Bästa Kirk Berry podcaster (2024)

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S4 E39: Making Philly Kids Fly: Building Youth Power Through Circus Arts 31:32

19d ago31:32

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alyssa Bigby, founder and director of Rebel Arts Movement, who is revolutionizing youth empowerment in Philadelphia through the transformative power of circus arts. In this episode, we explore how a unique blend of dance, tumbling, and aerial arts is creating pathways to success for underserved youth in Ke…

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S4 E38: Inside Out and Beyond: Why Teen Mental Health Matters 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

In this episode, you'll discover insights from Morgan Johnson, NCC, LPC, an adolescent mental health professional with a decade of experience. You'll learn about the importance of mental health care for young people and common misconceptions about therapy. Morgan shares successful outcomes from her practice, including helping teens overcome social …

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S4 E37: Service Learning: Empowering Youth to Lead Change 37:13

2M ago37:13

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In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, host Kirk Berry interviews Amy Meuers, CEO of the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC). With over two decades at NYLC, Amy shares information about the organization's mission to empower youth through service learning. She discusses how NYLC integrates service learning into educational curricula, foste…

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S4 E36: The Power of Creative Expression: BuildaBridge's Unique Approach to Youth Empowerment 37:27

4M ago37:27

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In this episode, we are joined by Ami Yares, Executive Director of BuildaBridge International, an arts education nonprofit in Philadelphia. Ami shares how BuildaBridge uses the power of art-making to teach life lessons and foster resilience, self-efficacy, and hope in youth who have experienced trauma. He explains the concept of teaching artists an…

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S4 E35: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Making a Difference: Inside Shoot Basketballs NOT People 21:44

5M ago21:44

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In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, we are joined by Gary Mills, founder of Shoot Basketballs NOT People, a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to preventing violence and promoting positive change through basketball and mentorship. Gary discusses his background, the inspiration behind starting the program, and the various ways they en…

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S4 E34: Martial Arts and Mentorship: Building Resilience in Today's Youth 26:57

5M ago26:57

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In this episode, we welcome three amazing guests from the Noble House Fairview Dojo in Camden, New Jersey. These women share their expertise in teaching self-defense and empowering young people through martial arts. They discuss the importance of teaching children how to react in various social situations, the transformative power of self-defense t…

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S3 E33: Hopeworks: Propelling Young Adults into Living Wage Careers 26:15

11M ago26:15

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This episode features an interview with Dan Rhoton, CEO of Hopeworks in Camden, New Jersey, an organization that provides technology training, professional development, and real-world work experience to prepare unemployed young adults for living-wage jobs. Dan discusses Hopeworks' unique trauma-informed approach that not only teaches in-demand tech…

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S3 E32: Sparking Change from Within: A Community Center Leader’s Journey 34:08

12M ago34:08

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This episode features an interview with Charmaine Bazemore, the Executive Director of the George Washington Carver Community Center in Norristown, PA. Charmaine discusses her vision for the Carver Center, including bringing back the Kid's Cafe program, providing a safe space for local youth, and expanding literacy and learning opportunities. She al…

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S3 E31: Urban Zen: Empowering Youth Through Yoga 33:38

1y ago33:38

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This episode focuses on the profound impact of yoga on urban youth and how it can be a transformative tool for educators, mentors, and youth workers. Tune in to a conversation with Dennis Davis aka "Yogi Den", as he shares his journey from personal trauma to healing through yoga. As a certified yoga instructor and youth advocate, Yogi Den provides …

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S3 E30: Empowering Youth Through Social Emotional Learning 33:08

1y ago33:08

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This episode features a conversation with Dave Beal, CEO of Brain Power Wellness, to discuss social-emotional learning and holistic wellness strategies for students, teachers, and families. Dave shares practical tips and activities from the Brain Power Classroom book to promote positive mental health and development in the classroom. They discuss e…

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S3 E29: Knowledge is Power: Empowering Girls to Learn about Auto Care 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

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Kris Breslin, Master Technician at Team Toyota of Glen Mills, joins the program to discuss her career journey and what it is like to be a woman working as an automotive technician. Kris also provides an overview of the work she did with the KB Foundation's overnight girls mentoring camp, and why it is important for girls and young women to be famil…

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S3 E28: Shoot Cameras Not Guns: Empowering Youth Through Photography 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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Vernon Ray Jr., Owner of Creative Mind Productions, joins the program to discuss his own journey of developing a passion for photography and the campaign that he created to combat gun violence. Vernon shares how his campaign is helping give youth a different creative option to pursue and helps youth feel heard and supported. Vernon also shares tips…

