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Today on the podcast:We continue our annual coverage of the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and the 2025 The Arts Affair, May 15th at REC Philly. Here is my interview with members of the PVLA for The Arts Affair.In this episode, host Darnelle Radford engages with representatives from the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) to discuss the upcoming Arts Affair, a significant fundraising event for the organization. The conversation covers the PVLA's recent developments, the challenges faced by artists in the current political climate, and the importance of supporting the arts community. The guests share insights on the evolving landscape for artists, the unique entertainment planned for the Arts Affair, and the organization's commitment to recognizing contributions within the arts community. Listeners are encouraged to engage with PVLA and support emerging artists through attendance and donations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Arts Affair02:12 Year in Review: PVLA's Progress and Challenges04:42 Navigating the Current Political Climate09:03 The Evolving Landscape for Artists14:09 The Excitement of the Arts Affair15:01 New Venue and Entertainment Highlights18:25 Curating a Unique Experience21:53 Recognizing Contributions: Awards and Acknowledgments25:01 Engagement Opportunities with PVLA30:00 The Importance of Supporting Emerging ArtistsThank you to our guest(s), THE PHILADELPHIA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS for joining us on today's podcast. TICKET GIVEAWAY!THE PVLA has provided a pair tickets to their next event The Arts Affair. If you would like a chance to win, visit our website em3ry.com and join our mailing list by May 1st, it's that simple. On May 2nd, we will announce the winner on social media. The Broad Street Review Podcast is An Em3ry Production. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, visit us online at em3ry.com Get involved with Broad Street Review. Head on over to our website at www.broadstreetreview.com to find out how. While you're there, help keep us running and click “Donate” at the top. There, you can also find our social media links. Thank you for your part in keeping the conversation going.

We heard so many great albums in 2024, none more imaginative or compelling than Blues Blood, by alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins. This episode features an illuminating conversation that Immanuel had at REC Philly with Josh Jackson, as part of the Jazz Philadelphia Summit. We’re also taking a look back at the stories, themes and other highlights from a jam-packed year. And on a bittersweet note, this is Greg’s last episode on The Late Set, as he bids a fond farewell to Philly and WRTI. You don’t want to miss it. Our intro music comes from pianist Jacob Mann: https://www.instagram.com/jacobmannmusic/Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, The Winner's Culture sat down with Will Toms, one of the visionary co-founders of REC Philly, a one-of-a kind space for creative entrepreneurs in Philly. Will gets deep with us about his childhood, upbringing and the roots of his ambition as well as drops fruitful knowledge for those looking to build their own brands, grow confidence in networking and nurture their dreams into reality. His wisdom, experience and calm presence kept us diving deep into every topic we touched from race to religion to therapy and back. The Winner's Culture is grateful to Will for sharing his light with us. We're excited for you to experience it too. Like Comment Subscribe we appreciate your support !! Follow The Winners Culture on all platforms: @thewinnersculture Follow Will Toms Co-Owner of REC Phill @thewilltoms

Dan just met Alex Wash of Granddogs a month or so ago, and he's already got him on the mic telling his life story. Alex talks about growing up in Lititz, PA (home of Rock Lititz), learning piano via the Suzuki method, living in Nashville and San Antonio in pursuit of the musician life, finding a job at Howl At the Moon as a piano player, and turning that into his steady day gig. Alex created Granddogs as a way to share his original songwriting, and the band has a new single dropping on 4/14 called "When You Call", available on all digital platforms.  Don't miss Inside Hustle, a Philadelphia music industry and networking event this Saturday, 4/13 at REC Philly, brought to you by the Philly Music Fest and WXPN FM. The event features a panel moderated by World Cafe's Raina Douris, and an open house with folk from radio, studios, booking, artist management, record labels and more. The event is free, sign up for a ticket in advance. 

Scarlet Estelle is an artist manager and developer. She's the membership director of REC Philly, and she's a member of the Philadelphia Recording Academy. She's also the creator and host of Andrea's favorite new(ish) podcast, Sugar, We're Going In, which explores Fall Out Boy's relationship with hip-hop. She's here today to talk about five of her favorite hip-hop moments in Fall Out Boy's career. She and Andrea also dive into their shared love for the band, Patrick's solo career, how Scarlet has continued to find inspiration in the way the members of FOB approach their music, the power of fangirls, how she strives to support and encourage new artists in her own career, and so much more. It's a fun and special episode. Listen to Sugar, We're Going In Podcast at FallOutBoyzIIMen.com1/24 Emo Bingo @ City Winery Philadelphia - Use code SUAGR24 for 15% off Follow @ScarletEstelle and @SuagrWereGoingIn

In this weeks episode we were honored to be joined by Diamond Durant who is the creative marketing coordinator of REC (formerly know as REC Philly). Diamond beautifully walked us through her journey, which proves that sowing seeds of perseverance and consistency can lead to reaping the benefits of self discovery, immense success and overcoming imposter syndrome. Diamond has a hefty list of accomplishments in a brief timespan but more importantly makes a continuous effort to use her creative mind and skills to uplift and empower others. Whether you're interested in learning about marketing, branding, navigating through corporate ladders as a creative, or how to overcome self doubt, there is something in this episode for YOU! Be sure to follow, like, comment, and subscribe! Share it with someone who needs it! Follow us on all social platforms @thewinnersculture Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Follow and support Diamond on journey @diamondadurant

On this episode of The HolloTalk Podcast, we welcome Diamond Durant. Diamond is the Marketing Coordinator at REC Philly and is a supreme creative. Diamond is a very important part in the creative vision behind REC Philly and she has a real talent for the ideas and strategies that creates effective marketing. It was a pleasure to have Diamond on The HolloTalk Podcast and I hope you all enjoy and learn a lot from our conversation. Be sure to subscribe to The HolloTalk Podcast to stay updated with new episodes. Thank You and We Love You All!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehollotalkpodcast/support

On this episode of The HolloTalk Podcast, we are showing more love to our REC Philly family as we talk with the incomparable Ms. Scarlet Hernandez. Scarlet is a staple at REC Philly and a inspiration to us all. Kick back and enjoy this episode of The HolloTalk Podcast and learn a lot from the gems that are being dropped. Be sure to subscribe to The HolloTalk Podcast to stay updated with new episodes. Thank You and We Love You All!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehollotalkpodcast/support

DJ JSO sits down with RecPhilly member WhoisMathews and Yup! thats his name fine his music available on all DSP's via WhoIsMathews all one word.Start your own podcast today using our link and Get $20 Amazon gift card just for joining the Acast family. https://open.acast.com/invite/r/themicSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/themicradio) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Scarlet Hernandez have been mutual fans of each other for a while, and only in the summer of '22 did they finally meet (almost accidentally) in person. Scarlet talks about growing up in Newark, New Jersey, booking national bands at her high school radio station, doing everything under the sun in the music industry to find what she liked, hallowed Philadelphia venues like the Electric Factory and the Trocadero, managing artists like Max Swan, and her role as the membership director at REC Philly.

