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L2C DREAM! B.I.G. (Bridging Into Greatness)

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DREAM! B.I.G. is a podcast produced and led by youth, teens and young adults within L.E.E.P To College Foundation, Inc. (L2C ). L2C, a 501 c(3) organization provides a platform for the voices of our youth. This podcast will feature various hosts, discussions and words of encouragement. Our goal for this podcast is to have a lasting impact on youth and adults alike to dream big!

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Why We L.E.E.P 07.04.2026 1:32:30

Welcome to the L.E.E.P To College Foundation Podcast! In this special episode, “Heart and Hustle,” we dive deep into the passion, gratitude, and drive that define our L2C scholars and alumni. Hosted by current Leep scholar Phoenix Walker, you’ll hear inspiring stories from fellow scholars Darren and John, as well as Leep alumnus and mentor Charles Wallace, who leads the Alumni and Civic Engagement...

DREAM B.I.G Podcast S5 E1 24.02.2025 48:26

This is Season 5 of the DREAM B.I.G. Podcast, hosted by the L.E.E.P. to College Foundation. In this episode, we discuss the foundation's mission and the program's goals with L2C CEO and Executive Director Lisa Rowe.

The B.I.G. Sciences Talk 19.08.2024 1:09:34

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G. Podcast. In today’s episode, we welcome our guest, Ms. Laura Ashley Alegbeleye. Ms. Alegbeleye is a program manager for NOVA Science Studio , a program that teaches science and video production to high school students. We are honored to have her as our guest for this last episode of season 4. In this episode, we will discuss Ms. A...

The B.I.G College Talk | University of the District of Columbia 22.04.2024 1:01:49

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G. podcast. In today's episode, we welcome our guest, Mr. Omar Harrod. Mr. Harrod is a lead recruitment specialist at the University of the District of Colombia. We are so honored to have him as our guest for this episode. In this episode, we will discuss various topics surrounding college admissions, such as finding the right co...

Season 4 Ep 1 DREAM BIG Podcast | The B.I.G Introduction 30.10.2023 1:00:17

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the new season 4 of the DREAM B.I.G (Bridging into Greatness) Podcast. We are so excited for the podcast's 4th season, as well as welcoming back returning listeners and our new ones. In this episode, we introduce our new team members, Paris Lanford, and Litzy Huerta, while also hearing from our returning members Priye Wokoma, Jasmine Tucker, and Kalen Wright. Fr...

The B.I.G Career Talk 25.08.2023 1:23:20

Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast, Season 3! In this bittersweet end to this season, we welcome back some L2C alumni to talk about their careers, some advice that they would give to the younger generation, and about what service means to them. Our L2C alumni are Gabrielle Redcross, Joshua McDuffie, Miles Walker, and Marc Walker. Gabrielle Redcross is a 2015 alumni who is a...

The B.I.G. Business 08.08.2023 53:39

Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast, Season 3! In today’s episode, we welcome Hyacinth Tucker(mother of podcast team member and rising 11th grader Jasmine Tucker) and Shalom Omo-Osagie who will explain their paths to becoming entrepreneurs and the steps young people can take to start their own entrepreneurial paths. Mrs. Tucker owns The Laundry Basket LLC, a mobile laundry a...

The B.I.G Talk about Critical Race Theory 26.07.2023 1:17:36

Welcome back to another episode of The DREAM B.I.G Podcast. It has been a while since an episode was last posted, but we have a few more coming your way! In this episode, we welcome Ms. Tamya Anderson & Dr. Katya Salmi as our guests, who will guide us in discussing the topic of Critical Race Theory. Tamya is a graduate of the University of MD College Park. She received her Bachelor of Arts in...

Our B.I.G Impact on the Environment 08.03.2023 1:10:38

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G podcast.  In today's episode, we welcome our guest, Dr. Jamie Keaton Jones.  Dr. Jones is a professor in the online Masters of Social Work program at Fordham University and West Virginia University. Her background is in mental health treatment, social work, and environmental justice, among others. She previously taught at...

The B.I.G Impact of Social Media 20.02.2023 55:19

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the third episode of Season 3. In today's episode, we welcome two guests: Dr. Crystal Dorn and Mr. Demetrius Keller. Ms. Dorn is a school psychologist within the District of Columbia Public School System and the Director of Mental Health for Youth and Teens for L.E.E.P To College Foundation. Mr. Keller is a school social worker for elementary, middle, and high schoo...

The B.I.G. Call to Civic Engagement with Delegate Alonzo Washington 30.01.2023 42:01

Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In this episode, we are honored to have Delegate Alonzo Washington, a representative of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 22 in Prince George's County, talk with us about the importance of civic engagement. He highlights his experience growing up and offers advice for youth to take action in their communities by connecting with...

