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Civic Action Podcast

Civic Action Podcast

By: Virtutem Populo Inc.
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The Civic Action Podcast is a grant-funded initiative of Virtutem Populo, Inc. Its goal is to provide youth with a variety of perspectives on community service and civic engagement. Virtutem Populo remains committed to its mission of promoting civic engagement and community involvement through programming, advocacy, and education.

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  • S3.E2 – Youth Voices, County Choices: A Conversation with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
    Oct 27 2025

    Thank you for watching the Civic Action Podcast! The Civic Action Podcast is an initiative of Virtutem Populo, Inc. Virtutem Populo remains committed to its mission of promoting civic engagement and community involvement through programming, advocacy, and education.

    In this special episode, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins us for an inspiring conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping Miami-Dade County. Together, we explore how local government tackles pressing community issues, the vital role of leadership in driving change, and why investing in youth voices is essential for the county’s future. This episode is a reminder that empowering young people isn’t just about listening, it’s about acting on their ideas to build a stronger, more inclusive Miami-Dade.

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    ❤️ Website: https://www.virtutempopulo.org/

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    🎯 Contact Us: info@virtutempopulo.net

    This podcast was funded by a grant from the Brooks and Joan Fortune Foundation.

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    12 mins
  • S3.E1 – Passing the Torch: Maurits & Clint Talk Legacy, Leadership, & Letting Go
    Sep 14 2025

    Thank you for watching the Civic Action Podcast! The Civic Action Podcast is an initiative of Virtutem Populo, Inc. Virtutem Populo remains committed to its mission of promoting civic engagement and community involvement through programming, advocacy, and education.

    In this powerful season opener, Founder & Board Chair Maurits Acosta and Incoming Executive Director Clint John Jr. sit down for a real and raw conversation on what it means to transition leadership, protect legacy, and build something that outlives you. It’s a reflection on what it means to “pass the torch”: to move from being the voice to empowering the next one.

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    Our Links:

    ❤️ Website: https://www.virtutempopulo.org/

    💙 Facebook: /virtutempopuloinc

    ❤️ Instagram: /virtutem_populo

    💙 Twitter: /virtutem_populo

    🎯 Contact Us: info@virtutempopulo.net

    This podcast was funded by a grant from the Brooks and Joan Fortune Foundation.

    #VirtutemPopulo #CivicActionPodcast #YouthLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #CommunityLeadership #PurposeDriven



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    23 mins
  • Philanthropy Meets Public Schools: Erin Sicker on Funding the Future
    Aug 24 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Erin Sicker, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, the nonprofit behind fundraising for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. When tax dollars can’t cover it, their work steps in. From student wellness to digital access, Erin breaks down how public-private partnerships power the future of education and why young people need a seat at the table in these conversations.

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    21 mins
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