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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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  • Ep. 42 Hosts Reconnect & Reflect

    Ep. 42 Hosts Reconnect & Reflect
    Jul 3 2024

    Today, the (Y) Connect hosts, Robert, Zarinah, and Allison, take time to share professional and personal stories taking place at the Y and their reflections on the incredible work being done at the YMCA. They discuss their latest accomplishments and their significant impact on the community, as well as personal milestones and wellness practices. Their conversation amplifies reconnection and reminders about why working at the Y is so meaningful.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [5:03] Zarinah shares a story of support featuring the child development credential training, and Robert discusses how members are working at the Y and the partnership with Morehouse

    • [13:15] Allison shares why the Y is such an effective advocate for water safety, and Robert discusses the difference between equality and equity

    • [21:56] The hosts discuss what new initiatives or projects upcoming in the months ahead they are most excited about

    • [24:44] The hosts share a moment from this past year that gave them joy, and they discuss their personal wellness goals

    • [35:03] Discussion regarding mental health and what is around the corner personally and professionally for Zarinah

    • [45:56] The hosts reflect on their favorite podcast episode of this last season

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • The hosts discuss how important it is to lean on the Y team for advice and encouragement

    • The Y is an essential resource for the community. It isn’t just an after-school program; the Y brings the community together and meets its needs

    • Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Taking a break, taking a short walk, and leaving the desk is essential

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta
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  • Pathway to the (Y) - Jennifer Rewkowski and Maura McCurdy

    Pathway to the (Y) - Jennifer Rewkowski and Maura McCurdy
    Jun 26 2024

    This week’s Pathway to the Y features VP of Community Health & Wellness, Jennifer Rewkowski and Group Fitness Instructor, Maura McCurdy. These inspiring women are critical to the Y’s group fitness classes, a popular perk of being a Y member. Join us as we hear what led them to the Y and the group fitness community they’ve built at their Ys.



    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [1:00] Jennifer recounts how she first connected with the (Y).

    • [1:49] Maura’s pathway began at a young age through a year-round swim team in San Diego.

    • [3:00] The group fitness classes at the Y are a popular aspect of Y memberships.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Positions at your local Y can be the start of an exciting career.

    • Maura didn’t start working at the Y until a Y member in one of her fitness classes approached her about teaching spin classes at the Y.

    • Because Maura’s children grew up in the Y when she was an instructor, they are now members of their local Y.

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    YMCA Atlanta Membership - Website

    Episode 20 A Personal Approach to Wellbeing



    BIOGRAPHY:

    Jennifer has been with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta for 18 years and says she loves her job and working with the uniqueness of our various YMCA communities. She is VP of Community Health and Wellness, supporting Y branches' health and wellness programming, community partnerships, and grants. Jennifer also leads the Y's two newest locations – the YMCA at Morehouse School of Medicine and our Y at Good Sam. She enjoys spending time with her husband in her free time, watching their son play baseball and football, working out, doing DIY projects and traveling.

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  • Ep. 41: Building Community Through Fitness at the Y

    Ep. 41: Building Community Through Fitness at the Y
    Jun 19 2024

    When people join the Y, they have access to more than 3,000 group fitness classes. The Y offers everything from cycling to dance to yoga, flexibility, strength and more, all of which impact a person’s overall physical, mental and emotional health. As our guests explain, perhaps one of the best parts of these classes is the close-knit community that is formed as a result.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • [2:13] Jennifer describes what goes on in determining the variety of classes offered at the Y and how a participant determines which class they should take depending on their fitness level

    • [4:23] Maura explains what motivated her to become a group exercise instructor and what the best part of her job is

    • [7:44] Maura keeps the classes engaged and motivated by making class different each time, and Jennifer discusses continuously improving programming and the selection of music

    • [15:15] Jennifer discusses new fitness trends

    • [19:42] Discussion of the percentages of men versus women in classes

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    • Taking classes at the YMCA is affordable and a great way to build community and make new connections

    • YMCA staff are rewarded by seeing the progress made by the participants

    • Exercises can be modified so everyone can participate regardless of the member's fitness level

    RESOURCE LINKS:

    Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

    BIOGRAPHY:

    Jennifer has been with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta for 18 years and says she loves her job and working with the uniqueness of our various YMCA communities. She is VP of Community Health and Wellness, supporting Y branches' health and wellness programming, community partnerships, and grants. Jennifer also leads the Y's two newest locations – the YMCA at Morehouse School of Medicine and our Y at Good Sam. She enjoys spending time with her husband in her free time, watching their son play baseball and football, working out, doing DIY projects and traveling.

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