To Get There Podcast

TGT S2:E7: The Story of More Than A Bakery Zahra Ekong is a college student from Orange County, CA. An old high school friend of Chris, she is the founder of Salisbury Bakes — a bakery that is built on random acts of kindness and the idea of giving something of yourself to another, with no expectations of receiving in return. In this episode, we will learn about the story of Salisbury Bakes and how their mission is to be more than just a bakery. We will also talk about how the act of appreciation for others is a vital part of the bakery’s ongoing effort to bring a community together. Check out Salisbury Bakes! Website: https://www.salisburybakes.com Join them in their Homeless Initiative: https://www.salisburybakes.com/our-journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salisburybakes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salisburybakes TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salisburybakes?lang=en Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E6: The Story of The Noche Buena Project Holiday Special! Karla Bulan is a 22 year old from Manila, Philippines. As a graduate in Economics from the University of the Philippines, she is currently working for a tech startup and volunteers her free time to contribute to The Noche Buena Project. The Noche Buena Project is part of the Youth for the United World Philippines. The project began in 2009, when a group of volunteers felt the call to help in the relief effort for Typhoon Ondoy by gathering donations to help a small community in Quezon City that was affected by the flooding of the storm. Since then, the project has been able to deliver over 10,000 Noche Buena packs, providing Christmas dinners and goods to different communities most in need around the Philippines. They’ve partnered with the community to give back to the community to donate not only relief goods, but also to lend out their hands to uplift those around them. And in this episode we are going to learn more about her involvement in the Noche Buena Project. And then we will talk about how her experience in working for the Project has shaped her understanding of hope. Meet Karla Bulan! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlabulan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlaannebulan Check out The Noche Buena Project! Donate: http://www.paypal.me/TheNocheBuenaProject Website: https://www.thenochebuenaproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenochebuenaproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNocheBuenaProject/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNBP_ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E5: The Story of Dignity and Solidarity Lord Leomer Pomperada is the President of the World Youth Alliance (WYA). A native of the Philippines, Lord works at WYA headquarters in New York City to lead the youth-led organization’s mission to educate, build a culture and advocate for the dignity of the human person. WYA was founded in 1999 by Anna Halpine. In this episode we will talk with Lord about the history of WYA and how he found himself involved with the organization. We will then go more in depth about some of the topics that pertain to realizing and understanding the importance of human dignity! Learn more about Lord Leomer Pomperada! WYA Bio: https://www.wya.net/about-wya/leadership/ Instagram (Lord Leomer Pomperada): https://www.instagram.com/lordpomperada/ Instagram (WYA): https://www.instagram.com/wyaglobal/ Facebook (WYA): https://www.facebook.com/WorldYouthAlliance Check out World Youth Alliance! Website: https://www.wya.net Membership: https://www.wya.net/about-wya/the-charter/ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E4: The Story of The Great Challenge Ryan Nuñez is a pastor at one of the largest churches in Phoenix called Palm Valley Church. He has a PhD in Materials Science, but he has dedicated most of his time to leading the Church. He is also the author of a book called The Great Challenge published by New City Press. This week we will ask Ryan how he builds rapports with people from other religious backgrounds and how that has led him to the opportunity to understand and share the concept of unity. We will then focus on one of the great challenges that he writes about in his book which explains how love leads to unity. Learn more about Ryan Nunez and his work at Palm Valley Church! Website: https://www.palmvalley.org Instagram (Ryan Nunez): https://www.instagram.com/rnunez_pvc/ Instagram (PVC): https://www.instagram.com/PVChurch/ Facebook (PVC): https://www.facebook.com/PVChurch Check out The Great Challenge! New City Press Store: https://www.newcitypress.com/the-great-challenge.html Video Series of TGC hosted by Ryan Nunez: https://www.palmvalley.org/messages/thegreatchallenge Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E3: The Story of Abolishing Modern-Day Slavery In this week’s episode, we will be discussing sensitive topics like human trafficking and other related subject matters. Because of the nature of our conversation with our guest that may be triggering, listener discretion is advised. If you would like to find out more about how you can help to abolish slavery in the 21st century, please refer to https://www.a21.org and its resources. Daniela Arredondo, recently married, has a degree in business and is currently a specialist in the aerospace industry. In addition, she is a 21st century abolitionist with the international NGO A21. She is passionate about a tomorrow full of freedom, hope, and second chances. Today, we will talk about Daniela’s role in the A21 chapter in Mexicali and then discuss how we can be motors of positive change. Learn more about A21! Website: https://www.a21.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a21/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a21campaign Connect with Daniela! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.arrnino/ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E2 - The Story of Sports and Social ChangeThis week we speak with our friend Howard Brodwin who is a marketing professional that creates long term, social impact driven relationships between brands and non profit organizations through the power of sports! He is the founder of the organization Sports and Social Change. We will talk about his work in the sports world, specifically the non-profit side of sports. In addition, we discuss how sports can be a way to promote inclusivity among its athletes, fans and the general public! Learn more about Howard's work and Sports and Social Change! Website: https://sportsandsocialchange.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsandchange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportsandSocialChange.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsandchange/ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

