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40 Is ComingTry Again?After years of trial and error, listening to different points of view, and trying new approaches, at this point in your life, how do you deal with being told that what you're doing isn't right, isn't enough, or isn't helpful anymore...and that you need to try again?Follow us on social media: @40iscoming_ on IG and @40iscoming everywhere else.Intro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot2023-03-1716 min40 Is ComingDo-Gooder Double Dutch"It is better to give than to receive." Often, we give right after receiving. Whether what we've received is a rush of happy hormones after seeing/experiencing something wonderful, or a vibe-killing wave of sadness/shame after being made aware of something horrible, a strong motivator for us to take action and do good in the world is driven by temporary moments of heightened emotion.At this stage of your life, how do you decide which cause/issue to give to, when to give, who to give to, and what to give of yourself?Follow us...2023-03-1006 min40 Is ComingI Will NotAt this point in your life, what are some things you simply will not do? In your personal life, with your family, on your job, as you navigate the society, are there things you will always do? How are you creating the "Will and Won't" lists in your life?Follow us on social media: @40iscoming_ on IG and @40iscoming everywhere else.Intro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot2023-03-0309 min40 Is ComingI Can Take EmWhether you're the type of person who likes to chill and keep the peace, or the type of person who is ready for whatever needs to be done to deal with someone who has disturbed your peace; at this stage in your life, how do decide whether a fight is worth it?Follow us on social media: @40iscoming_ on IG and @40iscoming everywhere else.Intro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot2023-02-2406 min40 Is ComingGreat Recognizes GreatFor the generation that redefined greatness online and in our society, with what we know now at our age, how should we think about what makes someone great? How do we nurture and navigate our own greatness? Follow us on social media: @40iscoming_ on IG and @40iscoming everywhere elseIntro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot2023-02-1712 min40 Is ComingNo More Room at The Kids TableHow do build community, make friends, and find our place now that we've graduated from the spaces that were created for us just because we were the newest and youngest adults?Follow us on social media: @40iscoming_ on IG and @40iscoming everywhere elseIntro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot2023-02-1009 min40 Is ComingShower ThoughtsFrom OverPond Media, "40 Is Coming" is a new podcast series featuring reflections, rants, and lessons learned about turning 40. This introduction gives you a sense of the inspiration for this podcast, and where I hope to take it. Follow us on social media @40iscoming & @40iscoming_ on IGIntro Theme Music: Stressed by artbybigveeBeats Provided By https://freebeats.io, Produced By White Hot2023-02-0504 min
God In ChicagoCompletion - 56th and WoodlawnMy destination matches the stately brick mansions on this stretch of Woodlawn Avenue. Tan brick archways, adorned with Christmas lights and wreaths, form open hallways on either side of the hall.The walls rise to meet a series of large wooden beams, which run from left to right, and form the base of the hall’s A-frame ceiling. A traditional Christmas carol plays from the large organ pipes which hang over the front stage.Inside, a handful of people are scattered across the padded dark wood benches of the main hall. A man greets me, and tw...2018-04-0608 minGod In ChicagoHolidays - 49th and King Drive47th Street has to be the most industrial side street in this city. To drive down this street is to pass through a living monument to the part of the city that manufactured and shipped food, equipment, and materials for the entire country.My destination matches the architectural mood of the confident buildings on this boulevard. The front entrance has the look of an athletic fieldhouse. Its large stone base supports the swooping arched roof which frames the frosted glass windows of the structure’s front entrance.An elderly lady in stiletto heels accidentally drops a br...2018-03-2809 minGod In ChicagoObey - Armitage and OrchardThis morning, as I drive by the sleek glass windows of international schools, boutique clothing stores, upscale movie theaters, bike lanes, and restaurants I can’t help but flashback to a time when these blocks were anything but sunny, open, brightly-colored, and inviting.I thought about the people and families who lived near this stretch of Halsted Street just one generation ago. I wondered if they could have ever known now valuable their neighborhood would become...once they left.I cross North Avenue into the theater district, passed the Royal George and Steppenwolf. My destination - a...2018-03-2008 minGod In ChicagoTears - 79th and ColesThere was very light traffic as I passed McCormick Place onto South Lake Shore Drive. On the right side of the road, I noticed a newly-erected, simple square stone sculpture with the words "You Are Beautiful" engraved large enough for all passersby to read, even at 45-50 miles per hour.As the lake gleamed in the sunlight to my left, I passed the Museum of Science and Industry, the Jackson Park marina, and the 63rd Street beach house. I continued on, down the stately brick three-story townhouses along Jeffrey Boulevard.As I arrived at 79th Street...2018-03-0907 minGod In ChicagoRejoice - Cermak Rd and CanalportA lot is happening on the streets surrounding my destination. A beautiful mural brightens up the exterior wall of a small warehouse as two men tend to a community garden. Next to the street, trolley train tracks end abruptly at the building I am about to enter.A train car has been permanently parked in the parking lot. It looks like it could be a small breakfast-and-coffee spot, but I can’t tell. There’s an electric generator line running into it, so something cool is happening in there.My destination is unique building, on a uniq...2018-02-2608 minGod In ChicagoThanks - 62nd St and ThroopI drive down Garfield Blvd. into a part of the city which has come to acquire a reputation for being dark and dangerous. On this morning the streets are peaceful, and bright with sunlight. A viaduct stands over the street a few blocks in the distance, underneath a few CTA ‘L’ trains parked on the tracks above.This is a space that looks like it holds many stories and many histories.A short flight of stairs opens into the auditorium. The red carpet on the center aisle divides the two sections of padded dark wood benches and hard...2018-02-1106 minGod In ChicagoChange - Chicago Avenue and Green StAlthough different industries run the city now, and different groups of people live in this neighborhood; as I approach my destination – which is across the street from a concrete mixing facility and the Chicago Tribune newspaper printing warehouse – I am reminded that old Chicago is still here…at least for now.The first sign that I was in for a quality experience appeared in the middle of Chicago Avenue, in the crosswalk that led to my destination. There were two millennial-aged people serving as crossing guards, equipped with hand-held stop signs and pausing the traffic for the streams of peo...2018-02-0507 minGod In ChicagoGateway - Kedzie Ave and MontroseThis must be one of the most diverse blocks in the city. To my left, a renovated three-story brick apartment