On The Mic with Sam Sylk

Sam Sylk sits down with LaToya Logan, CEO of Project LIFT, to celebrate 10 years of serving Cleveland through leadership, outreach, therapy, mentorship, and restorative justice for Black men and young men. They talk about what inspired Project LIFT, why fatherhood support and healing matter, and the power of choosing progress over “being right.” LaToya shares key moments from her personal journey, how the organization grew through persistence and community trust, and what it really means to lead through service. 

00:00 Meet LaToya Logan
01:49 Celebrating 10 Years
03:00 Why Project LIFT Began
04:42 Programs and Services
05:19 Helping Fathers Heal
07:14 Do You Wanna Be Right
09:14 Foster Care to Adoption
11:25 Detroit Hardships and Service
14:46 Finding Biological Family
21:13 Meeting Her Father
23:58 Education and Real Experience
25:30 Starting Project LIFT From Scratch
28:53 The Book That Clarified It
30:58 Client Story and System Failures
34:41 Breakthrough Grant Moment
35:18 Grant Sealed and Tears
35:37 Training Gang Leaders
36:44 COVID Hits Hard
38:21 Reimbursable Grant Reality
39:43 Family Team and Growth
41:18 Word of Mouth Wins
42:37 Rooftop Gala Details
46:18 Why Fundraising Matters
48:40 Fatherhood and Values
53:22 Servant Leadership Vision
55:39 Therapy as Prevention
01:00:15 Walk In Community Care
01:02:15 New Name New Mission
01:04:09 Closing Thanks and Links

Creators and Guests

Host
Sam Sylk
Radio Legend, Entrepreneur and Restaurateur Sam Sylk Presents On The Mic, an extension of his already vast media reach to bring a different type of conversation than we usually get from him through other outlets.

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After more than 30 years as one of radio’s most trusted voices, Sam Sylk brings listeners candid, engaging interviews with comedians, entrepreneurs, influencers, athletes, community leaders, and legendary R&B artists.

This is Sam in his rawest form—authentic, insightful, and unfiltered. Every episode delivers inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, business insights, laughs, life lessons, and conversations that matter.

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