Taylor Toynes's guest appearances

Taylor Toynes

The Startup Story

Legends in Leadership

Banned From Society Podcast

Square Pizza

Connect For Podcast

Kara Goldin

Tiffany Sorya

Ryan Serhant

Jeremy Stewart

Hari Mari

Russ Perry

Brian Burke

Sean Cannell

Jen Esquer

Anna Victoria

Richard Garriott

Tucker Max

Ben Chestnut

Eric Bandholz

Adam Robinson

OwlTail

Taylor Toynes is MOVING, MOTIVATING, and constantly CHALLENGING the status quo.  He is the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff, which he started with students as a first-year teacher. Challenged by the disparities and inequities his students experienced, and noting that nothing had changed since his childhood, Taylor was compelled to organize the inaugural FOC Back to School Festival for his students and community. For Oak Cliff has gained tremendous momentum and has become the backbone nonprofit entity supporting the South Oak Cliff community through its four pillars of work: education, advocacy, community building, and the arts. Taylor is a national board member for the Trust for Public Land and is committed to creating equitable park spaces for his community. For his leadership, Taylor has received awards from the United Nations, the NAACP, and Southern Methodist University (SMU), to name a few. Taylor and the FOC team won Teach For America’s Social Innovation Award and have been recognized by national news outlets. Taylor is a graduate of the University of North Texas and has a master’s degree from SMU. And newly named Echoing Green Fellow.I hope you follow Taylor's lead and jump into action!To learn more about Taylor and For Oak Cliff, follow them on their website and on Instagram. 

Taylor Toynes is MOVING, MOTIVATING, and constantly CHALLENGING the status quo.  He is the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff, which he started with students as a first-year teacher. Challenged by the disparities and inequities his students experienced, and noting that nothing had changed since his childhood, Taylor was compelled to organize the inaugural FOC Back to School Festival for his students and community.  For Oak Cliff has gained tremendous momentum and has become the backbone nonprofit entity supporting the South Oak Cliff community through its four pillars of work: education, advocacy, community building, and the arts. Taylor is a national board member for the Trust for Public Land and is committed to creating equitable park spaces for his community. For his leadership, Taylor has received awards from the United Nations, the NAACP, and Southern Methodist University (SMU), to name a few. Taylor and the FOC team won Teach For America’s Social Innovation Award and have been recognized by national news outlets. Taylor is a graduate of the University of North Texas and has a master’s degree from SMU. And newly named Echoing Green Fellow. I hope you follow Taylor's lead and jump into action! To learn more about Taylor and For Oak Cliff, follow them on their <a href="https://www.foroakcliff.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/4oakcliff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>.

Be the Change: Taylor Toynes, For Oak Cliff

Welcome back to the Square Pizza Podcast. This week, Greg is in conversation with Taylor Toynes, the Founder and Executive Director of For Oak Cliff. For Oak Cliff is an organization out of Dallas, TX serving the Oak Cliff neighborhood. What started as back to school festival distributing school supplies has turned into an independent organization focused on liberating Oak Cliff from systemic oppression through education, community building, and advocacy.Today, Taylor shares about:- How J. Cole ended up at their festival- Navigating the pandemic, as an organization and personally with his family- How For Oak Cliff came to be and where they hope to goCheck out more about For Oak Cliff here.Support the show (http://Scherm.co)

Welcome back to the Square Pizza Podcast. This week, Greg is in conversation with Taylor Toynes, the Founder and Executive Director of For Oak Cliff. For Oak Cliff is an organization out of Dallas, TX serving the Oak Cliff neighborhood. What started as back to school festival distributing school supplies has turned into an independent organization focused on liberating Oak Cliff from systemic oppression through education, community building, and advocacy.Today, Taylor shares about:- How J. Cole ended up at their festival- Navigating the pandemic, as an organization and personally with his family- How For Oak Cliff came to be and where they hope to goCheck out more about <a href="https://foroakcliff.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Oak Cliff here</a>.<a href="http://Scherm.co" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://Scherm.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://Scherm.co</a>)

#56 - Taylor Toynes, Founder/Executive Director, For Oak Cliff 

On this episode, the guys are joined by Taylor Toynes, the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff (which he started with students as a first-year teacher). Discouraged by the disparities and inequities his students experienced, and noting that nothing had changed since his childhood, Taylor was compelled to organize the inaugural FOC Back to School Festival for his students and community. The festival drew attention to the needs of the community and led to collaborations with system leaders such as United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Taylor is committed to the Oak Cliff community and lives in the neighborhood with his family. For his leadership, Taylor has received awards from the United Nations, the NAACP, and Southern Methodist University (SMU), to name a few. Taylor and the FOC team won Teach For America’s Social Innovation Award and Echoing Green Fellowship. For Oak Cliff has been recognized by national news outlets and gained the trust of their most proximal neighbors in South Oak Cliff. Taylor is the proud father of Wednesday Toynes and husband of Ariel Toynes. Taylor is a graduate of University of North Texas and has a master’s degree from SMU. Taylor also serves as Dallas Park and Rec Board Member.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

