YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Nestled in the Washington Heights neighborhood in NYC, is a group of people that aim to empower their surrounding community. The organization is called YALD and providing young people with the skills and confidence that they need to achieve their dreams is the mission. YALD has been serving their community for over a decade. There is a lot more behind the scenes than just football games on Saturdays.
Podcasting since 2022 • 27 episodes
YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Latest Episodes
Goosebumps and Tears
In the series finale, we speak with Jeimy. Jeimy's son was involved with YALD. Jeimy talks about what the program has meant for her son and for her. She talks about witnessing a young man grow in confidence and independence.&n...
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Episode 26
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30:24
Underneath It All...
YALD's founder, Carlos, rejoins us for this episode. He tells us about some of the obstacles that YALD has faced in the recent past. Carlos talks to us about aspirations to take YALD beyond the field, but then was met with roadblock...
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Episode 25
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20:58
Nobody Has to be Here
In this episode, we speak with Kelvin Valentin aka Chewy. Chewy wears many hats with the program. He is the head referee and so much more. He sits down with us and offers his thoughts on the podcast and on the people that have...
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Episode 24
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29:09