On this episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, host Stephanie Humphrey explores the stress and potential dangers that come with children and parents navigating social media, while shifting the conversation toward safer, more controlled online spaces for teens and pre-teens.

Juliette Blake, founder of Moxies, joins the discussion to share how her social media platform was designed with young people in mind. Together, they explore how thoughtful restrictions, safety features, and responsible practices can help create a safer online experience for kids.

Joi Washington is the current Mayor of Media, Pennsylvania, making history as the first Black person and the first woman to hold the borough's top office. She joins host, Ernest Owens as the first mayor to join the show, together they discuss what inspired Mayor Washington to run for office and her growing social media presence.

Zabeth Teelucksingh is the president of the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Philadelphia as an influential World Heritage City and as a vital, diverse center for global affairs.

Zabeth joins the show to talk about the 11th World Heritage City Celebration in Philadelphia, the first World Heritage City in the United States. This will take place on Sept. 10th from 5:30p-8:30p at the Crustal Tea Room. This year's celebration will honor Cecily Tynan, Chief Meteorologist at 6ABC, with the Distinguished Journalism Globy Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Philadelphia and the region.

Erik Mohn is the author of the memoir, Stranger in My Own Story, which describes his experience as a Black man being raised by a White family.

Mohn was born to a Black mother he never knew and raised by a loving white family in small-town Massachusetts. He was taught that love was enough. America taught him otherwise. This is a coming-of-age story about growing up without a mirror and the complicated process of building one. With no one to teach him what his skin would mean in the world, Mohn found his first vocabulary for identity, grief, and belonging in hip-hop. He pieced together a sense of self through headphones before those questions finally came to a head at Howard University, where the identity he'd assembled alone was tested and transformed.

He joins the show to further discuss his memoir.

Stephanie Wein is a PennEnvironment Clean Water and Conservation Advocate. She joined the show to talk about water quality issues impacting Philadelphia and the importance of protecting the city’s rivers, streams, and waterways. We discussed environmental concerns, conservation efforts, community engagement, and what residents should know about keeping Philadelphia’s water resources clean and healthy.

Today, P.O.C. spoke with Clean Water Action’s Dianna Coleman, Eastern Pennsylvania Director, Andy Aguilar, Ian Louda, Legislative Coordinator and Regional Canvass Supervisor, and Mercedes Forsyth, Environmental Health Organizer, about the organization’s work, environmental concerns impacting Philadelphia, community engagement, environmental justice, and an upcoming September event designed to educate and connect residents.

Antonia King is the author of Beyoncé—One of One, a book that celebrates Beyoncé’s artistry and places her career in the context of Black American history and culture. Antonia is a historian, poet, and PhD candidate whose personal fandom has driven her to write an thoughtful examination of Beyoncé’s work.

Rukia Lumumba joins the show. She is Director of the Electoral Justice Project & Policy at Movement for Black Lives. Rukia updates us on Mississippi, its voting map and how Mississippi voters choose their politicians.

George Flowers joins the show. He is one of the Founders of "Invisible Hurdle". An organization that works with high impact leaders. George talks to us about how gender plays a role in positions of leadership.

Attorney Melissa Andre joins the show. She is the Executive Director of the Tax review board. She talks to us about how Philadelphian's can handle home taxes based on home assessments.