Ayiana Viviana Porter is a Philadelphia based emerging abstract artist whose work focuses on the exploration of thoughts, emotion and humanity. Most of her work begins with free-form lines which interconnect and allow room and space to dig deeper into the psyche as she explores personal storytelling in her pieces. Her art strongly encourages the observer to identify and perhaps unearth their own deep seeded thoughts and emotions.Ayiana's works consists primarily of  acrylic based paintings and drawings on canvas or heavy weight acrylic paper. Her work is an overarching quest to find significance and meaning in the chaos of life and give personal significance to what we see and experience around us. Ayiana is also an avid writer and a photography enthusiast.Mentioned in the episodeAyiana Viviana Porter's websiteThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeWelcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world and this series of interviews was sparked by my curiosity about the arts and culture of the city. Subscribe Through Your Favorite Podcast PlatformApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts This interview was recorded in Philadelphia, PA between September 2022-January 2023. ★ Support this podcast ★

Don't you just love it when your dreams become reality? Yeah, me too. This episode right here is a dream come true as we welcome my guy Will Toms to The HolloTalk Podcast. We sit down and talk with Will about all things REC Philly, the plans for expansion, plans for The HolloTalk Podcast and so much more. Be sure to subscribe to The HolloTalk Podcast to stay updated with new episodes. Thank You and We Love You All!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehollotalkpodcast/support

Owen Elphick is a writer, performer, and creator from Storrs, Connecticut, currently based in the Philadelphia area. He is the author of Thoughts & Prayers (Wilde Press, 2019), a book-length sequence of poems centered around gun violence in the United States. His writing has been published in The Hartford Courant, The Emerson Review, CORRIDORS, and the Under Review, and presented at the Eugene O'Neill Center's National Theater Institute, Emerson Stage's NewFest New Works Festival, and the Connecticut Drama Association Festival, among other places. He received his BFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, which he represented at the 2018 National Collegiate Honors Conference and the 2019 Greater Boston Intercollegiate Undergraduate Poetry Festival. In 2020, he received Senior Writing Awards of High Distinction for both Poetry and Nonfiction, the EVVY Award for Outstanding Writing for Stage, and the EVVY Award for Outstanding Poetry. In high school, he was a 2015 Poetry Out Loud National Finalist and Connecticut State Champion, and a 2016 winner of the Hill-Stead Museum's Fresh Voices Poetry Competition. He is also a rapper, actor, beatboxer, and vocalist, and makes music under the name OE. A former member of The Hip Hop Society at Emerson College, he created & contributed to two full-length albums, a mixtape, and multiple singles. He released his first solo effort, The OE EP, in 2019, and his first full-length project, The Wait List, is set to be released later this year. He co-hosts the podcast Toon Tunes with Eliana Ulloa, where he discusses music from animated features, and works as a part-time bookseller at the Narberth Bookshop and Main Point Books. He enjoys organizing his books, taking long walks, discussing music, and swordfighting.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeWelcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world and this series of interviews was sparked by my curiosity about the arts and culture of the city. Subscribe Through Your Favorite Podcast PlatformApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts This interview was recorded in Philadelphia, PA between September 2022-January 2023. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Faces of the Future Podcast the guys are back with there final episode before they hit 100. In this episode the guys sit down with Co-Founder of REC Philly, Will Toms. In this episodes the guys discuss Will's new book he released, the state of the creative culture, Diddy investing $2million dollars into his company, REC Philly's expansion to Miami, plus more.SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0wRAakB6JUGnrh2JuFj38QFollow  us on our Social PlatformsFaces of the Future Podcast: https://linktr.ee/facesofthefuturepodcastMillz Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nbtmillz/Shann Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/shannjo81/Mus Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/mansamus._/Will Toms https://www.instagram.com/thewilltoms/

Will Toms Discusses the vision for REC Philly and its expansion into Miami, Florida. He goes in depth about how to be a successful creator and the must haves to reach massive success and build a large community. Will is a Ted X speaker and has also been featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Many of us want to be wealthy ! But what does it take ? Ownership is key. Be prepared for Will as you've never seen him before. Join the BTL Community https://discord.gg/YxP7hpw8 Markese on IG https://www.instagram.com/keseelliott... BTL Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/btlpdcst/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/markese-elliott7/support

Will Toms the creator and founder of Rec came thru the kitchen to share his journey with us. We talked about his new book and how its made to help young creators and entrepreneurs find their way to success and creative freedom. We also talked about his new partnership with #Revolt and Rec Miami! Find out how it all happened!! Follow the guest and crew! Guest: @thewilltoms Chef: @jiginthekitchen Host: @ThatManSmooth Directed By: Vernon Ray @AllmoneyShots Crew: @shab7st @_ms.bbb_ @bulletshotyou @xojasdane @spadetv @zachkingpics @l_c_visuals Submit your videos to cooknupbookings@gmail.com Visit Cooknup215.com & @Cooknup215

On the podcast today is William Tyrone Toms. Will is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, a first-of-its-kind model to support the talent and business of creatives. REC (Resources For Every Creator) is a creative space and agency dedicated to empowering creative people to do more of what they love. Will's visionary leadership has enabled him to lead his organization from humble beginnings in a warehouse in North Philadelphia, to a 7-figure, multi-city company. To date, REC has paid out over $1.5 million dollars to creatives in the Philadelphia region and earned Will a spot on the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the Social Impact category. You'll walk away with: How to think about building a brand today, whether online or as a leader The importance of a strategy and steps to act it out successfully An analogy of ‘a city' to support and connect with your community What leaders can do to build teams and success by thinking about the needs of their community Connect with Will, get the book, and check out REC Philly:  Will Toms: Instagram.com/TheWillToms Buy the (Un)Common Sense book: Shop.RECphilly.com REC Philly: www.RECphilly.com | instagram.com/RECphilly

Oh buddy, what an episode. We're talking the Death of the Queen, The Taylor Hawkins Tribute show in London, and so much more.We have an amazing interview with Dave Silver, one of the creators of Rec Philly, a start up that empowers creators and musicians in Philadelphia that just announced their expansion to Miami with the backing of none other that PUFF DADDY. We talk their journey, how the Diddy deal came together, and so much more (27:12-1:06:49). We also get into ON/OFF the list with our friend Rock Samson (1:08:25-1:36:23).LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!--

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the company's endeavors. 

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the company's endeavors. 

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the company's endeavors. 

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the company's endeavors. 

