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(Y) Connect

De: Allison Toller Zarinah Winston & Robert Wright
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  • Welcome to The (Y) Connect Podcast. As the heartbeat of the community, the Y is a connector where people of all ages and walks of life come together to elevate their health, wellness, education, and essential life skills. Join hosts Allison, Zarinah and Robert as they have authentic conversations with individuals sharing personal connections and stories of what connects them to the Y. For 164 years, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta has built programs that foster community, address critical needs, and empower individuals to achieve their full potential. This work is only possible with our Y community. Together we champion communities where everyone belongs and would love for you to be part of it. Let's keep the conversation going about what the Y means to you and where you can find one near you. Please visit us at ymca atlanta dot org and subscribe to our Healthy Together newsletter. Biography: Robert Wright has 20 years of experience encouraging and motivating individuals in the human and social service industry, ranging from children to adults with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses as well as developmental disabilities. He utilized his experience of assisting others and has transferred his energy and focus to fitness and wellness. He is motivated to merge both arenas and give individuals with diagnoses and disabilities another avenue other than the traditional clinical and medicinal approach. Zarinah Winston began working for the Metro Atlanta YMCA in 1999. Zarinah has served the YMCA in multiple roles for the past 23 years. Currently, she serves as a Center Director of an Early Learning Center. Her role consists of supervising and leading staff, implementing program plans, overseeing daily activities, and managing the Center budget. Prior to becoming a Center Director for the Y, her YMCA experiences consisted of being a Summer Camp Counselor, After School Site Director, Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher and Lead Instructional Support Coach. The YMCA honored Zarinah with the “Outstanding Performance Award” for the Covington YMCA. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies (Education) and a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in Early Childhood Education. By pursuing lifelong learning, she intends to be an example for the amazing team that she leads at her school. Zarinah is proud to be a mother of 3 wonderful children, Zamaria, Zachary, and Zavier. Her oldest daughter Zamaria and her middle son Zachary entered YMCA Early Learning at the tender age of 6 weeks. The YMCA exposed the children to a safe and caring learning environment, friendships, rich language & literacy skills, strong communication skills, and so much more. Zarinah’s family is her heart and inspiration for striving to be the best version of herself. The core values of the YMCA (Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility) are characteristics that she strives to always live by. Zarinah enjoys owning her own candle business, journaling, traveling, exercising, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. Zarinah is influenced and mentored by her uncle who is the CEO/President of a YMCA.  Zarinah believes in enjoying life by being of service to others. She lives by the quote, “Feel the present, hold the vision, let go of resistance, enjoy the journey, trust the process and know that all is well.” Fredrick Talloen Allison Allison Toller is the Chief Social Impact Officer for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Charged with cultivating and stewarding the Y’s strategic corporate, civic, and community partnerships, she and the Social Impact team also drive the Association’s strategic plan, embedding it into the fabric of the organization. Additionally, she oversees the Y’s volunteerism and advocacy initiatives. Prior to coming to the Y, Allison was a corporate social responsibility leader with Cox Communications'. With a dual background in broadcasting and education, Allison was Chief of Staff and Communications Director for two of the largest school districts in Georgia. Through these experiences, she has a deep knowledge of the education system having led several high-profile campaigns on a variety of issues including taxes, teacher shortages, school zoning, and crisis situations. Developing strong relationships among local, state and national media, Allison was a registered lobbyist working within the Georgia state legislature to fully fund schools throughout the state. She built an innovative and award-winning brand widely recognized among independent schools. As Chief of External Affairs for Mount Vernon, she amplified marketing efforts to increase year-on-year enrollment. Early in her career Allison was a television news broadcaster; live television was the perfect training ground where she learned the art of storytelling. For several years she shared these skills on a national level, conducting leadership training sessions in the corporate, civic...
    2024
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  • Pathway to the (Y) - Dr. Walter Young

    Pathway to the (Y) - Dr. Walter Young
    Jul 24 2024

    In this week’s Pathway to the (Y), Robert and Allison spend quality time with Dr. Walter Young, a civil rights activist and long time Y member. Tune in for this conversation of reflection, connection, and gratitude.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [0:45] Robert shares how he met Dr. Young, and was in for a surprise.

    • [1:45] Dr. Young is passionate about his health and fitness and still works out to this day.

    • [2:30] Dr. Young taught Robert many lessons about southwest Atlanta during a car ride they shared.

    • [4:15] Dr. Young reflects on the Y summer camp that he attended as a young boy, many years ago.

    • [6:45] Dr. Young believes that he and his brother’s leadership skills are a product of their involvement with the Y throughout their lives.



    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Because Dr. Young has lived in the Atlanta area for most of his life and is actively involved in the community, he has a deep knowledge of black-owned businesses that have served the community over the years.

    • Dr. Young has had a deep influence on the YMCA of Metro Atlanta through years of investing his time, energy, and knowledge into the community.