TGT S2:E1: The Story of the Good Guys We kick off Season 2 of the To Get There Podcast by traveling back up to Vancouver, Canada to talk to our friends, The Good Guys. The Good Guys Charitable Foundation is a youth-led initiative aimed at improving the lives of the less fortunate cofounded by Peter Lee and Luke White. Today, we’re gonna sit down with these cool guys and talk about their project and how they see their organization providing opportunities for youth and society as a whole! Let’s go! To connect with The Good Guys, check out their... Website: https://www.goodguysbc.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodguysbc/ GoFundMe: https://gf.me/u/yxypi8 Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

How do you find hope among chaos? In the evening of August 4, 2020, the Lebanese capital, Beirut, suffered a deadly explosion that killed or displaced many people during an ongoing global medical pandemic. For the final episode of Season 1, we connect with our friends Youmna and Michelle to talk about how they experienced the blast and what they did in order to help clean up the city with other young people. Youmna is a Political Science student, currently writing her Master's thesis on operating reforms within the Lebanese system. She's part of the Youth for a United World. Michelle is a civil engineering student who likes to keep her life busy with non-engineering activities. Also a part of the Youth for a United World. Despite all the conflicts going on in her country, she was born and raised in Lebanon and is still living and believing in her country. Donate to Lebanese Red Cross! http://www.redcross.org.lb/index.aspx?pageid=907 Connect with the youth in Lebanon! https://www.instagram.com/y4uwlb/ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

“My existence is not limited to myself, to my perceived goals, to my perceived lines of achievements, but at the end of my life it will be very interesting to recall how I was at the service of others.” - Gio Francisco This week we will travel to Manila, Philippines to talk to our friend, Gio Francisco. He is 23 years old and is from Las Piñas City in Metro Manila. He’s earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is now a licensed Psychometrician and will be taking up a master's degree in Psychology in the near future. He is the Coordinator for Youth Development and Formation under the Support at a Distance Program of Bukas Palad Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. Bukas Palad Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (BP) is a non-profit and NGO that provides sustainable development, education, livelihood, information and communication strategy to children, elderly, urban poor, and victims of calamities and disasters. BP serves the community through comprehensive programs and services that are geared towards promoting the holistic growth of its beneficiaries. And today, we will have Gio talk a bit more about what programs he does with youth at Bukas Palad and how, through his work, he spreads the value of being communion, or community, with other people. Learn more about Bukas Palad! Website: https://bukaspaladfoundation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpfoundationmanila Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bukaspaladfoundation/# Connect with Gio! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imgiofrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imgiofrancisco/ Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

What if I told you that the closest source of clean water was 5 KM away and the only way to get there was by foot? We head to Africa for the first time to the country of Burundi and talk with our friend Christ-Alex Irambona. Alex is 28 years old, he was born and raised in Burundi. He studied Civil Engineering at University of Burundi and he is a member of the international youth group called Youth For a United World who believe in a Universal Brotherhood. We asked him for his motto and he answered without hesitation "do to others what you want them to do for you.” Alex was involved in an environmental project with this NGO called CASOBU in Burundi which focuses on contributing to the reduction of poverty in the country by doing sustainable development projects. Alex spent time in a rural area called Rukanda Hill in the province of Bururi to bring clean water to this community where the closest source of clean water is 5 KM away and not easy to access. So, we will have Alex talk about his time in Rukanda Hill with CASOBU and this clean water project, and then we will discuss letting go of our self-interests to help others which led him to find a family in this rural community that not only changed their lives, but also his life! To learn more about “Water, spring of life” check out the project page https://www.amu-it.eu/progetti-int/acqua-fonte-di-vita-e-sviluppo/?lang=en To learn more about CASOBU check out the website! (French) http://www.casobu.bi/ Connect with Alex! https://www.instagram.com/christ_alex23/ https://www.facebook.com/christalex.irambona Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

