Real people and real stories that prove what you’ve heard — and may believe — about “poor” people is wrong.
Moving Up Together was created by the national nonprofit UpTogether, produced by Creative Differences and is hosted by Candi Marie and XiMena Diaz.
Feeling unsafe shouldn’t be the norm. But for Marrio and many others in his Oakland, California community that’s the daily reality. Systemic challenges have made safety a privilege, not a guarantee. In this episode he shares where the determination to create a safer environment for his family and his hometown comes from and why he believes direct cash investments are part of the solution.
The Moving Up Together Podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether.
4 Mar 2025
S3E4 - One step forward, two steps back
Why does getting ahead sometimes feel like falling behind? In this eye-opening episode Tiffany McDermott shares her story of navigating the harsh realities of the benefits cliff. Tune in to hear how deficit-based public policies, like the benefits cliff, penalizes hardworking families striving for stability. Plus, learn how direct cash investments are empowering families like Tiffany’s to thrive.
The Moving Up Together podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether.
4 Feb 2025
S3E3 - Books, Bills, and Big Dreams
What does it take to rewrite your story, chase your dreams and inspire the next generation–all while balancing motherhood and college? Meet Ruta Ghebrewold, an artist, student and mom who is showing her daughters what’s possible when they set goals and work towards reaching them.
In this episode, Ruta shares her journey from Eritrea to Oakland, her dreams of opening an art gallery, how she invests in herself with direct cash support, and how direct cash can make education more accessible for all.
The Moving Up Together podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether. The Moving Up Together Podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
53,030
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
27 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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Quality
25
Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
51
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