The Lift Effect

12. In the Light of Giants

What does generational legacy look like when it becomes community action? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Imani Brooks, E

11. Community Banking: Building Wealth, Trust & Opportunity

What does community banking look like when a financial institution sees a neighborhood as more than a market? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Jo

10. College Scholarships: Why Students Need More Than Money

College scholarships can open doors, but helping students succeed in college takes more than financial aid. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania John

9. Generational Wellness: Building Healthier Families Together

Mental health, physical wellness, and community support are all connected. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Demetri Jean-P

8. Turning Resources Into Results

How do community resources become real results for the people who need them most? In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, host Keyania Johnson sits down with Crystal

7. Helping Kids Thrive: Why Community Collaboration Matters

Youth mentorship and community collaboration can change the trajectory of a child’s life. But creating real opportunities for young people requires more than one organiza

6. Finding Your Calling Through Serving Others with guest Alfreda Clark

What if the greatest investment we could make in a community starts before a child ever enters kindergarten? In this inspiring episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, Eddy M

5. Why Mentorship Changes Children's Lives with Admiral David Brewer

What if the greatest predictor of a child's success isn't intelligence or academics—but relationships? In this inspiring episode of The Lift Effect Podcast, Eddy Moratin

4. Why Authentic Community Leadership Matters with Tim Ayers

What if the greatest strategy for community transformation isn't another program—but simply learning how to love your neighbor well? In this episode of The Lift Effect P

3. Discover the Greatest Asset in Any Neighborhood with Raymer Kelly

The greatest asset in any community isn't a building—it's the people who have been faithfully serving it for decades. In this episode of The Lift Effect Podcast's Before

2. The Hidden Story Behind Community Transformation with guest Shirley Bradley

What does it really take to transform a neighborhood? Before there was Lift Orlando, there were resident leaders who had already spent decades fighting for their communi

1. Before Community Change, Earn Trust First with Daphne Brewington

Community transformation starts long before the ribbon cuttings, new buildings, or big announcements—it starts with trust. In this first episode of our new Before Lift s