Local Is Global

Join me live Thursday at 7 PM for a conversation about attending school in NYC. Nikole Hannah-Jones’s recent articles have brought up a lot of thoughts and feelings about school choice, segregation, and what our experiences were really like.

I’m inviting friends to share their stories, and I want to hear yours, too. What was school like for you? What shaped your experience? Public school and private school folks are all welcome. Let’s talk.

The podcast episode delves into the redefinition of fatherhood and the impact of father figures, highlighting the significance of presence and love. It explores the influence of a grandfather as a father figure and the role of father figures in shaping individuals. The episode also emphasizes the community's role in fatherhood and the importance of honoring fatherhood beyond biological ties.

Takeaways

• Fatherhood redefined
• The impact of father figures

Chapters

• 00:00 The Meaning of Fatherhood
• 06:07 The Role of Father Figures
• 11:54 Honoring Fatherhood

The conversation covers the frustrations and challenges faced during a snowstorm in New York City, as well as the issues with sanitation and garbage collection. It highlights the need for proactive measures and better management of snow and sanitation services.

Takeaways

• Snowstorm challenges
• Sanitation issues

For Mothers and Daughters. We inherited survival. We choose healing.

In this episode, Clarisa shares the real truth about her health journey. She talks about reversing diabetes, losing more than 100 pounds, running a marathon, falling into depression during the pandemic, and losing her health again during her City Council run. Through vulnerability and the wisdom of her grandmother, she reminds us that health is mental, physical, and spiritual. If you have been feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself, this episode will give you encouragement and clarity to start again with one small step.

This week, I’m joined by my favorite teacher, Mariely, who shares her journey from Puerto Rico to New York City and the challenges she faced navigating a new culture, a new city, and a new school system.

We talk about imposter syndrome, the realities of teaching in the South Bronx, and the expectations placed on educators of color.

It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, belonging, and the work it takes to show up for students every day.

This isn’t a weight loss story, it’s a courage story. A story about trying, failing, falling, and choosing to rise again.

In this episode, Clarisa opens up about her return to the beginning, her struggle with obesity, body image, bulimia, diabetes, and the weight of leading in the Bronx. She shares why starting over in your 40s feels different, the science behind why it’s so hard to restart, and the truth about health in marginalized communities. This is an honest conversation about courage, community, and choosing yourself again. If you’re trying to begin again, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Clarisa Alayeto shares her journey as a recovering candidate, discussing the emotional aftermath of losing an election and the importance of community representation. She reflects on the challenges faced by candidates post-election, the impact of failed redistricting, and the need for community activism to ensure fair representation in future elections. Clarisa also touches on her personal experiences with family caregiving and the ongoing commitment to community service.

In this episode, I open up about my week, job searching, getting back into work mode, navigating inconsistent health, and returning to therapy and how it all pushed me to stop competing and start collaborating. Inspired by the book Uncompete, we dive into how competition harms our bodies and communities, and why collaboration is the real path to healing, power, and progress in the Bronx.

Listen and uncompete with me.

From running for city council to reflecting on community activism, Clarisa shares candid insights on resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about staying committed to change, even when the odds are against you.