We are excited to welcome Gen Verde, an international performing arts group, for this special live event! The all female cast consists of 19 members coming from 14 different countries. Join us as they’ll share with us some of their music and the stories behind their songs accompanied with footage from their performances and the mission they feel called to live through their art and their lives. Follow, subscribe and listen to Gen Verde! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GenverdeOfficial Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rcJrevpMgRCUbjhPISqyZ?si=NB1Df128TYWzkfzqUYXCDA Webpage: https://www.genverde.it Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gen_verde_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenVerdeOfficial Contact us! Webpage: http://tgtmediagroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast

"We focus so often on what's lacking when we really need to focus on our strengths, where we can really bring something to make a difference." - Jimmy Walters Have you ever wondered how dreams can come true? In this week’s episode, we speak with our friend, Jimmy Walters from Queens, New York (US). Jimmy is a professor at St. John’s University and is the Director of both Catholic Scholars and Residence Ministries. Jimmy has also published a book, ‘Dreams Come True’, which in part, is influenced by the many years he’s worked with young adults, helping them discover or deepen their spirituality, and discern their vocation. He shares his story about his dreams of writing this book and leading a life in service of others. Connect with Jimmy and check out his book! Website: https://drjimmywalters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjimmywalters/ Book: https://www.newcitypress.com/dreams-come-true.html Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

“Our mission is to get the youth together to spread love in the simplest of ways.” - Renai Jose Have you ever wondered how a van could be fueled by youth volunteers, donated materials and service? This week we talk to Raisa and Renai Jose who are sisters and the co-founders of The Giving Truck from Vancouver, Canada. This truck aims to inspire youth to do random acts of kindness and give back to the community by volunteering time, talent and material donations to brighten up the day of populations experiencing homelessness and marginalization in our society. In what began as a school project, The Giving Truck has gone on to become a non-profit foundation that provides resources to combat the various social issues around Vancouver, or locally known as, the Lower Mainland. Join us in listening to these two wonderful girls share stories about The Giving Truck and uncover why it is important to give unconditionally. Check out The Giving Truck! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegivingtruckofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegivingtruck/ Website: https://givingtruck.ca/ Connect with Raisa and Renai! Raisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisajose_/ Renai’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renai.jose/ Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

“My view of looking at things just changed because I did so much for social work that I realized what people don’t have. In India these things are not spoken about... I used my skills as a journalist to start a conversation or to create a dialogue.” -Ronald Rodrigues Have you ever imagined leaving a stable job, decent cash flow and the comfort of your own home to volunteer in rural India without a goal in sight? Mumbai native Ron Rodrigues, a 25-year-old journalist in the biggest city of India, randomly acted on a lifelong thought of what it is like to volunteer. That led him to Himachal Pradesh to work with an NGO called RUCHI (Rural Centre for Human Interest) along with other people from all over the world. With RUCHI, his life values became centered on the importance of dialogue and when he returned to his home city and got his job back he put what he learned into practice. Join us in listening to how volunteering in the Himalayas led Ron to use dialogue and his platform as a journalist to foster an acknowledgement of marginalized social issues that occur everyday. Connect with Ron and read his articles! Instagram: @_ron_rodrigues https://www.instagram.com/_ron_rodrigues/ Facebook: Ronald Rodrigues https://www.facebook.com/ronald.rodrigues.7503 Twitter: Ronald Rodrigues (@RonaldR183) https://twitter.com/ronaldr183?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-rodrigues-71a527108/?originalSubdomain=in Chai Coffee Rum (Personal Blog) https://chaicoffeerum.wordpress.com/ Ronald Rodrigues for The Free Press Journal Publication https://www.freepressjournal.in/author/634942 Learn more about RUCHI!http://www.ruchi.org.in/ Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

