Episode 10: FarmerJawn’s Christa Barfield on growing an urban farming business

Episode 9: Linda Hines on learning new skills as a grandma who works

Episode 8: Michael Tan on the challenges of expanding his small business

Episode 7: Stephon Fitzpatrick on pursuing a Ph.D. and being a role model

Episode 6: Quan Fields (aka Quany the Clown) on making it as a circus performer

Episode 5: LyVette Byrd on navigating life as a 'suddenly blind person'

Episode 4: Erica Irving on building a better financial future for her family

Episode 3: Gisselle Poveda on the challenges of expanding her small, immigrant-owned business

Episode 2: Doriana Diaz on her efforts to support herself as an artist

Episode 1: Afghan refugee Ghulam Danish on his journey toward thriving

What does it take to Thrive in Philly?

Introducing Erica Irving, a Philly mom weighing a job search against childcare needs

Introducing Gisselle Poveda, a cafe proprietor with dreams of building ownership

Introducing LyVette Byrd, a former counselor navigating life as a ‘suddenly blind person’

Introducing Jaquan Fields, a Philly performer with dreams of starting a circus as diverse as his city

Introducing Ghulam Danish, an Afghan refugee seeking a ‘normal life’ in Philly

Introducing Stephon Fitzpatrick, an education executive navigating his own higher ed expenses

Introducing Linda Hines, a childcare worker looking to advance her career

Introducing Doriana Diaz, a Philly collage artist making her next move

Introducing Michael Tan, the bakery owner who’s bouncing back