Victorious Voices Podcast – Hosted by Arthur Soriano
Victorious Voices is a dynamic podcast that elevates the perspectives of individuals working in justice reform, trauma-informed care, and community advocacy. Hosted by Arthur Soriano, the show features a wide range of guests, including formerly incarcerated individuals, credible messengers, mental health experts, and leaders dedicated to creating change.
Each episode explores crucial topics such as reentry, youth empowerment, systemic inequities, and the impact of trauma, offering real stories and practical solutions. Through honest conversations, Victorious Voices highlights both the struggles and victories of those working to transform lives and communities.
From addressing the flaws in the justice system to fostering healing and resilience, this podcast serves as a platform for dialogue, education, and empowerment. Victorious Voices: Where stories spark change.
Victorious Voices Podcast – Hosted by Arthur Soriano
EP. 28 | Victorious Voices | Alexis Crespo
EP. 28 | Victorious Voices | Alexis Crespo
In this episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano sits down with Alexis Crespo, the Director of Youth Empowerment, for a powerful conversation about mentorship, advocacy, and the transformative role of Credible Messengers in public safety.
Alexis shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut to realizing her lifelong dream of moving to San Diego, where she found her purpose working with youth. She reflects on the importance of creating spaces where people can show up authentically, the challenges and successes of mentoring students from elementary to high school, and the deep impact of lived experience in community work.
Arthur and Alexis also dive into the growing advocacy efforts within Youth Empowerment, discussing how grassroots mentorship bridges the gap between systems and the communities they serve. With passion, humor, and real talk, they explore what it takes to build trust, empower the next generation, and redefine what public safety looks like.
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👉 Website - https://www.youthempowermentsd.com
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