The One About Bullying Episode #25
In this episode, we have a candid conversation about the various forms of bullying. If you have thoughts, drop a comment. We would love to continue the convo. Tap in. Audio Only
Jul 13, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Urban Youth Impact Podcast
Welcome to the Urban Youth Impact Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories, challenges, and successes of loving, equipping, and empowering young people in communities of concentrated disadvantage. Urban Youth Impact is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through mentorship, education, and leadership development. Every episode brings you inspiring interviews with staff, community leaders, and young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of support and opportunity. Tune in to hear how Urban Youth Impact is shaping the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and change-makers. Together, we’re loving, equipping, and empowering brighter futures, one youth at a time.
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Episodes
The One About Curtis Episode #24
In this episode, Mr. Antwan gets deep with one of our Reframe students, Curtis. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe, Click Here . Tap in. AUDIO ONLY
Jun 15, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 24
The One About Purpose with Dr. John Stanko Episode #23
In this episode, we talk with our ministry partner, Dr. John Stanko of Purpose Quest. We chat about purpose, passion, and ministry. We also talked about Dr. John's mission trips, books, and publishing company. Episode Resources: www.purposequest.com www.urbanpress.us Facebook X Linkedin Instagram Books referenced in the episode... Dear Denise: Letters to the Sister I Never Knew by Lisa McNair I Woke Up With My Mind On Freedom by Janice Kelsey To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe,...
May 25, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 23
The One About The Norton Episode #21
In this episode, we talk with our community partner The Norton Museum of Art . We had a great conversation with Shawna, Samantha and artist Njari Anderson . To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe, Click Here . Tap in. AUDIO ONLY...
Apr 27, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 21
The One About Technology Episode #20
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 2-20-25. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode we have a candid discussion about technology addiction. Tap in. AUDIO ONLY
Apr 13, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 20
The One About Discipleship Episode #19
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 2-25-25. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode we have a candid discussion about discipleship. Tap in. AUDIO ONLY
Mar 30, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 19
The One About Identity Episode #18
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 2-6-25. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode, go around the table and answer these 5 questions... Who am I? Where am I from? What is my purpose? What do I have? How do I use what I have? These questions come from the Restoration Path Curriculum by our partners at Crown Financial. Shout out to Curtis Anderson. Tap in. AUDIO ONLY...
Mar 16, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 18
The One About Fashion & Gender Episode #17
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 1-30-25. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . AUDIO ONLY To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode we have, we discuss the whether color & fashion is gender specific. It was a very good conversation. Please tap in....
Mar 02, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 17
The One About Basketball Episode #16
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 2-4-25. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode, we discuss a recent mind-blowing series of trades. Tap in. AUDIO ONLY
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 16
The One About Music Episode #15
This episode was recorded in the UYI podcast studio with our Reframe students on 12-11-24. To find out more about Urban Youth Impact or Reframe Click Here . In this episode, we discuss the student's taste in music and a few other music-related questions. AUDIO ONLY
Jan 10, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Yeah! I Know Something About B-Ball
We just wrapped up our Summer Jam day camp but we took some time to check in with Lb, Aj, Ja, Jessica, Trell & Carmen as the discuss the 2022 NBA Finals. Yeah, they know bout the NBA! Listen in as the break it down.
Aug 02, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Dior & Sequoia Get Real During Summer Jam
We just wrapped up our Summer Jam day camp but we took some time to check in with two of our students Dior & Sequoia to talk family, mental health, bullying, fashion and trauma. This is a very transparent and honest conversation. Listen in.
Jul 26, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Collective Wisdom on Sports, Pets, Friendships, and Navigating Middle School
Do you like playing sports? Have you ever taken care of animals? How do you have positive friendships? Join us as we discuss our collective wisdom on these and other topics! The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our CREATE program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, and audio engineering. It is created and hosted by UYI students under the direction of Mr. Derrick Hatch. Urban Youth Impact is a faith-...
Sep 01, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 11
20 Questions
Need a break from COVID coverage? Get to know some of our staff and students better as we play a light-hearted game of 20 Questions, including answers to our favorite choices in entertainment, "would you rather" questions, and debate as to who makes the best chicken sandwich of them all! * These answers don't reflect Urban Youth Impact's views on said topics; these are merely personal opinions representative only of the individuals who shares them. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART p...
May 07, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How Is The Coronavirus Affecting Your Lifestyle?
In this special episode, Mr. Derrick gathers students via Google Meet to discuss how they are adapting to life changes brought on by the Coronavirus Pandemic, including online schooling, more time at home, and lack of outside activities brought on by social distancing. Plus we share our advice about how to get through these trying times. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas o...
Apr 02, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Overcoming Struggles
We all have struggles; what do we do when we are faced with a life challenge? We get vulnerable today as students and staff share how they overcame struggles with identity, bullying, grades, and immigration. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, and audio engineering. It is created and hosted by UYI students under the direction of Mr. Derrick Hatc...
Mar 05, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What Is Love?
With Valentine's Day in mind, we tackle perhaps the most important subject of all: Love. We explore the difference between 'like' and 'love,' and we discuss with various people what love looks like between friends, siblings, married couples, and God. Featuring Mr. Marcos and Mrs. Lizeth Gonzalez, along with a special cameo from the one and only DJ-MC, AKA Proverb Newsome. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while...
Feb 13, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We Are One
What does it look like for a group of people with different gifts, talents, skills, personalities, and interests, to all work together in unity towards a common goal? Are people more similar than they are different? Join us for a lively discussion with UYI students and staff. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, and audio engineering. It is creat...
Jan 02, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The UYI Christmas Special
It's Christmas time at UYI! Come celebrate the season with us as students and staff share what Christmas means to them. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, and audio engineering. It is created and hosted by UYI students under the direction of Mr. Derrick Hatch. Urban Youth Impact is a faith-based non-profit located in West Palm Beach, FL. We exi...
Dec 05, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Three Qualities of a Leader
Our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is comprised of students who demonstrate leadership characteristics at Urban Youth Impact. In this episode, YAB walks us through three qualities of being a leader, featuring interviews from students and staff in our TLA program. We also discuss what it's like caring for babies in our households. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communicat...
Nov 07, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Fatherlessness, Dreams, and Dedication (feat. Chris Tress)
An inner-city teen discusses growing up in a fatherless home, church life, and doing things in excellence with Bow Down Church pastor and Urban Youth Impact president, Chris Tress. To sign up for our 5K Run, please go to uyifallstampede.com. All proceeds go back to Urban Youth Impact so we can continue to do what what we do. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communicati...
Oct 03, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dedicated To Excellence
We all have big dreams in life, but what is the key to making them happen? The answer is found when we dedicate ourselves to doing everything in excellence. In this episode, UYI students interview an entrepreneur, a high school graduate, and their peers to uncover what it means to be dedicated to excellence. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, a...
Sep 05, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dream Big
Welcome to the UYI Podcast! In our first episode, we hear from students, staff, alumni, and our founder about what it means to turn our big dreams into reality. The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world while gaining critical skills in areas of communication, journalism, and audio engineering. It is created and hosted by UYI students under the direction of Mr. Derrick Hatch. Urban Youth Impact is a faith-based non-prof...
Aug 01, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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