11 episodes
The HOPE Podcast Brian Westerman, Lucy Bostwick, NYC Nature - HOPE Production Team
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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H.O.P.E. comes from Hearing Other People's Experiences. Inspiring conversations about overcoming adversity, motivation and the issues our generation faces. It's not about telling. It's about listening, understanding and empathizing. Let's create a brighter tomorrow, together.
Brought to you by NYC Nature, HOPE. A community using authentic content to inspire others to join us in spreading HOPE to our confusing world. Separate one-on-one conversations are hosted by Brian Westerman & Lucy Bostwick. Visit our platform at nycnature.com or follow us on social @nycnature1. We hope you join us. We hope you share. We hope you enjoy!
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"Overcoming Stereotypes" - An Inspiring Journey to Overcome Negative Beliefs and Pursue His Dream: Professional Soccer
Triston Henry shares his inspiring story. From a young age, he was forced to confront the beliefs that stereotyping left him with.
Growing up in a single parent household in Toronto, Triston was forced to battle with stereotypes about young black men his whole life.
He dreamt of becoming a professional goalkeeper. Triston decided to play college soccer at The University of Connecticut, one of the best programs in the NCAA.
Facing more obstacles than ever before, his perseverance rewarded him with a contract from Forge FC in Canada’s top division. In 2019, he led them to a championship as the leagues top goalkeeper. -
"Reflections From a Token Black Friend" - A Perspective on Race in America From A Naval Academy Graduate
Ramesh Nagarajah shares his experiences growing up in an integration program, METCO, in Boston. He was inspired by the ambition of the people surrounding him and went on to play college football at the prestigious Naval Academy. At Navy, he made friends from all different backgrounds with different values and beliefs. Ramesh recently wrote a viral Medium article with over 2.5 million views. Listen to his inspiring story and his philosophy on empathy and understanding.
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"Trudy" - An Inspiring Story From a Wall Street Executive About Anxiety, Addiction & Purpose.
When we hit our rock bottom, what do we do? Where do we turn? How do we overcome adversity? Trudy opens up and shares her life experiences, overcoming her adversity and creating a successful and meaningful life. She's now a Vice President at one of the largest investment banks in the world.
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When Enemies Are Talking, They Aren't Fighting - Daryl Davis Infiltrates the Highest Levels of the Ku Klux Klan
A professional musician infiltrates the highest levels of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Daryl Davis shares his inspiring quest to answer a question that has always plagued him:
• “How can someone hate me if they’ve never even met me?” •
Listen to his story our conversation on beliefs, Black Lives Matter movement, confederate statues and more! -
Life's a Marathon, Not a Sprint - An Inspiring Story About Coping with a Tragedy During Covid
February 14, 2020 - best concert of her life. The following Monday, a call from her mom. Her father had been in a terrible accident. An incredible human, Kelly Caruso, shares her story about dealing with a tragedy on top of the loneliness of Covid-19.
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Friendship Over Fear - A conversation about police reform, beliefs and our society
An inspiring conversation about dropping out of school, black lives matter, police reform, our personal beliefs about ourselves and politics. Everyone has a right to believe what they do. Our beliefs come from our life experiences. Let's empathize with each other, especially when we disagree. Let's find common ground and enjoy our limited time on Earth.
Customer Reviews
He who feel it, knows it
Thank you for putting Tanor’s stories out there. So important for everyone to hear what black people, especially men, face on a daily basis.
“He who feels it, knows it”
Really powerful stuff and a great listen. Hard to imagine anyone listening to this without their blood boiling when listening to Tanor’s stories.
Great story
It was really interesting to hear from someone who took a different route In their education. Not everyone can be educated the same way. I think Christopher will be highly successful at Princeton and in life, because he really wants it. He is doing it for him and not because it is expected of him. Congratulations. Looking forward to more inspirational stories from people.