“The life that you have is not only for yourself but also has an impact on other people.” - Marilyn Martinez Marilyn Martinez Larios is a psychologist from the city of Mexicali, Mexico who has a Master’s degree in Health Psychology from Universidad de Guadalajara, and a Harvard Business Certificate. She is a part time professor in Cetys University, a clinical counselor, and part time researcher. She is a great leader on and off work. On this episode we discuss leadership styles that she uses to serve others. Connect with Marilyn and AD1! Marilyn's Instagram: https://instagram.com/marilynlmartinez?igshid=1qolnlmdsqhfw Marilyn's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psic.marilyn.martinez/ AD1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audienciad1cetys/ Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

"As a journalist, I bear the responsibility to report [the Hong Kong protests] and tell people [in China] what’s going on, in detail, with the complete picture." - Mary Joyce Austin This week we talk with our friends David Chinglok Lee and Mary Joyce Austin from Hong Kong. For the past year, there has been political unrest that has divided the country, friends and families. As members of the Youth for a United World, an international organization that strives to build unity among all people, David and Mary Joyce have grappled with the difficulty that building relationships with people who have different values during this situation is easier said than done. Listen as they share their personal experiences and talk about how they went beyond politics to understand and maintain relationships with the people they encounter. Connect with David, Mary Joyce and YFUW Hong Kong! David: https://www.instagram.com/leechinglokdavid/ Mary Joyce: https://www.instagram.com/austin_mj/ YFUW HK: https://www.instagram.com/y4uw_hk/ Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

"I know one meal a week isn’t going to do it, but it lets people know a group of us care. We need to take care of each other. If not, what the hell are we doing?” - Celsea Tibbitt via Boston Globe This week we talk to Celsea Tibbitt, a public health nurse and PhD candidate, about her project "Market Sharing," which provides nutritious meals for people who are homeless in Boston, Mass. We also discussed about how what it breaks down the inequalities and inequities that are prevalent in our societies. Listen as we learn about how Celsea's work and research along with her passion for food come together to serve those in need in her community. Learn more about Market Sharing! INSTAGRAM: @market_sharing https://www.instagram.com/market_sharing/ Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

‘’Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King Jr. In light of everything that has transpired recently within the US, we felt it was imperative to have a dialogue on justice within the American context. On this week’s episode, we had the privilege to collaborate with Black Fam 2.5 and its creators, Sydney Charles and Tatum Larsen. Join us and listen to this insightful conversation on redefining justice. Check out Black Fam 2.5’s content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackfam2.5/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-704478389 Website: https://www.theblackfam.org Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

“The world is small? No, we’re small and it’s up to us to explore.” -Mogli Maureal We speak with our friend multi-talented, Anthony “Mogli” Maureal, from Oakland, CA. Anthony embodies creativity, as a graduate of SAE Expression College with a degree in Sound Arts, he has gone on tour with his award-winning band, MAD NOISE and has performed and produced for the theater/film/band troupe, RADIX. Anthony is a man of many talents, he is an audio engineer, sound designer, music producer, and drummer. He is also a professional photographer. His talents have allowed him to travel and see many different parts of the world. Listen to how Anthony finds the connection between creativity and culture to better understand a more united world. Connect with Mogli! Instagram @themogli https://www.instagram.com/themogli/ Website https://www.themogli.com Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/

"I think all spiritualities have one common objective, one common ground and one common source, which is unity." - Alaeddine TouhamiWe connected with Alaeddine Touhami who was born in Morocco, but is now living in the Netherlands. He represents an international NGO AISA, and the House of Peace. They have an annual event which is recognized by the United Nations and UNESCO as an official International Day of Living Together in Peace which takes place on May 16th. Join us as we go beyond his NGO and tackle the concept of peace.Connect with Alaeddine of Facebook and check out his NGO as well! AISA Nederland http://www.facebook.com/aisanet.nl INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aisa_ngo_nl/ Email: mailto:pr@aisanet.nl Contact us on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ To Get There Podcast