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S3 E27: Black Girls Love Math: Encouraging Black Girls to Develop a Positive Math Identity 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

Atiyah Harmon, Founder of Black Girls Love Math (BGLM), joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to cultivate a positive math identity for Black girls. BGLM uses a research-based approach to create a fun, encouraging, and culturally conscious space for Black girls to explore and discover math.…

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S3 E26: Preparing Youth for the Workforce 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Joy Jamerson, Program Manager-Outreach, H-CAP (Healthcare Career Advancement Program, joins the program to discuss her career journey of supporting youth in various roles. Joy shares her thoughts about how to engage youth and how to talk to youth in a way that compels them. She also reveals tips for employers who want to recruit and retain youth, a…

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S2 E25: 914United: Educating and Empowering Youth and the Formerly Incarcerated 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

Jonathan Alvarez, Founder of 914United Inc., joins the program to provide an overview of the mission and vision of his organization. Discover how 914United emerged in 2020 to serve at the forefront of advocating for the youth and the formerly incarcerated residing within the Lower Hudson Valley.

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S2 E24: Philadelphia Gaming Initiative: Helping Youth Learn Critical Thinking Skills 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

Mike Brown from the Philadelphia Gaming Initiative joins the program to reveal how the organization is using gaming as a way to engage youth and keep them out of harm's way. Mike also shares how the Philadelphia Gaming Initiative uses gaming as a hook to bring young people into their space, and the other life skills instruction that is available to…

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S2 E23: Make the Distinction: Empowering Teen Girls Personally and Professionally 37:14

2y ago37:14

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Alexandra Ingram, MSW, joins the program to discuss her organization, Make the Distinction. Alexandra shares the work that her organization is doing to prepare black girls between the ages of 13-18 for the adult world by fostering confidence and self-esteem, connecting girls with Black women as mentors in a professional field, and providing persona…

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S2 E22: Teaching Youth to Manage Money- The 5 Stacks Method 26:57

2y ago26:57

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In this episode you'll hear from Ramat Oyetunji, author of Kids and Money: The 5 Stacks Method. The book teaches kids how to manage money and is written from the perspective of a 9-year-old who is excited about earning money for the first time, thanks to a car cleaning business she started in the summer. Ramat shares advice for parents and caregive…

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S2 E21: Making STEM Fun for Youth 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

26:25

Joanna Smith, Founder and CEO of Daley Smith Inc., joins the program to discuss the work that her organization is doing to expose students in grades K-12 to Science, Technology. Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields to increase the number of minorities in STEM careers. She reveals the innovative methods that are used to expose students to qual…

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S2 E20: Building Parent-Child Relationships: Lessons from a Dad and Daughter Podcast 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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This episode focuses on how to build positive and empowering parent-children relationships. The guest is Noah Coslov, who co-hosts the show "The Follow Up" along with his daughter, Eden. The Follow Up is intended to entertain audiences of all ages, but most importantly to build confidence in young children learning how to actively listen & communic…

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S2 E19: The Art of Motivating Youth: Kirk Berry Reveals Details of His New Online Training 24:19

2+ y ago24:19

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In this episode, Kirk Berry is interviewed by his podcast producer, Doug Foresta. Kirk shares details about his exciting new online training program, Connect & Empower: The Art of Motivating Youth. Discover why connecting with youth is crucial for adults who work with youth in any capacity and the first step to take when connecting with young peopl…

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S2 E18: Being Present and Consistent: Lessons from Foster and Adoptive Parents 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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In this episode, you'll hear from a guest whose parents were both foster and adoptive parents while she was growing up. Discover the challenges that come along with adopting and fostering children and the importance of providing loving and supportive environments to foster children. Discover tips for anyone considering becoming a foster or pre-adop…

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S2 E17: ESF Camps: Youth Skill Building Experiences That Last a Lifetime 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

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This episode features an interview with BOLD Education’s leader and founder, Steve Robertson. Steve has over 20-years of experience building and operating top-notch and innovative youth-to-adult programming that impacts young people by turning their curiosity into passion and skill. Steve discusses how he is also serving as ESF’s Chief Experience O…

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S2 E16: Turning Lemons into "Dillonades": Lessons from a 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur 23:05

2+ y ago23:05

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In this episode, you'll hear from Dillon, the co-owner of Dillonades, which makes freshly squeezed fruit infused lemonades. Dillon and his mother started Dillonades together during the Summer of 2020 and in this conversation, Dillon shares advice about empowering youth, and what he's learned from his journey so far.…

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S2 E15: Empowering Youth to Live with Purpose 27:21

3y ago27:21

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This episode features an interview with Maurice Williams, Founder and CEO of Born with Purpose, an organization dedicated to transforming individuals and organizations through purpose-filled programming, training, and services. Discover the importance of helping youth to discover their purpose. Maurice also reveals details about his new book, Leila…

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S1 E14: The Power of Paint- Empowering Youth Through Art 29:32

3y ago29:32

29:32

Vanessa Young, co-founder of the Power of Paint Art Academy, joins the program to reveal the mission of her organization, and how they met the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how the Power of Paint Art Academy is supporting children, youth and families through the power of art.

