The Created for Greatness Podcast

The Senior Crew: The Future of Energy

Episode 11
The Senior Crew talks about the history and future of energy, how we can fuel the future, and what we have to be optimistic about. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

Cody and Zack on Why We Need Music

Episode 10
Cody and Zack talk about STRIVE's music and DJ program, Cody's hopes for high school, and why everyone should play drums in the street. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

The Senior Crew: When Science Gets It Wrong

Episode 9
Our Senior Crew takes us on a tour of the many times that scientists were wrong, and what implications that has had for society. In the process, we learn to embrace humility, and seek truth with new resolve. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

The Senior Crew: ”The Past and Future of Pottstown”

Episode 8
Our Senior Crew takes us on a historical tour of Pottstown, teaching us about the many reasons to be proud of our home. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

Pottstown Voices: ”Our Hopes and Dreams”

Episode 7
Our Middle School crew explores what it is like to grow up in an ever-connected world, their hope for the future, and what it means to grow as a person.  
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

The Senior Crew: ”The Hero’s Journey”

Episode 6
The Senior Crew talks about creative writing as a way of emotional healing and finding common themes in our stories/lives. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/
 

Pottstown Voices: ”Tech in Our Lives”

Episode 5
Our Middle School crew explores how they use technology, how it has affected their lives, and what they are hoping for in the future. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

The Senior Crew: ”Juneteenth Conversation with David Charles”

Episode 4
On June 17th, 2023, the recently graduated Senior Crew sat down at "Welcome to the Avenue" (107 E. High St) to interview local leaders and community members. This was the final interview of the day, but we wanted to launch it early because David artfully explains how STRIVE came to be and how this podcast was dreamed into being. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

Pottstown Voices: ”Super Bowl Blues”

Episode 3
 
King and Sean talk about the emotional roller coaster that was Super Bowl LVII. How do you handle such profound disappointment? How do you deal with fair-weather fans? How can you apply the lessons of professional sports to your own life? 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

The Senior Crew: ”What I Have Overcome”

Episode 2
In our second episode, the High School crew answers the same question that the Middle Schoolers answered last week, "What have you overcome?"
 
If you are going through a hard time right now, we encourage you to talk to someone who can help. Call a trusted friend, reach out to us, or dial 988 to be connected to the "National Lifeline". You are not alone and it will get better. 
 
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Produced and edited by Zack Jackson Created in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative 
https://www.pottstownschools.org/
https://striveinitiative.org/
 
If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/