building housing a hair salon in its storefront. Next to it, a vacant lot is fenced off. Across the street, a small mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant sits next to a car repair shop, which sits next to a Walgreens.My destination was on the other side of a vacant lot next to a hair salon. It is a nondescript two-story brick office building and blends in perfectly with the surroundings.I’m running a few minutes late, so...2018-01-2909 minGod In ChicagoPersonal - Washington Blvd and KildareThe rain begins to fall as I make my way north through the middle of the west side. Traveling through this section of the city can only be described as passing by block after block of what used to be. As I turn on Madison Street, I passed a boarded-up, trash-filled, abandoned building; where campaign posters for a local politician hang ironically from a chain link fence.Even this majestic building which is my destination used to be something else: a center of life for a community of Irish Catholic Chicagoans who have who have long...2018-01-2109 minGod In ChicagoFamily - 79th and WabashCrossing the Dan Ryan Expressway on 79th Street, I entered a section of the south side with wide side streets, brick bungalows and two-story homes with larger-than-average front lawns.When I arrived at my destination, two well-dressed older gentlemen were standing by the building entrance, next to another elderly man who was in a wheelchair. The front lobby is warm and inviting. I walked through the wood double doors into the auditorium, which feels like someone connected three country cabins. About halfway to the front, in a middle of one of the rows of padded benches...2018-01-1708 minGod In ChicagoWords - Hollywood Ave and Glenwood AveA podcast about Chicago would be incomplete without a ride on Lake Shore Drive, the beautiful highway that traces the lakefront, taking you from the city’s northernmost neighborhoods to those at its southern edge.Lake Shore Drive is best experienced when there is lighter traffic, either at night with the city lights on one side and the dark abyss of the lake on the other, or in the morning, where the full life of the lake is on display. The joggers and cyclists along the lakefront, the 40-mile per hour, easy riding place of the tr...2018-01-1108 minGod In ChicagoDeath - Jackson Blvd and LaramieI see two men standing and talking by the side of the off ramp as I exit off the expressway onto Central Avenue, They are not holding any signs. They are not even facing the cars stopped at the red light. Yet, it looks like if they had a cool indoor place to go, they would rather be there.Across the street, in the median, another man paces slowly amidst the foam cups, plastic bags, and other litter scattered around the on-ramp to the expressway. I glance to my right, and see a whole pile of garbage dumped...2017-12-3009 minGod In ChicagoLost - Racine Ave and AdamsThe west loop is marked by quiet and clean streets, new and renovated 3-5 story condominiums, lofts and offices - most of them converted from the warehouses and fresh food markets that once dominated this part of the city. People walking with their kids, or with their dogs. The scene looks like the architectural renderings you see for new real estate developments.Colorful vertical banners mark the parking lots and guide the way to the building’s front entrance. Two steps into the lobby, and the scene looked like the opening of an independent film screening, art exhibition, or...2017-12-2707 minGod In ChicagoRestart - Wabash Ave and 24th StI exit Lake Shore Drive and pass by the gleaming new Marriott hotel, the stately Hyatt hotel, and the massive McCormick Place convention center. I pull up to a quiet, semi-industrial stretch of Wabash Avenue. An ‘L’ train passes by on the elevated tracks a block away.At this intersection, there’s a brick warehouse with brick-filled windows. Alternate colored bricks along the window bays mark where the original windows once were.The parking lot next to the brick warehouse is cordoned off by a chain link fence, which has the words Pray for Peace affixed to it...2017-12-2309 minGod In ChicagoRunning - Cicero Ave and BelmontQuiet side streets of neatly-kept bungalows and two-story brick flats surround this stretch of Cicero Avenue; one of Chicago’s busiest, most industrial , and – on this morning – pothole ridden thoroughfares.The front entrance of my destination was bustling with activity as I approached on this warm summer morning. Two mini-buses were parked by the curbside, having recently dropped off people for the event.The four sets of fiberglass doors remind me of the entrance to a movie theater. A short set of steps leads me into a modern and lively foyer. As I look around, it seems...2017-12-1607 minGod In ChicagoAmbassador - Washington Blvd and AlbanyThe streets are quiet as I turn onto a one-way residential stretch of Washington Blvd. My destination sits at the corner, facing a mix of old and new three-story brick townhomes and greystones along Washington Boulevard and a vacant lot along Albany Avenue. I get out of my car and walk to the curb. A single, empty glass bottle lays on the grass.Cars are parked in the grass-and-rock lot next to my destination. A group of senior citizens enter the building through a side door next to the large stone stairs at the front entrance. As I...2017-12-0909 minGod In ChicagoCare - North Avenue and RutherfordOnly a few sections of Chicago’s borders transition as seamlessly between the city and one of its neighboring suburbs. If you cross North Avenue on any of the side streets in this neighborhood, you would not notice any difference between the well-maintained lawns, tree-lined streets, and brick single family homes of the city's Galewood neighborhood and those of its border suburb, Oak Park. Even my destination, with its small stone chapel design, blends in nicely with the neighborhood; facing North Avenue from the Chicago side. I walked through the open wooden double doors at the front entrance. A...2017-11-1608 minGod In ChicagoAncestry - Clark St and LaSalleIt is a hot and humid mid-July morning as I walk east through the neighborhood of Lincoln Park. The main streets are home to clothing boutiques and specialty pastry shops. The quiet, tree-lined side streets are populated with brick townhomes.The neighborhood ends at the entrance of Lincoln Park, the 1,200-acre expanse along the northern section of the city’s 26 miles of lakefront parkland. At this intersection, the city skyline appears like a picturesque mountain range behind the massive brick structure which is my destination.Several sets of dark wood double doors with carved mouldings line th...2017-11-1008 minGod In ChicagoLevels - 38th and IndianaOne mile away from Oakwood Beach and the shores of Lake Michigan, in the heart of the historic south side neighborhood of Bronzeville, sits a quiet set of streets directly four and a half miles south of the city’s Magnificient Mile.On this hot summer morning, I walk through a series of peaceful blocks populated by a scattered collection of stately greystones, older brick two-flats, and newly constructed townhomes. I walk past a beautiful, modern building that is home to a community service organization providing resources and assistance to youth who find themselves homeless.A fe...2017-10-0306 minGod In ChicagoFire - Wabash and ErieIt’s a warm and sunny summer morning as I board the train headed into the city. The canyoned streets of the Loop are quiet as I walk by the closed office towers, banks, coffee shops, and upscale clothing boutiques.I pass by the occasional family or small