Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Empowering Youth Through Music and Motivation | Episode 114 with Elijah Desmond
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White interviews Elijah Desmond, a motivational speaker and DJ, who shares his journey from a multi-sport athlete to a community leader. Elijah discusses his foundation, The Ladder of Life, and his innovative approach to youth outreach through motivational concerts. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerable storytelling and community engagement in preventing substance abuse among adolescents. The conversation also touches on the challenges of organizing large events and the significance of giving time to others in need.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:31 Motivational Concerts: Concept and Execution
15:36 Challenges and Logistics of Concerts
25:33 Impact and Personal Stories
29:15 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Takeaways
- Elijah Desmond is a motivational speaker and DJ focused on youth outreach.
- His foundation, The Ladder of Life, aims to positively influence students' lives.
- Elijah emphasizes the importance of community engagement in drug prevention.
- The Icelandic prevention model focuses on providing fun activities to deter substance use.
- Motivational concerts combine music and impactful messages to reach more students.
- Elijah's personal story includes overcoming learning disabilities and addiction.
- Vulnerable storytelling resonates more with youth than showcasing success.
- Serving others can help individuals overcome their own struggles.
- Time is more valuable than money when it comes to helping others.
- Elijah encourages innovative approaches to engage youth in healthy decisions.
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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