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Join us as we sit down with Linda Hoey, Chief Parent Engagement Officer for the Youngstown City Schools District, who leads the Parent Pathways Department. Through Parent Pathways, Parent Engagement Coordinators serve each of District's school buildings. We bring this episode to you just in time for the community meeting Parent Pathways is hosting to introduce new YCSD CEO, Justin Jennings. Join Linda and her staff at East High School to meet Mr. Jennings on Wednesday, July 17th, at 5:00 p.m.!

In this episode of the Youngstown Parent Storytellers Project (YPSP), we sit down with Stephanie Gilchrist, mom of 2, including a 13-year-old son at Youngstown's Wilson Elementary School; wife of Youngstown entrepreneur, Ryan Gilchrist, owner of Ryan's Chair barbershop on Youngstown's southside; and also Executive Director of Inspiring Minds Youngstown.

The Youngstown Parent Storytellers Project (YPSP) is back for 2019! In this episode, YPSP host, Tara Walker-Pollock, sat down with Youngstown parent Claudia Charity, who formerly served the Youngstown City School District as Manager of Community Partnerships. Claudia is still very active in serving students and parents of Youngstown, and she caught us up on what her work looks like today.

This episode highlights the therapeutic products offered by Blush as well as the benefits of their spa.

This episode explains the high quality of personally roasted coffee that Culture House provides. Also, Steven gives insight into what prompted the company in the first place.

Meet Aubrey and her delicious treats. This episode gives highlight to Aubrey and her company, as well as insight into the options of treats she offers

Stacy explains the specialty of her product as well as the benefits their proceeds garnish towards autism

This episode gives a brief introduction to TaRee and her mother who founded Dough House Cookies.

Jennifer gives us a look into the detail and time taken to create adorable accessories for dogs

Rachel from Goodness Grows talks about her brand, their mission, and their product.

A look at Mandabees headbands and their brand connection to Youngstown

Salsi Salama, in partnership with Youngstown CityScape, is responsible for the brilliant new mural in downtown Youngstown. The painting is a unique cityscape with the tag 'Youngstown Works hard'. This podcast gives some insight into what inspired the artist as well as how the message 'Youngstown works hard' relates so much to the city.

Penny Wells, a Youngstown educator and the director of the Mahoning Valley chapter of Sojourn to the Past, speaks on her interpretation of Youngstown 'reclaiming' its identity as well as what to look towards in the future.

Julius Oliver is currently the First-Ward Councilman in the City of Youngstown. Mr. Oliver took time after the city event 'Reclaiming Our Identity', to talk about the impact this proclamation can have on the city as well as what the term 'reclaim' might mean in the years to come.

Lewis Macklin is currently the Reverend at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown Ohio and talks about what this 'reclaim' means to him and the community.

Krish Mohip is the current CEO for the Youngstown City school district and talks about what reclaiming our identity means in the Youngstown area.

Maria Pappas is currently the chief of poor curriculum for the Youngstown City school district.

A conversation with Pastor Juan and Pearlette Wigley. Juan is currently a pastor at Victory Christian Center and Pearlette Wigley is the Community DevelopmentCoordinator under Tim Ryan. They give their thoughts and opinion on the city ofYoungstown reclaiming its identity.

Executive Director at The Mahoning Valley Historical Society

Crawford Warrick talks with Tommy from Crooked River Forge about his experiences at the Youngstown Flea. The City of You Podcast Episode 180 (Youngstown Flea): Tommy from Crooked River Forge