On this episode, the guys are joined by Taylor Toynes, the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff (which he started with students as a first-year teacher). Discouraged by the disparities and inequities his students experienced, and noting that nothing had changed since his childhood, Taylor was compelled to organize the inaugural FOC Back to School Festival for his students and community. The festival drew attention to the needs of the community and led to collaborations with system leaders such as United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Taylor is committed to the Oak Cliff community and lives in the neighborhood with his family. For his leadership, Taylor has received awards from the United Nations, the NAACP, and Southern Methodist University (SMU), to name a few. Taylor and the FOC team won Teach For America’s Social Innovation Award and Echoing Green Fellowship. For Oak Cliff has been recognized by national news outlets and gained the trust of their most proximal neighbors in South Oak Cliff. Taylor is the proud father of Wednesday Toynes and husband of Ariel Toynes. Taylor is a graduate of University of North Texas and has a master’s degree from SMU. Taylor also serves as Dallas Park and Rec Board Member. Legends in Leadership is brought to you by: <a href="https://www.carringtonfo.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carringtonfo.com</a> <a href="http://isfsite.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://isfsite.org</a>

Taylor Toynes | Episode 76

About this episode Taylor Toynes is the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff, a community-based nonprofit that seeks to liberate the Oak Cliff community from systemic oppression. Oak Cliff is a community within the city of Dallas that boasts one of the highest crime rates in the area. In fact, the zip code for For Oak Cliff leads the state of Texas with the most people in prison. It has a median household income of just $21,000 a year. As a resident population where 40% of those over the age of 25 don't even have a GED, the same zip code had an entire population of high school students walk out of school due to the poor conditions of the school. And in fact, the middle school that feeds that same high school was shut down due to poor air quality.  The mission of For Oak Cliff is personal to Taylor because Oak Cliff is where he grew up and where he calls home today. But more importantly, it's personal because he believes the residents of Oak Cliff have potential far greater than is being realized. His mission is grand, but his passion is even greater. In this episode, you'll hear.  Taylor’s early days and how being surrounded by entrepreneurs encouraged him to start his own nonprofit.  The life lessons Taylor learned from his family on what it means to serve others. The four pillars For Oak Cliff uses to help liberate Oak Cliff from systemic oppression.  How Taylor measures success.  Changes he has seen in the community in the last five years. Taylor’s greatest challenges. His advice to any entrepreneur who is not seeing success.  Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory  Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip Taylor Toynes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-toynes-500a8555/ For Oak Cliff Website: https://www.foroakcliff.org/ The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you!  Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.   With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory 

<h2>About this episode</h2> Taylor Toynes is the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff, a community-based nonprofit that seeks to liberate the Oak Cliff community from systemic oppression. Oak Cliff is a community within the city of Dallas that boasts one of the highest crime rates in the area. In fact, the zip code for For Oak Cliff leads the state of Texas with the most people in prison. It has a median household income of just $21,000 a year. As a resident population where 40% of those over the age of 25 don't even have a GED, the same zip code had an entire population of high school students walk out of school due to the poor conditions of the school. And in fact, the middle school that feeds that same high school was shut down due to poor air quality. The mission of For Oak Cliff is personal to Taylor because Oak Cliff is where he grew up and where he calls home today. But more importantly, it's personal because he believes the residents of Oak Cliff have potential far greater than is being realized. His mission is grand, but his passion is even greater. <h2>In this episode, you'll hear.</h2> <ul> <li>Taylor’s early days and how being surrounded by entrepreneurs encouraged him to start his own nonprofit. </li> <li>The life lessons Taylor learned from his family on what it means to serve others.</li> <li>The four pillars For Oak Cliff uses to help liberate Oak Cliff from systemic oppression. </li> <li>How Taylor measures success. </li> <li>Changes he has seen in the community in the last five years.</li> <li>Taylor’s greatest challenges.</li> <li>His advice to any entrepreneur who is not seeing success.</li> </ul> <h2>Resources from this episode</h2> Join Grindology: <a href="https://grindology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grindology.com/</a> ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → <a href="http://ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory</a> Get Emails: <a href="https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5</a> The Startup Story Inner Circle: <a href="https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip</a> Taylor Toynes on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-toynes-500a8555/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-toynes-500a8555/</a> For Oak Cliff Website: <a href="https://www.foroakcliff.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.foroakcliff.org/</a> The Startup Story on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory</a> The Startup Story is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney</a> The Startup Story on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory</a> <h2>Share the podcast</h2> The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! <h4>EPISODE CREDITS</h4> If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at <a href="https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory</a>