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Greening Youth Foundation’s (GYF) mission is to work with diverse, underserved and underrepresented children, youth and young adults in an effort to develop and nurture enthusiastic and responsible environmental stewards.

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  • Feb 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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A Sip Of Green Tea With Khalil Baker & Miles Ezeilo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 26:40


On this special GYF podcast, students apart of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship Program, also known as HBCUI, speak about their experiences and interns and working for the National Park Service. Atlanta natives, Miles Ezeilo a Khalil Baker discuss transitioning from urban settings to park sites and working at park sites in urban settings. Miles Ezeilo attends Howard University and is prepared to call on the people to better the environment as the son of Founder and CEO, Angelou Ezeilo. And Mr. Khalil Baker, in his third year at Hampton, shares what it means to be able to teach others about the importance of access to public lands.

A Sip Of Green Tea With Jason Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 32:39


On this episode of Greening Youth Foundation's A Sip of Green Tea, we interviewJason Ward an American naturalist, birder, and environmental activist. Jason is the host of the 2019 television documentary series Birds of North America. Originally from the Bronx, NY her relocated to Atlanta, GA where he has worked as an education instructor for Zoo Atlanta and outreach coordinator for the National Audubon Society. Check out the conversation and more on Jason Ward! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nS69OlieoE

A Sip Of Green Tea With Khyatt & Drona Desai

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 26:01


Ever meet Blood Brothers? These two brothers Khyatt and Drona are long time musicians and young activists with their own message of heroism without the need of any superpowers. Khyatt and Drona highlight the work of change makers across the globe through the conversations hosted on their Heroes Without Capes podcast. Find links to their music and the podcast below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO-9LWFjfz8i2Osud6lfhQ https://www.hwcpodcast.com/podcast

A Sip Of Green Tea With Christine And Alex – Green Box

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 43:44


We dive into the Green Box with Christine and Alex. The GYF staff members breakdown what it was like to implement the virtual environmental education program. In partnership with the Dekalb County School System, The Green Box program is an at home environmental education system.

A Sip Of Green Tea – Ruth Kitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 36:28


On this episode, we interview the founding Greening Youth Foundation Board Member, Ruth Kitchen, who tells her story of how she connected with Angelou Ezeilo and began an environmental education program that would go on to teach the next generation of conservation stewards. We discuss the changes in education programming over time, and the importance of why introducing youth to environmental stewardship is necessary for the betterment of the future. Ruth has impacted conservation education on a national level and with her influence on the CLEAN Manual, Mrs. Kitchen has been able to implement fun lasting practices that benefit diverse youth throughout the Southeast, United States and beyond.

Green Speaker Series EP 35 HBCUI Workshop: Linda Wilson Fund II Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 62:39


Listen to Linda Wilson during our annual Career and Leadership Workshop. Linda is the Executive Director of Fund II Foundation, which has several signature initiatives. Restoration Retreat for black boys and girls, the Cradle to Greatness which tracks grantees as they ensure black and brown people move toward prosperity and happiness. InternX.org is uniquely designed to match culturally aware companies with overlooked and underestimated students. Fund II is devoted to authentic collaborations, metrics off the chart and transformative scalability and sustainability. In this presentation for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship (HBCUI) Program she breaks down how her organization operates and the importance of engaging with a black network of environmental stewards.

Green Speaker Series Ep 34 - A Caving Expedition: Sonia Meyer & Bree Jameson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 55:33


Two volunteers of the National Speleological Society (NSS) and former interns of Greening Youth Foundation programs speak on their internship experiences and what they have gained as cavers on National Public Lands. Bree Jameson and Sonia Meyer talk about what introduced them into the caving world and the many kinds of wisdom that come with spending an abundance of time underground and caring for the delicate subterranean ecosystems.

Green Speaker Series Ep 33 Adrienne Hall: Education In Atlanta

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 50:48


Green Speaker Series Ep 33 Adrienne Hall: Education In Atlanta by Greening Youth

Green Speaker Series Ep 32: Stefan The Scientist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 64:30


A black father and accomplished professor and tells us his story of how he fell in love with the outdoors and what it means to be a steward of our waterways. Stefan the Scientist, a Bahamain musician talks about his trials, tribulations, and successes while tending to vital water sources and navigating through the conservation sector.

Green Speaker Series Ep 31: Juan Carlos Jarquin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 58:11


Juan Carlos Jarquin shares his story of relocating from Miami, Florida to Baker, Nevada. Juan Carlos has made Great Basin National Park his new home and is making the most of it with a career in the National Park Service and a positive outlook on life. He talks about his previous internship at Everglades National Park and what truly prepared him for success in the most diverse land of all.

Green Speakers Podcast Ep 29 – Intern Stories: Dajeanai, Jeremiah, & Jayla

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 67:56


Incredible interns Dajeanai Pennamon, Jeremiah Edwards, and Jayla Wilson share their stories of what it means to forge a career in the conservation sector. Our conversation reflects the progress for diverse interns across the different facets of federal land management including the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service. During this time of outbreak and crisis we discuss how to diffuse legitimate frustrations and best practices to be successful on the job.

