The RedGen Podcast is back for the 2025–2026 school year, and we’re kicking things off with a conversation every student and educator needs to hear. Host Coach Branden Joseph sits down with HFCA scholars Nyriah Bailey, Catori Turner, Jamarion McGruder, and Lyrique Jackson to unpack what it really means to build school culture through respect, responsibility, accountability, and community.

This powerful and transparent discussion dives into student-teacher dynamics, emotional awareness, handling conflict, self-respect, and raising the standard for what it means to show up at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy. From personal stories to shoutouts, laughter, and honest truth, this episode sets the tone for a school year rooted in growth, ownership, and excellence.

🎙️ Key Topics:

• Is respect given or earned?
• Taking accountability without retaliation
• Understanding that students and adults are human
• Strengthening school culture the HFCA way
• Showing love and honoring the leaders among us

👥 Featured Voices:

Nyriah Bailey • Catori Turner • Jamarion McGruder • Lyrique Jackson

📌 Hosted by: Coach Branden Joseph

📍 Powered by: RedGen & Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy

A bold start to a bold school year. Tune in, reflect, and join the movement.

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In this heartfelt episode of the Redgen Podcast, Coach BJo sits down with senior Nate for an honest and eye-opening conversation about this month’s theme: Community Experiencing Sadness. Together, they unpack what it means for students to process grief, navigate family struggles, and carry emotional burdens into the school day.

Nate shares powerful stories—from quiet acts of empathy in the lunchroom to personal battles with self-worth—and introduces the concept of delayed gratification as a path toward growth and leadership. The episode also explores how student-led mental health support through the Redgen program can reshape school culture and normalize emotional vulnerability.

🎧 If you’ve ever needed a reminder that your story matters and your voice has power, this episode is for you.

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What’s up, HFCA Lions! 🦁 In this episode, host I’Jenae is followed by REDgen students, Jamarion, Vashayla, Heaven, Azaria, and our Athletic Director, College Advisor, and Mentor, Coach Joseph, as they break down some of the incredible pupil services programs at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA).

From Character Strong and Divine Wellness to PeaceWorks, Pearls for Teen Girls, and REDgen, these initiatives are all about resilience, leadership, and student support. Our guests dive into how these programs help students develop life skills, build relationships, and create a positive school culture. Plus, you’ll hear firsthand stories about the impact of these programs and why they matter.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on mental health, personal growth, and student empowerment—all led by the voices of HFCA students!

🔊 Listen now and join the movement to build a stronger school community!

#HFCA #StudentLeadership #Resilience #CharacterStrong #PeaceWorks #DivineWellness #PeerSupport #TeenEmpowerment #MentalHealthMatters

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