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Phil Andrews is President of the Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce and two-term past President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York. He is also a board member of the Long Island Association, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, and The WNET Group’s Community Advisory Board, and sits on the President’s Council of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island. He recently sat down with WLIW-FM General Manager Diane Masciale to discuss the many hats he wears and the various advocacy efforts he is part of.

As part of International Women’s Day, OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a two-part series of In Conversation. OLA Exeuctive Director Minerva Perez spoke with three remarkable young women to explore what personal power means to them. Camila, a ten-year-old, Alison, who is 14, and Bella, 16, shared their perspectives and experiences with power before participating in OLA’s Find Your Power/Build Your Power martial arts workshops. The unique classes were developed in collaboration with Sensei Michelle Del Giorno at Epic Martial Arts in Sag Harbor. This follow-up conversation explores how the girls learned to merge their interpersonal power with their new-found physical power.

As part of International Women’s Day, OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a two-part series of In Conversation. OLA Exeuctive Director Minerva Perez spoke with three remarkable young women to explore what personal power means to them. Camila, a ten-year-old, Alison, who is 14, and Bella, 16, shared their perspectives and experiences with power before participating in OLA’s Find Your Power/Build Your Power martial arts workshops. The unique classes were developed in collaboration with Sensei Michelle Del Giorno at Epic Martial Arts in Sag Harbor. This first conversation offers surprising insight into how much power these girls already possessed before taking part in the workshops. Part 2 follows up with them after the series to discover how they learned to merge their interpersonal power with their new-found physical power.

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right here in our community.
Part 3 concludes with East Hampton psychotherapist Bryony Freij. She shares insights and guidance on dealing with mental health, addiction, and Covid isolation.
Resources:
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional crisis, dial 988 to reach the New York State Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know needs addiction or substance support, call the New York State Hope line at 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369).
More resources are available from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports at oasas.ny.gov.
For youth ages 12 to 24 on the East End of Long Island, OLA’s helpline can texted in Spanish or English seven days a week from 9am to 11pm for substance abuse and mental health support by calling or texting 631-810-9010.  
A Spanish-language transcription of this show is available by clicking here.
Una transcripción de este programa al español está disponible haciendo clic aquí.
Funding for this program is provided by the New York State Education Department, WLIW-FM, and OLA.

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right here in our community.
Part 2 continues with East End parents Elena Krotman and Triste. In separate conversations, they open up about their experiences raising teenagers, and how they strive to help their adolescent children become adults with healthy coping skills.
Resources:
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional crisis, dial 988 to reach the New York State Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know needs addiction or substance support, call the New York State Hope line at 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369).
More resources are available from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports at oasas.ny.gov.
For youth ages 12 to 24 on the East End of Long Island, OLA’s helpline can texted in Spanish or English seven days a week from 9am to 11pm for substance abuse and mental health support by calling or texting 631-810-9010.  
A Spanish-language transcription of this show is available by clicking here.
Una transcripción de este programa al español está disponible haciendo clic aquí.
Funding for this program is provided by the New York State Education Department, WLIW-FM, and OLA.

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right here in our community.
Part 1 starts the series with East Hampton High School students Delani Beavers and Karen Huachisaca sharing their unique and important perspectives.
Resources:
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional crisis, dial 988 to reach the New York State Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
If you or someone you know needs addiction or substance support, call the New York State Hope line at 877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369).
More resources are available from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports at oasas.ny.gov.
For youth ages 12 to 24 on the East End of Long Island, OLA’s helpline can texted in Spanish or English seven days a week from 9am to 11pm for substance abuse and mental health support by calling or texting 631-810-9010.  
A Spanish-language transcription of this show is available by clicking here.
Una transcripción de este programa al español está disponible haciendo clic aquí.
Funding for this program is provided by the New York State Education Department, WLIW-FM, and OLA.