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Thriving is a year-long Technical.ly storytelling initiative aimed at centering and collecting the lived experiences of Philadelphia and comparative city residents in order to generate insights about ... more
FAQs about Thriving:How many episodes does Thriving have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
January 26, 2024Episode 10: FarmerJawn’s Christa Barfield on growing an urban farming businessThe Germantown native is expanding from a CSA to CornerJawn produce stores, but funding is an ongoing challenge. Subscribe and tune in to final episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear her story....more28minPlay
January 18, 2024Episode 9: Linda Hines on learning new skills as a grandma who worksThe 63-year-old childcare provider spent years training for a new certification that would help her earn more doing what she loves. Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series....more26minPlay
January 04, 2024Episode 8: Michael Tan on the challenges of expanding his small businessThe Old City entrepreneur and croissant whiz is recovering from pandemic setbacks while seeking to balance work and life. Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series....more25minPlay
December 14, 2023Episode 7: Stephon Fitzpatrick on pursuing a Ph.D. and being a role modelThe West Philadelphia resident is navigating student loans while chasing one big goal: to encourage more Black students to enter agriculture careers. Tune in to the seventh episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear his story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more25minPlay
November 30, 2023Episode 6: Quan Fields (aka Quany the Clown) on making it as a circus performerThe Northeast Philadelphia resident is a young Black man pursuing his show business dream — and he’s found some surprising supporters along the way. Tune in to the sixth episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear his story. Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more28minPlay
November 17, 2023Episode 5: LyVette Byrd on navigating life as a 'suddenly blind person'The West Oak Lane resident wants to get back to work, and has sought support from a number of government agencies — with varying success. Tune in to the fifth episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear her story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more30minPlay
November 02, 2023Episode 4: Erica Irving on building a better financial future for her familyThe Mt. Airy mom is balancing motherhood and work after a difficult job search. Tune in to the fourth episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear her story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more24minPlay
October 19, 2023Episode 3: Gisselle Poveda on the challenges of expanding her small, immigrant-owned businessThe North Philadelphia entrepreneur hopes to open a second cafe location, as well as launch a coffee brand. Tune in to the third episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear her story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more23minPlay
October 05, 2023Episode 2: Doriana Diaz on her efforts to support herself as an artistThe young Philadelphia collage artist dreams of having a gallery to display and sell her art. For now, she's piecing together a living through a variety of different gigs. Tune in to the second episode of the audio documentary "Thriving" to hear her story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more27minPlay
September 21, 2023Episode 1: Afghan refugee Ghulam Danish on his journey toward thrivingThe now-Philadelphia resident has a dream for himself and his family. After leaving a middle-class job in Afghanistan, Danish is searching for something more here. Tune in to the first episode of the audio documentary “Thriving” to hear his story.Subscribe here to stay up to date on this series. ...more31minPlay
FAQs about Thriving:How many episodes does Thriving have?The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.