NSV Radio: Voices of the Village

In this episode of “NSV Radio: Voices of the Village” podcast, we hear from Peggy Sparks, a member of the N Street Village Board of Directors, and Candice Taylor, Co-founder and Creative Director of CreativeJunkFood. Listen in as they share their love of N Street Village, their work in the arts, and the exciting mural project they are creating to celebrate the Village. The mural will consist of three panels and the first panel will be revealed at this year’s SHERO Community Walk on Saturday, Oct. 15.

In this episode of "NSV Radio: Voices of the Village" podcast, Vocational Center Manager Matt LaBorde speaks with guests, Psaha Mustaf, District Manager, and Cerissa Godfrey, Sr. Human Resources Manager, of Bluemercury. Listen to this week's episode to learn about developing a skin care routine and how to find confidence within yourself.

In this episode of "NSV Radio: Voices of the Village" podcast, Vocational Center Manager Matt LaBorde speaks with guest Jazmine Moore, Community Outreach and Program Manager for Streetwise Partners, which mentors adults from overlooked and under-resourced communities to increase employment opportunities. Hear about the services Streetwise Partners provides and how they collaborate with their clients.

In this special episode of "NSV Radio: Voices of the Village" podcast, we hear from Kenyatta T. Brunson, the CEO of N Street Village, and Jewel McNeill, NSV alumna and former Steinbruck honoree. Both speakers share in an insightful conversation surrounding their own experiences and hopes for N Street Village. With themes focusing on family, community, and growth, this episode speaks towards the impact that N Street Village has had and continues to hold for us. Please consider a gift to the Village. Your support ensures every woman is welcomed with dignity. https://www.nstreetvillage.org/mom/ 

In this episode Perina Gaines talks about the impact of COVID 19 and how self care is essential to one's mental health. Black Nurses Rock was founded in 2014. Their main focus is to foster a positive environment for professional growth and development. Black Nurses Rock is the largest minority nursing association in the country, representing over 174,000 African American nurses and students from USA, Canada, Eastern Caribbean, Japan, and Germany. 

This episode uncovers what mindfulness is and how it can impact one's daily life. Our guest for this episode is Sasha Gorelik, First Year Medical Student at Georgetown University School of medicine. Sasha works with Hoya Clinic and her main focus is women health. Her goal is to provide health services here at N Street Village! 

Welcome to our first episode of the Wellness Series! In this episode our Wellness Center Manager Chaquita Goode, will be speaking to us about how self-esteem classes look like in N Street Village and how it has impacted many women. 

In the final episode of our “Workforce Series”, we hear from Vocational Center Manager, Matt LaBorde, as he speaks with guests, Sharon Baker and Jewel McNeill, who both work for UPIC Health and are former N Street Village clients. This discussion highlights the work that both Sharon and Jewel do with UPIC Health and their own experiences navigating social services over the years.

In the fourth episode of the "NSV Radio: Voice of the Village" podcast, we hear from Vocational Center Manager, Matt LaBorde, as he speaks with guest, Chaquita Goode, the SOAR Benefits Counselor for N Street Village. This conversation breaks down what SOAR is and how the process works for seeking benefits for clients.

In the third episode of the "NSV Radio: Voices of the Village" podcast, we hear from Vocational Center Manager, Matt LaBorde, as he speaks with guest, K.C. Davis, the Chief of Staff for Bloomberg Government. This discussion looks towards the work environment and how employees can demonstrate leadership, recognize workplace culture, and “show up” to the job.