
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

Dr. Damon Love and Aiden: Teaching Next Generation’s Scientists
Finding the cure for cancer: that’s what set Dr. Damon Love out to make a dream bigger than himself. Now the co-founder of S.E.E.D. STEM program, Dr. Love’s legacy is all about finding and raising nex...
22 Aug 202330min

Teresa Younger and Nylah: Being The Buffalo
What’s it mean to advocate for women across the country? One strategy is to “be the buffalo”. 6th-grader Nylah learns a bit of what that means from Teresa Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation For Women....
15 Aug 202329min

Marvin Krislov and Sunni: I’m My Own Favorite Topic
In this episode of Formative, Sunni gets the lowdown on what it’s like being the president of Pace University and she gets some encouragement that she’ll be able to handle college like a champ when it...
8 Aug 202327min

Tina Cervasio and Tamia: Not An All Boys Club Anymore
What’s it like being in a male-dominated field? Well, sports anchor Tina Cervasio is here to tell us it’s now a womens’ game! On this episode of Formative, 8th grader, Tamia, takes a conversational sp...
1 Aug 202330min



















