LifeWorks: Lives We Love

Hope, Hip-Hop, and Housing (Episode 22)

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In this powerful episode of the Lives We Love podcast, we hear from Jeff Johnson, a former hip-hop artist turned advocate for marginalized youth, to explore the intersection of music, mentorship, and social change.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

  • Jeff’s inspiring journey from music to youth advocacy.
  • His 14-year relationship with LifeWorks and efforts to provide stable housing and community youth in Austin.
  • How creative expression, like spoken word and hip-hop, is used to empower young people.
  • The challenges facing youth in Austin post-COVID and how LifeWorks is adapting to meet their needs.
  • The transformative power of hope and its role in disrupting the status quo.

    • Join us for an inspiring conversation about breaking cycles of trauma, building community, and using creativity to foster growth and change.

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