CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey Meet the impressive Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey! Helen joins us to share the incredible work the YWCA has been doing to eliminate racism and empower women. YES PLEASE! Pop on your headphones and get inspired by the...
Home to Dorm: The Parent’s Experience We’re back a year later to let you know we survived our kids’ first year at college! From radio silence to intense need for assistance the rollercoaster of life had unexpected turns. Tune in to revisit how we...
Our Top Book Picks Introduction In this episode, we discuss the New York Times list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. We narrowed it down to our top 10 books from the list that have made an impact on us. Youtube Subscribe Lost in Jersey Best Book Picks for...
MTV, VH1 & BEYOND How did a 411 call land Scott Moore a job at MTV in the 1980s and lead him to a career at VH1? Tune in to hear Jerseysan Scott Moore’s creative path to those iconic Gen-X TV channels and on to a career as an award-winning video producer and...
Dynamo Dentist to Glam Designer Successfully Pivoting Careers What if a simple clerical error could alter the course of your entire career? Listen to Natasha Mathias as she recounts her serendipitous journey from pediatric dentistry to fashion design. Natasha’s...
Montclair History Center, Executive Director Get ready to be schooled as we embark on a journey through the vibrant past of our beloved town, Montclair! In this episode, we talk with the very smart Angelica Diggs, a historian and executive director of the Montclair...
Empowering Youth: Andrew Lacey on TOP Soccer and Inclusive Education Initiatives
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Meet Andrew Lacey! We have a wonderful chat getting to know Andrew's background from being born in Australia to living in Brazil, Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and finally Montclair, NJ. He shares his experience working as a teacher and then transitioning to working in finance while practicing philanthropy. Andrew discusses the importance of inclusivity in education and sports, highlighting TOP Soccer, a program that fosters relationships between children with disabilities and their peers. Andrew also shares his involvement in the Increasing Access to College Program at Montclair State University, aimed at providing opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. With humor and heartfelt stories, Andrew illustrates the power of community and the impact of giving back, making this episode one you don't want to miss.
