Alfred and Leah: Learning A New Language
Lifelong computer junkie-turned-co-chair of Blacks at Microsoft, Alfred Ojukwu, is our guest on this episode of Formative. Co-host, 8th-grader Leah, hears that gaining any new skill is kind of like le...
14 Nov 202318min
Catherine and Nevaeh: Finding Beauty In Everything
On this episode of Formative, Catherine Treff and Nevaeh find beauty in all the colors of the rainbow. Catherine is the Director of Design for Macy’s, loves wearing heels, and taking it as easy as pos...
7 Nov 202327min
Lee and Jamie: We Knew What We Were Doing
Lee Stringer joins us on today’s show! Lee is a 3-time published author. His memoirs are raw and inspiring and so is this interview. 7th-grader and co-host, Jamie, learns for every bad thing that's ha...
31 Okt 202331min
Bob and Cesar: What You Really, Really Love
On this episode of Formative 8th grader, Cesar, interviews Bob Knakal! Bob is Senior Managing Director and Head of New York Private Capital Group for JLL. He’s had a hand in the sale of thousands of b...
24 Okt 202328min
Clover and Sharod: A Legacy Worth Leaving
It’s Season 5 of Formative and we’re so happy you’ve tuned in! This season of the show, our students interview some of our best guests ever — from tech, education, sports, real estate, and publishing....
17 Okt 202332min
Mayor Eric Adams and Akadir: Dark Places As A Burial…Or A Planting
He didn’t always know who he wanted to be — but for the past 3 decades becoming Mayor was his goal. NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins us on this episode of Formative. Co-host Akadir asks him about everything...
12 Sep 202324min
Barbara Marcus and Cece: Never Too Old or Too Young
It’s episode 9 ¾ on this season of Formative! We’re heading back to school with Barbara Marcus, President and Publisher of Random House Children’s Books. She’s the woman we can thank for bringing Harr...
5 Sep 202324min
Corey B. and Tapa: Two Tablespoons Of Courage
So, how does a self-described “high pitched energetic guy that you can't shut up” end up with millions of fans? We say you take a dash of bravery, an ounce of love, 2 cups of creativity, and more conf...
29 Aug 202322min
