Season 4
Dr. Shanika Hope and Emily: Taking The Limits Off
It’s the season 4 launch of Formative! This week’s guest was so focused on surviving transitional life in foster care, she didn’t think she’d attend college — much less accomplish a PhD and keep going...
Commissioner Keith Howard and Kureem: Everyone Has A Role To Play
Growing up, Keith Howard knew he was the best — and he was going to the NBA. How’s he then find himself as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)? How does his lo...
David Barclay Moore and Allyson: Reading As A Form Of Listening
Even though he’s 6’3” and weighs over 200, this week’s guest still goes by “Baby Dave” to those who love him. David Barclay Moore is an author who sees “reading as a form of listening” and wants his w...
Tina Cervasio and Tamia: Not An All Boys Club Anymore
What’s it like being in a male-dominated field? Well, sports anchor Tina Cervasio is here to tell us it’s now a womens’ game! On this episode of Formative, 8th grader, Tamia, takes a conversational sp...
Marvin Krislov and Sunni: I’m My Own Favorite Topic
In this episode of Formative, Sunni gets the lowdown on what it’s like being the president of Pace University and she gets some encouragement that she’ll be able to handle college like a champ when it...
Teresa Younger and Nylah: Being The Buffalo
What’s it mean to advocate for women across the country? One strategy is to “be the buffalo”. 6th-grader Nylah learns a bit of what that means from Teresa Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation For Women....
Dr. Damon Love and Aiden: Teaching Next Generation’s Scientists
Finding the cure for cancer: that’s what set Dr. Damon Love out to make a dream bigger than himself. Now the co-founder of S.E.E.D. STEM program, Dr. Love’s legacy is all about finding and raising nex...
Corey B. and Tapa: Two Tablespoons Of Courage
So, how does a self-described “high pitched energetic guy that you can't shut up” end up with millions of fans? We say you take a dash of bravery, an ounce of love, 2 cups of creativity, and more conf...
Barbara Marcus and Cece: Never Too Old or Too Young
It’s episode 9 ¾ on this season of Formative! We’re heading back to school with Barbara Marcus, President and Publisher of Random House Children’s Books. She’s the woman we can thank for bringing Harr...
Mayor Eric Adams and Akadir: Dark Places As A Burial…Or A Planting
He didn’t always know who he wanted to be — but for the past 3 decades becoming Mayor was his goal. NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins us on this episode of Formative. Co-host Akadir asks him about everything...
