Ep. 28 - (Y) Connect Turns One: Host Reflect on the Year
Episode description
It's been one year since the (Y) Connect Podcast was launched, and what a year of sharing powerful stories of how the YMCA impacts the lives of so many people across metro Atlanta. Join the co-hosts, Robert, Zarinah, and Allison as they reflect on some of the most memorable stories of resilience, determination, belonging, advocacy, and impact.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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[3:04] Zarinah shares how Oliver, from episode 18: A 7-Year-Old and His Y Heroes, left a lasting impression on her.
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[6:41] Robert shares his most impactful episode was episode 27: Empowering the Futures of Boys & Young Men of Color.
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[10:17] Zarinah reflects on episode 25: Creating a Community of Volunteers, which embodies many of the missions and values of the Y.
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[12:13] Allison discusses episodes that reflect resilience and determination on the part of members of the Y.
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[16:07] The hosts discuss behind the scene moments from the year.
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[20:18] Zarinah reveals how episode 12: My Y, My Community taught her something new, which she still practices in her life to this day.
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[22:35] Allison discusses the episode she believes amplified a vital message that needs more public awareness. Episode 24: Celebrating Exceptional People, which discusses people with disabilities and the book Spark Acceptance.
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[24:39] Zarinah and Robert share topics and guests they would like to see this coming year.
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[29:55] The hosts share their personal takeaways that they have learned from hosting the podcast and how the podcast has influenced their roles within the YMCA and in the broader community.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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[11:56] Each episode of Y Connect captures the spirit of resilience and determination in different ways, which leave a lasting impact.
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[25:18] You never know who you are going to meet when you walk into a Y. There are so many unique individuals with different backgrounds and life experiences that come to the Y, creating the opportunity for conversations and connections if we take the time to get to know one another.
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[32:46] The Y Connect Podcast’s mission is to bring to light the stories of the Y members, and Y volunteers, and various Y programs or strategies that happen at the Y or because of the Y and their impact on their communities.
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