DJ Longgreen, grew up surrounded by 1970"s vinyl vibes. The music and the joyousness of the family gatherings set his passion into motion.

He was so determined for Indianapolis to have a musical identity, that he took it to the mayor's office. As a result of his commitment, August 11, 2023, and every year on that date is declared , "The Blend-Music Mixing Day".

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Wayne did not appreciate the early opportunities of his career. He allowed pride to get in the way of his success.

Now, as an Educational Specialist, with Ivy Tech Community College, he dedicates his time to his vision of elevating young men in an educational setting.

Note: Wayne is not a spokesperson for Ivy Tech Community College. The experiences he shares with us are a part of his own pathway.

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Bonnie is dedicated to making mental health information more readily accessible for families. She has developed an app that helps to recognize, address, and customize mental health needs. She even incorporates the healing power of music. Her mission is to offer a hub for resources. She believes that simplifying the search process is key to a road that can leads to a more fulfilled life.

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Jaylnn, was exposed to music at an early age. It became her outlet for coping. The tiny seed that was planted in her grew by leaps and bounds. Her first recording became Grammy nominated. She has turned her love of music into community connections with her wellness through the arts programs.

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In this welcome back to school edition, I'm inspired by the students I spoke with as I volunteered at the recent Resource Health Fair. I'm so proud of you! I'll be sharing a few of their conversations with you.

We'll also highlight a few vendors, and talk about the importance of volunteering. Voluntary means to do something on purpose. I reflect on the significance of doing something with purpose.

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Our favorite duo Waldo, and Tevin are helping us kick off a new series. We're moving our conversations forward by asking our youth directly, and exploring "What I Really Want To Know On A Better Way Road."

We want to know what you're really dealing with, and how we can support you "Better". We're putting you in the driver's seat.

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On the road to discovering what it is you want your life to represent, and how to live it out there are always options.

Today we're talking with Jason, an art teacher, and former youth director. His experiences give him the unique ability to interact with his students on a broader level. He helps them to tap into the spirit, and heart of art. As a result they are able to experience the creative freedom it brings.

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David, has always been a man with a plan. Whatever he set out to do, he accomplished. We'll talk about how he remained focused, even when he hit a brick wall.

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