufi.wixsite.com/website/blank-page Why the ocean is so important in combating climate change - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHb9_ZH5C-s Background Information on Mae C. Jemison - https://www.nasa.gov/people/mae-jemison-m-d/ A recent interview with Mae C. Jemison - https://youtu.be/XaiXivJQqaw?si=Y8vdgdUNVMG8sIlB L.E.E.P To College’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leeptocollegefoundationinc?igsh=MWZxamozeWoyOTlxZQ== L.E.E.P To College’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leeptocollegefoundation.org L.E.E.P To College’s YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@l2cdreamb.i.g.895?si=gtIrr07Cr9R-lb42 L.E.E.P To College’s Website - https://www.leeptocollegefoundation.org
Hello Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G. podcast. In today's episode, we welcome our guest, Mr. Omar Harrod. Mr. Harrod is a lead recruitment specialist at the University of the District of Colombia.
We are so honored to have him as our guest for this episode. In this episode, we will discuss various topics surrounding college admissions, such as finding the right college for you, what programs exist at UDC, and what's on the campus! There is so much information in this episode that you don't want to miss even if you are not interested in UDC.
Thank you to Paris Lanford for hosting this episode and to our team members: Kalen, Jasmine, and Priye for your continued dedication to this project.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the new season 4 of the DREAM B.I.G (Bridging into Greatness) Podcast. We are so excited for the podcast's 4th season, as well as welcoming back returning listeners and our new ones.
In this episode, we introduce our new team members, Paris Lanford, and Litzy Huerta, while also hearing from our returning members Priye Wokoma, Jasmine Tucker, and Kalen Wright.
From this episode, you will learn exciting topics such as L.E.E.P.'s background, topics to look forward to this upcoming season, things the viewers can expect, and more.
Click the links below to find out more information about our programs:
L.E.E.P To College Foundation INC
Always Seeking Knowledge- Kalen's Sweatshirt Business
Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast, Season 3! In this bittersweet end to this season, we welcome back some L2C alumni to talk about their careers, some advice that they would give to the younger generation, and about what service means to them. Our L2C alumni are Gabrielle Redcross, Joshua McDuffie, Miles Walker, and Marc Walker. Gabrielle Redcross is a 2015 alumni who is a 2019 graduate from Bridgewater College where she received her bachelors in Communications and Digital Art. She then went on to earn her masters in Digital Media Strategy in 2020, and she currently works as a Community Engagement Coordinator for First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence. Our next guest, Joshua McDuffie, is a 2016 alumni who is also a PhD student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. He is a proud 2020 graduate of North Carolina A & T, where he earned his bachelors in Civil Engineering. Thirdly, Miles Walker is a 2016 alumni who works as a professional touring DJ for artists such as Rico Nasty. He graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 2021 with a bachelor of Business Administration. Lastly, we have Marc Walker who is a 2015 alumni. He graduated from Benedict College in 2019 with a bachelors in Child and Family Development. He currently works as a therapeutic mentor, counselor, and therapeutic trainer. We are so honored to bring back our L2C alumni to highlight that no matter how different our lives can turn out, we all value service and the things that we can do for others.
Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast, Season 3! In today’s episode, we welcome Hyacinth Tucker(mother of podcast team member and rising 11th grader Jasmine Tucker) and Shalom Omo-Osagie who will explain their paths to becoming entrepreneurs and the steps young people can take to start their own entrepreneurial paths. Mrs. Tucker owns The Laundry Basket LLC, a mobile laundry and dry cleaning solution service company that serves the DC metropolitan area. Mrs. Tucker is a proud graduate of Towson University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in English. She later earned her Master in Business Administration(MBA) in Nonprofit Management with a concentration in Grant Writing. Our next guest is Shalom-Omo-Osagie who has a passion for the performing arts. She is the founder of 1939 Studios, a movie production company based in Maryland whose mission is to create opportunities for Black artists and authentically show the Black experience in today’s society. Ms. Omo-Osagie is a proud graduate of Bowie State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts(BA) in Theater. We are so grateful to our guests who have dedicated their time to talk to us about the importance of teamwork, leadership and so much more to build a business to impact the greater community!
Click the links below for more information about Laundry Basket LLC & 1939 studios:
https://laundrybasketdelivery.com/home
Interview with Shalom on Fox45
Welcome back to another episode of The DREAM B.I.G Podcast. It has been a while since an episode was last posted, but we have a few more coming your way! In this episode, we welcome Ms. Tamya Anderson & Dr. Katya Salmi as our guests, who will guide us in discussing the topic of Critical Race Theory.
Tamya is a graduate of the University of MD College Park. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice with a minor certificate in Black Women’s Studies; starting this fall, Tamya will be starting at Howard University, pursuing a law degree, with the goal of working with domestic violence victims involved in the justice system.
