Bench Mark Studios
Connecting high risk youth to a positive community network.
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Episodes
32 episodes
Corporate Leadership and Beyond with Mitch and Bonnie Rudin
Tune in to hear from our good friends Mitch and Bonnie Rudin.
My Story: Suicide, Depression, and Finding Strength
Jalissa is joined by Rihanna, a student and Bench Mark, to discuss her story. Rihanna went through the depths of depression, anorexia, and suicide as a young woman. She shares what helped at the time and what continues to help her work through ...
Running A Business In College
Darren talks with Nat about what it takes to run a business, lead a team at Bench Mark, and attend college full time. Please take the time to hear this incredible story. #benchmarkstrong #podcast #screenprinting #graphicdesign #apparel #nonprof...
Let's Talk About It: Therapy for Youth
Our very own Jalissa sits down with Kathy, a local therapist, and discusses youth mental health. #benchmarkstrong #podcast #mentor #mentalhealth #therapy
Preparation and Mindset for DI Athletes
Katie and Passion sit down with Tristen Groff, a Division I field hockey player and friend of Bench Mark. How do you center yourself before a stressful situation? #benchmarkstrong #podcast #mentor #studentathlete #collegeathletics #fieldhockey
The Resilience of High Risk Youth through Mentoring: Omar's Story
Please tune in to hear a story of struggle, incarceration, mentorship, and never quitting. Omar has been grinding and the hard work is paying off #benchmarkstrong #podcast #dothingsyoudontwanttodo #mentor #juvenilejustice #hustle
Building a Relationship: Mentorship with Clarissa and Nancy
Listen to Clarissa talk about her journey from juvenile justice and homelessness to strength and empowerment and how Nancy became a lasting friend and mentor during that journey #mentor #benchmarkstrong #growth #podcast #relationship
How did you turn your life around to find purpose?
Jalissa tells us how she has journeyed through struggle to find purpose and gain perspective in her life #benchmarkstrong #mentor #mentalhealth #podcast #growth
Gun Violence Prevention: A Mother's Story
We need to talk about mental health, gun safety, and suicide. Maura Condon-Umble shares her personal story in this conversation. Maura is on the executive committee for the Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention as well as involved with...
Therapy: An Essential Tool For Students
Bench Mark Program offers free therapy to our students. We sit down with the founders and owners of a local company offering therapy. Are you a young person? Are there students in your life who could learn about the potential benefits of therap...
Finding Food: SNAP and other resources
Julie Rhoads, VP of Health & Nutrition at CAP Lancaster, talks about food resources in Lancaster County #benchmarkstrong #snap #nutrition @caplanc Where to eat a mealhttps://ourcommunitymeals.org/Apply for SNA...
Local Legend Jason Mundok talks Coworking and Podcasting in Lancaster
Jason helps to run The Candy Factory and So Good Media and has been making Lancaster a better place to live for decades #podcast #benchmarkstrong @CandyissweetCoworkin...
Gun Violence, Youth Mental Health, and Building Connection with Dr. Pia Fenimore, M.D. FAAP
Bench Mark Students and Dr. Fenimore tackle tough topics in this conversation. #benchmarkstrong #podcast #gunviolence #mentalhealth
Dealing Drugs. Recovery. Mentoring.
Noah volunteers at Bench Mark Program and offers his story to encourage, support, and mentor students.
Community Partnerships, Supporting Victims, and Prosecuting Cases: The District Attorney's Office
A conversation with Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams and Director of Victim Witness Services Deanna Weaver. #benchmarkstrong #juvenilejustice
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Bench Mark students and staff talk about what makes being Hispanic special to them #benchmarkstrong
Senator James Malone: Mentoring and Legacy
Senator Malone talks about his background, mentors, and how he approaches public service.
Winning a Golden Glove, Bullying, and Mentoring
Yaniel discusses how boxing at Bench Mark Program has allowed him to grow into a mentor himself and how he trained to win a Golden Glove championship. #benchmarkstrong #mentoring #boxing
Mentoring New Students through Cultural Differences
Mrs. Byler talks about the valuable work she is doing with students from Africa who are enrolled in the School District of Lancaster. #benchmarkstrong #mentoring
Overcoming Clinical OCD, Earning a Master's Degree, & Disney Songs
Beth shares her story with Nate.
Believing in yourself: Art, education, and entrepreneurship with Nat Dunn
Nat discusses moving from WV to art school, learning how to screen print, and starting a company.
World's Strongest Woman Tamara Walcott
This episode has it all: laughs, tears, and chills. Thank you Tamara Walcott for kicking it with us!
Clarissa's Story
Clarissa talks about how growing up with Bench Mark Program allowed her to recenter her life and open new doors.