Limelight Highlight

I know its been a long time since we’ve had podcast. Life came at me fast and I have had my hands pretty preoccupied with a new baby, a new home and a new job. But i’m back here to do what I love most and that is to deliver some positivity to the problems plaguing the world. If you’re new here then welcome to Limelight Highlight A podcast where we discuss everyday societal issues with founders and organizers developing solutions. I am your host Jonathan Rosario aka JRose and on this welcome back episode I am joined by The founder of CPS Protects Consulting Services, Jay Rosenthal. Jay was a former child protective services investigator and started his consulting service in 2022. Having served as an investigator for years, he realized that although the intentions of child protective services are good, the practice of child protective services investigations has increased its intrusion on parental rights, and at times, it causes more hurt than it helps. CPS protect Consulting services is designed to help counte

On today's episode of the podcast we're joined by Rosanna Curci. Rosanna helped create a documentary called Hidden In Plain Sight. This documentary focuses on the true stories from the homeless youth of the Covenant House. Rosanna shares what prompted her to create this documentary and what life events drove her to make this documentary. Useful Links-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJiu71Q7De4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k--K_ZX4hOM-rmcurci@gmail.com-https://www.covenanthouse.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Website: LimelightHighlight.comEmail: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/If there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and h

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Bridget James, the owner and founder of Philly MAVRC. MAVRC stands for Men Against Violence Resource Center and this organization is dedicated to changing the way our community views sexual violence against men by starting constructive conversations about this issue, providing access to resources for male victims/survivors, and creating a safe space for community and support. Bridget shares what drove her to start such an amazing tool for others to use and how it works. Join us in this wonderful conversation, covering an issue that doesn't get much attention. Useful Linkshttps://www.phillymavrc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/philly_mavrc/https://www.facebook.com/PhillyMAVRCFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Website: LimelightHighlight.comEmail: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/If there is a

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Juan Adames. Juan is the cofounder of LEADERS OF TOMORROW LLC a Nonprofit Organization.LOT Crew is a nonprofit organization of near peer mentors who help the community and educates the youth in Philadelphia. Juan tells the story of how he balances his passion and school life to make the youth in his community realize their potential and work hard to change their lives for the better forever. Learn all about Juan and his team during this heartwarming and touching episode of Limelight Highlight. Be sure to check out the provided links and see how you can get involved or just educate yourself a little more on what they do. Thanks for listening!Useful Links-https://www.instagram.com/lotcrewllc/-https://www.leadersoftomorrowinc.org-https://www.leadersoftomorrowinc.org/our-team-1-https://www.inquirer.com/life/juan-adames-leaders-of-tomorrow-zach-anderson-germantown-academy-northeast-philadelphia-20200616.htmlFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Alexandra Williams. Alex is the co-Founder and Hyperbaric Administrator for Holistic Hyperbarics, a female-founded business that is purposely providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a restorative spa environment. She shares with us the life events that made her take the path to help those with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Holistic Hyperbarics is in the midst of an extremely momentous time for the business; they're entering a final investment round to expand to new locales and hire doctors and nurses ready to begin accepting insurance all while remaining dedicated to serving all people regardless of skin color or socioeconomic background. Check out the useful links below to get involved and see how you can benefit from assisting Alex and her team heal those who can't otherwise afford it. Useful Links- https://www.hh-bayarea.com- https://wefunder.com/holistic.hyperbarics- https://www.humantouch.com/alexandra-williams/- https://www.instagram.com/holistic_hyperbarics/-

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Carlos Aponte. Carlos is a teacher, mentor, and Executive Director of We Love Philly a 501c3 Non-profit organization dedicated to the Philadelphia youth. Join us on our discussion about how We Love Philly was born and what life events led Carlos to come up with this kind of program. Useful links:- http://welovephilly.org- https://www.instagram.com/welovephilly/- https://www.facebook.com/welove.philadelphia/For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next ti

Raegan Lima is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this episode we speak all about what drove her to become a doctor, start her own practice and how traditional Chinese medicine differs from that of Western medicine. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to follow anywhere you get podcasts, also don't forget to visit LimelightHighlight.com for more information on myself and the guests on the show.-email: limas.acupunture@gmail.comwebsite: www.LAAHC.com-https://www.instagram.com/acupuncture.by.raegan/For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help

No guest today just a quick catch up and informational to let you know WE ARE BACK starting next Tuesday to our regularly scheduled program! Took a long hiatus but it's time to get back down to business. Be sure to reach out with any comments, questions or concerns. Follow the show and be sure leave a rating and review! See you next week.