group of tourists, who are taking photos of the surrounding architecture and making their way to visit the skydeck at the Willis (Sears) Tower.The pace picks up as I exit the’L’ into the River North section of downtown, which is comprised of the blocks that lie behind...2017-08-2508 minGod In ChicagoAwake - Garfield Blvd and PaulinaDriving down 55th street from the west, I pass through blocks that alternate between the urban bustle of small business districts, and the residential quiet of stretches of single-story brick bungalows.This scene eventually gives way to Garfield Blvd. - one of Chicago’s Grand Boulevards - with its grassy, tree-lined median and blocks of brick two-flats and greystones.If this stretch of road was 5500 North instead of 5500 South, it would be a tourist destination. Rents and home values would be through the roof. In fact, this is the case in Hyde Park, the neighborhood surrounding Th...2017-07-2307 minGod In ChicagoTemptation - 23rd St and MichiganThis section of the city borders neighborhoods with histories and legacies that reflect the parallel universes which exist in this city.To the west are the Dearborn Homes housing projects. To the north are the restaurants, condos, and offices of the rapidly expanding South Loop. To the south, the historic cultural mecca of Black Chicago life - Bronzeville. To the east are the hotels and convention centers of McCormick Place.This space blends in perfectly with the newly constructed condominiums and office spaces. A sandwich board sign has been placed at the corner of the sidewalk...2017-07-0409 minGod In ChicagoEverywhere - Roosevelt Rd and TrippTaking the Independence Blvd. exit off the Eisenhower Expressway leads me me south down a well-paved, tree-lined stretch of road that connects two of the largest parks on the city’s west side - Douglas Park and Garfield Park.One right turn changes the scenery to the alternating vacant lots and strip malls along this stretch of Roosevelt Road. I pull up to the large structure which occupies an entire city block. The far side of this building is bordered by a mix of new and old two and three story brick flats on a quiet side street. Ac...2017-06-2508 minGod In ChicagoClarity - 78th Place and RacineThe streets were quiet when I arrived on the south side on this sunny, Spring morning: A few not-yet-opened soul food restaurants, a few gas stations, a few posters for a upcoming rap concert hanging from a few traffic light poles.As I walked up the block towards this massive cathedral, the sound of bells rang out over the neighborhood from the tower high above the street. This building reminded me of villages in western Europe where the cathedral was the largest structure in the village, and was constructed at such an impressive scale to both inspire awe...2017-05-3008 minGod In ChicagoRecovery - Grand Avenue and HamlinNestled between several car repair shops, two-story brick flats, and some industrial-looking buildings; this is a low-key and relatively quiet set of blocks in the middle of the west side. So as I approached my destination and walked up the ramp that led to the front door, I wasn’t expecting what I saw next.I stood inside the open and sun-lit lobby and looked to my left. There was a small internet cafe with three computer monitors on a skinny table against the far wall, a few small tables, and a coffee barista booth. To my right, th...2017-05-2107 minGod In ChicagoTimeless - 37th St and WentworthI first noticed this building while by on the Dan Ryan Expressway a month earlier. Surrounded by the White Sox baseball stadium, a high school, housing projects, and an eight-lane super highway; it feels like this building is a monument to a south side that existed decades ago.So when I walked into the building, having arrived early for the event, and took a seat in one of the padded benches toward the back of the auditorium; I was not surprised to see the crowd seated around me made up of mostly senior citizens who were concluding their...2017-05-0607 minGod In ChicagoLove - Kedzie Blvd and AlbanyOn this morning in Logan Square, the main boulevard is busy with joggers, parents pushing strollers, and double-parked cars in front of two large Catholic churches.An upbeat gospel song plays softly over the loudspeakers as people enter the auditorium in groups of 2-4. Everyone seems like they have known each other for a while. They are comfortable with each other, and are in the middle of extended conversations as the event begins.A six-person band led the audience in a song with the chorus, “A mighty fortress is our God” as the main speaker came to t...2017-04-2507 minGod In ChicagoLongsuffering - 114th and CorlissAfter taking the 111th street exit off the southbound side of the Bishop Ford expressway, I notice the large Area 2 Chicago Police Department building - which takes up multiple blocks - on my left.On my right, there’s an industrial-sized vacant lot with a sign in front. The sign features an architect’s rendering of a new Whole Foods grocery store distribution facility.I turn onto Cottage Grove and drive past murals and street placards which commemorate the rich and proud history of the Pullman company for which this neighborhood is named. I pass by a mu...2017-04-1608 minGod In ChicagoNourished - Washington Blvd and ParksideThis stretch of Washington Blvd. is lined with 3-story brick flats and large apartment buildings. As I crossed the street, I came upon a swooping, concave building with a wall of tinted glass windows. There are arrows chalked on to the sidewalk directing visitors to the double-door entrance.As I walked through the hallways and to the auditorium, at least five people shook my hand and greeted me with a smile. Two of the greeters introduced themselves by name, and asked me for my name as well. Another one of the greeters explained to me that the events...2017-04-1008 minGod In ChicagoBeautiful - 95th St and EgglestonAn uptempo jazz/afrobeat instrumental plays through the auditorium speakers as I enter. There’s a ship steering wheel with a face that appears etched on it in the middle of the stage.As the event was about to get underway, a woman walked up to a podium at the side of the front stage:“In keeping with our African tradition, may we have permission to proceed with our worship? To signify, wave your hankerchief.”With that, a procession of choir singers entered the auditorium accompanied by the syncopated beats of the African drum player...2017-03-2607 minGod In ChicagoPractical - Austin Blvd and Lake StYou can understand a lot about the history of Chicago over the past 50 years just by taking a ride down Lake Street from the gas stations and fast food restaurants in Maywood, through the tree canopied streets of River Forest, through the urbanized suburban bustle of Oak Park, and into the two-flats, corner stores, and 19th century mansions of the Austin neighborhood on the city’s west side.To ride down Lake Street into the city is to see the clear boundary lines between struggle and success, poverty and profit, comfort and carnage. Even the viaducts and walls of...2017-03-1107 minGod In ChicagoPresence - 51st and KeelerI did not have any preconceived ideas about what to expect as I pulled into the parking lot behind an elementary school and in the shadow of the Orange Line elevated tracks.Yet, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little surprised when I walked into the well-lit, open lobby and saw an information kiosk in the center, a merchandise booth in the corner to my right, and a 4-5 table coffee shop on my left.It was...professional. Like going to a hotel ballroom for a