Every Step of the Way: Conversations that Inspire
Welcome to "Every Step of the Way: Conversations that Inspire,” the official podcast of Children's Aid, dedicated to highlighting the inspiring stories of our community members. Join Executive Vice Presidents Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla as they interview different members of the Children's Aid community, from alumni to staff and supporters, sharing their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In our first series, "I'm a Children's Aid Kid," we focus on our remarkable alumni who have transitioned into successful adulthood. Listen as they recount how the support, resources, and guidance from Children's Aid played a pivotal role in their journey, helping th...
Harlem: 40 Years of Hope and Change
In this inspiring episode of “Every Step of the Way,” hosts Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla sit down with Casper Lassiter, the director of Children's Aid's Milbank Dunlevy Center. With over 40 years of dedication to positive youth development in Harlem, Casper shares his personal journey from a child at the center to a leader impacting countless lives. He also offers valuable advice for both program youth and staff, emphasizing the importance of leveraging resources, self-care, and the transformative power of community support. Tune in for Casper's heartfelt reflections on his life's mission and the extraordinary legacy he continues to buil...
Building Confidence, Giving Back
In this episode of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ host Georgia Boothe welcomes Sarah Roman, an alumna of Children's Aid, who shares her personal journey with the organization. Sarah recounts her early involvement with Children's Aid summer programs, the pivotal role of Project Live, and the impact of having two mentors from diverse backgrounds. She highlights how the various extracurricular and after-school activities helped build her confidence, transforming her from a shy student into a self-assured individual. Now a successful massage therapist and business owner, Sarah speaks about how she is giving back to the community, particularly through housing init...
Hoops, Hope and Leadership
In episode 2 of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ co-hosts Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe sit down with Daniel Singleton, principal at P.S. 31 on Staten Island, to delve into his inspiring journey from a participant in Children's Aid programs to a pivotal figure in educational leadership.
Daniel reflects on his challenging upbringing during the 80s and 90s, a period marked by the crack epidemic, and how Children's Aid provided him with much-needed safety, structure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. Now, as a principal, he shares how he’s improving his school and giving back to his co...
Growing Up and Giving Back
In the inaugural episode of 'Every Step of the Way,' Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla, executive vice presidents at Children's Aid, co-host a deeply inspiring conversation with Frances Lopez, senior director of Family Support Services. A longtime leader at Children's Aid, Frances shares her remarkable journey from growing up in East Harlem to attending prestigious institutions like Stuyvesant High School, Brown University, and Columbia University. In this episode, we learn how the support from Children's Aid was pivotal in helping Frances overcome challenges and achieve success. Frances speaks passionately about her return to the community, her dedication to...
Introducing Every Step of the Way
From classrooms to boardrooms—Children's Aid alumni are making an impact every step of the way.
Hosted by Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe, executive vice presidents at Children’s Aid, this podcast brings you powerful stories of resilience, hope, and success.
Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes that celebrate the journeys of tho...