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Lorri Holloman, a mother of 2, a teacher, runner, business owner, someone who is interested in history, traveling and learning about other cultures. A very busy, interesting and overall positive person to say the least. We discuss numerous subjects about life, the social climate and black history. If there is anyone who can be an inspiration to others this is the person. Please enjoy the show and check out the useful links provided for any additional information. Useful Links:-https://www.facebook.com/panthersolutionslv/-https://www.instagram.com/panthersolutions/-info@panthersolutionsdispatching.com-http://panthersolutionsdispatching.com/?fbclid=IwAR3e0HvFVNoNA8ZoZmLdX64Vucl71-MW8bwgaTKb5TRQHr1lPPjqLVbi9Hc-For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if

Welcome back to the first episode of the new year 2021! We have a special treat for today's episode. On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Navy Seal and CEO/Founder of Active Valor a non-profit organization dedicated to pairing up veterans with gold star children for an interactive, ongoing mentorship program that engages both to use skills to navigate and work through obstacles and challenges. Be sure to check out the useful links for all the information discussed on this episode. Thanks for listening!Useful links:-https://activevalor.com-https://www.instagram.com/activevalor/-https://www.facebook.com/activevalorofficial -https://www.linkedin.com/company/active-valor/ -https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2019/05/27/lead-jake-tapper-pkg.cnn?fbclid=IwAR1oUKpUmRqnCOLXO127wXg1h15QpXHCATzfGy9ufsR4ImB8j8YpBa5LMdMFor more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @Blo

Just a quick episode on what I have planned for the next coming year and a little bit on why this podcast exists. Some honorable mentions on who is doing the positive work to help those in need and a big thank you to the continuing supporters and listeners of this show. There is a lot to of work to do and this is just the start. Thank you once again for listening, can't wait to hear from you soon! Useful links: -For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Josh from Empowering Cuts. Josh travels the country providing haircuts for the homeless and building relationships with these people to provide us with a better understanding that life comes at us at all different angles. Josh shares what events in his life lead him to down the path to make a difference and how we need to treat everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, as equals and as humans. Josh is a very inspiring and empowering individual and I hope you enjoy listening to all of the many gems dropped in this episode. Thank you for listening and be sure to check out the links provided. Useful links:-https://www.instagram.com/empoweringcuts_/-https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-hope-one-haircut-at-a-time-https://www.facebook.com/Empoweringcuts/-https://6abc.com/society/barber-offering-free-cuts-to-those-who-have-fallen-on-hard-times/6672100/For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Alicia and Vee, the founders of Fem Fighters an organization that is dedicated to providing women down on their luck with much needed hygiene kits to have at least one less thing to worry about. But they are very dedicated and inspirational with what they're doing and I applaud them. So enjoy listening to how they got started, what they are learning and the success and mistakes they've made along the way. Be sure to check out the links provided and enjoy the show. Thanks for listening. Useful links: -https://www.instagram.com/femmefighters_/- Cashapp: $Femmvee- Venmo: @FemFighters- Email: Femfighters1@gmail.com-For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email:

This episode is a very special one. We are joined by Liz owner of Negron Consulting Associates. Liz is one of the main reasons The Block Gives Back has their nonprofit status. Liz also does financial planning and management so if you are ever in the need to get your financial life together look no further! She has sponsored many events for The Block Gives Back and at the end of the episode there is a surprise. One more exciting announcement. The Block Gives Back has 2 anonymous donors that are willing to match $5,000 if we can collectively raise $5,000 on our own! All the money will help fund multiple events as well as help The Block have their most successful "End of The Year Jawn" event yet. So please donate and check out the links provided! Be a part of the solution in any way you can! Thanks for listening. Useful Links;-https://www.alignable.com/philadelphia-pa/negron-consulting-associates-llc-https://www.dandb.com/businessdirectory/negronconsultingassociatesllc-philadelphia-pa-37495276.html-https://www.n