Green Speaker Series Ep 30 Bijan: Holistic Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 41:43


Bijan Dendtler-Clark from Brooklyn, New York, talks about her personal upbringing and many helpful tactics to keep your immune system strong even amidst a global pandemic. Bijan spreads awareness wherever she goes, listen to her story of midwifery, herbal remedies, and meeting Queen Afua.

Green Speakers Podcast EP 26: BYU - Green Stop Sign

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 44:02


As part of a collaborative effort between students at Brigham Young University and the Greening Youth Foundation, a survey was designed to study the trend of why diverse students do not stay in the environmental field after completing internship programs. In understanding why this happens, GYF would be able to reshape and improve our internship programs to reverse this trend, as well as present solutions for change to our partners as well. In this episode Cameron, the GYF Alumni and Outreach Project Associate talks to Whitley Sargent and Susan Davidson who attend Brigham Young University and managed the research process for the Green Stop Sign Survey. Learn more: gyfoundation.org/BYU

Green Speaker Series Ep 27 – Shatiba Bradley: From NPS To NGO

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 26:23


We bring you a very special gem at Greening Youth Foundation, Shatiba Bradley, who offers an up close and personal Journey of what it means to go from NPS to NGO. Shatiba is an HBCU alumni, a GYF Program manager of our US Fish & Wildlife service programs and was once the keeper of the key to Paul Revere’s House. Through a diverse lens we’ll navigate multiple levels of then National Park Service and find out what it takes to successfully traverse federal and private sector careers.

Green Speakers Ep 26 – Pablo Juarbe-Martinez: Playing the Field

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 34:52


A deep dive into the developing career of Pablo Juarbe-Martinez, a former Greening Youth Foundation intern who is now an active Land Surveyor for the USDA Forest Service. From forestry to photography, Pablo incorporates a unique attention to detail in his work that has gained notoriety across the forests of Northern Florida. After participating in the production of land acquisition maps for the forest, Pablo wants to continue his journey and expand his repertoire. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7vvvzwBadD4

Green Speaker Ep 25 – James King: From K to Grey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 31:13


From Morehouse, GYF intern, to settling on the west coast. James King has done it all! In this episode, James talks about his journey towards becoming a pioneer for the black community exploring the great outdoors.

Green Speakers Ep 24 – Renee Alston: Director of Development

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 27:02


The one and only Renee Alston has joined the Greening Youth Foundation team! Renee has lived a fast pace life-style of working in radio and traveling the globe. Now has made the choice to stop and smell the roses…. Literally. Hear about Renee’s transition from working in media to supporting our amazing programs at Greening Youth Foundation.

Green Speakers Ep 23 – Stephanie Butler & Porcha Robinson: Three Girls & a Paintbrushintbrush

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 31:20


Our Urban Youth Corps (UYC) has been transforming lives for the past four years - from gaining financial literacy skills to learning about urban agriculture . Two of these people are Porscha Robinson and Stephanie Butler. Hear about how they went from working dead-end jobs to owning their own business, Three Girls and a Paint Brush. Developing future leaders! Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 22 – Stefan Moss: Two Passions Collided

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 31:56


Stefan ‘The Scientist’ Moss is a Caribbean born environmentalist with a passion for music. Between being a professor, winning a Dove award, and traveling to Yellowstone National Park, Stefan is the epitome "I’m Living My Best Life."

Green Speakers Ep 21 – Angelou Ezeilo & Audrey Peterman: From CEO To CEO

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 41:36


The founder and CEO of Greening Youth Foundation, Angelou Ezeilo, speaks with her mentor in an intimate conversation about starting a company, balancing marriage, and paving the road for generations to come.

Green Speakers Ep 20 – Audrey Peterman: Across The Country.....and Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 26:37


Audrey Peterman is the trailblazer of all things black and the environment. Learn about her story of going from the country-side of Jamaica to being an environmental mogul.

Green Speakers Ep 19 – Camille Vincent: Tupac Archives & African Burial Grounds, Life Of A Historian

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 25:21


What do you do with a history degree? On this episode Camille Vincent gives us a glimpse into the many career avenues that a passion in history can lead to

Green Speakers Ep 18 – Jordan Chatman: The Ultimate Story Teller

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 27:29


Jordan Chatman is a GYF champion who has had an incredible experience working with the federal government. From Chicago, Washington D.C., Tuskegee, and California learn about Jordan's amazing journey that has led him to shaking hands with the CEO of Patagonia.

