PODCAST
Inspire to Achieve:
The Agency
Welcome to Inspire to Achieve: The Agency Podcast
Join us for our -first-ever podcast, created and hosted by Max, and co-hosted by Mark and Farhad, some of our talented Alumni Agents. This series offers a behind-the-scenes look into the stories, wisdom and experiences of both past and present Agents aged 15-25, who have been part of The Agency’s journey all around the UK. In each episode, you will hear inspiring conversations with Agents who have made an impact in their communities, including exclusive insights from Marcus Faustini, The Agency’s visionary founder, who travelled from Brazil to the UK to be a part of this special recording!
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Cultivating Environmental Change with Eco Kids
Agents Max and Mark are joined by Yulu, a steering group member and the creator of Eco Kids, an environmental movement aimed towards the youth. Tune in as Yulu shares how she found her desire to care for environment, art, and people, as well as finding her bravery to make a difference at a young age. The time is now! Learn more of Yulu’s Agency work at https://wearetheagency.co/southampton
Amplifying Youth Voices
Agent Max chats with Samuel, mastermind of The Agency project Amplify, for young artists pursuing their passion for music. Now CEO of Young Manchester charity, Samuel divulges a love of sports and his journey to help young people lead purposeful lives. Keep up with Samuel's work with Young Manchester at http://youngmanchester.org and other endeavors at bio.site/samuelremiakinwale
Unleashing the Potential of Young Minds
Agents Max and Mark are moved by Farhad, founder of Potential, a mentoring project for troubled young people to use the skills acquired on the streets to build legitimate businesses. Get to know Farhad's love of business, how hardships involving a friend led to the genesis of his work, and how guiding troubled youth with expertise kept him going. Check in on Farhad's inspirational efforts at potentialmcr.co.uk
Inspiring Young People to Make Change
In this majestic latest episode, Agents Max and Farhad are graced by royalty. The one who founded the Agency, artist, theatre maker and cultural activist from Rio de Jenero, it’s Marcus Faustini. Tune in as Faustini expresses the inspiration for creating the Agency, with his methodology of using art to inspire young people to make change. It’s a process he has dedicated over thirty-five years of his life towards. Find out our one-of-a-kind Mr. Faustini @marcus.faustini on Instagram.
Life is What U Make It
Agent Max is aided by the fantastic agent Mark while interviewing Osmond, developer of the board game Life is What U Make It, for lost young people to understand consequences. Inspired by this childhood board games memories. Osmond delves right into his drive for showing youth resilience, to see their importance and change their narratives. Game on!
Bringing People Together with Kulture Fest
Insightful hosts agent Max and agent Mark glimpse into the world of Kulture Fest, pioneered by Dorcas, with the aim of bringing people together while enjoying food, workshops and live performances. Dorcas recalls the struggles of planning an event, relying on others as she goes along, and her fiery ambition to make Kulture Fest a nationwide festival. Brush up on Kulture Fest via kulturefestmcr_ on Instagram.