Dinner With Friends

Love In Its Purest Form

What is love in its purest form? In this episode the DWF crew tries to figure out that exact thing. Joined by the most fitting guest, Jos Duncan Asé, the founder and CEO of Love Now Media, the discussion digs deep into what we think love is and even a live action of love during the episode. Listen now! Topics discussed in this episode include: * Relationships * Attachment Styles * Situationships * Classification of Love Credits * Hosts: Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Supervising Producer: Tezarah Wilkins * Producer(s): Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Teen Correspondent: Nia Lawson * Video: PhillyCAM * Editing: Nathan Mutale Special Thanks to: Jos Duncan Asé Dinner With Friends is produced by Love Now Media's Young Professional Storytellers, a talented group of youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 21. This project is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, with lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation. Learn more at www.everyvoice-every vote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors. Love Now Media is an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for justice, wellness, and equity. Connect with us + send us feedback about this conversation! https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/] Subscribe to Love Now Media’s email newsletter [https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb]

Growing Pains

The season of change is in the air! In this rather nostalgic episode, the DWF crew is reflecting on the moments that allowed them to be where they currently are. A lot has changed since we’ve last seen each other and we have some catching up to do. Hurry, before the food gets cold! Topics in this episode include:  * Growth + Change  * Navigating our current world * Historical Repetition  * Generational Curses * Transition + Future Steps Credits * Hosts: Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Supervising Producer: Tezarah Wilkins * Producer(s): Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Teen Correspondent: Nia Lawson * Video: PhillyCAM * Editing: Nathan Mutale Special Thanks to: PhillyCAM Dinner With Friends is produced by Love Now Media's Young Professional Storytellers, a talented group of youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 21. This project is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, with lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation. Learn more at www.everyvoice-every vote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors. Love Now Media is an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for justice, wellness, and equity. Connect with us + send us feedback about this conversation! https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/] Subscribe to Love Now Media’s email newsletter [https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb]

Money Matters

In this episode the DWF crew is askin’ the real questions,… how can we get rich? Joined by financial coach Dawn Michelle, the discussion is amplified to reveal that maybe there is more to how money works. There’s also more we can do to make it work. Join us for this discussion of money and its use in the world around us.  Topics in this episode include:  * Smart Money * Cost of Living * Capitalism  * Redefining your Funds * Money + its Economic effect Credits * Hosts: Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Supervising Producer: Tezarah Wilkins * Producer(s): Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Teen Correspondent: Nia Lawson * Video: PhillyCAM * Editing: Nathan Mutale Special Thanks to: Dawn Michelle Dinner With Friends is produced by Love Now Media's Young Professional Storytellers, a talented group of youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 21. This project is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, with lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation. Learn more at www.everyvoice-every vote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors. Love Now Media is an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for justice, wellness, and equity. Connect with us + send us feedback about this conversation! https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/] Subscribe to Love Now Media’s email newsletter [https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb]

Breaking News

Breaking News! A new DWF episode is here and we’re talking about what YOU'RE talking about. In this episode the crew is discussing where we get our news from and how that affects our understanding of it. Joined in conversation by professional storyteller and former 6ABC reporter, Denise James. The crew gets insight into the deeper inner-workings of what it means to be a journalist and produce the news we get everyday. It’s now yours to listen to. Back to you!  Topics discussed in this episode include: * Where do we get our news from? * Influencer Culture * The true job of a journalist  * Conspiracy Theories in Journalism  Credits * Hosts: Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Supervising Producer: Tezarah Wilkins * Producer(s): Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan * Teen Correspondent: Nia Lawson * Video: PhillyCAM * Editing: Nathan Mutale Special Thanks to: Denise James Dinner With Friends is produced by Love Now Media's Young Professional Storytellers, a talented group of youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 21. This project is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project of The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, with lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation. Learn more at www.everyvoice-every vote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors. Love Now Media [https://lovenowmedia.com/] is an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for justice, wellness, and equity. Connect with us + send us feedback about this conversation! https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/] Subscribe to Love Now Media’s email newsletter [https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb]

Music To Our Ears: How Music Affects Our Identity

In this season episode, our hosts Nathan, Journey, and Taylyn explore the intimate connection between music and identity. In this captivating exploration, our hosts delve into the intriguing question: Is our music taste a reflection of our personality? Topics covered in this episode: * Do you use music as a coping mechanism? * Exploring the therapeutic power of music in our lives. * If you could describe this point of your life with a song, what would it be? * How have you seen music transform others (friends, community, society)? * Spotify Wrapped: Reflecting on the year through the lens of your music choices. * How does your current music taste reflect this era of your life? * How do you discover new music? And the grand finale: A live performance by the special guest, Seraiah Nicole!  ------------------------------------- Dinner w/ Friends was produced by Love Now Media's Young Professional Storytellers Program of Love Now Media thanks to the Philadelphia Foundation and The Philadelphia Cultural Fund. The YPS program equips youth ages 13-19 with multimedia real-world experience in 21st-century reporting, narrative ownership, and leadership development. Love Now Media is an empathy-centered media company that uses storytelling to advocate for justice, wellness and equity.  ------------------------------------- Connect with us + send us feedback about this conversation!: https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovenowmedia/] Subscribe to Love Now Media’s email newsletter: https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb [https://lovenowmedia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0041ce173b4fea702d8a7df79&id=33a4fa05bb] Connect with Seraiah Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seraiahnicole/ [https://www.instagram.com/seraiahnicole/] ------------------------------------- Credits: Hosts: Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan Lead Producer: Tezarah Wilkins Producer(s): Nathan Mutale, Journey Moses, Taylyn McMillan Videographer: PhillyCAM Editing: Nathan Mutale Special Thanks to: PhillyCAM