Communitas of New York

Communitas of New York

The Communitas of New York podcast invites our listeners and partners to join us in witnessing community-driven innovation. We highlight the constellation of stories generated by alumni of the Communitas Ventures Accelerator Program, which has been running since 2018. Together, we explore how these founders—in the sectors of education, food security, housing, materials science, health, and the arts—navigate the challenges of accessing the right resources at the right time, staying true to their respective visions, and best managing potential! We welcome you to tune in as host Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business and a proud Communitas Ventures alumna, leads rich conversations, uncovers tales of trials and successes, and reaps valuable advice from our entrepreneurs who are shaping New York’s landscape of innovation.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 57 mins

Jessica Valencia, co-founder of and Head of Communications at UnlockNYC, is driving the women-led effort to provide direct services, data analysis, and advocacy in order to implement a power shift where landlords and brokers fear the social and financial costs of discriminating against voucher holders. Hear Jessica recount her personal story as she discusses with host Monique T. Marshall the challenges of teaching vouc...

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Vicky Garalina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and doctoral-degree holder in education, is the founder and executive director of Inspiring Futures, Inc, a nonprofit organization through which she improves high school and college graduation rates for young people with system involvement by providing free and comprehensive mental health and academic support. Vicky and host Monique T. Marshall discuss perseverance, the challenges of ...

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April 15, 2025 55 mins

Co-founder and CEO of Hera Health Solutions, Idicula Mathew is at the forefront of drug delivery technology, owing to his investigation of the synergy between biodegradable materials and pharmaceutical drug delivery of therapeutics to the human body. Idicula and host Monique T. Marshall discuss ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies in the health sector while maintaining high levels of innovation, and keeping in direct touch wi...

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April 8, 2025 74 mins

An entrepreneur and doctoral-degree-holder in chemistry, Jiye Son, who previously worked in New York City nail salons, is now using her knowledge and experience to engineer a less volatile and safer alternative to nail polishes and gels that are widely used today. In this fascinating conversation, Jiye and host Monique T. Marshall discuss issues of trying to find time to apply for programs and grants while running a business, manag...

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An experienced behavior specialist working in the individual and family services and health industries, Lucas Addo is the Founder of TRAC Activities. As a dedicated advocate for individuals with autism, he creates and fosters more personalized and engaging learning experiences for that population in nurturing and supportive environments. Alongside TRAC Activities, Lucas is the founder of Eleos Behavior Care, which specializes in Ap...

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March 25, 2025 45 mins

Artist, art educator, and Founder/CEO of Stapledon Arts, Charlecia Joy, runs an inclusive art supply company transforming creativity by addressing the representation gap for artists of color. Joy and host Monique T. Marshall tackle the topics of meeting a stakeholder where they are, developing a physical product, and experiencing the beauty of receiving feedback. How does an entrepreneur nurture a target audience while also aiming ...

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March 18, 2025 53 mins

The founder and CEO of Grassroots Grocery, a fast-growing nonprofit transforming food access through community-powered produce distributions, mobilizes thousands of volunteers and distributes millions of pounds of fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods across New York City. Dan and host Monique T. Marshall discuss vulnerability, the willingness to learn from mistakes, and the importance of focusing on growth trajectory, not jus...

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