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the companys endeavors.

William Tyrone Toms is a visionary entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. In addition to running a multi-million dollar company, he serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food security in inner-city neighborhoods.William Tyrone Toms is a 30-year-old award-winning entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After starting his first company at the age of 21, Will Toms has quickly made a name for himself in the region's startup community at the intersection of culture & economics. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, serving as the visionary + strategist behind the company's endeavors. 

It's not every day you get to sit down with someone on the Forbes 30 under 30 list; but it just so happens that I was lucky enough to do so for this episode! And not just any member, but a hometown hero from right here in Philadelphia! If you're a creative individual in Philly my guest today should need no introduction...Will Toms of REC Philly. Will and the team at REC Philly have been revolutionizing the world of creative entrepreneurship. Giving creators the tools and resources they need to be the most fulfilled version of themselves. What started as an idea in an abandoned warehouse, has blossomed into a full-fledged creative space supporting hundreds of members across the city. And In this interview, Will details his personal and professional growth as a creative. And some of the core principles that have guided him this far. Enjoy the show! Connect with Will: https://www.instagram.com/thewilltoms/ https://recphilly.com/ Connect with ME: https://www.instagram.com/forever.mugen/ https://www.instagram.com/mugencast/?hl=en https://www.forevermugen.org/ Music:

Will Toms, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly (a multimedia space for independent creators), joins the show to talk about his passion for promoting the Philadelphia art scene, why he, along with Dave Silver, founded REC, and why we shouldn't expect creators to only talk reflect Black struggle in their art.

In this episode, Nate is joined by Will Toms (Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer of REC. Board Member, Urban Creators. Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient "2021"). In this conversation, Will shares his journey as a creative entrepreneur, the power of building and valuing your team and the importance of self-care as an entrepreneur. They also discuss the thriving machine better known as Rec Philly, which is a place for creatives to thrive both creatively and financially. Be sure to SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW! Join Nate's inspirational text community. Text "inspiration" to (609) 354-5810 for inspiration, insights, updates on events, and product releases. To book Nate for speaking engagements submit a booking request form to www.nateevansjr.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/changewhatwenormalizepodcast Subscribe to Nate's youtube channel: Nate Evans Jr Follow Nate on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nateevansjr Follow Nate on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/nateevansjr Follow Nate on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nateevansjr1 Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/changewhatwenormalizepodcast Follow Will on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewilltoms Follow Will on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thewilltoms.etc Follow Will on Facebook: William Tyrone Toms Will's website: www.thewilltoms.com Join Will's text community: (215) 596-4069 Follow REC Philly on Instagram: www.instagram.com/recphilly Book a tour of REC Philly: https://recphilly.com/tour/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=book+a+tour+of+our+space Partner with us financially and support our movement & platform with a monetary investment: CashApp: $ChangeAgent89 Venmo: nathan-evans08 PayPal: info@nateevansjr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changewhatwenormalize/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changewhatwenormalize/support

I am excited to welcome William Toms, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer over at REC Philly. After raising 3 million dollars to scale his business, he joins us to walk us through the ins and outs of financial lows and highs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

In this episode, Nate is joined by Brenda Phillips (Youth development expert, speaker, creative and world changer). In Nate's first in-person interview at the podcasts new home REC Philly, Nate & Brenda go deep about healing from generational trauma, being a trailblazer in your family as well as your community and overcoming imposter syndrome.    Be sure to SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW!   Join Nate's inspirational text community. Text "inspiration" to (609) 354-5810 for inspiration, insights, updates on events, and product releases. Subscribe to Nate's youtube channel: Nate Evans Jr Follow Nate on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nateevansjr Follow Nate on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nateevansjr1 Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/changewhatwenormalizepodcast  Follow Brenda on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mswecare  www.instagram.com/wecare_doyou www.instagram.com/binspiredcollectio  Website: www.binspiredcollections.com    To book Nate for speaking engagements submit a booking request for to www.nateevansjr.com Support Nate's movement & platform to normalize conversations around mental health with a monetary investment:  CashApp: $ChangeAgent89 Venmo: nathan-evans08 PayPal: info@nateevansjr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changewhatwenormalize/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changewhatwenormalize/support

The 7th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the third and final installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Joy, Success, Culture, and Community. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, Daralyse and those who generously leant their voices to this episode explore the ways in which Black people have found and continue to develop personal and cultural identity through community and determination. This episode draws heavily upon the personal experiences of those who have persisted through daunting discrimination to become leaders in business, art, academia, and so much more. In this episode, you will learn about: How determination, grit, and risk-taking has enabled Black people of all different life experiences to achieve their goals despite discrimination. The power of giving back - reaching backwards to support others that are choosing a similar path as the one you've personally traveled. The power of love as a unifying force of creation for the Black community and everyone else. How mentorship and community can be deciding factors in the trajectory and scope of someone's success. How understanding one's personal identity and experiences is a process, cultivated over time, through a lifetime of work, relationships and experiences. This episode's guests include: Don Wyatt - The John M. McCardell Jr. Distinguished professor at Middlebury College, he is an expert in Asian Studies, with a primary concentration in China. Don is currently working on a history of foreign slaves in Imperial China. His lived experiences growing up in a racially-divided Midwest town lend to his expertise in this area. Kweisi Ausar - Kweisi is an expert in workplace spirituality and other topics related to human dynamics in organizations. He specializes in empowering individuals to transcend undesirable, dysfunctional, and harmful conditioning by cultivating spiritual competencies that are designed to increase mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Ghetto Don Visionary - Ghetto Don Visionary is a New York City-based Reggae artist whose music and art is inspired and informed by contemporary events, spirituality, and a willingness to examine racism as an addiction.Through songs like Racist Anonymous and Racism Vaccine, Ghetto Don Visionary invites listeners to confront the dynamics that keep racism alive both within the United States and within themselves. William Tyrone Toms - The Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, a multi-million dollar creative hub and incubator based in Philadelphia, Will was recently named one of Forbes 30 under 30. His mission through REC Philly is to create business ownership for the Black community in Philadelphia, a city in which the population is over 40% Black, but less than 4% of businesses are Black-owned. Latoya C Smith - Latoya is an editor and literary agent. She has established her own entrepreneurial endeavor as a full-time editor and literary agent after starting her career working for big publishing houses. She is also host Daralyse Lyons' literary agent. Britany Chung Campbell - Brittany is a book coach and sensitivity reader who helps coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs go from an idea to a compelling book with consistent sales, and specializes in amplifying the voices of authors with historically marginalized voices. Brittany Monet - A R&B/pop/soul singer, and artist behind the song Better that serves as the theme music for Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Better was inspired by, and recorded in direct response to the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Don Trahan - Don Trahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, approved Clinical Supervisor Professor, international consultant and global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management and known professionally as Dr. Don. At 35 years old he holds 5 degrees, 2 of which are doctorates. Dr. Don is an expert in intersectional descrimination, in the form of racism and ageism, supporting organizations in shifting harmful dynamics for their workforces. Jette Stubbs - Jette is a Career & Business Coach, creator of The Happy Career Formula, and co-creator of Mosaic Untold Lives: Secrets and True Stories From Women of Colour. Her experiences in the corporate world shape and inform much of the work she does today. Hookz - Hookz is a New York City-based, Haitian American musician, producer, rapper and long-time music industry professional. Having started in the music business at the age of 15, Hookz is an expert in the ways in which the industry exploits young artists, particularly those of color, for short-term profit. Daneil Chambers - A lifelong student with multiple degrees and a passion for learning, Daneil Chambers considers her primary identity to be that of problem-solver. She has made it her mission to think critically and constructively about ways to support positive social change. The founder of ISpy Injustice, she hopes to inspire others to take an active role in dismantling unjust systems and in sharing stories that inspire empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Channing Gerard Joseph - Channing teaches at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He is an award-winning journalist whose byline has appeared around the globe. Channing is a proud descendant of the enslaved people who built America and gave it soul, and has done research to trace his ancestry back to the exact slave auctions in which his ancestors were bought and sold - including the one in which his family's freedom was purchased. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

