In this episode of Unified Purpose, host Daniela sits down with Chris Davis, Director of Business Development at We Love Philly, a nonprofit organization reshaping education for underserved youth in Philadelphia. Chris shares how We Love Philly blends mental health, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and mindfulness to create real-world learning experiences that meet young people where they are. Together, they discuss the problems with traditional education, the stigma of not going to college, and how students are reclaiming power over their future through hands-on skills and community support. From breaking generational cycles to building career pipelines and forming unlikely partnerships with businesses, this episode is a raw and honest look at how education can—and should—evolve.
Three Things You’ll Learn:
Why traditional classrooms are failing underserved youth—and what a holistic education model can do instead
Learn how programs rooted in mindfulness, trauma recovery, and real-world skills create lasting transformation.
How partnerships with businesses can open career paths in digital marketing, AI, and cybersecurity
Discover how We Love Philly connects students to employers through apprenticeships and agency-style work.
Why changing the narrative about Philly starts with changing how youth see themselves
Chris breaks down the impact of media, trauma, and city pride—and why creating a positive, empowering environment matters more than ever.