Dr. Katya Salmi is the Associate Professor of Sociology at Montgomery College Rockville Campus. Dr. Salmi received her Bachelor’s degree in History and Anthropology from the University of Toronto, her Master’s degree in Human Rights from the University of College London, and finally, her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Sussex. Her areas of research interest are human rights, race, gender & equity. We are so excited to have both of them join us in our conversation about critical race theory.
Both of our guests are avid readers and writers, so please visit their areas of work below:
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G podcast. In today's episode, we welcome our guest, Dr. Jamie Keaton Jones. Dr. Jones is a professor in the online Masters of Social Work program at Fordham University and West Virginia University. Her background is in mental health treatment, social work, and environmental justice, among others. She previously taught at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, within the Sociology and Social Work Department. While there, she taught the first Environmental Justice and Social Work course. She also worked with a variety of mental health practices, including starting her own practice in Manhattan before moving to Washington, DC.
We are so honored to have her as our guest. In this episode, we discuss various topics centered on environmental issues such as the impacts of consumerism, fast fashion and more! This is one of our longer episodes, but there are so many gems in this; you do not want to miss this!!
Thank you to Alexis Buxo for hosting this episode and our team members: Kalen, Jasmine, Zion, Priye, and Conrad for your continued dedication to this project.
Documentaries, Books and Websites to explore more about sustainability and environmental justice/issues:
2.) The Life Changing Manga of Tidying Up- A Graphic Novel by Marie Kondo
3.) ThreadUp(Discover your Fashion Footprint)
4.) Fashion Revolution Website
5.) Draw Down Eco Challenge (A good site for ideas on what you can do for a healthier planet)
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the third episode of Season 3. In today's episode, we welcome two guests: Dr. Crystal Dorn and Mr. Demetrius Keller. Ms. Dorn is a school psychologist within the District of Columbia Public School System and the Director of Mental Health for Youth and Teens for L.E.E.P To College Foundation. Mr. Keller is a school social worker for elementary, middle, and high school students with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We are so honored to have had them on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the impact of Social Media on the lives of youth and young adults(good and bad) and how we can find a balance to connect with family and friends.
Thank you to Priye Wokoma for hosting this episode and to our team members: Kalen, Jasmine, Zion, Alexis, Conrad, Jianni, and Reena, for your continued dedication to this project.
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Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In this episode, we are honored to have Delegate Alonzo Washington, a representative of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 22 in Prince George's County, talk with us about the importance of civic engagement. He highlights his experience growing up and offers advice for youth to take action in their communities by connecting with their representatives. Thank you to Christopher Wallace for connecting us with him. Enjoy this episode!
Connect with Delegate Alonzo Washington:
Website: https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/msa16423.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delegateatw/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/delegateatw
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Hello everyone! Welcome to Season 3 of the DREAM B.I.G(Bridging into Greatness) Podcast. We are so excited to welcome back returning listeners and welcome new ones. This season we have new team members: Reena John, Conrad Wilson, Alexis Buxo, Jasmine Tucker, and Jianni Lockley. We are so excited for you all to hear their ideas and conversations! Our returning team members are Kalen Wright, Priye Wokoma, and Zion Covington.
In this first episode, we introduce new team members, discuss what topics we would like to discuss this season, and candidly discuss personal thoughts on issues of today's world. Thank you to Kalen Wright, our host for this episode, and Chris and Elena for their guidance and support throughout this process.
Thank you for listening, and we look forward to your thoughts and suggestions. Look out for our next episode on the topic of Civic Engagement.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The B.I.G Dream Podcast! In today's episode, we welcome our 2 guests: Larcy Douglass and Binh Troung to talk about ways to be civically engaged in your communities, becoming a leader and making a difference. Larcy is the Director of Common Power, a nonprofit organization in Seattle Washington that is committed to civic action and a just and inclusive democracy for everyone, especially for the next generation of leaders. Binh is the Program Coordinator for Common Power. In addition to our guests, we have our podcast team: Elena Rowe, Zion Covington, Sidney Steele and Priye Wokoma. We want to give a shout out to Kalen Wright, you couldn’t be with us today. We also have Christopher Wallace, one of our podcast team leads. This episode is hosted by Elena Rowe, one of our team leads and the Educational and Virtual Programs Coordinator for L.E.E.P. . I hope you enjoy this episode.
