In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode features Dr. Lena Green. A clinical social worker, psychotherapist and professor, Dr. Green discusses her journey into her chosen profession, founding the Akira Center, a free community-based social services program focusing on fatherhood, healthy relationships, and mental health, and promoting open dialogue around the destigmatization of father absence and mental health in men.
Former Obama Staffer and Co-Founder of The Hustlers Guild, Jason Spear discusses his journey from Piedmont, Alabama to the Nation’s Capital, and his work to help underserved youth pursue careers in STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Math).
Angel Investor and Global Head of Partnerships at SeatGeek.com, Lee Moulton, discusses his Liberian roots, integrating into prestigious educational institutions, and his professional journey from Goldman Sachs to the startup world.
December 26er’s Producer, Damarcus, and Delisha discuss their new roles as nonprofit cofounders and how they navigated the difficult journey from inception to launch.