Financial Lit with Jonathan Ortiz
Financial Lit was produced with BronxNet Community Television. The podcast featured host Jonathan Ortiz in conversation with New York based lawmakers and small business owners and as they discussed fiscal issues and importance of financial literacy in the Bronx.
As Producer I managed the production calendar, booked guests, approved questions and conversation leads by the host, wrote scripts, attended all recording sessions, oversaw the editing and mixes, created social media content for the social media manager, updated the website and worked with web team to oversee QC for the content.
Check out a few of the episodes below and listen now on Apple podcasts.
Financial Lit: Interview with Eric Adams
On this episode of Financial Lit, Host Jonathan Ortiz speaks with Brooklyn Borough President and NYC Mayoral candidate, Eric Adams. They discuss financial empowerment, job creation, financial literacy and more!
Eric Adams was raised in South Jamaica, as one of six children he was raised by a single mom who cleaned homes to support her family. As a young man, Eric faced homelessness, hunger and brutality at the hands of police. But instead of giving into anger, Eric joined the NYPD and fought for reform in the department. From the NYPD, he was elected to the State Senate, where he pushed through measures to protect tenants and workers, and advance human rights.
As Brooklyn’s first Black Borough President, he has worked tirelessly to grow the local economy, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and advocate for better government.
Financial Lit: Interview with Shaun Donovan
On this episode of Financial Lit, Host Jonathan Ortiz speaks with NYC Mayoral candidate, Shaun Donovan. They discuss Shaun's career under the Obama Administration as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, his work with Via Verde and HUD, his plans for 15-minute neighborhoods in the Bronx, his time as the NYC Housing Commissioner and more.
Financial Lit: Interview with NYS Senator Luis Sepulveda
Financial Lit Host, Jonathan Ortiz interviews NYS Senator and Bronx Borough Presidential candidate, Luis Sepulveda, they discuss the Senator's reasons for running, the financial health of the Bronx, and more.
