CRUSH Hour

Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change. Connecting with leaders working to make Rochester a better place. 

Past Episodes

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 4 - Dr. Aaliyah El-Amin-Turner (ETMH Counseling) Aired: Monday, November 18, 2024

    Join The Crush Hour as we interview Dr. Aaliyah El-Amin-Turner, founder of El-Amin Turner Mental Health Counseling. Dr. El-Amin-Turner shares her journey as a mental health advocate, her dedication to culturally responsive care, and her work to break mental health stigmas in underserved communities. Learn about her innovative approaches to fostering healing and resilience in Rochester, NY, and why mental health awareness is more important than ever.

    Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a leader making a difference!

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 3 - Niya Shabazz (Community Justice Initiative) Aired: Monday, November 11, 2024

    In this episode of CRUSH Hour, we’re joined by Niya Shabazz, a founding member of the Community Justice Initiative in Rochester, NY. Niya and her team are on a mission to address systemic injustices and empower Rochester residents through education, advocacy, and community-driven solutions. She shares insights into the challenges facing underserved communities and how the Initiative is working to create pathways for change, from youth programs to restorative justice practices.

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 2- Chenoa Maye (Maye Mediation) Aired: Monday, November 4, 2024

    In this episode of CRUSH Hour, we’re joined by Chenoa Maye, founder and CEO of Maye Mediation, a Rochester-based organization dedicated to resolving conflicts and fostering understanding in our community. Chenoa shares her unique journey from social work to founding Maye Mediation, where she now leads a team committed to helping individuals and organizations find peaceful resolutions through mediation.

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 2- Chenoa Maye (Maye Mediation) Aired: Monday, November 4, 2024

    In this episode of CRUSH Hour, we’re joined by Chenoa Maye, founder and CEO of Maye Mediation, a Rochester-based organization dedicated to resolving conflicts and fostering understanding in our community. Chenoa shares her unique journey from social work to founding Maye Mediation, where she now leads a team committed to helping individuals and organizations find peaceful resolutions through mediation.

  • CRUSH Hour Episode 1 - Justin Morris (Untrapped Ministries) Aired: Monday, October 28, 2024

    Welcome to CRUSH Hour, the show where we learn more about leaders making a difference in Rochester, NY. In this episode, we sit down with Justin Morris, the visionary founder and CEO of Untrapped Ministries, a transformative program dedicated to gun violence prevention. Untrapped Ministries is on a mission to break the cycle of violence by providing mentorship, resources, and support to at-risk youth, empowering them to make positive choices and build brighter futures. Justin shares the story behind Untrapped, the challenges his team faces, and the impact they’re seeing in the community.

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