Keep Hope Alive starring Tony Da Realest

Hey!! Really hoped you enjoyed my last EP, today's episode kicks off my first official series, the Housing series. I share my honest feelings on what it was like to get my apartment, the process behind it, and some letdowns and some triumphs. Thanks for dropping in and let's goooo!

My first ever Interview! And I want to take a moment to celebrate Martin Luther King. My apologies for the low audio, I'm still getting things situated. Today's topic is pretty heavy. With my guest and lifelong friend Ayana Chung we do a deep dive into what defines blackness and what are some of the ongoing struggles that African Americans face, the color divide, and personal experiences that shape us to be who we are. I hope this episode sheds light on some of the struggles that some may face with being Black in America.

In today's topic I go over the decision every single Foster youth has to make in their life regardless of their gender identity, sexual identity, age, or race. And that's the decision whether to stay in the Foster Care System or not. The Foster Care system has a ton of flaws and may be the place where you feel uncomfortable but there are surprisingly some people who choose to stay! Stay tuned to my personal story and share this among your friends and family. Enjoy!

This is the introduction to my new Podcast! In this intro, I share what inspired me to do this Podcast, the topics I plan on creating, and my overall passion for the Foster Care system here in NYC. I am thrilled to be starting this and I hope you enjoy my wild journey of how to make a positive change in the Foster Care system.

Hey! My name is Tony Da Realest and I'm former Foster Youth. I describe my story briefly and what drove me to start this Podcast. I have been doing tons of work in NYC and want to share a lot of stories that never get told.