seminar or conference. But it wa...2017-02-2607 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 58 (Camille)Camille is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of our interview, she was a college student living in Brooklyn at the time of her interview, and was spending her days “either working, going to school, or sleeping.”Camille’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Not Give Up"We talked about the difference between students’ mood they first get to college and their mood after a couple of years, and about what she says to visiting high school seniors. Camille explained why "not giving up" best describes this moment in her life.She desc...2017-02-2035 minGod In ChicagoAnticipation - 45th and PrincetonAs I drive up Princeton Street, I couldn’t help but think about the cruel irony of the street’s name. A name it shares with one of America’s oldest institutions of privilege, power, and wealth.This street runs as a kind of middle track between the Dan Ryan Expressway and the Norfolk Southern freight train tracks. If you were doing one of those ESPN feature profiles of a young athlete from the “mean streets” of Chicago’s south side, the landscape of this street on this morning is the video footage you would see: gray skies, bordered up...2017-02-1108 minGod In ChicagoCaring - Ogden and AversI haven’t seen anything like this before. It’s like being on a mini-campus where all the buildings on the block leading up to the main building are owned and affiliated with this institution.There’s a building called Hope House. One called Perkins Center. There’s a learning center, a health center, an agape chapel, a fitness center. Even the indie coffee shop on the corner might also be part of this impressive collection of buildings. When I arrived, the building - an old-school gymnasium with wood beam rafters - has a comfortable and low-key...2017-02-0507 minGod In ChicagoExcellence - 63rd and DorchesterI began my journey here because this was one of two places that shaped my understanding of God during my teens and early 20s. This has always been a place where I could get my head right. So when my life’s road brought me back to the Chicago area a few months ago, it only made sense to start my search for God in this place.This place is a cathedral to God. The way stadiums are cathedrals to sports. The way skyscrapers are cathedrals to capitalism. This places is designed to make a statement , about God an...2017-02-0508 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 57 (Tobi)Tobi is from Lagos, Nigeria. At the time of her interview, she was living outside of London, England, and had recently launched The Book Banque, a social enterprise using literature to develop young people in Nigeria.When we met for her interview, she was spending her days, “…that’s a very complicated question. There’s no day that is the same for me. But I would probably say I’m working part-time, and I’m also running an organization. So I try to do a bit of both.”Tobi’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Mobilize Peop...2017-01-091h 00
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 56 (Patrick)Patrick was born in Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He was living in Alaska and serving as a member of the United States Air Force at the time of his interview.He spent his days “[waking] up at 5 o’clock in the morning, going to work at two jobs, coming home…this winter, I want to get into doing some ice-fishing and trying snowboarding.”Patrick’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Settle Down and Start a Family"We spoke about how starting a family helped him adjust to life in a new s...2016-12-3039 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 55 (Shanai)Shanai is from Brooklyn, New York, where she was living at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “working as a manager at a medical practice.”Shanai’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Inspire"She explained why inspiring people is important to her, and how different friends can provide different forms of inspiration.Shanai reflected on her journey of personal growth over the past few years. We spoke about the ups-and-downs of adulting, and talked about why time has become more important to her.We discussed what she sees w...2016-12-1729 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 54 (Salihah)Salihah is from New York City, and was a graduate school student living in the Bronx at the time of her interview. Her days were spent, “[at] school and work…that’s pretty much how I’ve been spending my time as of late.”Salihah’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Take Risks"We talked about the perceived hierarchy of New York City’s boroughs, and she shared her feelings about the Bronx.Salihah explained what kinds of risks she’s taking at this point in her life, and spoke about her journey of perso...2016-12-0528 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 53 (Mimi)Quaneesha – better known to friends and fans as Mimi – is an NYC-based actor who is a member of the quartet of young Black women at the center of the new movie trilogy, She EVIL.We sat down with Mimi a little while back, at the beginning of her acting journey. At the time, she was spending her days “just working…I work every day. And if I’m not working, I’m either in acting class or I’m at home hanging out.”Mimi’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Be Trying to Balance Everything"2016-10-3145 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 52 (Silver)Silver is from Brooklyn, New York. He had recently graduated from college at the time of his interview, and was living in Brooklyn as an animator and illustrator. His days were spent, “at this point…I spend most of the time just trying to find work, like I think most recent grads are.”Silver’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Work in Television"We talked about the different levels of talent of people who go to art school, who is cut out for it, and what it’s like to look for a job after grad...2016-10-2047 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 51 (Bernadette)Bernadette is from Chicago, Illinois, and was living in the city’s western suburbs at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “advising college students, to build motivation in them, and to try to push them towards something greater in their lives.”Bernadette’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Be On a Mission to Save Money"We began talking about the difference between the way she sees Chicago, and the way the city has been portrayed by some in the news media.Bernadette described her journey of personal growth over the past...2016-08-2457 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 50 (Raven)Raven is from Brooklyn, New York. She had recently completed her third year of college in Massachusetts at the time of her interview, and was spending her days “currently…getting adjusted to this 9-to-5 life. I’m interning in [New York City]. I pretty much just go to work, take naps, and try to eat.”Raven’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Pressure Herself Into Being Perfect"We began by talking about some of the differences between Boston and New York City; which led to her sharing her reflection on her multi-country, multi-month personal tour livin...2016-08-1057 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 49 (Alberto)Alberto was born in New York City, raised in Providence, Rhode Island, and spent most of his teenage years in the Dominican Republic. He was beginning his first year as a transfer student