The 6th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the second installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Pain: The Enduring Impact of Racism. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, she and her guests expound upon the myriad ways in which Black people are overtly, subtly and systemically suppressed. Through this episode, you will learn more about the long-reaching psychological, emotional, and spiritual ramifications that bigoted structures create and hear from those with life-experiences of persecution and pain. In this episode, you will learn about: How discrimination can exist subtly, or overtly, and how racism is not and never has been a singular phenomenon. The importance of safe spaces for sharing within Black culture, and the ways in which art, media, sports, music and other avenues for creativity offer an outlet for many Black folx. The unfair pressure that many Black people face to perform at a higher level than their white counterparts, in order to enjoy a similar level of recognition, opportunity and success. The importance of historical events such as the murder of George Floyd. The ways in which racism is used to control Black narratives and to dictate the stories Black folx tell about their own lived experiences. The expectations that white culture has on Black artists to produce work that conforms to a certain narrative in order to be taken seriously. Why belonging is just as crucial to creating change as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training work within any school, business, or organization. Our guests in this episode include: Don Wyatt - The John M. McCardell Jr. Distinguished professor at Middlebury College, he is an expert in Asian Studies, with a primary concentration in China. Don is currently working on a history of foreign slaves in Imperial China. His lived experiences growing up in a racially-divided Midwest town lend to his expertise in this area. Walter Johnson - A former computer programmer, systems engineer and technical instructor who spent two years serving in the United States Army. In 1962, Walter became a computer programmer for the City of Philadelphia, and in 1966 he was hired by IBM as the first Black Systems Engineer in the Banking Marketing Office. Walter is also Demystifying Diversity Podcast Partner Zack James' uncle. Kweisi Ausar - Kweisi is an expert in workplace spirituality and other topics related to human dynamics in organizations. He specializes in empowering individuals to transcend undesirable, dysfunctional, and harmful conditioning by cultivating spiritual competencies that are designed to increase mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Anthony Stevenson - Dr. Stevenson is currently the Principal of Radnor Elementary School in Wayne, Pennsylvania and an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University, Temple University and Villanova University. In 2017, Dr. Stevenson was elected to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Lower Merion (PA) Township where he has been serving ever since. Ghetto Don Visionary - Ghetto Don Visionary is a New York City-based Reggae artist whose music and art is inspired and informed by contemporary events, spirituality, and a willingness to examine racism as an addiction.Through songs like Racist Anonymous and Racism Vaccine, Ghetto Don Visionary invites listeners to confront the dynamics that keep racism alive both within the United States and within themselves. William Tyrone Toms - The Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly, a multi-million dollar creative hub and incubator based in Philadelphia, Will was recently named one of Forbes 30 under 30. His mission through REC Philly is to create business ownership for the Black community in Philadelphia, a city in which the population is over 40% Black, but less than 4% of businesses are Black-owned. Latoya C Smith - Latoya is an editor and literary agent. She has established her own entrepreneurial endeavor as a full-time editor and literary agent after starting her career working for big publishing houses. She is also host Daralyse Lyons' literary agent. Brittany Chung Campbell - Brittany is a book coach and sensitivity reader who helps coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs go from an idea to a compelling book with consistent sales, and specializes in amplifying the voices of authors with historically marginalized voices. Brittany Monet - A R&B/pop/soul singer, and artist behind the song Better that serves as the theme music for Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Better was inspired by, and recorded in direct response to the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Don Trahan - Don Trahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, approved Clinical Supervisor Professor, international consultant and global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion change management and known professionally as Dr. Don. At 35 years old he holds 5 degrees, 2 of which are doctorates. Dr. Don is an expert in intersectional descrimination, in the form of racism and ageism, supporting organizations in shifting harmful dynamics for their workforces. Jette Stubbs - Jette is a Career & Business Coach, creator of The Happy Career Formula, and co-creator of Mosaic Untold Lives: Secrets and True Stories From Women of Colour. Her experiences in the corporate world shape and inform much of the work she does today. Hookz - Hookz is a New York City-based, Haitian American musician, producer, rapper and long-time music industry professional. Having started in the music business at the age of 15, Hookz is an expert in the ways in which the industry exploits young artists, particularly those of color, for short-term profit. Daneil Chambers - A lifelong student with multiple degrees and a passion for learning, Daneil Chambers considers her primary identity to be that of problem-solver. She has made it her mission to think critically and constructively about ways to support positive social change. The founder of ISpy Injustice, she hopes to inspire others to take an active role in dismantling unjust systems and in sharing stories that inspire empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

Dj Jso Sits down with Philadelphia DJ and Coalition Dj's Member DJ Suga  to review new music coming from some of Philadelphia's brightest stars, such as Tierra Whack, Drama B2R, E Ness & more. Start your own podcast today using our link and Get $20 Amazon gift card just for joining the Buzzsprout family. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1405117Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/themic1065)

