In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I talk to Bob Rivera, a serial entrepreneur who also founded Future Dreamers & Achievers, NOT an ordinary nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the resources they need to pursue their most ambitious aspirations. He has curated a series of “Concerts for Scholarships” that will be celebrated throughout the year featuring artists with a multigenerational appeal, and where they award and reward young people for their demonstrated perseverance and tenacity. The coolest part is that the students who receive the scholarships don’t necessarily have to excel academically in terms of their grades (no 4.0 averages are required here). They simply need to be nominated by a school representative who knows first-hand about the young person’s determination, boldness, plans for the future, and values so that Bob and his team can pair them up with mentors while also awarding a scholarship to help them achieve their goals, whether it’s to pursue music or become a scientist. Future Dreamers & Achievers’ next concert is April 27, 2022, at Mango’s Tropical Café featuring DJs playing 80’s & 90’s music and beloved artists from this era who will perform LIVE on stage, including 18-time award-winning international superstar CeCe Peniston, Crystal Waters, Comedian Tommy Davidson (In Living Color) and Turbo B of the group SNAP. Scholarships up to $10,000 per student will be awarded between sets during this “I Want My Old School” themed concert. If you can join us in Orlando later this month, buy your ticket today at: https://iwantmyoldschool.eventbrite.com