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Podcast: The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Episode: Uplift: He overcame a drug abusing mom and founded a nonprofit in Detroit focused on removing non-academic barriers to education.
Description: Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler. Founded a nonprofit in Detroit focused on removing non-academic barriers to education.- During the pandemic, he helped distribute over **15 million meals** through a partnership with Forgotten Harvest.- His work is rooted in personal experience: growing up with a mother struggling with addiction and an absent father.- He credits his success to mentors, coaches, and community members who supported him. --- ### 👥 **Youth Advocacy**- Terrence emphasizes the importance of **adult involvement** in yout...