Bridges to Wealth

Welcome to Bridges To Wealth live show and podcast. Every episode explores how first-time entrepreneurs and investors in Philly navigate business ownership, financial literacy, and education. Bridges To Wealth is a non-profit organization based at the University of Pennsylvania and on a mission to close the wealth gap in Philly through education and opportunity: www.Bridges2Wealth.org. Let’s go on the journey together of building communities of wealth in Philly and beyond! Host/Producer: Gregory Nesmith, Community Relations Director & Entrepreneurship Mentor at Bridges To Wealth, Philly native, Founder at UNderdogstuff, and recent Wharton School alum. Co-Hosts/Producers: Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, Siani Ross (B2W Bridges To Entrepreneurship Program students and 12th graders at Paul Robeson High School), and Justin Glover (B2W mentor and Wharton undergrad student).

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Episodes

B2W E6 Writing Your Way To Success w/ Melissa Rowe

Writing is a crucial skill that can lead to academic success now and have a lasting impact on life later. As we approach the end of the school year 12th graders are continuing to get their college scholarship applications finished up and submitted. A personal statement and scholarship essay usually are required to complete most applications. These statements and essays can have a significant impact on the overall college application process and capturing scholarships. Gregory Nesmith, Aliah Harr...

May 04, 2020•52 min

B2W E5 - It’s My Senior Year, Now What!? w/ Nichole Renee

Bridges To Wealth (B2W) livestream podcast Episode 5 was originally recorded live virtually as a B2W Facebook Live. This episode was hosted by Gregory, Aliah, Justin, and Siani. Our special guest Nichole Renee, M.Ed., joined us to talk about how 12th graders can handle their senior year and still plan for college during a pandemic. Nichole is an author, College & Career Counselor, College Planning Specialist, and Founder & CEO at NicholeReneeEnterprises.com.

Apr 15, 2020•57 min

Episode 4 - Donte Robinson And Rashon Nelson

Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson (Entrepreneurs and Founders of Action Not Words) stopped by the Bridges To Wealth office to talk about Project Elevate, entrepreneurship, and Philly. Plus, they talked with, three 12th graders from Paul Robeson High School and the B2W Youth Entrepreneurship Incubator, Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, and Siani Ross. “Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson created Project Elevate and the nonprofit Action Not Words following their 2018 wrongful arrest at a coffee shop...

Feb 06, 2020•15 min

Episode 3-Can Two Different Schools Have One Brand?

“Can Two Different Schools Have One Brand?” BRIDGE BUILDERS SPOTLIGHT: Sam Palmer (12th Grader at Robeson High School) and Kieth Newman (Dean of Students at Robeson High School) stop by to share about tackling the challenge of two different schools creating one brand. CLOSING A GAP: Aliah Harris, Kayla Daniels Redden, and Sam Palmer (All 12th Graders at Robeson High School) share about their experiences as student entrepreneurs. And they share helpful tips for adults on how to be supportive to s...

Nov 13, 2019•31 min

Episode 2 - The Rise Of Paul Robeson High School With Principal Richard Gordon

Oct 13, 2019 “The Rise Of Paul Robeson High School With Principal Richard Gordon” - Richard Gordon IV, Principal at Paul Robeson High School (https://robeson.philasd.org), stops by to talk about the recent success story of the school, a unique social media project with his students, their partnership with Bridges To Wealth, and the coming soon launch of Project Elevate. ABOUT: Welcome to Bridges To Wealth - Closing the wealth gap in Philly and beyond through education and opportunity. Bridges To...

Oct 11, 2019•11 min

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