Limelight Highlight

Limelight Highlight

Limelight Highlight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Rosario. Limelight Highlight is a podcast dedicated to discussing everyday societal issues with founders and organizers developing solutions.

Episodes

February 6, 2023 78 mins
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...
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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.

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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k--K_Z...
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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 ...
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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 fo...
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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...
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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.

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- http://welovephilly.org
- https://www.instagram.com/welovephilly/
- https://www.facebook.c...
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August 10, 2021 71 mins
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.
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August 3, 2021 10 mins
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.
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February 9, 2021 78 mins
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 ...
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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...
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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!

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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 equ...
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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...
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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 ann...
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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....
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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

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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 thin...
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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...
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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.

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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 tha...
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