We just wrapped up our Summer Jam day camp but we took some time to check in with Lb, Aj, Ja, Jessica, Trell & Carmen as the discuss the 2022 NBA Finals. Yeah, they know bout the NBA! Listen in as the break it down.

Dior & Sequoia Get Real During Summer Jam

Jul 26th, 2022 29m 42s

We just wrapped up our Summer Jam day camp but we took some time to check in with two of our students Dior & Sequoia to talk family, mental health, bullying, fashion and trauma. This is a very transparent and honest conversation. Listen in.

Collective Wisdom on Sports, Pets, Friendships, and Navigating Middle School

Sep 1st, 2021 25m 39s

Do you like playing sports? Have you ever taken care of animals? How do you have positive friendships? Join us as we discuss our collective wisdom on these and other topics!The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our CREATE program that empowers y

20 Questions

May 7th, 2020 39m 46s

Need a break from COVID coverage? Get to know some of our staff and students better as we play a light-hearted game of 20 Questions, including answers to our favorite choices in entertainment, "would you rather" questions, and debate as to who

How Is The Coronavirus Affecting Your Lifestyle?

Apr 2nd, 2020 16m 45s

In this special episode, Mr. Derrick gathers students via Google Meet to discuss how they are adapting to life changes brought on by the Coronavirus Pandemic, including online schooling, more time at home, and lack of outside activities brought

Overcoming Struggles

Mar 5th, 2020 32m 44s

We all have struggles; what do we do when we are faced with a life challenge? We get vulnerable today as students and staff share how they overcame struggles with identity, bullying, grades, and immigration.The UYI Podcast is an initiative of

What Is Love?

Feb 13th, 2020 28m 5s

With Valentine's Day in mind, we tackle perhaps the most important subject of all: Love. We explore the difference between 'like' and 'love,' and we discuss with various people what love looks like between friends, siblings, married couples, an

We Are One

Jan 2nd, 2020 18m 54s

What does it look like for a group of people with different gifts, talents, skills, personalities, and interests, to all work together in unity towards a common goal? Are people more similar than they are different? Join us for a lively discuss

The UYI Christmas Special

Dec 5th, 2019 15m 48s

It's Christmas time at UYI! Come celebrate the season with us as students and staff share what Christmas means to them.The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to broadcast their voices to the world whil

Three Qualities of a Leader

Nov 7th, 2019 25m 13s

Our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is comprised of students who demonstrate leadership characteristics at Urban Youth Impact. In this episode, YAB walks us through three qualities of being a leader, featuring interviews from students and staff in o

Fatherlessness, Dreams, and Dedication (feat. Chris Tress)

Oct 3rd, 2019 13m 34s

An inner-city teen discusses growing up in a fatherless home, church life, and doing things in excellence with Bow Down Church pastor and Urban Youth Impact president, Chris Tress.To sign up for our 5K Run, please go to uyifallstampede.com. Al

Dedicated To Excellence

Sep 5th, 2019 15m 26s

We all have big dreams in life, but what is the key to making them happen? The answer is found when we dedicate ourselves to doing everything in excellence. In this episode, UYI students interview an entrepreneur, a high school graduate, and th

Dream Big

Aug 1st, 2019 22m 23s

Welcome to the UYI Podcast! In our first episode, we hear from students, staff, alumni, and our founder about what it means to turn our big dreams into reality.The UYI Podcast is an initiative of our SMART program that empowers young people to

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