Will Toms is an entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021. Currently, Toms is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. Additionally, he also serves on the board of three non-profit organizations fighting structural inequality and food insecurity in inner-city neighborhoods. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Intro; Tequila; background on REC; The Pandemic forcing people to spread out from big cities and move to remote culture; The 1 Million Fan Theory; Artists and NFTs 32:53 - A story about a great A&R Exec and the “anti-suits”; Chance the Rapper business model; Jay Z & Rocawear; The critical nature of Culture; The Solvay Conference; The Paypal Mafia & The Winklevoss Twins; Why Ben Simmons is the most disappointing athlete Julian's ever seen 1:03:34 - The Jack Conte (Patreon Founder) theory on the creation model; The Donda - CLB In-fighting stupidity; Why 6ix9ine is lower than a joke; Will talks about his backstory growing up in Philadelphia 1:29:38 - Freedom; The hypocrisy of corporate culture in America; The Wealth Gap and the War on Poor people 1:43:53 - How Will managed the Pandemic blowing up at a particularly bad time; the 100-fan strategy; Community over audience; Charlie Rocket Jabaley's “I Am You” Theory ~ YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q  ~ Get $100 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier  Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey  ~ Beat provided by: https://freebeats.io  Music Produced by White Hot

This is an event that was host by REC Philly which was a collective panel of entrepreneurs discussing how to be successful in different areas of professionalism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rashid-boone/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rashid-boone/support

Will Toms; Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at REC Philly 901 Market Street, Unit 2120, Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-585-2412 support@recphilly.com recphilly.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Please join us for this fun chat with Scarlet Estelle, Director of Member Success at REC Philly, an incubator for creative entrepreneurs in the heart of Philadelphia. Scarlet came into the industry with AEG and Live Nation, and now supports creative artists on their individual journeys as they take advantage of all that REC offers. Scarlet is fully committed to doing whatever she can to help her members become successful artists, performers, technicians and what-have-you... and she is an absolute joy to have on the show.  Full of positive energy and lots of it, Scarlet's passion for music and performance are an integral part of her persona and we were super psyched to have her on the Pod.  I know you'll enjoy this informative and fun episode, so hop on aboard and Enjoy the Ride!! For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

William Tyrone Toms is the Founder and Head of Strategy at REC Philly, a creative agency and incubator for local artists and creative entrepreneurs. In 2019, after this episode was recorded, REC Philly opened up a new, state-of-the-art facility that features podcast and music studios, a coworking space, a visual lab, and more. In this episode, you’ll hear how Will and his cofounder, Dave Silver, would make a name for themselves throwing concerts as Broad Street Music Group. That is, until Will started to see a bigger need: artists could put on a great show but had no idea how to network and market themselves. What follows is the story of how REC Philly would be born to provide creatives with the tools and network they need to build a business around their creative craft. The community quickly grew to serve over 200 creatives, some of whom would immediately find life-changing opportunities.  And, for the first time, you’ll hear how Will has recently opened up about his troubled family past, and how he looks to set an example for those like him who are born into adversity. This Episode is supported by Crossbeam. Crossbeam is hiring! Check out their available positions here.

As much as we've interviewed creatives all over the world these 3 SZNs, it's about time we bring it back home! So for the highly anticipated, we got the Queen of harmonies herself, Sunnie! Just like 215god, both may have been born in Jersey, but Philly has them at heart when it comes to the love and creativity! So along with sharing her upbringing and some good laughs, Sunnie brings a new weather to R&B with her unique singles and visuals to bring the movie to life. Whether it's a interview, RecPhilly, live session or venue, photo shoot or video shoot, just know this girl isn't going to bring the average on that lens. We'll let her tell the rest! Enjoy this homebound interview that will surely brighting your perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Faces of the Future Podcast the guys are back, but this time with a special guest. William Toms Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly joins the conversation. They discussed Will's upbringing and having to learn how to navigate life from an early age, his journey from social media manager to Forbes 30 Under 30 list, the importance of understanding your value, plus more.Faces of the Future Song of the Day: Charlie Heat ft. Ant Clemons - "Ladylike"Will Toms Social Media IG: @thewilltomsTwitter: @thewilltomsFollow Us:IG: @facesofthefuturepod

Will Toms is the cofounder of REC Philly, an incubator, community, and resource center aimed at helping independent creatives make a sustainable living. In short, he's out to challenge the narrative of the starving artist and create an international community of creatives who control their own destinies.  For the transcript and full show notes, go to: https://bit.ly/2XtS3HEPlease consider taking ~40 seconds to rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts. It really helps. (Rate/review links at the very bottom of the page.)If you have a moment, I’d love it if you could give me a little feedback via this SurveyMonkey link. (It only takes one minute.)Click here to directly email Andrew your questions, comments, and feedback! He reads everything that is sent in (click 'Allow' if you get a popup): connect@makethingsthatmatter.comYou can submit your own audio questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/andrewskotzko

Bas talks with Will Tyrone Toms, Chief Creative Officer, and co-founder of REC Philly, a local startup that offers creators access to resources like space, education, and tools. The pair discuss REC Philly's beginnings, the impact that the organization has had on the Philly creative scene, and great daily habits.

Today’s episode you guys have just us.. Rob & Christano. Due to a last minute health issue with our scheduled guests we decided to still give you guys an episode and not miss a week. We discuss a lot of things going on for the TTMN brand from upcoming events, clothing releases, & the future of season 2. Check out this episode and get up to date with the guys. And as always be sure to subscribe to our podcast on YouTube & Apple Podcasts! IG: @talktomence @robtalksnice @christianojordanottmnbrand.com

Over the last few weeks, I have been visiting podcasts all across the internet, talking with entrepreneurs and creative people, just like you.And this time, I paid a visit to Will Toms and the REC Philly community here in Philadelphia. REC - which stands for "resources for every creator" - is a pretty incredible community and resource center geared towards helping artists, musicians, and other creators turn their creative skills into real business opportunities.Just last year, they opened an amazing facility for that community of creatives, sort of like a gym but with digital audio stations and recording studios instead of treadmills and weights.I also admire their dedication to education, and making sure that their community knows how to make the most of having access to those incredibly powerful tools.But most of all, I love the people. The staff, the leadership, and every community member I've met at REC is smart and creative, some of the best Philly has to offer.So I was excited when the team invited me to one of their "creator sessions" to share some stories and lessons surrounding one of my personal favorite lessons in The Tiny MBA: Audience Building Building Trust at Scale.The entire session is more than twice as long as what's here on our podcast, and includes parts of my personal business story. You can check that out on REC Philly's youtube channel.But here on the feed, I jumped straight to the lessons. In fact, you'll hear me give details and context for ten of MY favorite lessons that I hand picked specifically for this audience of creators, and why I picked each one.After sharing these lessons, I was joined on the virtual stage by REC Philly co-founder and my good friend Will Toms. Will is one of my favorite interviewers and moderators to watch work, so for me, being on the receiving end of his questions was a LOT of fun and for you, you're gonna get some new answers that you definitely haven't heard me talk about anywhere!Some of my fav questions from Will and the audience include:- The importance of listening as a business skill, and how you can practice it.- Where I learned how to sell people back their time and confidence.- And how much sharing is oversharing.I love any chance to jam with the REC Philly crew, and I'm very excited to share this session with you.So with that, I hope you enjoy this very special presentation from the REC Philly archives. Here we go!

