Episodes

Join Peter Vazquez & Ayesha Kreutz on the Next Step Show for a great conversation with Marcus C. Williams, Candidate for the NYS Assembly 137th District. Mr. Williams is a Community Action Coordinator, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and Leadership Development Coach. He is a lifelong resident of the 137th Assembly District and he is concerned for his community. Marcus4rochester.com NextStepsShow.com wysl1040.com

Join Peter Vazquez & Ayesha Kreutz on the Next Step Show for a great conversation with La'Ron D. Singletary, Candidate for Congress in the New York’s 25th Congressional District and Virginia Eleanor McIntyre, Mezzosoprano, and winner of numerous international competitions. La’Ron Singletary was born and raised in Rochester, New York and is a graduate of the Rochester City School District. Growing up, La’Ron was taught that hard work, plus sacrifice, would equate to success. Education was import...

Join Peter & Ayesha on the Next Step Show for a great conversation with Orlando Rivera, Candidate for the 136th NYS Assembly District. ------- Orlando Rivera is the first Afro-Latino to run the NYS Assembly in the 136th district. He is the son of a single mother who worked hard to provide for him and his siblings. A proud graduate of Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, and the State University of NY at Potsdam. Orlando is an experienced non-profit professional who’s focused on the valu...

Listen in on todays show for a great conversation with Kristine Demo-Vazquez for Family Court Judge Candidate for Monroe County Family Court Judge. An individual who truly believes in #puttingfamiliesfirst. KristineforFamilyCourt.com

Listen in on todays show for a great conversation with Host Peter Vazquez and Co-Host Ayesha Kreutz as we discuss faith, politics, and entrepreneurship.

Listen in on todays show for a great conversation with Dumisani Washington, Founder, and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the s...

Our conversation today features the Honorable Beatriz LeBron, Commissioner, and Vice-President of the Rochester City School District Board of Education. Beatriz LeBron leads Healthi Kids' Play ROCs campaign (healthikids.org), where she devises strategies and tactics aimed at elevating play to a pivotal role in the holistic well-being of children in schools and communities. With a remarkable 19-year tenure in the human services sector, LeBron has accumulated a wealth of experience as a superviso...

“Leadership isn’t about titles or talk—it’s about truth, vision, and the courage to stand when the world demands you sit down. America doesn’t need more managers. It needs real leaders.” — Peter Vazquez, host of the Next Steps Show

Dive into our enlightening conversation with Abdul Ali and Raheem Soto, founders of tuconservative.com, to unlock a wealth of knowledge. Abdul, with his roles in the Cabarrus County GOP and NC Black Conservative Voices, along with his work as Political Director for FDF of NC, and Raheem, through his tenure on the Southampton Town GOP Executive Committee and as a County Committeeman, offer invaluable insights. Listen to this episode for an in-depth look at community engagement and effective leade...

Join our conversation with Septimus Scott and Ryan James Turner as we explore the Rochester Works Gun Violence Prevention Program. This initiative aims to offer job training, credentialing, and job placement in well-paying roles for around 675 young adults, aged 18-24, who are unemployed, underemployed, or out of school, primarily targeting certain areas within Monroe County. We'll discuss the program's approach in creating networks with small community-based and faith-based organizations to ...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Octavio Garcia, where we delve into the topics of home ownership, the Latino community, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, we'll explore the significant impact of failed policies on communities that were once thriving, shedding light on important issues and discussing potential solutions. This conversation is more than mere dialogue; it's about fostering understanding, promoting growth, and discovering hope in challenging times. #NextStepsShow...