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    YMCA Atlanta Membership - Website

    BIOGRAPHY:

    Dentist and civil rights activist Dr. Walter Fuller Young was born on August 18, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Daisy Valentine Fuller Young and Andrew Jackson Young, a dentist. Young attended Valeda C. Jones School with his brother Andrew Young. He later attended Gilbert Academy and then went on to attend and graduate from Princeton High School in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1951. Young earned his B.A. degree from Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio. Following in his father’s footsteps, Young studied dentistry at Howard University Dental School. After a stint as a dentist in the US Navy, Young returned to New Orleans, where his father had practiced, established his dental practice and taught at Dillard University. At the same time, Young became an active supporter of the All African Students Association’s lunch counter sit-ins at New Orleans’ downtown Woolworths and other New Orleans businesses from 1961 to 1964. During that same period, Young was introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by his brother, SCLC’s Rev. Andrew Young. Moving to Atlanta in 1978, Young joined his brother and worked to address the issues of dental health maintenance and the establishment of dental programs in schools, churches and organizations in the Atlanta area. Young’s dental practice has been active in the same location for twenty-eight years. As a member of the City of Atlanta Blue Ribbon Committee on Equal Business Opportunity, Young is involved in a number of civic and community programs. He is a consultant to the Osaka American Club of Japan, American Computer Technology in Atlanta, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, and Grady Healthcare in Atlanta. Possessing a keen interest in African American history, Young is honorary consul general for Liberia and has traveled extensively on the African continent. In 2004, Atlanta’s Southwest YMCA was named for Young and his brother, Andrew. Young is married to event planner Sonjia Young and is a father to five children.
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  • Ep. 43 A Living YMCA Legacy: Dr. Walter Young

    Ep. 43 A Living YMCA Legacy: Dr. Walter Young
    Jul 17 2024

    Dr. Walter Young, a key figure in the civil rights movement, is a pillar of strength and advocacy within the YMCA and the broader Atlanta community. His unwavering commitment to equality, social justice, and community empowerment has shaped the YMCA's mission and left an indelible mark on countless lives. The Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA, named in honor of Dr. Walter Young and his brother Andrew, stands as a testament to their legacy, and we are honored to welcome Dr. Young to (Y) Connect.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [3:03] Dr. Young describes the inspiration he received as a five-year-old child

    • [8:11] Dr. Young reflects on his time in New Orleans after his discharge from the Navy, meeting Martin Luther King and why he moved his dental practice to Atlanta

    • [14:19] Discussion of Juneteenth and the progress toward civil rights

    • [19:44] Providing dental health to the lower class of Atlanta and what the Y means to Dr. Young

    • [25:43] Dr. Young discusses what he is most proud of and what advice he has for young people. Robert shares a memory with Dr. Young

    • [31:15] Dr. Young reminisces about summer camp when he was young

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Dr. Walter Young has lived a life of service to his community and world

    • Dr. Walter Young used to treat dental patients for free when they brought a note from Dr. King, Dr. Abernathy, or his brother, Andrew Young

    • The Y has proven to be a formative part of success in the lives of many successful leaders, including Dr. Walter Young

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    BIOGRAPHY:

    Dentist and civil rights activist Dr. Walter Fuller Young was born on August 18, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Daisy Valentine Fuller Young and Andrew Jackson Young, a dentist. Young attended Valeda C. Jones School with his brother Andrew Young. He later attended Gilbert Academy and then went on to attend and graduate from Princeton High School in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1951. Young earned his B.A. degree from Baldwin Wallace College in Ohio. Following in his father’s footsteps, Young studied dentistry at Howard University Dental School. After a stint as a dentist in the US Navy, Young returned to New Orleans, where his father had practiced, established his dental practice and taught at Dillard University. At the same time, Young became an active supporter of the All African Students Association’s lunch counter sit-ins at New Orleans’ downtown Woolworths and other New Orleans businesses from 1961 to 1964. During that same period, Young was introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by his brother, SCLC’s Rev. Andrew Young. Moving to Atlanta in 1978, Young joined his brother and worked to address the issues of dental health maintenance and the establishment of dental programs in schools, churches and organizations in the Atlanta area. Young’s dental practice has been active in the same location for twenty-eight years. As a member of the City of Atlanta Blue Ribbon Committee on Equal Business Opportunity, Young is involved in a number of civic and community programs. He is a consultant to the Osaka American Club of Japan, American Computer Technology in Atlanta, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, and Grady Healthcare in Atlanta. Possessing a keen interest in African American history, Young is honorary consul general for Liberia and has traveled extensively on the African continent. In 2004, Atlanta’s Southwest YMCA was named for Young and his brother, Andrew. Young is married to event planner Sonjia Young and is a father to five children.
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    35 m
  • Pathway to the (Y) - Allison, Robert, and Zarinah

    Pathway to the (Y) - Allison, Robert, and Zarinah
    Jul 10 2024

    Today’s Pathway to the (Y) features the three amazing hosts of Y Connect, Robert Wright, Allison Toller, and Zarinah Winston. Tune in to today’s conversation as the hosts share their favorite episodes from this year and the impact they’ve had. What is your favorite episode from this year?

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [0:51] Zarinah dives into her favorite, Episode 39 Diving in with the Mermaids at the Y.

    • [2:30] Robert reflects on Episode 37 A Global Dialogue with YMCA South Africa CEO Marcus Van Wyk.

    • [4:10] Allison voices her desire to help more Y staff travel to South Africa to meet and learn from the Y team there.

    • [5:12] Allison shares her favorite Episode 34 A Mentorship Journey with Reach & Rise.



    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Enjoying a session of deep belly laughs and good company can really improve your day.

    • One does not have to have a decades long Y story to make an impact. You can make an impact on day one of your Y journey.

    • Allison’s visit to the Y in South Africa left a deep impact on her. She hopes to have others experience that same feeling.

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    YMCA Atlanta Membership - Website

    Episode 39 Diving in with the Mermaids at the Y

    Episode 37 A Global Dialogue with YMCA South Africa CEO Marcus Van Wyk

    Episode 34 A Mentorship Journey with Reach & Rise
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