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S1 E13: If You Can't Learn, You Can't Earn: Empowering Youth Through Literacy 29:41

3y ago29:41

29:41

Educator, author and coach Tre Hadrick discusses the importance of literacy for empowering youth, and reveals details about his book Cheesesteaks and Clippers, which features an endearing look at important life lessons learned during a visit to a local barber shop.

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S1 E12: The KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp Part 2- Two Campers' Perspectives 25:40

3+ y ago25:40

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In this episode, recorded live at the KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp, you'll hear from 2 campers about their experiences, and what they've enjoyed most about the camp so far. Kirk Berry also shares what he hopes the campers take away from their experience, and reveals details about some of the camp activities.…

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S1 E11: The KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp- Teaching Life Skills Through Activity Based Learning 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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In this episode, you'll learn about how The KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp empowers young men between the ages of 11-13. You'll also hear from a camper and his mother as they discuss why they chose the KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp, and what it was like to attend the camp.

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S1 E10: Helping Youth Persevere- With Dr. Kay Ramsey 30:24

3+ y ago30:24

30:24

Dr. Kay Ramsey, Executive Branch Director for Bethany Christian Services, joins the program to discuss her own journey as a former foster youth and adoptee, and the work that she does to empower youth. She also discusses her new book Persevering Beyond Adversity: The Blue Print, in which she shares tools to create a blueprint for success on how to …

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S1 E09: Empowering Youth Through Tech and Dance 37:21

3+ y ago37:21

37:21

Franklyn Athias joins the program to discuss danceLogic, an innovative youth program which teaches teenage girls dance moves and coding.

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S1 E08: Using Music to Empower Youth 39:09

3+ y ago39:09

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Jesse Levine, founder of Alex Levine School of Guitar, joins the program to discuss how he founded his school in tribute to his son Alex Levine. Alex was a developing singer/songwriter and outstanding teacher who was deeply loved by his guitar students and their parents. Discover how Jesse is empowering youth through music, the life lessons and ski…

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S1 E07: Why Mentoring Works 37:08

3+ y ago37:08

37:08

Marcus Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the Greater Philadelphia region’s largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization, joins the program to discuss the power of mentoring. Discover how mentoring helps to empower youth.

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S1 E6: HIP Through Science: Bringing STEM Education to SoCal 29:01

3+ y ago29:01

29:01

Dimitrios Jones joins the program to discuss HIP Through Science, and how they are expanding efforts to educate youth in the communities of South LA in the STEM fields,

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S1 E5: Former University of Buffalo Teammates Discuss Empowering Black and Brown Males 33:51

3+ y ago33:51

33:51

Dr. Marck Abraham, founder and President of MEA Consultants, LLC, joins the program to discuss what needs to happen in order to create a world-class educational experience that ensures all students achieve their goals of post-secondary college and fulfilling careers. Discover how to create environments that assist students to reach their maximum po…

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S1 E4: Zoomed Out 31:47

3+ y ago31:47

31:47

We are now over a year into virtual learning. Are students thriving in this virtual Zoom environment or are they "Zoomed Out?" In this episode, you'll hear from two youth, Kara and Sam, as they discuss how they have fared over the past year, the pros and cons of virtual education, and how teachers can best empower students.…

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S1 E3: Are You Teaching Digital Citizenship? 30:50

3+ y ago30:50

30:50

Stephanie Humphrey, AKA "techlifesteph," joins the program to discuss the importance of teaching digital citizenship to youth. Stephanie reveals how she is empowering youth and their parents and helping to ensure that young people are protecting their online brand and using social media in a responsible manner.…

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S1 E2: Distance Learning- The Teacher's Experience 35:00

3+ y ago35:00

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In this episode you'll hear from a teacher about her experience with virtual/distance learning over the past year. Discover the pros and cons of distance learning, how to engage students in a virtual environment, and what teachers need to consider when dealing with "disruptive" students. You'll also discover resources to help empower students.…

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