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 Juli 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 Juli 202329min
Dr. Shanika Hope and Emily: Taking The Limits Off
It’s the season 4 launch of Formative! This week’s guest was so focused on surviving transitional life in foster care, she didn’t think she’d attend college — much less accomplish a PhD and keep going...
11 Juli 202333min
John Chandler and Khody: It’s time to follow up.
After 25 years in the public eye, Sportscaster John Chandler still gets nervous before going on the air. On this episode, of Formative, he tells co-host Khody how those nerves show him he still cares ...
16 Maj 202331min
Chrystal D. Giles and Christina: It’s time to put pen to paper.
Author Chrystal D. Giles had a son and began to crave seeing him and her family reflected in children’s books. In this episode she tells 6th grader, Christina, how this absence of diversity spurred he...
9 Maj 202322min
Richard Buery and Chanse: It’s time to contribute.
After a successful nonprofit career, Rich found himself pivoting to an organization that had made his community work possible. Now the CEO of Robin Hood, he’s getting to support projects he loves, in ...
2 Maj 202329min
Islah Abdul-Rahim and Prianna: It’s time to get sewing.
It’s not every day you meet someone who can catch a speeding tap shoe mid-air in the dark — fix it — and then send it back out to finish the show. This week’s guest can do just that. Islah Abdul-Rahim...
25 Apr 202325min
Robert Tuchman and Rokiat: It’s time to work it your way.
Entrepreneur, podcast professional, and New York Edge board member, Robert Tuchman joins 12-year-old Rokiat to discuss the winding path many of our careers take. We dream of one thing and a couple of ...
18 Apr 202325min
