Formative Podcast
1) Linda and Torlisa: We’re Still Learning and Teaching
Linda Anstendig, former English professor at Pace University, joins middle schooler Torlisa to talk about the joys of learning and teaching. Torlisa comes into the conversation admitting that English ...Show More
2) Robert and Dayvion: Being the Messenger
Robert Barletta, Executive Vice President at Marino Public Relations, joins middle schooler Dayvion to share what it’s like to work as a publicist. He tells stories from his early days in government a...Show More
3) Ellen and Aiden: The World Is Our Classroom
Ellen Kackmann, Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing at the Albanese Organization, sits down with middle schooler Aiden for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to build a career with ...Show More
4) Clara and Nicholas: Telling Stories That Matter
Award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, joins us to kick off the season with a powerful conversation about truth-telling. Clara shares with us what first pulled her toward journalism, why ...Show More
5) Grizel, Shania & Dayvion: Bright Lights, Big Breaks
As we wrap up Season 10 of Formative, we hang out with Grizel Del Valle: a singer, actress, and all-around powerhouse with a knack for bold moves. Middle schoolers Shania and Dayvion jump into a heart...Show More
6) Kat and Briana: Getting Out of Our Own Way
Kat Yeh has reinvented herself from sports marketer to beloved children’s author and poet, creating stories that inspire and delight. In this episode, middle schooler Briana talks with Kat about chasi...Show More
7) John and Jacob: Making Our Own Noise
John Loeffler has spent nearly fifty years making music that moves the world, from crafting the unforgettable Pokémon sound to working with iconic bands like Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. In thi...Show More
8) Marc and Nya: We’re Giving It Our All
Marc Rosen, Senior Director of Corporate Sales & Concierge Services at FreshDirect, joins middle schooler Nya for a lively chat about what it takes to thrive in sales. Marc opens up about the skills t...Show More
9) Laurence and Semaji: We’re Not Done Yet
Dr. Laurence Aronstein, a lifelong educator and leadership coach, joins middle schooler Semaji to reflect on nearly five decades in public education. From his start as a teacher to his role as a super...Show More
10) Bruce, Wendy, and Zariyah: Two Paths, One Passion for Real Estate
In this episode of Formative, Bruce Mosler of Cushman & Wakefield and Wendy Mosler of Global Holdings Management Group sit down with middle schooler Zariyah for a candid conversation about careers in ...Show More