Unlocked Potential with Jesse Chor

In this episode of Unlocked Potential, I sit down with Michael Allen, co-founder of Together Chicago, to explore how communities can break free from cycles of violence and poverty.

We dive into:

✅ The root causes of gun violence and the role of generational poverty

✅ How financial literacy and economic opportunity create lasting change

✅ The power of mentorship, community, and exposure to new experiences

✅ Why hope and delayed gratification are key to escaping poverty

✅ How businesses and nonprofits can work together for impact

✅ The innovative ways Together Chicago is reducing violence and building thriving neighborhoods

✅ What startups can learn from nonprofits about mission-driven leadership and building high-retention teams

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and the tangible steps we can take to transform lives. Don’t miss it!

🎙️Brought to you by:

TANDA - Unlocking employee retention, productivity, and happiness https://www.tanda.io

Where to find Michael:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-allen-a2358243

https://togetherchicago.com/

Where to find Jesse:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessechor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechor/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.chor

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🎉 Shoutout for this episode!I’m rocking a t-shirt from Café Joyeux, an amazing nonprofit coffee shop that creates meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their mission is all about inclusion, dignity, and empowerment—just like the themes in today’s conversation. If you’re ever in New York or beyond, check them out! ☕💙👉

Learn more about Café Joyeux: https://us.cafejoyeux.com/

In the inaugural first episode of Unlocked Potential, I sit down with Gen Z to tackle the big questions older generations have about work, culture, and what really motivates them. From work-life balance to job-hopping to the impact of social media, I break down stereotypes and explore how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace—one viral trend at a time.

Brought to you by:

TANDA - Unlocking employee retention, productivity, and happiness - https://www.tanda.io

Where to find Jesse:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessechor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechor/

X: https://x.com/jessechor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.chor

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessechor

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jessechor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChor

Hi—I’m Jesse Chor, Founder and CEO of TANDA, host of the Unlocked Potential Podcast. I’m passionate about technology and ideas that unlock human potential within companies. I’ve always been driven to build the kind of team and culture I’ve wanted to be a part of. On YouTube, I share conversations and insights on how technology is transforming the way we inspire and drive extraordinary achievements.My goal is to help founders and CEOs invest in their skilled teams by learning from other great founders and leaders. If that resonates with you, subscribe for more!