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Class is in session. 🎓

This episode, we're sitting down with Sierra Singetti Daniels, co-founder of P3 Civics, to talk about what happens when journalism and education collide and a generation of young people learn that their voice is actually a weapon for change.

We're getting into it all: how P3 started with a partnership with the NAACP of Albany, why it operates as an LLC instead of a nonprofit, the social justice mission projects happening in Albany and Schenectady, the journalism programs now reaching Utica and NYC, and how Sierra is teaching students to turn frustration into real, tangible action.

We also talk about staying grounded in heavy times, what it meant to be named a 2026 Gloria Fellow, and the advice she'd give anyone chasing a purpose that isn't fully built yet.

This is bigger than an episode. This is a blueprint. 🌱

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction & Welcome to Another MOV with P3

0:13 Class Is in Session: Today's Objectives

0:41 Welcome to Sierra's Space

0:55 Segment 1: Why Civic Engagement?

2:11 P3 as an LLC vs. a Nonprofit

3:03 The Origin Story of P3

4:12 Albany NAACP & P3 Collaborate

5:43 What Shaped Sierra to Lead

6:34 Segment 2: The Social Justice Mission Project

9:34 Journalism as a Tool for Change

10:41 P3 Empowering Youth: From Venting to Building

13:00 P3 Empowering Youth: Beyond the Classroom

14:29 Sierra's View on Social Media & Change

15:49 Segment 3: Why Partnerships Matter to Sierra & P3

17:55 Personal Shoutouts to the Partners

18:47 How Sierra Stays Grounded: Personal Wellness

19:24 How P3 Builds Wellness Into the Program

20:58 Becoming a Gloria Fellow

23:19 Sierra's Advice to You: Bet on Yourself

24:26 Conclusion: TT x P3 Signing Off — Thank You!

25:03 Call to Action: Support P3's Mission ✨

Resources

All visuals, community partner information, and program details referenced in this episode were sourced from (www. p3civics.org) and the organization's Instagram Account. Huge credit and thanks to their Creative Director, Jesus Santana, whose work capturing what P3 does is genuinely incredible.

Disclaimer

All credit for referenced content goes to P3 Civics and its creative team. Information and materials used in this episode were sourced from P3's Creative Director, and permission was granted for use.

This week we’re talking about what growth actually looks like when it’s not consistent, not productive, and not pretty — and why that’s still growth. We break down how to find real evidence of your progress, why your “why” matters more than your streak, and a simple challenge to help you get back on track with one habit this week.

References:

Mel x Kier Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/h9a553vDvU8?is=y0-Lob4NZsrJ-g8s

Instagram Pages Referenced:

@lowkeysadbro

@quniceyblair

I hope to see you guys here! 🌱

PS: Not only is it drop day! Happy Birthday 💕 to my special someone! You deserve the wonders of today and everything more ✨

Some of the best workplaces are also the hardest ones to survive. In this episode, Tori and cohost Mia two love birds 💕 unpack what it requires to navigate a toxic work environment from their lens; the very place that brought them together! Using this experience to create a possible moment of validation— Mia and Tori discuss red flags to watch for, the truth about HR, and how to know when to push through, pause, or walk away. A real conversation for anyone in human services or any high-stress, high-impact field who needs to hear: you deserve a workplace that pours into you. Here we remind you of the love, your why! Chase that always.

Your cup can’t stay full if you never stop pouring. This week on ToriTells: we discuss why quarterly breaks aren’t a sign of weakness but survival. We’re talking motivational fatigue, the difference between work ethic and being seen, and why you were never required to ask permission to rest in the first place. 🌿

This episode covers:

•What motivational fatigue actually feels like (and why it’s not your fault)

•The Quarterly Breakdown: 3 months grind, 1 month respite, repeat

•Why the grunt work nobody sees is the work that counts

•Grace, recovery, and refilling your own cup first

Empty Cup 👀 this one’s your permission to pause.