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by T.J. from Love Money Clothing. He shares his inspirational story of how he started his own clothing line with dreams of getting all types of material objects that most of society wants, to changing his desires to helping out his community by investing in multiple locally owned businesses. Enjoy while we discuss everything that made him the way he is and how he got to where he is today. Check out the useful links provided. Useful Links: -https://www.instagram.com/pilotandco.catalog/-https://www.gofundme.com/f/boodafully-remembered?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet-For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: Lime

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Nicole Smith. Nicole has a masters in social work, she is a mother of 5 and the director of community prevention. We discuss all that she does as well as her team and what social work consists of. If you'd like to get more information please check out the links provided. Thanks for listening. Useful links: -https://www.instagram.com/tp4ccua3/-https://www.turningpointscua.org-For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on

This episode of the podcast is a short, sweet, and simple one. We go back to the basics on a simple good news story that we can all relate to. This podcast we talk about how a 7 year old named Cavanaugh Bell who was bullied opens a huge food pantry, making his life all about positive energy. We discuss how if we change the mindset of our youth we can have a better world for future generations and solve a lot more problems than thinking of only ourselves. Don't forget this week is the last week you can purchase your candle from Candle Sweet Candle where all proceeds go to The Block Gives Back's event, End of The Year Jawn. Check out the links provided below for all that we discussed. Thanks for listening!Useful Links:- https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bullied-boy-fundraises-covid-supplies/- https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19communitypantry- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PV87YQADCJ2X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ots=1&ref_=wl_share&linkCode=sl2&tag=goodnewsnetwo-20&linkId=0c6ca0d1082eeafdc6867f4502514

This episode of the podcast we're joined by prior guest Hakeem Ruiz. He is the Vice President and cofounder of The Block Gives Back. He suggested we do a quick recap of the year and what's to come on what we want out of this podcast. He is a great human being and close friend of both the podcast and myself and we have a great podcast going over many things. The big event at the end of the year "The End of The Year Jawn" is December 12th and they are accepting donations. Their sponsor for this event is Candle Sweet Candle and they are selling candles at $25 a piece and all proceeds are going to The block event. Check out the links provided and see how you can get involved. Enjoy the show!Useful Links:-https://www.instagram.com/candlesweetcandle__/-For more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the po

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by Jessica Morgan from JKL Smiles. We dive into how important dental health is, some misconceptions on dental health and how her amazing organization got started out of COVID-19. This was a fun one and I really enjoyed talking to Jess. If you want more information on her organization or to just find some way to help and donate check out the useful links provided. Thanks for listening. Useful links: -https://jklsmiles.org-https://www.instagram.com/jklsmiles/-https://www.facebook.com/jklsmiles/-https://www.yourebeautifullymade.orgFor more information on The Block Gives Back and how to help donate or volunteer check out the links below.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: @theblockgivesbackTwitter: @BlockGivesBackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightTwitter: @LL_HighlightFacebook:

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by #THEpafoodie Mike View. He is leading a movement to help support local businesses and local restaurants. The goals of "Pancakes and Protein Shakes is about spreading love, forming relationships, and creating important bonds within your respective city. But the main goal is to encourage people to support local businesses. We dive deep into all of how exactly he and his page is doing that, as well as how this movement has become bigger than food, by helping support other powerful and meaningful movements. Words cannot do it justice so you'll just have to listen to the how his page is truly making a difference. Help Mike and Pancakes and Protein Shakes raise money for Kisses for Kyle. Don't forget to check out the links provided below for all the information we discussed and ways you can donate and be a part of a positive change. Thanks for listening. Useful Links: -https://www.instagram.com/pancakes.and.protein.shakes/-https://pancakesandprotein.wixsite.com/pancake