In Your Element

In this episode of In Your Element, Kurt Faustin shares part of his story of growing up in the inner city of Boston and being molded by his experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, attending 4 different high schools, and opening up his perspective to a more nontraditional method of learning through mentors on YouTube and other inspirational settings and books (Think & Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro & Napoleon Hill).     He encourages us to challenge our ideas about stress and allow ourselves to be open to the idea that there is immense value in learning how to manage and cope with stress. He believes that once we begin to stress LESS, the world becomes our oyster and our productivity and potential becomes realized.    To learn more about Kurt and to check out his upcoming webinars, please be sure to visit his website: www.kurtfaustin.com This episode was written, produced and edited by Charisse Alouidor. Music production and logo by Chris Theodat.

On this episode of In Your Element, we take a moment to celebrate and recognize our local heroes who are providing us moments of happiness and hope as we continue to live through this COVID crisis. We have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Khalilah Knight, an Endocrinologist in NYC who has been called back into the hospital to support COVID patients. Additionally, we get to witness the heart of humanity through some of the co-founders of the Boston based nonprofit, My Brother's Keeper 617, Mario & Tony as they share the experience of bringing joy to members of the Greater Boston community during the Easter Holiday! Be sure to show them some support by visiting their website, www.mbk617.org to learn more!

This episode was written, edited, and produced by Charisse Alouidor. Music production & logo are courtesy of Chris Theodat. 

In this episode, Emeka shares his story of being born in Jamaica to a strong praying mother and a father who was a diplomat that left Jamaica soon after he was born. He takes us through the experience of coming to the US as a child and learning what it means to create an identity for himself as not only a black man, but later in life, learning what it means to be a father. Throughout his life he has persisted through a number of struggles including growing up in the midst of gun violence, watching his mom be physically abused, nearly failing out of college, and becoming a father. The one constant that remained was his mother’s expectations and his belief that he could be better. Hence, this is his tale of growth. This episode is produced by Charisse Alouidor, it was filmed by NECTN, edited by Mayah Gilmer, and the music & logo are created by Chris Theodat.

On this inaugural episode of In Your Element you will hear from an incredible Latina woman in tech as she shares her experiences of getting into this booming industry, tips on how to get into the tech field as well in addition to insights on diversity-- not just as it pertains to people, but also as it pertains to diversity of thought. Cristina Costa is a Learning & Development Program Manager & Career Coach for Outco Inc. as well as the Chief Marketing Officer for Boston's Women with Purpose. Visit the Women with Purpose website at www.womenwpurpose.com for more details and be sure to follow them on social media!

This episode was produced by Charisse Alouidor, edited by Charisse Alouidor and Mayah Gilmer, music and logo by Chris Theodat and was filmed at the NECTN studio.