The universe works in funny ways: sometimes it leads you to the right people at exactly the right time. Meg + Ally serendipitously sit down IN PERSON - safely! - with their Fashion District neighbors Dave Silver + Will Toms, co-founders, and community builders of the artistic incubator, REC Philly. Dave + Will share the organic evolution of their impact-driven, community-focused vision, from their humble beginnings with friends in a Philly warehouse, to pillars in the Fashion District and the city of Philadelphia. Find them here! Dave Silver + Will Toms, Co-founders of REC Philly https://recphilly.com/about/ @recphilly Season 2 - Rec Philly Happenings

This month's episode of IMPACT: A Mom Your Business Podcast is Adaptation: Making Moves that Matter as we discuss what it really means to pivot and make a difference in the midst of obstacles. Our guest is Wil Thoms, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of REC Philly. This Germantown-born, Philadelphia native has quite the reputation in the region's startup community. In just four short years he has grown his organization to almost 20 employees and raised over $3M dollars to scale from a warehouse in North Philly to a state-of-the-art facility in Center City Philadelphia. Will has been a champion for the creative community during the COVID 19 pandemic ensuring artists and creators have access to the resources, strategies and opportunities necessary to emerge from this pandemic like a phoenix.

This month WYL teams up with General Assembly to present a four part series, taking a deep dive into creating a business roadmap, building a remote team, raising capital remotely, and scaling a company from home. In this episode, Ofo speaks with Will Toms, Co-Founder & CEO of REC Philly, to discuss "Scaling from my couch."

The Gear Car celebrates the 20th Episode with a debate on the greatest HBO series of all time, life's greatest little pleasures, and an AMAZING interview with Rec Philly's Scarlet Hernandez. A wonderful person and a tremendous interview.

Open Hall @Home is BACK! There are so many ways to celebrate community today, and it's all leading up to REC Philly's Black Joy Matters Juneteenth celebration tonight. Learn more and join us at indyhall.org/open!

Today we are joined by the Co-Founder of REC PHILLY, virtually of course. In this episode Will Toms gives us tips on how to stay engaged with our consumers during this lockdown, the history of REC, and we all share our thoughts on dating as an entrepreneur.

Season 3: Independent of Curtalk Podcast, features LGBTQ+ independent artists in Philadelphia. To learn more about the artists featured in this project visit curltalkphilly@wordpress.com Featured Artist Instagram & Twitter @dentana215 Soundcloud & Mixcloud @Dentana RecPhilly To sign up for your membership with RECphilly use discount code CURL at checkout: https://www.recphilly.com/join/ Credits: Audio: DJ Dentana Intro/Outro: Jeff Kale Host: Major Curl Instagram @_major_curl Season Artwork: Teeth Collective Follow Instagram @_curl_talk curltalkphilly@wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curltalk/support

Season 3 Episode 01: Here Comes the Boom | Growing Greater On this episode of Growing Greater on our first episode of Season Three,  we take you behind the scenes of one of the newest, most sought-after locations for creatives of all types in Greater Philadelphia known as REC Philly. Co-Founders Will Toms and Dave Silver gave Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia an exclusive tour of their creative studios. During the conversation Will and Dave explain how they came up with the idea to build this “gym for creatives” and how they see REC growing in the future.

This is Episode 5 of the Diving In podcast, where Max and Mario welcome the very talented and humble, Nick Miller. Mr. Miller works in agriculture by day and as an entrepreneurial cartoonist (Nickt00ns) and designer by night. In this episode we discuss Mr. Millers diverse career from cooking to agriculture, his GNF charity foundation, and overcoming obstacles in college and in life overall. Make sure you tune in and dive in... Special shout out to REC Philly for allowing us to record this episode in this beautiful new facility. Sorry for going overtime.

We sit down with our guest Will Toms to talk about what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, how he found his passion, and what makes him a disruptor.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ditc/support

Will decided from an early age he wanted to move in a nontraditional way. As a co-founder of Rec Philly, he describes himself as a visionary in his way of thinking and moving. Join me in this conversation as we find out just what was the driving force behind Rec Philly. www.recphilly.com www.salaahscorner.com

We’re back for Season Three of The RBB Podcast and we are happy to announce we are starting off the new season in a new recording studio at REC PHILLY. In the first episode we debate the new year, new me trend, goals vs resolutions, and what goals and habits we would all like to engage this new year. Stay tuned and grab a seat, because brunch has now been served! Follow us on IG at: @therbbpodcast @__moeeee__ @modestrebel @hon.e.bunch Music & Sound Engineer @chillchap Contact us at: redbottombrunch@gmail.com

‪Will & Huf of REC Philly and Senzwa joins Que in a discussion about value exchange, ego steps, empathy, community culture, Young Chris, arms dealing, genetic footprints + more.‬ ‪@ROQLive ‬ ‪@RightonQuelive‬ ‪#NoShaaade‬ ‪#TalkAboutIt‬ ‪#ROQLive‬ ‪“We Are Live” ‬ ‪https://song.link/album/us/i/1479117321i‬

The music incubator has a new membership model and a new hub at Fashion District. We talk to co-founder Will Toms about the future of creative work in Philly and beyond.

Guests: Ayannah Kam (@ayannahkam) (@agapefilesblog) Pharroh Afternoon (IG: @gsoPharroh) (Twitter: @Tammys_Guy)Hassiem the Dream (@HassiemTheDream)  Thank you WXPN for sponsoring the space at RECPhilly. 

This episode features Will Toms, cofounder of a creative coworking space in Philadelphia, PA called Rec Philly. Will talks about their humble beginnings renting a space in a warehouse for themselves and their friends to create to having a new space in center city Philadelphia. He talks about the importance of mindfulness, having a great team, patience, belief and more in accomplishing your goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionmatters/message

As Dave puts it, "In most companies, there is a visionary and an integrator. Will is the visionary. I am the integrator." Dave and Will have a special bond and with that bond, and with their team at REC Philly, they are forging a unique path to fulfill a vision they first had for artists, musicians, and all-around creatives. It has been more than a decade of many realizations that have accumulated to this moment for both Dave and Will. From managing artists in college and throwing parties in frats, to building their first facility in North Philly and then recently at 9th and Market - the Fashion District of Philadelphia. It has been a beautifully, strenuous journey in building out this dream and vision, but Dave and Will are grateful for the entire process. In this episode, they dive into their story, the lessons learned along the way, and advice for everyday entrepreneurs and creatives like yourself. REC Philly's Website: https://www.recphilly.com Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davesilver__ Dave's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davesilver__ Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrsilver Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewilltoms Will's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewilltoms Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-toms-08938141 To see what we are up to and what is going on around the Dream BIG & Co community you can visit us on the following platforms: Website: http://www.dreambigandco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigandco Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dreambigandco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigandco Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/dreambigandco Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dreambigandco Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigandco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreambigandco Medium: https://medium.com/@dreambigandco Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/ajd372/playlist/1eWjtPUmEcOwWNLHnXPbom?si=w6RxhK9oSOSTsXnrO0R2iA Our Amazon Alexa Skill - Dream BIG Daily: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YPF7T32/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dream+big+daily&qid=1570174516&s=digital-skills&sr=1-1

