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
David Barclay Moore and Allyson: Reading As A Form Of Listening
Even though he’s 6’3” and weighs over 200, this week’s guest still goes by “Baby Dave” to those who love him. David Barclay Moore is an author who sees “reading as a form of listening” and wants his w...
25 Jul 202323min
Commissioner Keith Howard and Kureem: Everyone Has A Role To Play
Growing up, Keith Howard knew he was the best — and he was going to the NBA. How’s he then find himself as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)? How does his lo...
18 Jul 202329min
