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Every Friday morning, The Dream Pusher Latia Vaughan lights up the Wake-Up Club—firing up Rochester and the world to level up and chase greatness!

Alex and Jordan co-parent their daughter Mia and usually communicate well.

Alex’s spouse, Taylor (the step-parent), grounds Mia by taking her phone because of school issues. Later, Taylor casually tells Jordan about it. Jordan agrees with the consequence and calls Alex to confirm.
Alex gets upset with Taylor—not for the punishment, but for telling Jordan directly. Alex feels it’s their job as the biological parent to communicate discipline matters.

Is Alex right or wrong for getting upset with Taylor for telling Jordan about Mia’s punishment?

Explore how cultural storytelling, oral traditions, and family histories strengthen literacy and identity—and how they empower us to shape our own futures.

Join host Cllanda Florence, educator and doctoral student at the University of Rochester, in conversation with Principal Kafele—retired principal, education consultant, and acclaimed author. Together, they discuss the transformative power of stories in education, culture, and personal growth.

In Episode 46 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss the issue of missing young Black girls in Western New York.

Andria B. Langston and 'The Dream Pusher' Latia Vaughan join the Wake-Up Club Water Cooler to discuss everything from achieving success as Black women to the power of following your vision.

In this episode of Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killing discusses how to let go of past grudges and explores the qualities that distinguish a good parent from a bad one.

In Episode 45 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss what happens when local government issues take the national stage.

On this weeks episode of What to Do Wednesday. A week before your wedding, your fiancée confesses they hooked up with your close friend 25 years ago in Miami — long before you met. Your friend never mentioned it because they live in a different city and haven't met your fiancée. Do you still get married, or call it off?

In this episode of Mental Health Matters with Dr. Stacy Killings, we explore how to separate emotions from decision-making and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in friendships.