VK Community Podcast
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -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.
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Episodes
We Need to Workout
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 39.1 MBFitness 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
April 06, 2022 15:43 - 26 minutes - 28.7 MBMind 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
January 13, 2022 14:30 - 25 minutes - 31.3 MBMind 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
October 11, 2021 14:41 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MBBoard 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
August 05, 2021 13:21 - 32 minutes - 38.4 MBThis 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!
July 22, 2021 16:18 - 25 minutes - 32.2 MBMind 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
July 06, 2021 16:42 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MBMind 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
June 16, 2021 15:38 - 38 minutes - 39.5 MBCalvin 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
May 28, 2021 16:51 - 46 minutes - 50.7 MBSpecial 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
May 20, 2021 13:40 - 30 minutes - 37 MBThis 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
May 08, 2021 18:55 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBThis 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.
April 22, 2021 14:18 - 45 minutes - 50.9 MBVillage 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
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBThe 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
April 06, 2021 13:58 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBMind 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
March 29, 2021 14:10 - 45 minutes - 53.4 MBSpecial 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
March 24, 2021 13:14 - 33 minutes - 39.6 MBSpecial 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
March 15, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 22 MBMind 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
February 18, 2021 17:21 - 22 minutes - 29.3 MBMind 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
February 10, 2021 16:41 - 23 minutes - 27.6 MBWe 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
February 02, 2021 17:22 - 39 minutes - 47.7 MBOne 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
January 25, 2021 18:36 - 39 minutes - 32.3 MBSpecial 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
January 18, 2021 14:45 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBThis 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
January 10, 2021 13:27 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBMind 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
January 03, 2021 15:11 - 33 minutes - 35.4 MBMs. 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
December 23, 2020 15:44 - 20 minutes - 24.1 MBHoliday 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
December 17, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 31 MBSpecial 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
December 09, 2020 14:24 - 33 minutes - 26.3 MBShawn 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
November 26, 2020 16:28 - 33 minutes - 33.3 MBSpecial 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
November 19, 2020 00:06 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBYour 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
November 14, 2020 15:22 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBMind 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
November 06, 2020 00:38 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MBThe focus of this episode is to help provide tips to parents who have children that are in school virually.
Bullying - The Behavioral Perspective
October 25, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MBSpecial 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?
October 18, 2020 18:33 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MBThis 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
October 11, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat is the school to prison pipeline and what can we do as a community to help?
School Discipline from the 80s
October 04, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBPilot Episode: Brief introduction of the show's sponsor Village Konnects and a look into school discipline from the 80s and how things have changed.