What happens when the desire to build a life for your family turns into a business that changes your whole community?

Cori Rodriguez, owner of the one and only Cussin’s Cannabis & Nail Salon, mom, and neighborhood hero — joins ToriTells The Podcast for a conversation full of validation, realness, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from actually doing the work.

Cori opened her doors not just as a business owner, but as someone who wanted to create the dream setup she never had, giving nail techs across the Northeast a space to launch their own brands. And the cannabis side of her dual business? That story unfolds right here, right now.

This episode was made for the person who isn’t sure the world needs their idea yet. Cori is proof that the path doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to keep moving.

She’s standing on every milestone she built. And she’s still building.

“There is no such thing as the right time. Just keep moving.” — Cori Rodriguez

PS: Stay Tuned for a special message...in the face of darkness, be the light ✨ #justicefornolanwells #RIPKinu إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ #Harbe 🕊️🤲🏾

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2075 Central Ave, Schenectady NY 12304

Stop By Whenever the vibes are from 9-9 ✨

No matter where you are on your journey, knowing when to pause is part of the process. I’ll be back soon with more MOV’s, more conversations, and a whole episode dedicated to why rest matters, at some point!

Until then, keep showing up. Keep going. And come back to this page whenever you need it.

New here? Welcome. You picked a good time to find us. 🫶🏾

I hope what we have created thus far helps anyone who needs it...Thank you so much for stopping in.

With love, Tori ✨

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Ever come back from a vacation and feel that wave of disappointment on the drive home? Yeah. We need to talk about that. This week on Tori Tells, we’re unpacking what I call Hydration Periods, and why you don’t need a flight, a hotel, or a day off to reset your mind. I found a way to take a mini vacation every single day, and it has been changing things for me. Today I’m sharing how you can too.

Resources mentioned: A Mindful Year · Shift by Ethan Kross and a sick stat!

You'll also get a bonus weekly challenge 📈

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Men’s mental health is one of the most important conversations we aren’t having loudly enough. In this episode, I sit down with my guest, to get into the real. Why is it so hard for men to ask for help? Who taught them what it means to be a man? And is the conversation we’re seeing online actually changing anything in real life?

We reference names you know, men who carried weight the world could see but never fully understood. And we ask the harder question: what happens when nobody checks on the strong one?

This episode is for the man who has been holding it together for everyone else. The one who never learned it was okay to fall apart. The one who was never told he could ask for help, and still be a man.

We’re breaking down the door. Come have this conversation with us

Disclaimer:

I am not a mental health professional. Everything shared in this episode is based on personal experience and research only. The topics discussed are meant to open conversation and encourage reflection, not to serve as clinical advice or diagnosis of any kind. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional. Links to mental health resources are available in the description below. Thank you for being here and for being open, that already takes courage.

Music Disclaimer:

Background music audible in this episode is played through a licensed subscription service active at our recording location during regular business hours. All music rights belong to their respective owners. We do not own, claim, or profit from any background music featured. Volume has been minimized out of respect for rights holders.

No copyright infringement is intended.

Resources:

Mental Health Awareness Suggestions:

https://www.nami.org

https://openpathcollective.org

https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

https://beam.community/

https://988lifeline.org/

https://www.callblackline.com/

Club Shay Shay x Mike Beasley Episode:

https://youtu.be/Wo8JNID3vT4?si=_op7Cb4TiiyZnvEK

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Your journey deserves to be witnessed, especially by you. Celebration hits different when you pause long enough to acknowledge how far you’ve actually come. In this episode, we’re diving into why reflection is one of the most powerful tools you can have, how to make it a daily practice, and introducing the Time Capsule Challenge, a simple but powerful way to remind your future self of the why, the growth, and everything you overcame to get there.

Your mind isn’t broken, it just needs direction.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on overthinking. We get into why it happens, what your brain is actually trying to do, and 3 tools to redirect it into your greatest advantage.

Because you’re not thinking too much. You’re thinking deeply. And that’s a superpower.