concretegrowthproject's podcast
Most of our stories aren't neatly packaged, and even in their current states, can be used to help someone else make it one more day. The Concrete Growth Project is a podcast comprised of stories – some anonymous and some not – of resilience and encouragement meant to uplift and motivate others to press through life’s most challenging situations.
Episodes
In the explosive conclusion of Detained, Marisol's world shatters once more as ICE targets her daughter Ana. As the family is pulled even deeper into the system, legal tactics collide with raw emotion, and public outcry becomes their only weapon. With mounting pressure and fading hope, the fight for Miguel’s freedom and A...
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Miguel has been detained. Now, it’s up to Marisol and fierce immigration attorney Raquel to fight a battle that’s as emotional as it is political. As bureaucracies stall and ICE tries to vanish Miguel into the system, Raquel exposes the truth—this isn’t random. It’s war.
In the second part of Detained, just...
Someone has been eliminated. Lena is accused. This is no longer just a fight for change.
It’s personal now. After a tragic death and a political setup, Lena is forced to make a choice: silence or scorched earth. In this explosive conclusion to The Concrete Growth Project’s debut audio drama, the stakes are higher, the sys...
Lena has stepped into the spotlight—but the weight of representation is heavier than it seems. In Part 1 of this short-form audio drama, she pushes back against institutional gaslighting, media manipulation, and performative diversity. What begins as a plea for change edges dangerously toward open rebellion.
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Darlene Oliver Hightower, J.D., the trailblazing President & CEO of Chicago's Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), as we delve into the heart of leadership, authenticity, and the Black executive's journey towards well-being. In this episode, Darlene shares her remarkable insights gleaned from her extensive experience, including her pivotal role in spearheading transformative initiatives s...
Special shout out to Lanisha Fisher for writing this episode.
Gratitude as always to our voiceover and vocal acting partner; The House of Genesis
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features new audible content from it's Concrete Growth Moments series. Join us for 15-minutes as Jermaine shares his journey to sonship. We pray that you are blessed!
Check out more episodes by subscribing and visiting us on instagram @concretegrowthproject
Music for the episode was provided by: Tone Jonez
The full video for the episode can be found on our YouTube Channel
WHEW!! We are still recovering from this WISDOM packed Next Door Chat with the phenomenal and incomparable Tashyra Ayers of The House of Genesis
Tashyra shares with us about the weight and depth of responsiblity of self! She journeys through it, records and nurtures her process, and gives us practical steps to ensure that we understand that we are responsible for ourselves FIRST and when we activate the selves God has called us to ...
We are joined by Caprisse Hall, the CEO and proprieter of Pri Essentials .
Caprisse shares an incredible and inspiring journey of how she has transitioned through trauma, abuse, and loss to ultimate victory! Caprisse's faith and belief in the God who made her has inspired her entrpreneurial journey! Take 20 minutes and tap into this goodness!
Check out additional audio dramas and next door chats HERE
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Through twins that weren't supposed to be here, car accidents, and ultimate victory, Join us for another INCREDIBLE Next Door Chat with the amazing Taneka Small! We sit down for a quick conversation around Life, Love, and Motherhood!
Instagram: @concretegrowthproject
Guest Instagream: @_tanekasmall
Partners: The House of Genesis
Episode Music: Tone Jonez
This 2-minute audio drama was co-written by CGP Podcast Collaborative writer Aaron Patterson.
This is a sweet little reflection on LOVE! This podcast was founded on the pursuit of love and also uplifts its beauty! So take a quick listen. This one is for our hopeless romantics out there!
All voiceover and vocal acting provided by: The House of Genesis
Music Produced by: Tone Jonez
I was blessed to sit down with Jennifer Bordes of JBD Hairstyling.
WATCH the video of the interview HERE!
She shares her triumphant journey to starting a business through illness, unexpected challenge, and adversity. Jennifer is resilience in human form and an aspiration to us all. She credits her success and victory to God and our project was encouraged to KEEP GOING because she blessed the mic!!
Instagram JBD Hairstyling: @jbdha...
There are some unexpected connections happening with the Concrete Growth Project's characters. Tune in...
Warina is back..indirectly... (That's all we'll say for now..)
ALL Voiceover and Vocal acting: The House of Genesis
Instagram: shaneahtay45
Instagram: concretegrowthproject
2 minute short episode!
Join us for this surprise ending and plot twist. Secret Conversations is part of our Unpolished and Imperfect: Stories with no ending series! We are excited to keep bringing you amazing content! We bring you real issues, relevant for our time!
Instagram: @concretegrowthproject
Collaborative Co-writer: Aaron J. Patterson
Vocal Acting: The House of Genesis
Join us for PART 2 of Becoming Venice! You don't want to miss a WORD of this Next Door Chat. We are still thinking, writing, and reflecting over these amazing nuggets.
Thank you to the incredible Venice Williams for stopping by to bless the Concrete Growth Project with your wisdom.
Follow Venice on instagram @soshegoes
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Join us as we launch our NEWEST series within the Concrete Growth Project Podcast called, "Next Door Chats." We can be far away as it relates to proximity, but our shared experiences make us feel like we're RIGHT NEXT DOOR.
This is a TWO-PART series! We are excited for you to listen in, grow, and we look forward to the next!
Follow Venice Williams on Instagram @soshegoes_
Her journey is extremely inspiring!
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Join us on this one minute reflection as we explore the difficulties in our parents "seeing us."
Vocal Acting by: The House of Genesis
Collaborative Co-Writer: Aaron J. Patterson
Follow us on Instagram @concretegrowthproject
www.concretegrowthproject.com
He has a dream and destination. She has a history of heartache and fatigue with his dreams.
Check out this 2 minute discussion between a couple just trying to hang in there.
Podcast Instagram: @concretegrowthproject
Voiceover/Vocal Acting: The House of Genesis
Collaborative Co-Writer: Aaron J. Patterson
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