Linda and Torlisa: We’re Still Learning and Teaching
Linda Anstendig, former English professor at Pace University, joins middle schooler Torlisa to talk about the joys of learning and teaching. Torlisa comes into the conversation admitting that English ...
16 Des 202513min
Robert and Dayvion: Being the Messenger
Robert Barletta, Executive Vice President at Marino Public Relations, joins middle schooler Dayvion to share what it’s like to work as a publicist. He tells stories from his early days in government a...
9 Des 202514min
Ellen and Aiden: The World Is Our Classroom
Ellen Kackmann, Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing at the Albanese Organization, sits down with middle schooler Aiden for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to build a career with ...
2 Des 202516min
Clara and Nicholas: Telling Stories That Matter
Award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, joins us to kick off the season with a powerful conversation about truth-telling. Clara shares with us what first pulled her toward journalism, why ...
25 Nov 202519min
Grizel, Shania & Dayvion: Bright Lights, Big Breaks
As we wrap up Season 10 of Formative, we hang out with Grizel Del Valle: a singer, actress, and all-around powerhouse with a knack for bold moves. Middle schoolers Shania and Dayvion jump into a heart...
7 Okt 202518min
Kat and Briana: Getting Out of Our Own Way
Kat Yeh has reinvented herself from sports marketer to beloved children’s author and poet, creating stories that inspire and delight. In this episode, middle schooler Briana talks with Kat about chasi...
30 Sep 202520min
John and Jacob: Making Our Own Noise
John Loeffler has spent nearly fifty years making music that moves the world, from crafting the unforgettable Pokémon sound to working with iconic bands like Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. In thi...
23 Sep 202520min
Marc and Nya: We’re Giving It Our All
Marc Rosen, Senior Director of Corporate Sales & Concierge Services at FreshDirect, joins middle schooler Nya for a lively chat about what it takes to thrive in sales. Marc opens up about the skills t...
16 Sep 202517min