Green Speakers Ep 17 – Judy Forte: Special Delivery for the White House

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 31:45


Judy Forte is the boss-lady at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park. As a local celebrity, Ms. Forte has developed a close relationship with the King family and is excited about the future of the National Park Service. On this episode, Ms. Forte provides a wealth of advice for young leaders navigating the park service and explains a rumor that involves President Barack Obama. Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 16 - Desmond Kemp: New Kid On The Block

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 36:21


Desmond Kemp is the newest edition to the Greening Youth Foundation team! As the Public School Initiative assistant, Desmond has over a decade of educational experience, is a current PhD student, and a published author of the book ‘Uncommonly Common.’ Check out Desmond and what it’s like to be the newbie at GYF. Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 15 – Roderick Diamond II: HBCUI Reflections II

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 25:25


Roderick Diamond II is speaking to us today about his time to the George Washington Carver National Historic Site with our HBCUI program. Learn about how to apply and the impacts of this amazing program! Developing future leaders! Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 14 – Best Of Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 34:49


2017 was a great year for Greening Youth Foundation! Check out some of our favorite moments on the podcast. Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 13 - Whitney Jaye: Love Potion 89

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 36:17


Whitney Jaye is a black urban farmer who is on a quest to visit international farms, educate the community on healthy living, and continuing the African - American legacy. Hear about her adventures in Cuba and about her Love Position 89. Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakrs Ep 12 – Evonne Blythers: Edge Of Night

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 31:49


On this episode we will hear from Evonne Blythers who has worked for the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, and now has developed her own camping experience - Edge of Night. Visit www.gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 11 – Corey Smith: Pata-Gucci (Patagonia)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 30:21


Corey Smith is a GYF trailblazer within the outdoor outfitting community. Hear about Corey’s experience working as a digital content editor, his hilarious experience with surfing for the first time, and how you too can have this life-changing experience. Visit gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 10 – Marrianne Mills: Aliens, Bigfoot and Spaceships - Oh My!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 37:15


Marianne Mills has been an advocate for GYF for quite some time and she’s finally here to talk to us! Marianne speaks to us about being Native American, investigating Big Foot, and advice to managers on how to manage diverse youth. Enjoy! Visit gyfoundation.org for more #SustainableDiversity

Green Speakers Ep 9 – Jared Hopkins: Visit Our Urban Conservation Training Institute!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 28:39


Jared Hopkins is our Urban Conservation Training Institute (UCTI) manager. From a boy in south Georgia to planning events in the urban community of Atlanta, Jared has experienced it all. Be sure to come and visit our amazing farm and training institute that houses crops, farmers markets, conservation events, livestock, and much more right in your Atlanta back yard. Developing future leaders! #GYF uplifts stewards in conservation. Support. Advocate. Donate. www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation #GeorgiaGivesDay

Green Speakers Ep 8 – Asia Mosee: Green Engineering Changing the World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 29:29


Maybe large developing cities do need engineers as mayor. Developing future leaders! #GYF uplifts stewards in conservation. Support. Advocate. Donate. www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation #GeorgiaGivesDay

Green Speakers Ep 7 – Michelle Watson: Stars, Planets, and GYF…

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 29:25


Michelle is a black girl who always dreamt about becoming a scientist. Her dreams are finally coming true though her multiple and dynamic experiences with Greening Youth Foundation. Empowering future leaders! #GYF uplifts stewards in conservation. Support. Advocate. Donate. https://www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation #GeorgiaGivesDay

Green Speakers Ep 6 – Tonia Morris: Working in a Millennial World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 30:35


On this episode, we will hear from a highly skilled Human Resources professional, Tonia Morris. Tania discusses the challenges millennials face when entering the workforce. She’ll answer difficult questions from our interns and provide her thoughts on why every CEO needs to have a 22-year-old mentor. Donate to Greening Youth this GA Gives: https://www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation

Green Speakers Ep 5 – Joshua Tuck: How To Go From Intern To Employee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 51:10


On this episode, we will hear from Joshua Tuck who was a GYF intern and later transitioned to a full-time, permanent role at the National Park Service. Josh explains to us step-by-step on how he obtained his full-time job and his opinion about the negative effects of gentrification. Empowering future leaders! #GYF uplifts stewards in conservation. Support. Advocate. Donate. https://www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation

Green Speaker Ep 4 – Asha Jones: HBCUI Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 38:10


On this episode we will hear from Asha Jones who is a veteran intern with our flagship program, HBCUI (Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship). Asha discusses working at the majestic Grand Canyon, life as an HBCU student, and who she thinks will take the iron throne on Game of Thrones. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! Empowering future leaders! #GYF uplifts stewards in conservation. Support. Advocate. Donate. https://www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gyfoundation

Green Speakers Ep 3 – Angelou Ezeilo: In the Beginning...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 26:44


Green Speakers Podcast On this episode we will hear from our CEO and founder Angelou Ezeilo. From acting in Spike Lee movies to creating an international non-profit, Angelou gets candid with our listeners on her triumphs, mishaps, and determination to create the ground-breaking organization of Greening Youth Foundation.

Green Speakers Ep 2 – Atiba Jones: Being a Life Coach To Young Black Men

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 22:01


Green Speakers Podcast #GYF's Atiba Jones, Urban Youth Corps Program Manager joins us for a chat and promotes the Tree Care Management Training Graduation this Monday, October 9th.

Green Speakers Ep 1 – Gabriella Logan: Being a Rock Star & an Environmentalist

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 18:26


Green Speakers Podcast Gabriella Logan: Being a Rock Star and an Environmentalist Follow Gabriella Logan and her band @GuitarGabby and @theTxlipsBand

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