Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
The Kids are Alright: A Conversation with Jacques and Brent from the WOW Forum Podcast
The Kids are Alright: A Conversation with Jacques and Brent from the WOW Forum Podcast
The Kids are Alright: A Conversation with Jacques and Brent from the WOW Forum Podcast
Thursday 10th July 2025
Join Nichole as she chats with Jacques and Brent on empowering Woodlawn's youth through the WOW Forum, fostering community pride and connection.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Woodlawn is tackling community issues through pride.
- The WOW Forum amplifies young voices and their perspectives.
- Addiction prevention through connection is vital.
- Education can still be a pathway to success despite challenges.
- Generational wealth is achievable with dedication.
"The opposite of addiction is connection."
In a special episode of The Shield podcast, host Nichole sits down with Jacques and Brent, two inspiring students from Woodlawn High School, to discuss the WOW Forum. The Wisdom of Woodlawn Forum is a youth-centered platform that seeks to amplify young voices through podcast episodes, creative workshops, and honest community dialogue. This initiative explores both personal and collective growth while celebrating the wisdom already present in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Jacques and Brent share their insights on the challenges of being high school students today, highlighting the importance of building stronger community connections to tackle issues like crime and littering. They emphasize the importance of pride in one's community as a means to reduce such issues. Jacques mentions the adage, "the opposite of addiction is connection," underscoring the significance of fostering relationships to combat addiction. The conversation also touches on education and its challenges.
Despite facing difficulties, Jacques and Brent discuss how programs like the NAF track can offer students valuable experiences that enhance their resumes and future career prospects. They express hope that education can still serve as a pathway to success, even for students with less-than-ideal grades. Generational wealth is another key topic, inspired by Larry Thornton's rags-to-riches story.
Jacques and Brent reflect on how his journey can serve as a beacon of hope for those in Woodlawn, demonstrating that with hard work and dedication, long-term wealth and success are attainable. Nichole praises the students for their insights and contributions, expressing gratitude for restoring her hope in humanity. As the conversation wraps up, she encourages listeners to rate, review, and subscribe to The Shield podcast, as well as the WOW Forum, which continues to empower and inspire young individuals in Woodlawn.