The City Sculptors Podcast
The City Sculptors Podcast by Twelfth Street Heritage takes you behind the scenes of development and community building. Join host Alexis Williams as she interviews industry leaders, visionaries and local change-makers shaping the future of our neighborhoods. From innovative housing solutions to community-driven projects, discover how cities evolve one block at a time.
Tune in and be part of the conversation that’s sculpting the city of tomorrow!
The City Sculptors Podcast
Episode 12: Malik Yoba, Building Human Capacity Through Purpose and Action
In this thought-provoking episode of The City Sculptors Podcast, host Alexis Williams sits down with actor, activist, and entrepreneur Malik Yoba for an in-depth conversation about the intersection of purpose, business, and community.
From co-founding Iconic 32, a social enterprise that merges pop culture with social impact, to launching Yoba Development, Malik has dedicated his life to empowering people and building communities from the ground up. His work in real estate, education, and media reflects a powerful mission to create opportunities, expand access to affordable housing, and strengthen human capacity in cities across the nation.
Recognized with an honorary doctorate from Livingstone College for his civic leadership, Malik’s story is one of vision, perseverance, and impact. This episode dives into how entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for social change and what it means to build not just structures, but legacies.
