ReachBack 5-2-1 Community Impact Initiative
Coming this October 30, 2025! AI Podcast Entrepreneurship Training
🎤 Google AI Podcast Training
Podcasting drives results
We're joining forces with micro-enterprises to train the next wave of podcast-powered entrepreneurs, youth, and young adults.
Expand your reach
Join us in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship through the ReachBack Google AI Podcast Project.
Empower the next generation, and yourself. We've already trained 19 youth ages 11-16 and young adults up to 35 to use AI for storytelling, research, and creations. Now it's your turn. Bring your child, niece, nephew, or sponsor someone to experience how AI can inspire creativity, knowledge, and purpose.
👥 See the teams behind the vision.
Members of the ReachBack 5-2-1 Community Impact Initiative AI Podcast Project
Listen to our NextGen Learners and partner podcasts.:
🎖️Russell Rainey, CEO
Rainey Recovery Wear sponsored NextGen learner Xavier (age 22) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. Xavier’s episode helps patients understand how wearing compression garments supports healing, preserves surgical results, and reduces the risk of blood clots.
Beyond the Scapel
Why Your Post Surgery Compression Garment is Key to Healing Results and Protection
Clarkston, GA
podcast - 5:07 mins
🎖️Lynette Wilson-Phillips, MD, FAAP, FABOM
Kids-Doc-On-Wheels sponsored two NextGen learners Savannah (age 11) and Chase (age 14) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In their episode, Savannah and Chase introduce listeners to the life-changing work of this nonprofit pediatric healthcare model, designed to remove barriers to care by bringing essential medical services directly to where children are, and highlights how donnor support fuels every part of the this system.
No Doctor Office? No Problem
Wheels of Care: Reaching Kids Beyond Clinic Walls
Clarkston, GA
podcast - 4:39 mins
🎖️Kit Cummings, Founder & Executive Director
POPP sponsored NextGen young adult Tony (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, Tony explores the nonprofit’s mission to guide and empower young people, teaching hope, peace, and purpose through signature programs like Protect the Dream (prevention) and 40 Days of Freedom (intervention), while also highlighting opportunities for volunteers and donors to get involved.
Protect the Dream - Youth Transformation Movement
Building the Superhighway for Hope & Prosperity
Marrietta, GA
podcast - 5:14 mins
🎖️Amanda Byrant, Executive Director
Douglas CORE sponsored NextGen learners Kearstin (age 17) and Leviticus (age 25) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, they highlight Douglas CORE’s leadership in supporting mental health awareness, advancing foster care initiatives, and empowering families, nonprofits, and businesses across the county.
Inside the Mission
Build a stronger, more connected Douglas County.
Douglasville, GA
podcast - 6:01 mins
🎖️Nicole Antoinette Smith, Founder
eleV8T sponsored NextGen learner Victor (age 15) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, Victor explores eleV8T’s mission to break down barriers to career opportunity through a free 10–12 week training program that equips adult learners with high-demand skills, offering professional advancement, personal empowerment, and long-term support for individuals pursuing high-skill, high-wage careers without a traditional college degree.
Inside the Mission
Changing Lives for Better Futures.
Athens, OH
podcast - 5:01 mins
🎖️Apostle Dr. Johnnie W McFadden, D. Min & Family
Quntwarica (Living Hope Church) sponsored NextGen learners Aya and Amyia (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, they share resources and inspiring conversations to empower families—including veterans, widows, and at-risk youth—while engaging the community and inviting listeners to connect with Living Hope Church.
Living Hope
Inspiring Stories and Resources to Empower Families, Veterans, Widows, and At-Risk Youth
Columbus, SC
podcast - 4:52 mins
🎖️Dr. D. Rica Wilson, Founder & Executive Director
Brown Girl Wellness (BGW) sponsored NextGen learners Aya and Amyia (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, they raise awareness of BGW’s mission by uniting people through meaningful events, sharing inspiring conversations, and highlighting Founder, Dr. Rica Wilson’s journey along with the organization’s impact on the community.
From Vision to Movement
The Brown Girl Wellness Story of Healing, Growth, and Community Impact
Baltimore, MD
podcast - 4:39 mins
🎖️Dr. D. Rica Wilson, Founder & Executive Director
Just Us Blessed FamilyCircle sponsored NextGen learners Christian (age 16) and Michael (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, they raise awareness of the Just Us Blessed FamilyCircle. The episode highlights intergenerational support, financial stability, and career success, featuring matriarch Judy answering questions from the family circle in a “Dear Abby” style format.
The Matriarch & Family Office
Guiding and mentoring the next generation towards success, empowerment, and wisdom
Cleveland, OH
podcast - 5:01 mins
🎖️Doug Thompkin, Founder
Flavaz Youth Community Outreach Program sponsored NextGen young adults Nautica and Laquanna (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, they spotlight the powerful community impact of Flavaz Barber Shop in Lithonia, Georgia—celebrating its 30 years of service, free back-to-school events, and construction summer internship program that uplifts and inspire local youth.
30 Years of Cutting for a Cause
The Cornerstone of Youth Development, Community Pride & Entrepreneurship
Lithonia, GA
podcast - 5:14 mins
🎖️Melanie Marshall, Founder
International Community Outreach sponsored NextGen learner Aaliyah (age 16) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, Aaliyah shares stories of faith, culture, and community from the International Community Outreach, highlighting how families are empowered through unity, service, and the love of God.
Empowering Families, Sharing Stories
Celebrating culture, families and the gospel
Baltimore, MD
podcast - 5:14 mins
🎖️Dr. Marlo Brayboy, Founder
The Apex Project sponsored NextGen learner Rochelle (under 35) to gain hands-on experience in AI podcast production. In this episode, Rochelle introduces The Apex Project, a leadership development series that helps vision-driven leaders align purpose with strategy to create meaningful impact within their teams, organizations, and communities.
From Vision to Impact
Why Purpose-Driven Leadership Matters
Baltimore, MD
podcast - 6:19 mins
Listen to the ReachBack's "The Agenda" podcast episodes to learn more about the ReachBack 5-2-1 Community Impact Initiative and Strategic Partnerships.
📍 Cost: $35
This class is available at two times: morning or evening - for 1 hour instruction and 15 minutes of Q & A
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 @ 7pm EST
Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 @ 10 am EST
This initiative is more than just technical training—it’s a bridge between generations, empowering seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators to “reach back” as mentors, coaches, and role models. Volunteers help guide participants through real-world projects, fostering creativity, leadership, and productivity using cutting-edge tools and our partners pay it forward and support our mission with sponsorships.
Podcasting Drives Results
Podcasting works. With 78% of businesses report up to 38% more revenue, fueled by Millennial listeners who tune in 7+ hours weekly, now is the time to start. Begin your podcasting journey with our training today.