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This podcast was created to explore opportunities to better our community. We focus on issues youth are faced with daily while offering parental and educational tips to parents. 

Mind Chase


    • May 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    We Need to Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 36:38 Transcription Available


    Fitness expert Kenneth Coleman also known as Coach K Sizzle, joins the show why it is important to get in shape and how to do so. Mind Chase also speaks about a time where he was injured working out the wrong way. Music by: Makiah Beat, Timmoor, Toby Lane.

    S3E2 - Smart Studying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 26:30 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on how smart devices are making us dumb. He also provides tips to help your child to study. Music by Makaih Beats, Zen Man, Toby Lane, Timmoor. 

    S3E1 - Coaching the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 25:08 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase gives an overview of Season 3 - Coaching the Community. He will speak about the various topics that will be covered this season. Music by Makaiah Beats, Coma Media, bigvee, Toby Lane and LesFM

    Teaching Strategies for Attention Seeking Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 41:01 Transcription Available


    Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Meta Afariogun, joins the show to provide tips for teachers who have students that are constantly seeking attention. Mind Chase also speaks about why you should pursue your ideas no matter how creative they may be. Music by Makaiah Beats, Timmoor, Toby Lane and Zen Man

    A Parents Guide for Going Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 32:50 Transcription Available


    This episode centers around parents who are plannig to enroll in college this fall or any time soon. Mind Chase provides a guide for parents who are currently raising children while trying to achieve higher educational success. Music by: Makaih Beats, Zen Man, and Les Fam

    Your Child's Environment is Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 25:53 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on the importance of a positive and nuturing learning environment for youth. He goes beyond home life and speaks on how schools and location also have an impact on child's development. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Toby Lane and Jorikbasv

    Instilling Confidence in Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 25:36 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks about ways you can build confidence in our youth. He also speaks about a time when he did not have confidence while in high school and how that impacted a substitute teacher. Music by Makaih Beats, Zen Man, Timmoor, Jorikbasov, and JuliushH

    Good Fathers are Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 38:56 Transcription Available


    Calvin Mann of Good Fathers Only and Encourage Me I'm Young joins the show to speak about the importance of fatherhood for young boys. Mind Chase also debuts a song he wrote for good fathers on Father's Day Weekend. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Zen Man, and Tobylane.

    Parents of Young Gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 46:35 Transcription Available


    Special Guest Mr. Bryant Whitaker joins the show as a parent of a gamer who is a rising star. We cover topics such as what it takes to become a professional gamer and how much they could earn. Mind Chase also speaks about his experience playing video games as child. Music by: Makiah Beats, Timmoor, Zen Man, and Centys

    A Career in Healthcare without a Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 30:56 Transcription Available


    This episode will be a series of episodes that focuses on careers for youth without a degree. This episode's focus will be on healthcare and 5 high demand careers in healthcare that could help youth find a path straight out of highschool. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, and Zen Man

    Have a Happy Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 24:35 Transcription Available


    This episode is all about our mothers. We surveyed our listerners and compiled the top 10 ways you can show love to your mother on Mother's Day 2021. Music by Makiah Beats, Timmoor, and Zen Man.

    My Child has an I.E.P.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:09 Transcription Available


    Village Konnects' Executive Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Meta Afariogun joins the show to speak about her experience working with children that have learning challenges. She also speaks about a virtual behavior program she is creating for Village Konnects. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Zen Man and Toby Lane

    US Immigrants Perform Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 26:55 Transcription Available


    The episode focuses on U.S. Immigrants and why they perform better than American Natives. Mind Chase speaks on his experience as a child born from U.S. Immigrants and what his parents had to overcome in their native land, making them come to America. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Zen Man

    Why Mentoring is Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 25:18 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on Lil Nas X's new image and why mentoring is important for youth when they are impressionable. Mind Chase also gives his top 10 reasons why mentoring youth should be valued by both the mentor and the mentee. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Dream Heaven, and Zen Man.

    Effective Co-Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 45:59 Transcription Available


    Special Guest Dr. Patience Ruffin joins the show to talk about her journey of becoming a therapist and she also gives insight on how to have an effective co-parenting team for your child or children. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Zen Man and AlexisOrtizSofield

    The Community Needs Life Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 33:23 Transcription Available


    Special guest Ponce Lamir with Bankers Life Insurance joins to show to talk about the importance of carrying life insurance. He also talks about why some people are reluctant buy life insurance in the community. Music by: Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Nielizas and Zen Man.