at an Ivy League university in Rhode Island at the time of his interview.Alberto’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Work Hard Towards Becoming Successful Without Forgetting Exactly Where He Came From"Alberto began by sharing some of his memories from his childhood days in Providence, Rhode Island.We talked about how he earned his GED in two mo...2016-08-0151 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 48 (Ebonee)Ebonee is from Brooklyn, New York. She was living there at the time of her interview and spending her days, “being a mother…being a friend. I recently got my license to be a childcare provider, so that’s kinda cool. I watch kids all day. I love the kids.”Ebonee’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Succeed"Ebonee began by sharing some of her memories of what the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn was like when she was a child.We talked about how she is raising her daughter to have a strong sen...2016-07-1540 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 47 (Jasmine)Jasmine is from Brooklyn, New York, and was living as a first-year graduate school student near Baltimore, Maryland at the time of her interview.Her days were spent “on a very strict routine, during the school year. I go to work, come home, do my work, and go to class. I try and squeeze a gym day in here and there, but it’s mostly studying and going to work.”We began by talking about the difference between summer vacations in high school and summer vacations in grad school.Jasmine shared how her plan to go...2016-07-0545 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 46 (Erin)Erin is from Brooklyn, New York, and was still living there at the time of her interview. She spends her days, “right now…cooking, cleaning, getting ready to go back to work, living life, loving life, and spending time with family.”Erin’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Stop Procrastinating, Take Responsibility for My Actions, Live Life, and Make My Parents Proud"We began with a conversation about food, and Erin recounted the story of how she learned to cook.She talked about the how her social circle changed during the time when she...2016-06-2549 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 45 (Kevin)Kevin is from Chicago, Illinois. At the time of his interview, he was living in Chicago and spending his days “working…and when I’m not working, just with the kids, being a family man, trying to do as much as I can possibly do on my weekends.”Kevin’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Help Someone That Needs Help"Kevin talked about what having children has meant in his life, and shared the biggest lesson he learned from his father.We talked about his journey of personal growth over the past few years...2016-06-1951 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 44 (Felice)Felice is from Brooklyn, New York and was living in Atlanta, Georgia at the time of her interview. She was spending a lot of her days “trying to make this money.”Felice’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Succeed"She explained what the biggest transition was for her in moving to Atlanta, and we talked about the hot-or-cold reception some New Yorkers encounter after moving to the South.Felice spoke about what being successful means for her, and about the benefits of having a positive social circle.Felice shared some of her...2016-05-1949 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 43 (Janelle)Janelle is from Brooklyn, New York. She was preparing to graduate from college in Washington, D.C. at the time of her interview, and she was spending her days “mostly…I’m going to be completed honest, I’m tired all the time. That’s become a part of my personality.”Janelle’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Not Sit In An Office Behind A Computer and Desk"We began with a conversation about HBCUs, and makes her alma mater (Howard University) a special place.We talked about finding communities of like-minded people after g...2016-05-101h 03Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 42 (Amanda)Amanda is from Haiti, and was living in Queens, New York at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “working in an OB-GYN office…and applying to graduate schools.”Amanda’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Empower Black Women…hopefully sooner than later"We talked about the benefits of being multi-lingual (Kreyol, English, French). Amanda shared about her experience of being a young, Black, American woman in Europe, and about what it takes to truly appreciate Paris.Amanda spoke about some of the women who inspire her, reflected on the ways her p...2016-04-3049 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 41 (Ethan)Ethan is from Brooklyn, New York. He was living in Brooklyn as a third-year college student/filmmaker at the time of his interview. He spent his days “doing what I believe to be the most crucial thing to do at this point in my life, and that’s learning and laughing.”Ethan’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Have Fun"We talked about the benefits of setting big goals at a young age, and Ethan described the moment in his childhood when his goals changed.Ethan explained where his ‘learning & laughing’ philosophy comes from...2016-04-2244 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 40 (Jonel)Jonel is from Brooklyn, New York. She was living in northern Japan at the time of her interview, and was spending her days “at work…and if I’m not at work, I’m either relaxing at home, studying more Japanese, cooking, or hanging out with my friends.”Jonel’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Do Things That Are Random"We talked about YOLO, doing random things, and how fear nearly stopped her from going to Japan. Jonel explained how she ended up moving to the northern Japanese city of Morioka.She spoke about...2016-04-0949 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 39 (Chelsea)Chelsea was born in Haiti, grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and was living in Brooklyn at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “working as a college advisor at a nonprofit, reading a lot, meditating, practicing yoga, and trying to find ways to be better and keep myself grounded.”Chelsea’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Recover from Adversity"Chelsea began by speaking about her most recent trip to Haiti, and addressed some common misconceptions people have about the country.We talked about how gentrification has changed the Brooklyn neighb...2016-03-2953 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 38 (Stephanie)Stephanie is from Chicago, Illinois. She was living in the Chicago suburbs and spending her days “working…and when I’m not working, I’m with my son and with my family.”When we sat down for this interview, Stephanie had recently finished reading Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, and we were excited to talk with a first-time reader of the Brazilian author’s classic work.Stephanie’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Be All Over the Place"In The Alchemist, the main character (who is only referred to as “the boy”) is a shepherd, and t...2016-03-2152 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 37 (James)James is from Chicago, Illinois, and was living there at the time of his interview. He was spending his days “working, working out, and trying to better myself.”James’ Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Push Himself Way Too Hard"James described his daily routine for making each day better, and