In the latest episode of the Positively Milwaukee Pozcast with Shannon Sims, listen to an inspiring conversation with Executive Chef Gregory León of Amilinda, a renowned restaurant celebrated for its Spanish and Portuguese cuisine and community focus.

Beyond the kitchen, León is a fervent advocate for social causes. Chef León shares his multifaceted journey, one that weaves together his passion for food, his commitment to philanthropy, and his advocacy for HIV awareness.

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

This week’s guest on the PozCast is the inspiring Analena Peterson. As a senior at Catholic Memorial High School, Analena is on a mission to help young readers through her literacy campaign.

But it wasn't always easy for her. During her early school days, reading out loud was so challenging that she'd sometimes escape to the bathroom, crying in humiliation.

Despite this, she's now spreading her love for books and recently won TMJ4's Positively Milwaukee Inspiring Youth award. Hear her chat with host Shannon Sims about her journey and passion for making reading accessible to all!

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

Episode 12: At First Stage, one of their guiding principles is learning life skills through stage skills.

For the past 32 years, this nonprofit theater has provided a platform for youth to unleash their creativity through the First Stage Theater Academy.

To ensure accessibility for families, they are offering this enriching experience at five locations this year. Recently, Academy Director J.T. Backes joined host Shannon Sims on The Positively Milwaukee Pozcast to discuss the vital role that creative arts play in participants' development.

He highlighted one of their many programs, Next Steps, that gives children on the autism spectrum the opportunity to perform on stage and discover their creative voices in theater.

Nicole Goins established Pretty Girls are Educated to empower young girls with the skills to manage their emotions, boost their confidence, and emphasize the value of higher education.

Her dedication to this cause has broadened her mission in Milwaukee to reaching girls in Jamaica, and most recently Nigeria.

Last November, Goins was recognized during TMJ4's Positively Milwaukee Awards as our Unsung Hero recipient, and won the Most Inspirational award.

In this latest episode of the Positively Milwaukee Pozcast, host Shannon Sims catches up with Nicole on life after the Poz Awards.   

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

The nonprofit organization Fishing for the Heart is a heartfelt project led by Caleb Niedfeldt. This educator and fishing enthusiast established the organization during a challenging period in his life.

In this episode of the Positively Milwaukee PozCast, he discusses the obstacles he encountered and how his faith provided guidance, ultimately leading to a more hopeful future.

This journey spanning more than 20 years combines his passion for fishing with his skills as an educator, allowing him to teach students not only how to fish, but also essential life skills to navigate their journeys.

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

PozCast is a podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

Episode 9: Hope Street Ministries is all about bringing hope and support to people looking to get back on their feet. Led by a group of passionate women and volunteers, they're like a nurturing greenhouse for the community right at 26th and Capitol.

In this episode of the Positively Milwaukee podcast, host Shannon Sims engages in a conversation with CEO Ashley Thomas to explore the organization's strategies for fostering growth and success at Hope Street.

There are numerous career paths that do not require a four-year degree and offer young people the opportunity to excel. 

Milwaukee Public Schools features a distinctive program that

Giles Patterson serves as the administrator for the apprenticeship program. Under his guidance, he has successfully graduated over three dozen students.

Patterson, along with a program graduate, joins PozCast host Shannon Sims for an enlightening discussion about this "positively" fantastic opportunity.

PozCast is a new podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

Episode 7: The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has been a beacon of hope in the community for over 100 years, thanks to the generosity of its donors. Over the years, the demand for support has increased, prompting the Foundation to reconsider its approach to philanthropy in the past two decades and focus on creating a more significant impact within our city.

Recently, Gregory Wesley was appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. In this week's episode of the Positively Milwaukee PozCast, Wesley discusses the Foundation's innovative approach to philanthropy and its commitment to prioritizing communities in order to foster a stronger Milwaukee where everyone can thrive.

PozCast is a new podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

Episode 6: Feeding the needs of those that are food insecure wasn't the career path Rochelle Gamauf thought she would be on 5 years ago.

Friends with Food started with a pot of spaghetti and a warm heart ready to serve. It has grown from an act of kindness during the pandemic to a food pantry that serves hundreds of families and seniors a month.

In the 6th episode of the Positively Milwaukee Pozcast, Gamauf shares why her food pantry model is much different than the traditional food pantry we may be accustomed to knowing. I also learned how her work is expanding from Waukesha to Milwaukee.

PozCast is a new podcast from TMJ4 News and Positively Milwaukee, hosted by Shannon Sims.

PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity, and improving lives. They're not seeking the spotlight. They're seeking change that's Positively Milwaukee.

Be the Village is the vision that Natalie Anderson aimed to bring to life when she established Fostering Community two years ago. This nonprofit organization provides support for foster and adoptive families.

Anderson effectively utilizes her connections and resources to create enjoyable activities that foster a sense of community among children and parents.

In its short existence, Fostering Community has already

Discover more about the needs and how you can contribute in this episode of the Positively Milwaukee PozCast.