The We Love Philly Podcast

Join our Executive Director Carlos Aponte, our Founding Educator Namarah McCall-Spellman and our Director of Development Salaah Muhammad as we begin a new chapter of We Love Philly. Get to know our staff, what drives us and the changes we hope to bring to Philly's youth!

Welcome back to Season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce your Co-Host, Edna Ramos, who will be leading the way as we continue to empower student voices and forge connections to enhance our school system. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Hakeem Ruiz, Co-Founder of The Block Gives Back. Hakeem played a pivotal role in launching The Block Gives Back, an organiza...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features special guest Greg Tomson as we dive deep into mentorship and community outreach in philadelphia. If you want to stay up to date with what is going on with The We Lov...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features special guest Kejsi Shahaj, a GPLEX Associate. 🎧✨ As we delve into the secrets of fostering leadership and knowledge within Philadelphia's vibrant community and gai...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson and co host Carlos Aponte as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Zoraida Cordero Founder of Impactful Solutions LLC and Social Services Professional as we learn in what ways we can rebuild our community an...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Digital Media Agency Revcarto. Their founder's Chris Davis & Jason Bramble talk about the real world effect and impact media and marketing has on our city and our you...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Carrey Sykes, a Philadelphia high school student, Entrepreneur on his path to provide service to youth through his work. LJ DA CLOWN himself. If you want to stay up t...

We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features Dominik Herrera, a Philadelphia high school student that recently was a victim of gun violence and how he wont let that affect his future and wants to a see a change...

  We are We Love Philly and we're back for season 2 of the We Love Philly podcast! Join our host Thayid (YureiXoX) Wilson as we empower student voices and connect networks in order to build a better school system. This episode features the power that lies in our youths voice and their stories. If you want to stay up to date with what is going on with The We Love Philly program visit our website Do...

Travis Manion Foundation(TMF) strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. They develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.   If you want to learn more about TMF or...

 HACE’s goal is to make its core neighborhoods a place of choice for a mixed income, ethnically diverse population. Their neighborhood plan focuses the organization to address the concerns of the community through a comprehensive strategy that defines tangible projects and programs into manageable geographical boundaries.  The NAC (Neighborhood Advisory Committee) Program is the newest addition to...

The mission of the Coalition for Community Empowerment is to drive civic engagement for youth and disenfranchised communities through educational forums, creating platforms to engage with elected officials, and preparing the next generation to understand the functions of our democracy   If you want to learn more about The Coalition for Community Empowerment or sign up to volunteer with them in the...

The DivaGirl Tribe is a group of women spanning Toronto, Philadelphia, Montreal, Belize, Kathmandu, Accra, Cusco and Manila. DivaGirl helps women succeed in business and life by empowering and building confidence in women. They provide a fun, safe, positive environment and platform, for women to connect and support others.    If you want to learn more about DivaGirl Tribe or sign up to volunteer w...

Welcome Back to The We Love Philly Podcast! We have all new students and this is our first Podcast of the New Year! Be sure to rate our Podcast and leave feedback that will be used during our class time in order to improve the Podcast.   The Sunday Love Project has been "Feeding Philly and Building Community" since 2014. today we sit down with their Executive Director Margaux Murphy to learn how t...

The Share Food Program is the largest provider of food to vulnerable citizens in the Philadelphia region. On this Episode of the podcast we talk with their volunteer manager Onika Washington-Johnson to explore how they have rose to the occasion during Covid-19  If you want to learn more about The Share Food Program or sign up to volunteer with them in the future you can contact them here . Be sure...

Happy Summer Everyone ! We hope every one is safe and well. This episode of the podcast is a little different because of Covid-19 but we are excited for you to listen. Be sure to check out our instagram to join the conversation and tell us your definition of love! If you want to stay up to date with what is going on with The We Love Philly program visit our website- https://www.welovephilly.org  W...

Venture Café Philadelphia connects innovators and entrepreneurs with high-impact programming and events. They create intentional spaces for individuals and organizations to gather, connect, and build relationships. Every Thursday they host a free and inclusive community gathering. On a weekly basis more than 150 innovators join their Thursday Gathering for networking and an interesting program at...

The Block Gives Back aims to promote community involvement and engagement throughout Philadelphia by targeting issues within the community and devising a plan to recruit local volunteers, businesses, organizations and community leaders to help them in working toward a solution. If you want to learn more about The Block Gives Back or sign up to volunteer with them in the future you can contact them...

It's Mine Movement is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals who have been physically, sexually, and emotionally abused. Through giving these individuals a voice, they believe the healing process will be initiated. After the healing process is initiated they believe creating a community of understanding for these individuals can be the way to inspire others to come forward a...

Mighty Writers mission is "To teach kids to think clearly and write with clarity so they can achieve success." They do this by offering free programs to young people of all ages throughout the city of Philadelphia. Be sure to check out their website to find one of their nine locations. If you want to learn more about Mighty Writers or sign up to volunteer with them in the future you can email them...

One Art Community Center's mission is to inspire people to creatively heal and express themselves through the varied forms of art. Some of the art forms you can immerse yourself in at One Art include  Musical Arts, Visual Arts, Holistic Arts, Culinary Arts, Martial Arts, Cultural Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts as well as the Art of Gardening and Sustainable Design. They do this by providing...

Yani Williams first began her journey feeding the homeless in the early months of 2007, from this birthed her Your A.O.K. Foundation. The foundation provides food, clothes, furniture and resources to the homeless and low income families in the Philadelphia and Tri-state area.  If you want to learn more about the Your AOK Foundation, or sign up to volunteer with them in the future you can email the...

Sarah Magazzo and Francine Marie are Co-Creators of Pheed Philly. Pheed Philly is a small grassroots movement that aims to improve quality of life for the homeless of Philadelphia one care package at a time. Yes, Pheed Philly provides basics like food, water, and clothing to the homeless population of Philadelphia, but their ultimate goal is so much bigger than that. They want to show up for those...

Steven Shears is the Creator of Runninglasses.  Runninglasses was birthed from Steven making daily deposits in himself spiritually, relationally, physically, intellectually and financially. His goal is to get individuals to grow and help others grow by making daily deposits. Running - means to move fast in a direction and Glasses means to have the Vision of where you are going.  If you want to lea...

Salaah Muhammed is the host and producer of the Podcast Salaah's Corner.  Salaah's Corner discusses political issues that affect the citizens of Philadelphia and citizens around the country. Recently Salaah sat down with We Love Philly Executive Director Carlos Aponte to discuss the current state of education in Philadelphia, What inspired Carlos to begin the We Love Philly Program, and how tappin...