Season 3: Independent of Curtalk Podcast, features LGBTQ+ independent artists in Philadelphia. To learn more about the artists featured in this project visit curltalkphilly@wordpress.com Featured Artist Allegra Eidinger @allegramusic RecPhilly To sign up for your membership with RECphilly use discount code CURL at checkout: https://www.recphilly.com/join/ Credits: Audio: Erin McGregor, DJ Dentana Intro/Outro: Jeff Kale Host: Major Curl Instagram @_major_curl Season Artwork: Teeth Collective Follow Instagram @_curl_talk curltalkphilly@wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curltalk/support

Season 3: Independent of Curtalk Podcast, features LGBTQ+ independent artists in Philadelphia. To learn more about the artists featured in this project visit curltalkphilly@wordpress.com Featured Artist Teeth Collective Beck Wills @slugqueenart Eli A-E @eliaetats RecPhilly To sign up for your membership with RECphilly use discount code CURL at checkout: https://www.recphilly.com/join/ Credits: Audio: Erin McGregor, DJ Dentana Intro/Outro: Jeff Kale Host: Major Curl Instagram @_major_curl Season Artwork: Teeth Collective Follow Instagram @Curltalkpodcast curltalkphilly@wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curltalk/support

Season 3: Independent of Curtalk Podcast, features LGBTQ+ independent artists in Philadelphia. To learn more about the artists featured in this project visit curltalkphilly@wordpress.com Featured Artist Fashion Designer, Allegra Pronesti Instagram @allegrapronesti RecPhilly To sign up for your membership with RECphilly use discount code CURL at checkout: https://www.recphilly.com/join/ Credits: Audio: Erin McGregor, DJ Dentana Intro/Outro: Jeff Kale Host: Major Curl Instagram @_major_curl Season Artwork: Teeth Collective Follow Instagram @Curltalkpodcast curltalkphilly@wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curltalk/support

Greg Seltzer is a Corporate Attorney and Partner at Ballard Spahr, and his specialty is Mergers & Acquisitions. Over the past decade, he’s been the architect behind some of Philly’s biggest deals. He's represented The City of Philadelphia, Guru Technologies, CookNSolo, Richard Vague and Gabriel Investments, REC Philly, Philly Startup Leaders, The Phillies, Di Bruno Brothers, Comcast, World Cafe Live, and DuPont, just to name a few. He's also a Certified Public Accountant, and he holds an MBA. Additionally, Greg is extremely passionate about music. He's published two books analyzing its ties to current events, and in 2017 he created Philly Music Fest. Like many festivals, it happens annually, and showcases dozens of artists. But, this festival is the only one to exclusively feature Philly-based musicians. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

William Tyrone Toms is on a mission to build a network of creatives across the globe. He's building, in a term, an artists' union of musicians, photographers, visual artists, writers, and more with the goal of lifting and supporting all creatives for the greater good. In today's episode, we chat with Will about starting REC Philly with his partner Dave Silver and how he sees their company growing, his advice for artists to better market themselves, and so much more!  

Dave Silver, co-founder of REC Philly invited us into his space for this interview. REC Philly, one part creative agency and one part co-working space, is a place for any artist to work and grow. He tells us the inspiration behind REC Philly, how they're embracing and growing the new creative economy, and how they've circulated over $1 million within their community. Follow Dave:Facebook: www.facebook.com/dsilvInstagram: @davesilver__Follow Us:Instagram: @WaitAmIAnAdultNowEmail: info@waitamianadultnow.comWebsite: www.waitamianadultnow.comShelby: @shelby_wildgustSivon: @SivonDemi

Ryan Eppley, Director of Partnerships, REC Philly, is a creative entrepreneur with big ideas for the future of Philadelphia’s active community of artists. He joins the PHL Diversity Podcast to talk about his work at REC Philly, and a new project beginning to take shape in Philadelphia’s Fashion District. With a goal of giving back to the community, Ryan also discusses REC Philly’s social responsibility to the artists and creative entrepreneurs it serves.

Cofounder of Rec Philly, William Tyrone Toms talks with Greg about why Philly needed a home for artists to connect, share resources, and build brands, the artistic-entrepreneurial collision, how he's learned to use various traumas from earlier in his life to empower himself, the cultural value of having cofounders from drastically different backgrounds, the difference in the young generation of leaders from previous generations, how Rec can be scaled and replicated in other cities, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. This is a GREAT one! Learn more about Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Learn more about Rec Philly @ https://www.recphilly.com/

William Tyrone Toms is the Founder and Head of Strategy at REC Philly, a creative agency and incubator for local artists and creative entrepreneurs. In this episode, you’ll hear how Will and his cofounder, Dave Silver, would make a name for themselves throwing concerts as Broad Street Music Group. That is, until Will started to see a bigger need: artists could put on a great show, but had no idea how to network and market themselves. What follows is the story of how REC Philly would be born to provide creatives with the tools and network they need to build a business around their creative craft. The community quickly grew to serve over 200 creatives, some of whom would immediately find life-changing opportunities.  And, for the first time, you’ll hear how Will has recently opened up about his troubled family past, and how he looks to set an example for those like him who are born into adversity. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

Happy Monday Overtime Podcast Family! Today's episode crosses off another name from the Overtime Podcast vision board and is long overdue. We have Will Toms, co-founder of RecPhilly and Tim Montgomery, head of A&R at RecPhilly. Will and Tim kicked it and brought us back to the very beginning. We discussed Will and Dave Silver (co-founder) meeting in high school science class, the Broad Street Music Group days and up through present day. Will also takes the time to address failures he's faced along this journey, and dispel several rumors about himself and RecPhilly (disclaimer: He is ACTUALLY from Philly). Thank you all again for punching in for another episode! @RecPhilly @Thewilltoms @thenotfamoustim Work. Never. Stops.  Follow us on Instagram @overtimepodcast and Twitter @overtime_pc. Don't forget to comment, like, rate, and subscribe for the latest updates!

