In this episode, we sit down with Gretchen Gonzalez, Esq. Gretchen is the Executive Director and CEO of the Volunteer Lawyers Project. The Volunteer Lawyers Project has been serving the WNY community for 40 years, providing free civil legal services to low-income persons. She shares with us her winding journey; moving out of Buffalo to Boston and NYC but ultimately coming back home to Buffalo. She discusses the importance of taking care of your mental health and never giving up on your dreams ..read more

Talia Rodriguez: In this episode, we sit down with Talia Rodriguez. Talia Rodriguez is the Associate Director of West Side Promise Neighborhood. The West Side Promise Neighborhood is a group of community organizations and collaborating members united by a shared goal to improve educational outcomes on Buffalo’s West Side. She shares with us her personal experiences as a Buffalo native and a SUNY/CUNY graduate. She discusses the importance of honoring your family history and giving back to your community ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha White, Esq. Samantha is the current Staff Attorney at the Western New York Law Center. She is responsible for developing the "School Discipline Project”, representing students in disciplinary proceedings, & engaging in educational outreach for students and their families. She shares with us her upbringing as a Buffalo native and her college and law school journey. She discusses her strong roots within the Eastside community and her passion for helping the younger generation succeed ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Judge Craig D. Hannah. Judge Hannah is a highly respected Supreme Court Justice in Erie County, and previously served as the Chief Judge of the Buffalo City Court and the Supervising Judge of the 11 City Courts in the Eighth Judicial District encompassing Western New York. He shares with us his personal experiences and his insight gained throughout his life and career. He discusses the importance of faith and how having strong community ties can lead to success in life ..read more