Pressing Forward the Podcast is hosted by two young ambitious and motivated women who are looking to make change in their community. The podcast will serve as a platform full of information including applying to college, first time home buying, understanding money, and so much more.We will interview guest of all backgrounds and professions to provide resources. We will share stories of hope to motivate listeners in similar situations to keep pressing forward despite obstacles they face.If this pandemic has taught us anything, it&#39;s that we need to keep PRESSING FORWARD! Episodes are available for listeners of all ages and will be available every Sunday.

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Episode 16: We announce podcast changes/updates and remind everyone to be kind to one another! SAD is real.. just because you don&#39;t see it doesn&#39;t mean it&#39;s not there.

Episode 16: Special Announcement

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On this weeks episode we meet with Lillian Chukwueze. Not only is this you young lady a talented, international women&#39;s basketball player, but she is also a business-minded individual. Outside of crossing people over on the court, Lillian also makes sure to cross her t’s and dot her i’s because in the world of real estate, precision is key. She knows the game on and off the court and is here to give us some insight on what it takes to be a real-estate investor and an agent. If you’re interested in real-estate, you’re not going to want to miss this episode! Instagram: @lillianchukwueze Twitter: @realestatelilly Facebook: LillianAchukwueze TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdpfG6rY/

Episode 15: REALity Check ft. Lillian Chukwueze

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WE ARE BACK!! On this week’s episode we explain the reason behind our time away from the podcast, and talk with Josh Santiago, a Philadelphia native, and founder of Empowering Cuts.  Empowering Cuts is a nonprofit organization that travels the country providing free haircuts to homeless individuals because, “when you look good you feel good&#34;, a feeling Josh hopes to continue to give to all that sit in his chair.  Josh talks through his upbringing, his mobile barbershop, and how he leveraged his social media account to bring awareness to homelessness.  To learn more please visit empoweringcuts.org or check out their IG @empoweringcuts_

Episode 14: Changing the Narrative

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This weeks topic is heavier than previous episodes. With the uptick of violence we’ve been experiencing in the City of Brotherly Love, we look for safe outlets for youth to get involved in. Help us keep the city’s most vulnerable youth off of the street.Below you’ll find links to some to some free/low cost programs throughout the city of Philadelphia.If you would like to sign up for a program but find that it’s costing too much, please reach out to us so that we can find ways to assist you with the cost. Community Resources in Philadelphia:CAP4KIDS: https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/after-school-camps-mentoring/after-school-programs/PAL: https://phillypal.org/join-usBoys &amp; Girls Clubs of America: https://www.bgca.orgPress Forward Hoops: https://pressforwardhoops.com/freeskills/CashApp $1 a Day to $Community215 - To learn more visit Love Money&#39;s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotandco.catalog/

Episode 13: Do Better, Be Better

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This week we welcome special guest Crystal Perez, founder of The Revolutionary Project. Native from Philly, a product of Camelot, and a graduate of LaSalle University, Crystal grew up with creativity in her blood. Her father was (and still is) her most influential teacher. Using her creative spark and her love of teaching, Crystal works with students out of her own home, helping them see that their voices can be expressed in their artwork. From bringing books to life to expressing creativity through poetry and music, Crystal’s passion for helping youth express themselves is truly felt throughout this entire episode!  If you’re looking to donate to The Revolutionary Project, head over to @therevolutionaryproject on Instagram

Episode 12: This is a Revolution! (ft. @therevolutionaryproject)

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With students going back to school in a few weeks, We think it’s time to shine some light on college not being for everyone. It may seem a little controversial, but not everyone thrives in a traditional classroom and THAT’S OKAY! Before signing those college papers, think about if it’s really what you want to do. There are many different avenues that you can take to become successful. Try out new things, talk to that new person, be comfortable with getting uncomfortable.

Episode 11: Last Bell

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Join us on this weeks episode with special guest, Davon Ford. We laugh, listen and learn so much from this young entrepreneur. He tells us how he got into the sneaker game and about his love for sunglasses. He also discusses Winsults, a roasting game (for those who dare) created by himself and his wife, Lanee. Davon and Lanee are a powerhouse couple, or as Davon said best “the dynamic duo”. Come listen to his story on this weeks episode of Pressing Forward the Podcast! Looking to support? Give Davon a follow on Twitter @GawdofFrames and IG @Frame_Gawd. Also, don’t forget to check Winsults at winsult.com and IG @winsults be sure to add it to your game night collection!

