19 APR 2022 · Angel speaks about his life growing up in the city of Carson in “the patch”. He reminisces on hot summer days as a kid and sneaking into the apartment pools nearby for some fun in the sun. Angel looks over some of the things he’s learned so far at Whole Systems Learning, and how it has brought out his creative side in his passion of recording art. He speaks about his life, the ups and downs it has taken thus far, and his appreciation of becoming part of TRIBE.

19 APR 2022 · As a young father, Jaland takes a leap into his struggles and trauma of having a difficult and ongoing relationship with his father. He speaks about being a father to his young daughter, and how different fatherly duties look on him. On this podcast Jaland thinks about the battles he has had to fight at a very young age, making the wrong decisions, hanging out with the wrong people, and overcoming his past. Listen in as Jaland speaks about having to learn and understand the difficulties of growing up in a violent neighborhood, social injustice, and police brutality within his community.

19 APR 2022 · Growing up in Chicago, CJ goes over the fast-paced lifestyle and challenges that he has had to face. Living with his father, who took on both roles as mom AND dad, he found himself still missing the motherly love he so longed for. In search of that love, CJ takes on the decision to rekindle his relationship with his mother. He fast forwards to the moment he moved down to Los Angeles to find new opportunities in pursing his college career at Long Beach State University. He also shares how much Whole Systems Learning has taught him. Since joining TRIBE and becoming a peer mentor, he has learned to listen to other people and their stories. He has discovered more about himself and who he is, but still wonders why his parent split to this day, and he reflects on blaming himself as a child. The mystery still stands, but he uses this emotion in his art of making music.

19 APR 2022 · Join Damonte as he takes you on his journey of learning his path to success and his pursuit of following his passion for music. With his desire to pursue a career in the music industry, he also explains the highs and lows of getting there, the fork in the roads he has come across, and regrets of not taking advantage of past opportunities.

19 APR 2022 · On this podcast George captivates his audience on his story and the struggle of experiencing homelessness at a young age. Growing up in The Jungles, he speaks about how it built him up to be who he is today. As he got older, the obstacles of going to school became a fork in the road for George. His biggest decision was whether it was for him or not. He goes over the financial struggles, and the stresses of deciding on what the best route is for him now. George contemplates on his past financial decisions and how he wished he knew more about setting himself up for financial stability today. His journey to financial victory is ongoing, but with the knowledge he knows now, he has high hopes that he will continue onto the path of success.

19 APR 2022 · Join Freddy as he opens up about his self-discoveries and trying to repair his relationship with his father as a young adult. He further explains the obstacles of mental health difficulties in his day-to-day life, and how he has been able to overcome them. Freddy reflects on his past traumas, and dives into his point of view on being classified as “different”. While battling with various obstacles, he has learned that having an artistic skillset, and a very creative mind, has been able to help him climb out of the dark.

19 APR 2022 · Having to grow up quickly is never easy, Isidro explains firsthand on how his childhood was cut short all while growing up Latino in the Eastside and Northside of Long Beach. With his dad in jail at an early age and having to understand the difficulties of being raised by his single mom, his mind set on money and responsibilities was changed forever. Isidro describes his near-death experiences, and the stresses of being in the wrong places at the wrong time. Listen in as he reflects on the life changing events that made him who is today.

6 APR 2022 · Motherhood is one the greatest experiences of a woman’s life, but it comes with plenty of challenges. Being a mother of 4, Tracy explains what it took to get her foot in the door to a better life and building her legacy thus far. Rooted in the South, Tracy also speaks of dealing with racism in the South, but also being able to see the beauty in her culture and community despite that.