we talked about where he gets the motivation to do better.He explained why he says he works out “like a martial artist”, and spoke about why he thinks young boys need an “alpha male” in their lives.We wrapped up our convers...2016-03-111h 07Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 36 (Khalid)Khalid is from Brooklyn, New York. He was serving as a United States Marine, based in North Carolina, at the time of his interview. His days were spent “either working out, reading books, or going to work.”Khalid’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Get Out of the Military in a Few Months and Start School"Khalid shared his approach to balancing his military identity with his personal one, and he explained why the tough-guy image of a Marine does not conflict with his desire to enter the medical or nursing profession.We tal...2016-02-2247 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 35 (Kasim)Kasim is from Brooklyn, New York, and was in his third year of college in New York City at the time of his interview. He spent his days “usually working…working takes up most of my time. When school comes back, that takes even more time, but I still try to have my downtime and hang out with my friends.”Kasim’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Work Towards the Lifestyle I’m Trying to Live"He explained why talking about his rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn is “bittersweet”.Kasim shared some of...2016-02-1142 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 34 (Safiya)Safiya is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of her interview, she was living in Brooklyn as a third-year college student, and spending her days “working out at the gym, going to school, and staying at home typing up scripts and stuff.”Safiya’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Win Some Kind of Award for Creative Writing"We spoke about the role that writing has played in her life, and explained why winning an award for her writing is one of her goals.She explained how seeing the achievements of her friend...2016-02-0151 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 33 (Kiana)Kiana is from Brooklyn, New York, and was a third-year college student living in upstate New York at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “doing nothing, I don’t really have a life. If I’m not in school, I’m not really doing anything…but hanging with friends.”Kiana’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Make A Great Change"She talked about life in a small college town, and about how the organizations in her college’s ALANA community have come together to respond to some of the movements happening around the count...2016-01-2050 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 32 (Katie)Katie is from Oak Park, Illinois. At the time of her interview, she was living in the Chicagoland area and spending her days, “just trying to make the world a better place through volunteerism, and then I try to save the world at night as a superhero.”You can keep up with her latest musings at her blog, Think rich/Look poor: https://bit.ly/2Z1i04uKatie’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Wonder and/or Wander"She explained what’s going on with her wondering and wandering, and talked about wh...2016-01-1358 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 31 (Jared)Jared is from Oak Park, Illinois, and was living in the western suburbs of Chicago at the time of his interview. He was spending his days “either working, or taking care of my five children.”Jared’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely To Bump His Head But Come Back To Make A Difference"We talked about what it was like for him to grow up as an adopted child: Jared talked about the people who have the biggest influence on his life.We talked about what it feels like, as a man, to be inc...2015-12-2752 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 30 (Courtney)Courtney is from Chicago, Illinois. She was living in the western suburbs of Chicago at the time of her interview, and her days were spent "working and raising her two kids with her husband."Courtney’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Take a Nap"We talked about her journey in motherhood so far, and the difference between the perception and the reality of raising small children.Courtney talked about the “blend of people” that she follows on social media, and how she separates reality from perception on those apps.Our conver...2015-12-1554 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 29 (Erica)Erica is from Harlem, New York City. At the time of her interview, she was living in Brooklyn and spending her days “working, being heavily involved with the young people’s ministry at my church, spending time with my sister, and reading a lot more.”Erica’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Impact Change"She explained what kind of change she plans to be a part of, and how her experiences in college helped shift and shape her outlook on life.Erica shared how her faith has changed her life, and the path to...2015-12-0640 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 28 (Devin)Devin is from Brooklyn, New York, and was still living there at the time of his interview. His days were spent “being a superhero, fixing people’s computer problems.”Devin’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Change the Tech World"Devin shared how he found and maintained his love of technology while growing up in Brooklyn, and reflected on the role that the New York City gaming community played in his youth.We discussed whether the depiction of friendships between techies and geeks on the popular TV show The Big Bang Theory accurate...2015-11-2957 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 27 (Noor)Noor is from Saudi Arabia, where she was living as a journalist, educator, traveler, CrossFitter, and aspiring screenwriter at the time of her interview. Her days were spent, “meditating, reading, and trying new things whenever I can.”We talked about her journey of personal growth over the past few years. Noor described how she likes to begin each day, and reflected on some of the people who inspire her.Noor shared some of the things she has learned from her travels to different countries, and spoke about some of the people she follows on social media.2015-10-2755 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 26 (Casey)Casey is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of his interview, he was a third-year college student in New York City and was spending his days “either studying for my economics exams, at the movies with my girlfriend, or just hanging out with my friends.”Casey’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Follow His Own Path"Casey talked about the moment in his childhood when he realized he was “somewhat different, personality-wise”, and how his outlook on life has changed over the past few years.He spoke about some of the people he...2015-10-1152 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 25 (Rima)Rima is from Brooklyn, New York and was living in Norfolk, Virginia at the time of her interview. She spent her days “on YouTube…but outside of that, I read.”Rima’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Succeed and/or Panic"Rima shared some memories from her childhood years spent living in Senegal, what it was like to be home-schooled, her love of Young Adult fiction, and the types of books she likes to read.We also talked about her path of growth and maturity over the past few years, the people she foll...2015-10-0443 