The RightWay Podcast

Welcome back to The RightWay Foundation Podcast - Pain to Power!  Join us in this episode our Founder and CEO Franco Vega, shares the compelling journey behind why we started this podcast. This series we will dive deep into into the transformative stories of youth impacted by the childcare and legal system. We're happy to be back!

Franco Vega sits down with Keith Johnson, co-founder of the Falcons Youth and Family Services. Keith shares his story and how his life experiences shaped him and the work that he does to empower disadvantaged and under-served youth to excel in life. 

Daniel, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us to share his powerful story of turning pain into power. Through healing, growth, and resilience, Daniel opens up about his past—and how he’s choosing to break the cycle to build a better future for himself and his son. This is a story about fatherhood, perseverance, and transformation you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 🔗 Watch More Episodes: 🎧 Full Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-bdAmNM0EsUGMMSryegRFV4ANmEj20k   📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/   🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org   Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Andraya dives deeper into the issue of men not receiving therapy and shares how her team at The RightWay Foundation is working to change that reality for transition-age foster youth in Los Angeles.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 🔗 Watch More Episodes: 🎧 Full Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-bdAmNM0EsUGMMSryegRFV4ANmEj20k 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/  🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Andraya, our COO and Lead Therapist at The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the Pain to Power Podcast by popular demand. As the backbone of our mental health pillar, she breaks down how trauma-informed care, therapy, and community support are changing outcomes for foster youth in Los Angeles. 🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.  📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightway... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayF...   🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org   Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

An inside look at how foster youth aging out of care can access housing, resources, and community support. Housing Director Gabriella shares real solutions and what it takes to prevent youth homelessness in Los Angeles.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.  📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/   🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Gabriella is the new Director of Housing for The RightWay Foundation. Her role is pivotal to support our mission to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline!   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.  📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Johna, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the podcast and talks about how she was able to turn her pain into power and updates us on what she is up to now!   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast  Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media:  Instagram:   / therightwayfoundation    Facebook:   / therightwayfoundation    🌐 Learn More or Support Us:  Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/  🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Johna, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the podcast and shares her powerful story as she talks about the dark ins and outs of her time in foster care. 🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/  🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Neftaly, a former foster youth, shares her inspiring story of overcoming the foster care system and battling mental health challenges. Today, she’s a thriving young woman who turned her pain into power. Watch her journey of resilience, healing, and hope.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.    📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram:  / therightwayfoundation   Facebook:   / therightwayfoundation     🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple.   #paintopower #therightwayfoundation #fosteryouth #mentalhealth #podcast #communitysupport Explore the podcast

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.   📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/    🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

TyTy, a proud RightWay alum, is proof that pain can be transformed into power.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.    📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/   🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple.   #paintopower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Adrian Veliz, Director of Workforce Development at The RightWay Foundation, shares his powerful journey of turning pain into power. In this episode, he opens up about resilience, hope, and how he’s inspiring transition-age foster youth to build brighter futures.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.    📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram:   / therightwayfoundation   Facebook:   / therightwayfoundation     🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org   Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple.   #paintopower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Adrian Veliz, Director of Workforce Development at The RightWay Foundation, shares his powerful journey of turning pain into power. In this episode, he opens up about resilience, hope, and how he’s inspiring transition-age foster youth to build brighter futures. 🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #paintopower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

On today's episode, Franco Vega talks about some big news that is going on here at The RightWay Foundation, and how this is one large step to ending foster care homelessness. 🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple. #paintopower #TheRightWayFoundation #fosteryouth #mentalhealth #podcast #communitysupport

Omar, a participant in The RightWay Foundation, comes on to talk about his childhood, his upbringing, and his time in foster care.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.   🔗 Watch More Episodes: 🎧 Full Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-bdAmNM0EsUGMMSryegRFV4ANmEj20k   📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/   🌐 Learn More or Support Us: Visit our website: https://www.therightwayfoundation.org   Help us support foster youth transitioning into adulthood by donating today. Ten bucks a month = one life changed at a time. It’s that simple.   #PainToPower #RightWayFoundation #FosterYouth #MentalHealth #Podcast #CommunitySupport

Omar, a participant in The RightWay Foundation, comes on to talk about his childhood, his upbringing, and his time in foster care.

In this episode, Jimmie opens up about his 36 years in prison, sharing raw, powerful stories that paint a vivid picture of life behind bars. From survival to self-reflection, his journey is one of resilience and redemption.