In this episode, we got together at Rec Philly to discuss the nfl's new ruling on players kneeling during the National Anthem, and if it's time to boycott. Then, we got the chance to sit down and talk to up & coming rapper “Rell Havoc”. Rell told us stories of getting cat-fished, and other hot topics in todays society. Topics in this episode: -The NFL's STANCE on KNEELING. -will you boycott the nfl? -should players boycott? -What does this say about the owners? -Casinos -New Studio at #RecPhilly -Lil Tay and Woah Vicky -Texas School Shooting -28 year old HS basketball player -And More -Follow Rell Havoc on IG/Twitter: @RelHavoc -Subscribe to us on: Itunes & Soundcloud -New Episodes every Sunday

She’Neil Johnson is the founder of BASE BUTTER, a natural beauty brand providing women of color with access to quality products developed by and for them, building a community of like-minded women of color to collaborate, access & share knowledge. Since its inception BASEBUTTER has been seen in ESSENCE, Cosmopolitan, Brydie Beauty, and CRWN Magazine to name a few. She’Neil Johnson is a graduate of Howard University’s School of Business with a degree in Management Information Systems. She began her full-time career with IBM as a User Experience design consultant, and recently joined Rec Philly, a company Forbes calls “a WeWork for Artists”, as an opportunity creator and marketing strategist. DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: Starting a beauty business from scratch Why your network to help fund and grow your business Balancing a full-time career and a fastly growing brand Managing a team who has more expertise than you STAY CONNECTED: She’Neil: Website |  Instagram | Twitter  | Facebook Black to Business:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

They don't call it the city of brotherly love for nothing. Will Toms is a young entrepreneur from Philly who is creating a new way for artists to collaborate. Growing up in and around the city Will saw how often artists were competing for the same shine. RECPhilly, a company he co-founded with his high school best friend Dave Silver, is one of the most prominent start-ups in the city. The goal for RECPhilly was to create a space that could be a one stop shop for artists to find everything under one roof. A recording studio? Check. A visual arts space for music videos? Check. A chill spot for your boys to hangout and play ping-pong? Check. What originally started as a one room operation in an old North Philadelphia window factory has quickly become a sought after collaborative environment. Will and I chopped it up at the studio and he gave me a tour of the whole operation. We talk about learning his hustle from his grandma, starting out as a show promoter for college parties, and living on the floor at RECPhilly for a year to get the business off the ground. There are some incredible take aways about branding and strategy as an emerging artist in this one. I hope you learn as much as I did. If you would like to connect with Will or learn more about the free thinkers program the info and links are below. Interview starts around 6:30. Enjoy! Connect with Will: https://www.instagram.com/thewilltoms/ https://twitter.com/thewilltoms/ https://www.recphilly.com/ https://www.recphilly.com/join Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion kiaorionmail@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

with Yuval Yarden, Philly Startup Leaders and Dave Silver, http://www.recphilly.com/ (REC Philly) - http://amplifyphilly.com/ (Amplify Philly) initiative and https://www.sxsw.com/ (SXSW). Offering grants to Philly-based startups. What makes Amplify Philly different from other city/states/country showcases. Lessons from last year's trade show exhibit and events. What's in store for this year. Showcasing local artists to represent Philadelphia. “What makes Philadelphia, is the people that live in Philadelphia.” – Yuval "We want to tell everybody what we're doing, but we also want to attract the best and the brightest people from SXSW to look at Philadelphia as a place to move, or start your business there." - Dave

Shake from Dinner Land & Corey Lee joins Que at REC Philly for a special edition episode to discuss independent music, passionate creativity, design influence, amusement parks, Tax Season + more. @ROQLive @RightonQuelive rightonQuelive.com #ROQLive #TalkAboutIt #ItsJustDifferent

Will Toms joins Que in a discussion about entrepreneurship, record labels, REC Philly, music and film appreciation, + more. Follow @ROQLive & @RightonQuelive visit rightonquelive.com #ROQLive #TalkAboutIt #ItsJustDifferent

Michael Farber is the cofounder of Breakout, a community that champions changemakers all over the United States. He’s here today to share what honest dialogue looks like around racial injustice, what it means to check your own power, how to work against injustice and truly be an ally. Gain tools and resources to start unpacking privilege and learn why educating yourself is a critical piece in taking action. In this episode of Activate: * How Breakout came to be & its mission, vision, and initiatives * Michael’s perspective of what’s going on in the world * How white entrepreneurs can do their part * What honest dialogue looks like around racial injustice * Why we need to be supporting smaller organizations * How to work against racial injustice & be a better ally * Gain resources to start unpacking privilege Resources + Tools from Michael: * IG: @breakout ( https://www.instagram.com/breakout/?hl=en ) ; @michaelxfarber ( https://www.instagram.com/michaelxfarber/?hl=en ) * Breakout: breakout.today/frontline-support-fund-page ( https://www.breakout.today/frontline-support-fund-page ) * Leon Ford’s Self-Care Handbook From Surviving to Thriving ( https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55da865ee4b0dd59bc9bd4ea/t/5ed06337b8dc7749a17d6190/1590715195106/LEON_ToolKit_2.pdf ) 1. Favorite Writers / Journalists + their work are must-reads * Nikole Hannah Jones @nhannahjones ( https://twitter.com/nhannahjones?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) (Creator of the 1619 project) * Mehrsa Baradaran @mehrsabaradaran ( https://twitter.com/MehrsaBaradaran?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) (Author of The Color of Money) * Ibram Kendi @ibramxk ( https://www.instagram.com/ibramxk/?hl=en ) (Author of Stamped from the Beginning) * Anand Giridharadas @AnandWrites ( https://www.instagram.com/anandwrites/?hl=en ) (author of Winner Takes All) 2. Favorite Activists/Advocate voices to follow * Brittany Packnett Cunningham, @MsPackyetti ( https://twitter.com/MsPackyetti?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) * Leon Ford, @LeonFordSpeaks ( https://www.instagram.com/leonfordspeaks/?hl=en ) * Nathalie Molina Nino, @NathalieMolina ( https://twitter.com/NathalieMolina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) 3. Additional Books by members of our community that are must-reads * Chris Wilson, The Master Plan * Jim St. Germain, A Stone of Hope * D. Watkins, We Speak for Ourselves 4. Favorite Community Orgs * Laundi Germaine Keepesagle, ED, SaveMoneySaveLife @savemoneysavelife ( https://www.instagram.com/savemoneysavelife/?hl=en ) * Sinikiwe Dhilwayo, Founder, Naaya Wellness @naaya.wellness ( https://www.instagram.com/naaya.wellness/?hl=en ) * Wil Toms, Co-Founder,Rec Philly @recphilly ( https://www.instagram.com/recphilly/ ) * Noelle Santos, Founder, Lit Bar @1st.noelle ( https://www.instagram.com/1st.noelle/?hl=en ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )