EP. 97 - Don’t Die Over Your Neighborhood w/ Hailey Nolasco

Kicking off the new year, we welcome Hailey Nolasco, Founder & CEO of Civically Engaged, for a truly inspiring conversation. Hailey shares her powerful personal journey, from her upbringing and heritage to navigating tumultuous times, and the pivotal moment that redirected her path. This episode delves into her passion for social change, the founding of her impactful non-profit, and her new role as a professor.

Episode Highlights:

• Hailey's Personal Journey: Discover Hailey's upbringing and heritage, and how challenging life events ultimately led her to a turning point.

• Founding Civically Engaged: Learn what inspired her to establish her non-profit organization, Civically Engaged, and its core mission to uplift communities.

• NYC's Youth & Violence: A critical discussion on the current state of youth violence in New York City and the challenges facing young people.

• Programs for Troubled Youth: Exploration of various programs and initiatives available to support and guide troubled youth towards a better future.

• The Power of Politics: Hailey emphasizes the crucial importance of civic participation and engagement in politics for community change.

• Women Empowerment Through Civically Engaged: How her organization uniquely stays true to its women empowerment goals, distinguishing itself from other events.

• New Role as Professor: Hailey discusses her exciting new position as a professor at Brooklyn College and its connection to her mission.