Edifying Together, feat. Tamir D. Harper

This week on a special New Year's episode of #MaxOutTime: Lifestyle and travel blogger, Cinneah El-Amin(aka Flynanced), provides wealth building inspiration amid the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, Cinneah successfully paid off more than $20,000 in debt. She is now living her best life debt-free and paying it forward. From her trips abroad to stimulus check spending advice, learn how to live financially free this year! For in-depth financial and travel hacking advice, including self-paced video tutorials, download Cinneah's course here: https://gumroad.com/l/flyfinfree In addition, subscribe to flynanced.com and follow @fly.nanced on social media. This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. -AJ II

This week on another #EducationReboot episode of #MaxOutTime: GOODProjects DC Cofounder and 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Darius Baxter, discusses the GOODLearning Hub's impact in Southwest DC (Ward 6). GOODProjects DC, founded by Darius and two fellow Georgetown University football alumni (Troye Bullock and Daniel Wright), known as the GOODGuys, aims to end poverty neighborhood-by-neighborhood by 2030 through family success planning and youth programming. The trio's most recent project consists of a safe, socially distanced learning hub in the GOODZone, which is located in one of the most-impoverished neighborhoods in the Nation's Capital. In order to bridge the digital divide, instructors offer educational and emotional services to nearly two dozen at-risk students inside the hub. In addition, through mentorship, education and service, the holistic approach to aiding our city's most vulnerable youth has provided a safe space for them. Visit https://goodprojects.networkforgood.com/projects/50924-goodprojects-donation to join GOODProjects' fight to alleviate 500 families from poverty in SW this decade. For more on the GOODMission, visit https://goodprojects.org/ and follow @goodprojectsdc on social media. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, December 17th, 2020. -AJ II

This week on a special #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: Victor Jimenez and Jeremiah Pierre, two seventh graders at Flushing Christian School in Flushing, New York, discuss their remote learning difficulties amid the coronavirus pandemic. It is the second time these young men have been guests on the show. I interviewed them in 2019 when they became the youngest winners of National Geographic's GeoChallenge team competition for their project about preserving the Hudson River Watershed. The two middle schoolers say that remote learning causes unnecessary distractions, there are technical difficulties and it's also affecting their social lives. But they both agree that it is *not* time to return to in-person learning. This podcast episode is sponsored by DC's Southwest Soda Pop Shop (https://www.swsodapopshop.com), a family-run, Black-Owned ice cream parlor on the District Wharf that keeps sweets simple. For a limited time, visit the walk-up window and use the discount code "MAX OUT TIME!" to receive 10% off your first purchase. Previously recorded on Friday, November 6th, 2020. -AJ II

This week on an #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: Azel 'Zel' Prather Jr., KIPP DC Arts and Technology Academy physical education teacher, discusses encouraging Pre-K and Kindergarten students through self-care and positive affirmations amid the pandemic. The award-winning educator, who received the Washington Wizards Black History Month spotlight and a special guest appearance on Ellen earlier this year, has been lauded for his dedication to the city's youth through teaching and philanthropy. Zel discusses his virtual workouts with students, being a positive role model and helping DC area families through The Prather Foundation. To empower the next generation of leaders, donate today at https://www.thepratherfoundation.org/ This podcast episode is sponsored by Southwest Soda Pop Shop (https://www.swsodapopshop.com), a family-owned Black Business on the District Wharf that keeps sweets simple. For a limited time, visit the walk-up window and use the discount code "Max Out Time!" to receive 10% off your first purchase. Previously recorded on Friday, October 23, 2020. -AJ II

This week on a special episode of Max Out Time: The Jones sisters of DC's Southwest Soda Pop Shop discuss their Black business and its triumphs after social media success and nationwide support through the Black Lives Matter Movement. Similar to most Black-Owned establishments, the pandemic crushed this ice cream parlor last spring. Then a viral tweet of the shop's go fund me page helped salvage and revitalize the business for good. We discussed running a family-owned business, advice to Black Women in this climate and operating a restaurant during the height of a global pandemic. For more on the shop's success and new treats, follow @swsodapopshop on social media. This podcast is now sponsored by SW Soda Pop Shop, the only Black-Owned establishment on the District Wharf that keeps sweets simple. For a limited time, visit the walk-up window and use the discount code "Max Out Time!" to receive 10% off your first purchase. Previously recorded on Thursday, October 1, 2020. -AJ II

This week on a special #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: former NASA Aerospace Engineer, Aisha Bowe, the Founder and CEO of Lingo by STEMBoard, discusses her mission to close the achievement gap amid the coronavirus pandemic. Over the summer, Aisha and her team invented Lingo, a home-learning, STEM-based coding kit, to help teens develop coding skills through virtual programming. We discussed representation in STEM, empowering Black youth and inspiring young women entrepreneurs. For more on Lingo, follow @aishabowe or @stemlingoco on social media. This podcast is sponsored by Bold Xchange, a one-stop shop for the most convenient buy black experience. Visit www.boldxchange.com and shop with promo code maxouttime2020 to receive 10% off your first purchase. Previously recorded on Friday, October 2, 2020. -AJ II

This week on an #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: Ms. Brittany Jones, seventh grade teacher and co-owner of the District Wharf's Southwest Soda Pop Shop, discusses remote teaching while operating a thriving Black-Owned Business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Jones is preparing her students at Charles Carroll Middle School to tell their #COVID19 stories and preserve history as she leans on her three sisters at the shop during these unprecedented times. We discussed maintaining mental health, comforting students who've lost loved ones to the virus and adapting to the constant change throughout 2020. For more on Brittany and her family business, please visit imbryt_brat or @swsodapopshop on social media. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, September 17, 2020. -AJ II

This week on an #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: Seck Barry, Philadelphia 76ers Community Champion and Dean of Students at Camden Prep in South Jersey, details his school's remote learning difficulties amid the coronavirus pandemic. Camden Prep is the highest performing school of all renaissance and district schools in Camden and home to some of New Jersey's most vulnerable students of color, which is why Dean Barry takes his job personally, especially during the new normal. We discussed Black children's mental health, the importance of role models and the lack of resources in underprivileged communities. This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, August 15, 2020. -AJ II

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime: Reigning WNBA champion and Washington Mystics superstar, Natasha Cloud, who opted out of her season to fight for social reform, discusses the nationwide movement against racial injustice.

In an attempt to spark change in this world, the Mystics guard gives a passionate plea for immediate social reform.

This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 3, 2020.

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This week on an #EducationReboot episode of Max Out Time: Kahlil Greene, Yale's first Black Student Body President, discusses the college reopening process amid the coronavirus pandemic. Yale is operating on a hybrid learning system this fall, and Kahlil is back on campus leading the charge and leaving a legacy during his senior year. He is aiming to make concrete changes before his seat is up, both on campus and off, such as increasing faculty diversity and pushing to distribute more money to the New Haven community. For more on Kahlil's trailblazing feats, follow him on social media @kahlil.greene. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, July 30th, 2020. -AJ II