Learn more about Common Power:
https://commonpower.org/
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In today’s episode, you will hear from our podcast team about journeying to entrepreneurship and all of the tips, tricks, advice, and lessons the youth can put into practice to make their businesses as successful as possible. This episode is hosted by Christopher Wallace, who is a mentor with the L.E.E.P. 2 College Program. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Entrepreneurs in the area to check out:
1. @1939studios founded by @iamshalom_
2. @kozydayzclothing founded by @kieweisafruit and @bry_sofly
3. @jsjcrochets founded by @jabailey16
4. https://www.remodelmate.com/: Bathroom and Home Remodel Company
5. @beautyby.remi(Makeup Artist in New Carrollton MD)
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In today’s episode, you will hear from our podcast team and guests: Mental Health Director Crystal Dorn and Ms. Memuna Bangura Dixion, who currently works in Prince George’s County in early intervention services. Ms. Dixon has previously served in the District of Columbia Public School System as a Special Education Teacher and Coordinator. She has also conducted research on the effects of bullying on general education and special education students. This episode is hosted by Priye Wokoma, who is an 8th grade scholar in the program. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In this episode, we had a great conversation with members of the L.E.E.P To College Foundation Team: Ms. Crystal Dorn, Mental Health Director of our BEMOREAWARE Mental Health Program and Lisa Rowe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of L.E.E.P To College Foundation on the importance of emotionally and academically preparing for college.
Special thanks to our host Christopher Wallace, one of our L.E.E.P mentors and team leads for the podcast team. Also a special thank you to Priye Wokoma, a L.E.E.P scholar and podcast member for editing this episode.
Please continue to show your support by leaving a rating for us on Spotify or a review on Apple podcast. Also, make sure to check out our website to find out more information about L.E.E.P To College.
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Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy. Reading and sharing stories can:
Today, we have Ebubechukwuka Aligibe , an 11th grader at DuVal High School in Prince George's County. The book she is reading is titled Dear Boy: A Celebration of Cool, Clever Compassionate You! written by father-daughter duo Paris and Jason Rosenthal and illustrated by Holly Hatam. Please gather around your children for storytime. Enjoy! The Storytime episodes will be uploaded every Sunday wherever you hear our podcasts.
Stay tuned for our reading release next Sunday!
Jason Rosenthal website: https://www.jasonbrosenthal.com/
Paris Rosenthal website: https://www.parisrosenthal.com/
Thank you to for reading this story and Zion Covington for recording the intro and outro!
L.E.E.P Information
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Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy. Reading and sharing stories can:
Today, we have Loren Foster, a 12th grader at Springbrook High School in Montgomery County. The book she is reading is titled The Day the Crayons Quit written by Drew Dawalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Please gather around your children for storytime. Enjoy! The Storytime episodes will be uploaded every Sunday wherever you hear our podcasts.
Stay tuned for our reading release next Sunday!
Drew Dawalt website: https://www.drewdaywalt.com/
Thank you to Loren Foster for reading this story and Zion Covington for recording the intro and outro!
L.E.E.P Information
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Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy. Reading and sharing stories can:
Today, we have Comfort Emeaba, a 12th grader at Chesapeake Math Information Technology School in Prince George's County. The book she is reading is Beautifully Me written by Nabela Noor and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali. Please gather around your children for storytime. Enjoy! The Storytime episodes will be uploaded every Sunday wherever you hear our podcasts.
Stay tuned for our reading release next Sunday!
Nabela Noor website: https://www.loveandnoor.co/
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode. In this episode, the podcast team discussed the importance of the arts. We discuss different areas of the arts including: digital arts. performing arts, visual arts etc. We also discuss why the arts are important to include in our lifestyles and the importance of expressing ourselves through art.
Special shoutout to our host Sidney Steele III, a 10th grader at Parkdale High School and the rest of the team Priye Wokoma, a 8th grader at Chesapeake Math Information Technology, Kalen Wright, a 10th grader at Northwestern High School, Zion Covington an 8th grader at St. Ambrose Catholic School and Christopher Wallace, a mentor with the L.E.E.P To College Program. We highlighted a few schools(majority in the DMV) below that focus or or known for the arts. Beyond this list, make sure to check out other schools and community spaces in your area! This podcast was edited by Elena Rowe.
Look out for our next episode on finding the right college fit!
Links to click on: L.E.E.P To College Info
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgT3jFi_oWG3cLy4niD1IA
Schools
Duke Ellington School of the Arts: https://www.ellingtonschool.org/
Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy: https://schools.pgcps.org/benjaminfoulois/
Good Counsel High School: https://www.olgchs.org/
Community Spaces and Organizations
Publick Playhouse: https://www.pgparks.com/2280/The-Prince-Georges-Publick-Playhouse
The Music Center at Srathmore: https://www.strathmore.org/
Arena Stage: https://www.arenastage.org/
DC Youth Orchestra: https://www.dcyop.org/
College Park Youth Orchestra: http://cpyo.net/
Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir: https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/choir/childrenofthegospel/
1939 Studios: https://www.1939studios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1939studios/?hl=en
Welcome back to our second reading for Sunday Story Time Series! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy. Reading and sharing stories can:
Today, we have Jada James- Ogbechie, a 9th grader at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. The book she is reading is The Runaway Bunny written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Brown. The Storytime episodes will be uploaded every Sunday wherever you hear our podcasts. Gather around your children for Sunday Storytime!
Stay tuned for our reading release next Sunday!