    Strengthening the Hamlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 18:31 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on the importance of strengthening the community through education and also previews futures episodes for Season 2 - Strengthen the Hamlet. Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, and Zen Man.

    Bringing You the Village - Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 22:56 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase highlights some of the best segments from season 1 Bringing You the Village. Interview segments from Shawn Hurt the School Turnaround Specialist, Ms. Rivers our Behavorial Analyst, Muideen Ogunmola from Block Nation, Tu'Rone Eillott and Steve Neal, Area Scout for the Detroit Lions. Music by: Makliah Beats, Rafael Krux and Kevin McLeod.

    A Career Without a Bachelor's Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 23:05 Transcription Available


    We discuss careers that you our your children can pursue if they don't have a bachelor's degree. Mind Chase also gives professional tips for job seeking and interviews. Background Music by Makaih Beats, Timmoor, Shaolin Dub

    Making It To The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 39:21 Transcription Available


    One of the greatest wide receivers in college football history and current Area Scout for Detroit Lions, Steve Neal joins to show to give athletes and parents insight on what the NFL looks for in talent. He also speaks about his time playing in the NFL. Background Music by Makaih Beats, Shaolin Dub, Orchestrails, Alexander Nakarada. NFL on FOX Theme song by Philip Garrod, Reed Hays and Scott Schreer.

    Smart Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 39:48 Transcription Available


    Special Guest Ken Blanks Harrell from the Bullish Institute joins the show to talk about smart investing and youth learning about investing at a young age. Music by Makaih Beats and Kai Engle.

    Single Mothers Raising Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 23:12 Transcription Available


    This episode pays homage to single mothers especially those that are raising boys. Mind Chase provides tips to single mothers raising boys to help to provide a nuturing environment. Music by Makaih Beats (makaih.com), Ketsa (ketsamusic.com), and Shaolin Dub.

    The Melanin Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 19:03 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on the challenges of black and brown people face and the value of having melanin in your skin. Mind Chase also speaks about the blood of our ancestors that were captured hundreds of years ago. Music by Makaih Beats, Yung Kartz, Shalion Dub Beats, and Till Paradiso.

    My Experience with Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 33:11 Transcription Available


    Ms. Rivers, Village Konnects' Behavorial Analyst, joins the show to speak about her experience working with children with autism. She gives parents and educators insight on positive reinforcement, nutrition, and A.B.A services.

    Gifts for Your Child's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 20:43 Transcription Available


    Holiday Episode - Mind Chase gives his top 5 gifts you can give your child this year for the holiday to help their financial future. Also tips for creating goals for the year 2021.

    A Career In Art Starts Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 35:22 Transcription Available


    Special guest - Muideen Ogunmola, owner of Block Nation and his art is known around the world. He speaks on how parents can support their young future artists.

    High Achievement for At Risk Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 33:05 Transcription Available


    Shawn Hurt, M.A., The School Turnaround Specialist, joins the show to speak on strategies to help at risk youth to achieve in urban and rural schools.

    Youth Depression and Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 33:13 Transcription Available


    Special Guest, Tu'Rone Elliott, Certified Professional Counselor, joins the show to give us some advice to prevent youth depression and anxiety.

    Your Children and Their Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 17:33 Transcription Available


    Your Kids and Their Friends. If you looked at your child's friends right now, will they be successful in the future?

    Exposing Our Children to College Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 19:17 Transcription Available


    Mind Chase speaks on his first exposure to college at an early age and gives parents tips to help them expose their children to college early.

    Virtual Learning, Not So Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 19:49 Transcription Available


    The focus of this episode is to help provide tips to parents who have children that are in school virually.

    Bullying - The Behavioral Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 29:15 Transcription Available


    Special Guest Ms. Rivers, Behavorial Analyst for Village Konnects joins the show to talk about bullying from a behavorial perspective.

    Do You Really Want to Be a College Athlete?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 26:07 Transcription Available


    This is episode speaks to parents with children that want to play sports in college. There are over 25 different sports where your child can earn a scholarship. Mind Chase speaks on those sports.

    School to Prison Pipeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 28:35 Transcription Available


    What is the school to prison pipeline and what can we do as a community to help?

    School Discipline from the 80s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 17:01 Transcription Available


    Pilot Episode: Brief introduction of the show's sponsor Village Konnects and a look into school discipline from the 80s and how things have changed.

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