They Call Me Mista Yu

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Hey, Friends and Family.

Even in the months of the podcast season when things are slow, we got content for you. Our team thought it a great idea to start reviewing previous (but timely) episodes of our show during the times that Mista Yu is away from the microphone. All of these episodes (or beautiful Blasts from the Past) were previously broadcasted but we are sharing them with you for a time that you might need it most. Hope you enjoy!

A miracle start, a hard separation, and a relentless mission— Jean takes us from a birth in a five-gallon bucket to a blueprint for rebuilding hope in Haiti. We dive into the heart of Stand For Haiti, the organization he and his wife launched to strengthen what already exists—schools, churches, and community hubs—by wrapping students and families with real support. Instead of duplicating orphanages, Jean chose to repair broken education paths through tuition sponsorships, mentoring, medical access, and training for local teachers. The result is a durable circle of care that helps kids stay in school and communities move from survival to growth.

One story captures the spirit: Jean’s team purchased a voodoo temple and replaced it with a playground. That bold shift reoriented a neighborhood’s daily walk from fear to joy and became a hub for learning and unity. We talk candidly about Haiti’s current crisis—assassination fallout, gangs, displacement, and personal loss—and how people on the ground still show up hungry for change. Jean shares the hardest lesson he learned: outcomes can’t be the compass. Calling must be. Small acts of support—money, presence, leadership—ignite momentum for families who are learning to dodge bullets and keep going.

We also open the human chapters that keep Jean grounded: pick-up basketball, Caribbean food memories, and the power of music as a bridge. Hip hop once served as his evangelism tool, from campus shows to international trips, until it was time to pass the mic and build in new ways. If you care about practical impact, sustainable education, and community-led change, this story will move you—and it will give you a clear way to help.

Join us, share this conversation with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can discover these stories of grit and grace. To partner or sponsor a student: standforhaiti.org, Facebook “Stand For Haiti,” Instagram @kanpehaiti.

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