The FIRM Podcast Forever In The Right Mind

The Youth Liberation Movement's mission is to liberate young people from the cycle of generational trauma and oppression by translating their lived experiences into actionable solutions.



In this second conversation with YLM, Angie, Meyia and Angel talk about building a youth-led grassroots organization from the ground up, projects that the organization have been working on, and their hopes for YLM's future and the future of our community.



If you haven'y listened to the first part of this conversation, please go back to last week's episode for more context.



To close out this first season of the FIRM Podcast, this is part two of our finale with Angie, Meyia and Angel from the Youth Liberation Movement.



San Jose youth want a seat at the table (San Jose Spotlight article)

The Youth Liberation Movement aka YLM is a group of young leaders who aim to improve San Jose’s approach to housing, education, mental health and criminal justice by partnering with local institutions. 



Full disclosure, this episode is a two-part conversation with some of the young leaders. In this first part, I speak with Angelina, Meyia, and Angel about growing up in San Jose and some of their lived experiences that led them to the work they do now with the Youth Liberation Movement.



To close out this first season of the FIRM Podcast, this is part one of our finale with Angie, Meyia and Angel from the Youth Liberation Movement.



San Jose youth want a seat at the table (San Jose Spotlight article)

Gabby Horlick is the drummer and band leader for the 7th Street Big Band. In this episode of the FIRM Podcast, we talk about her musical journey, building the 22 piece 7th Street Big Band, and what’s next to come from the group. So without further ado, here's episode 11 with Gabby Horlick.

Jason, Ave, and Brian are brothers, graphic designers and the owners of Jubo Clothing. In this episode of the FIRM Podcast, they talk about how their mom introduced them to entrepreneurship, creating their own path with Jubo, and opening their new storefront, Coldwater in Japantown San Jose, CA. 

Local Color is a woman-powered 501 (C)(3) Non-profit building multifaceted opportunities that keeps creatives engaged, employed and active in the community. In this episode of the FIRM Podcast, we talk about their journeys leading to Local Color, their work, and the recently launched Local Commons program. 

From the Digital Underground, this is episode 9 with Erin, Carman and Haley from Local Color.

Jordan, JR, and Don are barbers, educators, and creative entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about their journey of opening two Paradox Barbershops, the value of building a solid team, and educating the next generation of barbers.