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21 PodcastAuthor: 21 Media
21 is a podcast created by Drew Lasker and Yvonne Harris to share more about the high and lows, both on and off the court, of being an athlete. Join Drew and Yvonne as they explore the powerful connections between life and sports, told by the athletes who have lived it. Language: en Genres: News, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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21 Podcast Sits Down with Marvin Pierre of Eight Million Stories to Hear His Story
Episode 6
Monday, 18 October, 2021
In this episode of 21, we talk with Marvin Pierre, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Eight Million Stories (8MS). The mission of 8MS is to transform the lives of vulnerable youth (12–21-year-old) through education, skills training, employment, and authentic relationships. Marvin and his team work to bring hope, vision, and practical work/life skills to young people who feel disenfranchised, disconnected, and/or in despair. The work of 8MS is aimed at eradicating the school-to-prison pipeline by creating alternate success pathways for students who are not succeeding in traditional learning settings...breathing new life into the concept of ‘no child left behind.’ Marvin attended Trinity College in Connecticut, and later, the University of Houston. He started his career in investment banking, but later heeded his life’s calling to work with young people in a way that is truly meaningful. Listen as Marvin describes his path towards fulfilling his purpose, the role that his mentors and sponsors played along the way, and how a song from a famous hip hop group impacted the name of his nonprofit. (Reminders of the power of networking, betting on yourself, and grasping moments of inspiration!) And while work is a priority for Marvin (he refers to his students as ‘his kids’), he also has other neat things going for him outside of work. After hearing this episode, we will hope that you will be inspired to learn more about 8MS at www.eightmillionstories.org, and endeavor to make a difference in young person’s life, that may very well hang in the balance. Enjoy this episode of 21!