The B.I.G Introduction 28.12.2022 39:46

Hello everyone! Welcome to Season 3 of the DREAM B.I.G(Bridging into Greatness) Podcast. We are so excited to welcome back returning listeners and welcome new ones. This season we have new team members: Reena John, Conrad Wilson, Alexis Buxo, Jasmine Tucker, and Jianni Lockley.  We are so excited for you all to hear their ideas and conversations! Our returning team members are Kalen Wright, P...

The B.I.G Discussion on Civic Engagement 10.06.2022 1:00:58

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The B.I.G Dream Podcast! In today's episode, we welcome our 2 guests: Larcy Douglass and Binh Troung to talk about ways to be civically engaged in your communities, becoming a leader and making a difference.  Larcy is the Director of Common Power, a nonprofit organization in Seattle Washington that is committed to civic action and a just and...

The B.I.G. Business - Journey to Entrepreneurship S2E5 03.05.2022 44:36

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In today’s episode, you will hear from our podcast team about journeying to entrepreneurship and all of the tips, tricks, advice, and lessons the youth can put into practice to make their businesses as successful as possible. This episode is hosted by Christopher Wallace, who is a mentor with the L.E.E.P. 2 College Program...

The B.I.G Dive Into Bullying (Season 2 Episode 4) 28.03.2022 1:03:18

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In today’s episode, you will hear from our podcast team and guests: Mental Health Director Crystal Dorn and Ms. Memuna Bangura Dixion, who currently works in Prince George’s County in early intervention services. Ms. Dixon has previously served in the District of Columbia Public School System as a Special Education Teacher...

Season 2 Ep. 3: The B.I.G transition: Preparing for College 28.02.2022 59:56

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the DREAM B.I.G Podcast! In this episode, we had a great conversation with members of the L.E.E.P To College Foundation Team: Ms. Crystal Dorn, Mental Health Director of our BEMOREAWARE Mental Health Program and Lisa Rowe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of L.E.E.P To College Foundation on the importance of emotionally and academically prepari...

Sunday StoryTime- Dear Boy: A Collaboration of Cool, Clever and Compassionate You! 07.02.2022 7:33

Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy.  Reading and sharing stories can: Help your children get to know sounds, words, and language Develop early literacy skills Learn to value books and stories Spark a child's imagination and stimulate curiosity Help develop children's brain,...

Sunday Storytime- The Day the Crayons Quit 30.01.2022 14:35

Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy.  Reading and sharing stories can: Help your children get to know sounds, words, and language  Develop early literacy skills Learn to value books and stories    Spark a child's imagination and stimulate curiosity   ...

Storytime Sunday- Beautifully Me 24.01.2022 10:03

Welcome back to this Story Time Sunday Reading! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy.  Reading and sharing stories can: Help your children get to know sounds, words and language Develop early literacy skills Learn to value books and stories   Spark a child's imagination and stimulate curiosity    Help develop...

Season 2 Ep. 2- Create B.I.G ! 21.01.2022 33:36

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode. In this episode, the podcast team discussed the importance of the arts. We discuss different areas of the arts including: digital arts. performing arts, visual arts etc.  We also discuss why the arts are important to include in our lifestyles and the importance of expressing ourselves through art.  Special shoutout to our host Sidney Steel...

Sunday Story Time- The Runaway Bunny 17.01.2022 6:59

Welcome back to our second reading for Sunday Story Time Series! Members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy.  Reading and sharing stories can:  Help your children get to know sounds, words and language, and develop early literacy skills Learn to value books and stories  Spark a child's imagination and stimulate curiosity&nbs...

Sunday Story Time with L2C Virtual Learning Team! 10.01.2022 6:33

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the DREAM! B.I.G Podcast! We are excited to announce our Storytime Series where members of the L2C Virtual Learning Team will read children's books to help increase reading literacy!  Reading and sharing stories can: Help your children get to know sounds, words and language, and develop early literacy skills. Learn to value books and stories. Spark a child's im...

The B.I.G Welcome Back! 07.12.2021 23:15

Hello everyone! Welcome back to our second season of the DREAM B.I.G(Bridging into Greatness)  Podcast! We are so excited to kick this season off with some new team members and potential topics. In this episode, you get to hear from the founder and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Rowe, and our new members: Sidney Steele III, Kalen Wright, Priye Wokoma and Zion Covington. This episode was hosted...

The B.I.G Transition: Path to Academic Success 14.06.2021 21:50

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The B.I.G DREAM Podcast! In this episode, the focus is on Academic Achievement, particularly focusing on student's transition to the next grade level. We focus on strategies for studying and performing well in class, securing internships, advice for stepping out of your comfort zone, and ways to continue your academic goals during the summer months.&nb...

The B.I.G. Mind: Lets Talk Mental Health! 04.05.2021 1:03:42

Welcome back to a new episode of the DREAM B.I.G. Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Mental Health. Specifically, the episode will inform our listeners about coping mechanisms to stay mentally healthy, discuss our BEMOREAWARE Youth and Teen Mental Health Program, and we talk about what is happening in student's lives and how it impacts student's emotional well being.  The host for this epis...