Teens Under Construction, Inc., The Home of Hip Hop Therapy,
On the Sunday, February 1, 2026, episode of People Before Politics Radio, AJ, Damon, and Larnez sat down with Yocasta “Yogi” Jimenez, LMSW (President & founder) and Shamar Watson (Vice-President/COO) of Teens Under Construction, Inc., (TUC) to discuss youth mentorship, culturally responsive therapy, and real pathways for supporting at-risk youth.
Ms. Yogi is also known as The Hip-Hop Therapist. She is the President and Founder of Teens Under Construction, Inc. (TUC). She believes in incorporating Hip-Hop Culture into TUC to unite our community through cultural communication, which helps provide youth engagement and educational growth.
Shamar Watson, LMSW, recognizes the significance of providing youth with opportunities to empower themselves through self-expression. For Shamar, Hip-Hop is not just music; it’s a culture and a powerful conduit that connects young people to the importance of addressing their mental health.
TUC is a mentoring and counseling organization, serving at-risk youth ages 15-24. Ms. Yogi has a passion for the work she does. She loves working with young people and educating people about effective ways to engage youth to provide them with the ability to obtain success.
For more information on Teens Under Construction, Inc., The Home of Hip Hop Therapy, visit their website and follow TUC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Yelp, and YouTube
and follow Yogi The Hip Hop Therapist on Instagram