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 24 (Joshua Jackson)Joshua Jackson is from Jacksonville, Florida. He was living in Los Angeles, California, and had recently authored his first book, How to Pimp Corporate America ( https://bit.ly/2KVteNV ), at the time of his interview.In his book, Joshua takes an extensive look at the steps it takes to reach the highest potential of success. By combining his experiences with those of friends and family, Jackson has created a strategic plan on how one can effectively “pimp” themselves in order to achieve great success in their everyday 9-to-5.During his spare time, Joshua “loves to write poetry...2015-09-201h 00Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 23 (Atisha)Atisha was born in Guyana, South America and spent her early childhood years there before moving to Brooklyn, New York, where she spent her teenage years. At the time of her interview, she was living in New Jersey and spending most of her days “drawing a lot.”Atisha’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Succeed Creatively"Atisha talked about the difference between the person she is today and the person she was 7-8 years ago. She spoke about the kind of art she does now, and how her family and Facebook friends have influenced her ar...2015-09-111h 00
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 22 (Amadu)Amadu is from Brooklyn, New York, and had recently moved to the Silicon Valley region of California at the time of his interview. He was spending his days “acclimating to the California environment, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and building my network with people out here.”Amadu’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Become Enlightened"He explained what “becoming enlightened” looks like to him, described what it means to “walk around unconscious”, and spoke about how he avoids that state of mind.Amadu shared how he dealt with the academic culture shock of being...2015-08-3159 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 21 (Christina)Christina is from the Chicagoland area. At the time of her interview, she had recently moved into her first home in the western suburbs of Chicago.Christina’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Be In School" She shared some memories of her childhood years spent in Indianapolis, Indiana; and talked about her strong support system, her circle of friends.We also talked about her life as a “career student”, the setbacks she has overcome to reach her career goals, and Christina explained where she gets the strength to deal with life’s challeng...2015-07-2637 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 20 (Mikal)Mikal is from Toronto, Canada. At the time of his interview, he was living in New York City and spending his days “hoping Kanye [West] will call and sign me.”Mikal’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Eat a Bowl of Cereal Before This Episode is Finished"He began our conversation by sharing his favorite cereal combination, and we talked about what it’s like to be from Toronto ‘post-Drake’.Mikal talked about the most important people he follows on social media, and the lessons he has learned from the way rapper/actor Donald...2015-07-0735 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 19 (Daphne)Daphne is from Brooklyn, New York, where she was living at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “planning, writing [ideas] down, scheming on the next big idea, the next big goal, the next big dream.”Daphne’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Smile"She began our conversation sharing some of her childhood memories of life in Haiti. We discussed her path of personal growth of the past few years, and Daphne talked about the roles that love, giving, and passion play in her life.Daphne talked about the importance of a s...2015-06-1345 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 18 (Shantel)Shantel is from Oak Park, Illinois and was living in the western suburbs of Chicago at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “going to work, coming home, trying my best not to bring any of my work home…and on the weekends, making sure I find somewhere really good to eat.”Shantel’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Spend an Obscene Amount of Money on Food"We began the conversation by talking about what amount of spending counts as an “obscene” amount of money for her. We also discussed the influence that street...2015-05-2650 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 17 (Massamba)Massamba was born in the U.S and spent his childhood in Senegal and New York City. He was living in New York City at the time of his interview. His typical daily schedule was “work, work out, pray…and movies.”Massamba’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Affect Many People, Especially Teenagers"He reflected on what gives him the ability to connect with teenage youth, and explained why he plans to focus on teenagers specifically.Massamba talked about the benefits of traveling, shared his explanation for the nearly worldwide acceptance of American...2015-05-1646 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 16 (Dante)Dante is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of his inter-view, he was living in New York City and spending his days “working on an app with a team, running around the city, and traveling.”Dante’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Make a Major Impact on His Friends & Family"He explained why his goal is to impact his friends and his family as opposed to “the whole world”, and talked about the most important people he follows, on-and-offline.We spoke about how his priorities have changed over the past few years, and...2015-05-0237 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 15 (Ashley)Ashley is from the Chicagoland area, “the Western suburbs… the ‘Wood, specifically,” and was living in the suburbs of Chicago at the time of her interview. She was spending her days, “working my 9-to-5, and doing work for a master’s program … so that’s where all of my time goes.”Ashley’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Take It One Day At a Time"She explained how she’s come to that perspective on life, and spoke about how her sense of self has evolved over the past few years.Ashley talked about why her f...2015-04-2033 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 14 (Leodus)Leodus is from Chicago, Illinois, where he was still living at the time of his interview. He spent his days “renting [out apartments], doing construction, talking to tenants, talking to investors, and building this startup I have called Styleteq.”Leodus’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely to Become a Billionaire"He recalled the point in his life when he became interested in running his own business, and explained how it made his perspective on college different from many of his peers.Leodus shared his journey of personal growth since he graduated from college, and di...2015-04-1246 min
