A Place to Grow: The SQPA Podcast

A Place to Grow: The SQPA Podcast

By Jermaine Sean SmithSociety & CultureGovernment
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A Place to Grow: The SQPA Podcast episodes

  • Episode 18: Took an L and the L stands for Lesson

    Greetings. It's safe to come up for air after that hard fought election. Listen in this week as I recap my experience, share excitement for the future of District 27, and give out thank you's. Back to real life but also back to working to help make the community better. Listen Up. Please remember to rate, like, subscribe, and tell a friend. Follow us on Social Media @SEQuenceThePodcast and email us [email protected].

    43 min
  • Episode 17: Two Candidates. Same City Council Race. One Candid Conversation ft. Nantasha Williams

    Greetings. What an Exciting and Special episode. This week I am joined by an opponent in the race to represent District 27 in the New York City Council, Ms. Nantasha Williams. We have a candid conversation about this race, the district needs, and campaign experiences this far. We also focus on the similarities and some differences between all of the candidates running in our race. This conversation is as real as it gets. SEQ becomes stronger with more conversations like this. ENJOY.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 16 : Family, Community, and Legacy ft. Cassandra Johnson Esq.

    Greetings. Today we are joined by Cassandra Johnson Esq., candidate for Queens Civil Court Judge, 4th Municipal District. We talk candidacy towards the end of the episode but first we jump into Cassandra as a family member, as a community member, and leaving a legacy. Powerful episode and I can't wait for you all to listen in.

    49 min
  • Episode 15: If We Can Change One Person...

    Greetings. Did you miss us? We definitely missed you and we addressed it in the first 2 mins of the show. Our Guest this week is Angela Miskis who is the founder of Abuela Neighborhood Maintenance. Listen in to the birth of a powerful movement to impact the quality of life for SEQ residents. Also, find out ways to support Abuela Neighborhood Maintenance. I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation. Listen In.

    37 min
  • Episode 13 "I am a Candidate..."

    Greetings! This weeks episode I have some exciting news to share. It's just me with my announcement of my run for City Council to represent my home district, District 27. I speak about our communities abandoning the idea of surviving the pandemic, and what must change for us to Thrive. Because We Deserve Better.

    Tune in, Listen up, and Connect with Jermaine Sean Smith for Southeast Queens.

    22 min
  • Episode 12: "The Small Business Revolution In Southeast Queens"

    GREETINGS. Talk about the revolution will not be televised. This weeks guests are Shana Heath and Ovington Prophete Entrepeneurs and Investors from our Southeast Queens Area. We start off by talking mixing business with pleasure as this married couple navigate success in owning their businesses. Then we do a deep dive on what it takes for SEQ to rebound from Covid-19, plus the value of keeping our dollars in our community. Powerful episode and we are sure you'll love it.

    Rate, Subscribe, and email us: [email protected]

    ENJOY!

    50 min
  • Episode 11 "A Cafe on Hollis" ft. Sharon Chatman Owner of God's Gospel Cafe

    Greetings. There is a Cafe on Hollis ya'll and we had to have a conversation with the Owner of God's Gospel Cafe. We talk origins of the business and organization, we talk God and coffee, and also what the work is doing to make our community better here in Southeast Queens. Big Energy from Ms. Sharon and her story. Enjoy.

    Please visit God's Gospel Cafe on 190-03 Hollis ave. Jamaica NY.

    49 min
  • Episode 10: God and Politics with Rev. Sherwyn James Candidate,City Council District 31 Special Election

    Greetings. This weeks episode is a great one. We talk God and Politics with Rev. Sherwyn James. We also speak about his campaign but most importantly we chop it up about the needs of District 31 and How he plans to bring about change. Listen up SEQ, specifically Laurelton, Rosedale, Far Rock and Springfield Gardens.

    EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN AND ELECTION DAY IS FEB 23. GO VOTE SEQ. GO VOTE.

    Also don't forget to continue to send your questions or comments to : [email protected]

    33 min
  • Episode 9: Southeast Queens and the NonProfit Revolution ft. David P. Tanis

    Greetings. If there is a conversation you need to hear its our conversation with Mr. David P. Tanis, Executive Director and Founder of The Showing Hearts Foundation. We talk everything from Impact Strategy, Data Analysis, What's the future of Non Profit in Southeast Queens. The Power of Non Profit is discussed in a big way. Listen Up, enjoy, rate and subscribe.

    52 min

About A Place to Grow: The SQPA Podcast

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Stories from Roy Wilkins Park and beyond—A Place to Grow: The SQPA Podcast captures the people, programs, and legacy of the Southern Queens Park Association.