Formative

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John Chandler and Khody: It’s time to follow up. May 16, 2023

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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 after all this time. Coming into his career through a deep love of sports, John talks about the highlights and challenges of being the face fanatics see.

Chrystal D. Giles and Christina: It’s time to put pen to paper. May 09, 2023

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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 her on to write the books missing from the shelves. Once an accountant, she’s now a full-time author who believes we have time to do “all the things” we’re interested in.

Richard Buery and Chanse: It’s time to contribute. May 02, 2023

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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 neighborhoods he loves. In this episode, 7th grader Chanse picks his brain on everything from the importance of pre-k and afterschool programs — to anime.

Islah Abdul-Rahim and Prianna: It’s time to get sewing. Apr 25, 2023

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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 is a successful visual artist and Broadway wardrobe professional. In this episode, co-host Prianna asks her what in her career she’d do exactly the same — and what she’d make alterations on.

Robert Tuchman and Rokiat: It’s time to work it your way. Apr 18, 2023

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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 pivots down the road we’re enjoying a career we didn’t expect.

Simone Harris-Laws and Angel: It’s time to connect. Apr 11, 2023

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In this episode of Formative, 7th grader, Angel, connects with Simone Harris-Laws who’s in charge of DEI marketing and community partnerships for Macy’s. We learn to find common ground through ice cream, get less rigid with our schedules, and the importance of mentors as an alternate family who want us to be happy.

Suzan LeVine and Allyson: It’s time to lead. Apr 04, 2023

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Let’s get our butterflies into formation and make the next right move. On this episode of Formative, former U.S. Ambassador, and aspiring aerospace engineer, Suzan LeVine deep dives with 8th grader, Allyson. They mull over the power of the listening ear and how, as women leaders, it’s sometimes hard to be heard.

Carlos Cortes and D’Angelo: It’s time for chocolate. Mar 28, 2023

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How does Overwatch teach valuable life lessons? Should I be a chef…or psychotherapist? And how can chocolate make a difference in a borough…and the world? That’s just some of the things we learn on this episode of Formative as D’Angelo from 362K interviews Carlos Cortes of Chocobar Cortés.

Pat Vance and Sandesh: It’s time to play! Mar 21, 2023

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What’s the difference between and E and E10+ rating? It’s just one of the things we learn on this episode of Formative where 13-year-old Sandesh interviews Pat Vance — president of Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). In her role, Pat oversees and directs momentum of the organization that helps us know which video games are the right ones for us.

Amaurys Grullon and Allyson: It’s time for The BX. Mar 14, 2023

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Amaurys Grullon kicks off the Season 3 premiere of Formative. He’s a self-described “multipotentialite” who has his feet in creative worlds from illustration, to fashion, to music. We caught up with him in The Bronx — where he’s in love with his community and finding the most creative ways to give back. In this episode, co-host Allyson shares some Dominican pride and learns a little about the grind it takes to be an entrepreneur as we get a peek at those keys to success.

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