Episode 10: Sneakers, Business and Winsults (ft. frame_gawd)

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During this episode host Myeisha sits down to talk with Mr. #FreetheKnee himself Shaimir Joe of 215Basketball. Shaimir talks through his unorthodox path of being a walk-on Division II basketball player at our Nation&#39;s first HBCU (Cheyney University). Shaimir gives listeners an insight on his upbringing, the dedication him and his parents had to his success, and offers words of advise to his younger self. Be sure to check out the programming for youth members 14 and under that Shaimir and his father are offering with their AAU program @215Basketball (on Instagram). Follow all of the following instagram pages to get your youth member involved in basketball related actives: @Shaimirj @215Basketball and @PressForwardHoops

Episode 9: Road Less Traveled (ft. @shaimirj)

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Next on Stage…On this weeks episode, we have our first *official* guest. Mic, a Philly native well versed in poetry. He gives us a glimpse inside of the mind of a poet and gives us a raw, from the heart, poem that left us both snapping our fingers. Poetry is a language of its own that can captivate us all in many ways. If you are looking for ways to support, head over to www.apoetsplace.net!Mic shares several messages such as Clout hitting harder than..... listen for THAT message but also reminds every listener to fight like hell, never stop being YOU! *Sorry for the echo/bad audio in certain section(s)...*

Episode 8: A Poets Place (ft. @dbl_img)

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Pressing Forward...More than a podcast. This week we introduce our first guest (well, sort of). Myeisha will be letting you all in on something very near and dear to her. Press Forward Hoops, a free non profit basketball program for youth in Philadelphia. The future of Press Forward Hoops is looking very bright! To support or stay up to date on events and fundraisers check out Press Forward Hoops website. https://pressforwardhoops.com

Episode 7: Pressing Forward.. More than a Podcast x Press Forward Hoops

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No, we’re not ending the podcast! We are just wrapping up an AMAZING month that we’ve had. Happy Pride month to all of those who celebrate and to all those who are supporters. Congratulations to all of the seniors who have graduated and are now onto achieving great success. Continue to acknowledge the differences we all have because it brings us closer to one another. Embrace your growth and don’t let anyone dim your light

Episode 6: Ending on a High Note….

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In this weeks episode we discuss our upbringings with our fathers. From meeting our first boyfriends and having our fathers interrogate them to not having our fathers present in circumstances that matter most. With or without our fathers, we have grown into the individuals we are today, and for that, we thank them. A special shout out to the single fathers who are doing both a mothers and a fathers job of raising a child!

Episode 5: Father Figure

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On this weeks episode we are discussing the pressures we face to be accepted into society and our own struggles we had growing up and feeling accepted by our peers. We touch on the idea people have of being accepted by everyone and the fear of rejection. We hope that you are able to take away the understanding that not everyone will be accepting of you and that’s okay! Everyone has different quirks about them that make them stand out. What are things society expects YOU to do and how do you go against those societal norms?

Episode 4: Societal Expectations

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On this week&#39;s episode we&#39;re not having an actual mental breakdown, but we are going to be breaking down the stigma on mental health. We discuss Naomi Osaka&#39;s mental break from tennis, our own personal experiences, and the generational differences in discussing mental health.

Episode 3: Mental Breakdown

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On the premiere episode of Pressing Forward the Podcast our host Myeisha and Dionna take the time to introduce themselves. They give an insight on who they are, why they&#39;re doing a podcast and what they hope you will learn on his journey with them.

Episode 2: Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves

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Welcome to Pressing Forward The Podcast! In this Pilot, we will be giving a brief overview of what is yet to come in future episodes. We will be having many discussions ranging from how to manage your money to events happening in Philadelphia. Special guests will be on many episodes and we will also be taking topic requests from listeners! Be sure to tune in every Sunday for new episodes.

Pressing Forward the Podcast Pilot

Need to find that spark again? Learn how to keep pressing forward despite the obstacles in front of you.

Pressing Forward the Podcast is hosted by two young ambitious and motivated women who are looking to make change in their community. The podcast will serve as a platform full of information including applying to college, first time home buying, understanding money, and so much more.

We will interview guest of all backgrounds and professions to provide resources. We will share stories of hope to motivate listeners in similar situations to keep pressing forward despite obstacles they face.

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need to keep PRESSING FORWARD!

Episodes are available for listeners of all ages and will be available every Sunday.