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 13 (Toshawna)Toshawna is from “a small but really prominent village” in Guyana, South America. At the time of her interview, she was completing her final semester of college in New York City, living in Brooklyn, and spending her days “planning, organizing, [and] trying to get a lot of work done for multiple projects.”Toshawna’s “Most Likely To” Is: Most Likely To Start Something NewShe spoke about what has changed for her over the past few years; including appreciating certain things more now than she did in the past, and learning to embrace being in a new setting in...2015-04-0435 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 12 (Steven)Steven is from Brooklyn, New York. He was still living in Brooklyn, New York at the time of his interview, and was spending his days “either at work or with my family.”Steven’s Most Likely To Is: "Most Likely To Succeed"As the first person we’ve featured who used the phrase “most likely to succeed”, we asked Steven to explain why he chose those words.He reflected on his journey of personal growth during the past eight years; including how he chooses who to follow, both on social media and in real life.2015-03-2844 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 11 (Faith)Faith is from Brooklyn, New York, where she was still living at the time of her interview. She spent her days “working, preparing to back to college, and being a full-time mom.”Faith’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Be Inspirational"We talked about how she chooses who to interact with on social media, and she explained when she started thinking of herself as an inspirational person.Faith described her journey of personal growth over the past few years, and we talked about what she sees as looks at her city and at our...2015-03-1540 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 10 (Aquillia)Aquillia is from Palmdale, California and grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where she was living at the time of her interview. Her “days, nights, and some weekends” were spent teaching ninth grade reading at a high school in Chicago.Aquillia’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Reinvent Herself"She explained what kind of reinventing she’s doing at this point in her life, and why she embraces the label ‘awkward’.We talked about the power of families that find a way to work together, and the impact her family upbringing has had on her life...2015-03-1141 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 9 (Jason)Jason is from Brooklyn, New York, “by way of Grenada, West Indies.” He was a third-year college student living in Washington D.C. at the time of his interview, and spent his days “studying and doing lots of reading.”Jason’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely To Be At A Crossroads"He explained why he believes strongly in the importance of learning about his cultural history, and talked about his experience as a student at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University).Jason talked about the most important people he follows, both in his life and o...2015-02-1448 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 8 (Joshua)Joshua is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of his interview, he was completing his final semester of college in New York City, and spending most of his days “studying for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam.”Joshua’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Have a Stable & Steady Career"We began our conversation by talking about the moments when he is the "stable one" among his friends, and whether he is “all the way stable” in every area of his life.Joshua gave a powerful tribute to his mother’s accomplishments as a Haitian...2015-02-0947 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 7 (Maryka)Maryka is from Brooklyn, New York. She was a third-year college student living in western Pennsylvania at the time of her interview. Her days were spent “usually working, dancing with my dance team, and spending time with my family.”Maryka’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Be Successful"She spoke about the role mentors have played in her life, and the role celebrities play on her social media feeds.Maryka also talked about the natural hair journey she was on at the time of the interview, and reflected on what "going natural” has mean...2015-02-0242 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 6 (Maya)Maya is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has lived in Chicago, Illinois “for the majority of my life.” At the time of her interview, Maya was still living in Chicago and was spending her days, “trying to figure out precisely what it is I want to be when I grow up.”Maya’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Not Care What Other People Think"Maya shared some of the lessons she’s learned from her journey to figuring out what (and who) she wants to be, including valuable lessons she has learned from previous breakups.W...2015-01-241h 02
Class of Hope and ChangeConversation 5 (Malika)Malika is from Brooklyn, New York. She was living in upstate New York, completing her final semester of college at the time of her interview. She spent most of her days “running organizations, working as a resident assistant, participating in poetry communities and [other] campus involvements like crazy.”Malika’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Speak Her Mind"She spoke about her passion for spoken word poetry, the role it plays in her life, and how it inspired her to start a poetry club on her campus.Malika talked about the balancing effect...2015-01-2049 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 4 (Haniyyah)Haniyyah is from New York City, “born in Queens, but raised in Brooklyn.” At the time of her interview, she was a graduate school student living in upstate New York. Her days were spent “at work, then school, then the library…then rinse and repeat.”Haniyyah’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely to Do Something"Haniyyah explained how she breaks down the different levels of her social media connections, and talked about why she says she follows “people in general”.We spoke about life as a grad school student, adulting, and keeping it all together. Ha...2015-01-1936 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 3 (Neiko)Neiko is from Chicago, Illinois, where he was living at the time of his interview. He spent his days “working, taking care of his three children, and coaching students.”Neiko’s Most Likely To is: "Most likely to Be The Man That He Never Had In His Life"Neiko reflected on his days as an “18-year old, immature kid” who joined the U.S. Navy after he graduated from high school. He explained how his time in the military has impacted his life, and shared some of his memories from his military service time spent working at the Gua...2015-01-1741 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 2 (Phillip)Phillip is an indie documentary filmmaker based in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area. A native of Chicago, Phillip is the founder of Monarch Melanin Films, and uses his work as “a visual griot, sharing stories for my ancestors to be proud and watch.”We sat down with Phillip a while back, when he was at the beginning of his journey as a storyteller and filmmaker.Phillip’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely To Be Focusing On My Craft of Photography / Documentary Work"He gave us some insight into how he understands his identity, and talked...2015-01-1150 minClass of Hope and ChangeConversation 1 (Krystal)Krystal is from Brooklyn, New York. At the time of her interview, she had recently graduated from college, was living in the Bronx, and spent her days “adjusting to being a grown up.”We talk about her memories of moving from the concrete of the Bronx, to the “bikes, roller skates, trees, and grass” of her childhood days in Maryland. She also talked about the realities of life after college.Krystal’s Most Likely To is: "Most Likely To Be Most Improved"We talked about her days growing up as a “normal girl” in New York City...2014-12-2248 min