By Benoni Pantoja
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
Interview with Dr. Devin Vodicka Chief Impact Officer & Chief Academic Officer for Altitude Learning.
Altitude Learning, "We catalyze and accelerate the shift to learner-centered education in schools across the country. We believe that together we can empower every learner to derive their own learning and reach their full potential."
https://www.altitudelearning.com/at-school
Book Recommendations: Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
Learner-Centered Leadership by Dr. Devin Vodicka
@dvodicka Twitter
Interview with Uli Heine, Senior Director of Engagement for Project Concern International.
PCI’s mission is to empower people to enhance health,
end hunger, overcome hardship and advance women & girls.
PCI helps people to help themselves, so they can thrive, achieve their hopes and dreams, and create a healthier future for their children.
PCI is committed to working at the community level to enhance health, end hunger and overcome hardship around the world. Last year, our work helped transform the lives of nearly 12 million people in 16 countries, but what is even more exciting is knowing how each of those individuals will continue to foster positive impact in their families and communities in the years ahead.
https://www.pciglobal.org/
[email protected]
Interview with CEO/Founder of Branch Out Market Rachel McKinney
Branch Out Market is a network of passionate individuals committed to sourcing the best products, sharing stories of grassroots success, and bridging the consumer to the producer for social change. We partner with graphic designers, marketing experts, logistics, warehouse supply chains, and import specialists from around the world – all to ensure that our parts can focus on their missions’ and our customers are able to support them through the online shop.
Mission: To create a long-term sustainability for social projects, non-profits, and small entrepreneurs by expanding their markets. To create a world where everyone has access to a larger market. To build connections between consumers and global artisans online.
Recommended: Tattoos of The Heart by Father Greg Boyle
https://branchoutmarket.com/
Interview with Reggie Washington (CEO) - From Life in Prison to changing lives through the Project A.W.A.R.E (emotional literacy and restorative practices) program.
Attitude When Angry and Resolving Emotional (A.W.A.R.E) Issues Non-ViolentlyProject A.W.A.R.E. aims to educate at-risk youths and prepare them to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. By becoming emotionally literate, learning/developing basic social skills, and through self-examination, our young students will not only better themselves and their school environment, but also become productive members of society and establish themselves as community leaders.
Project A.W.A.R.E. provides a healthy environment wherein students can safely process their feelings and learn how to effectively incorporate problem-solving skills that they've learned into their daily lives.
Recommended: 13th on Netflix
Phone: (760) 828-7002
[email protected]
http://www.projectawareenterprises.org
Interview with the Director of RISE Up Industries.
Their mission is to minimize gang involvement by providing integrated gang prevention, gang intervention, and post-detention reentry programs.
At RISE (Respect, Integrity, Spirituality, Empowerment) UP (Unity and Perseverance) Industries, we support formerly gang involved and at-risk individuals in their quest for a better, more meaningful life. We extend a rich array of services that not only counsel participants, but also provide opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
At RiseUp Industries, participants are welcomed into a community of mutual kinship, love, and a wide variety of services. Full-time employment is offered through an 18-month program that trains our members to be Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine operators—a technical skill in high demand that helps them re-identify who they are in the world, offers job training so they can move on from RUI and become contributing members of the community – knowing they count! Through contract work for local and out of state customers, they experience real work opportunities and work ethic development.
https://riseupindustries.org/
Books:
Tattoos of the Heart by Father Greg Boyle
From Murder To Forgiveness by A. Khamisa
Writing After Life by Leslie Willis and Others
Stand and Deliver Movie
Interview with the San Diego Workforce Partnership President and CEO Peter Callstrom
The San Diego Workforce Partnership funds and delivers programs that empower job seekers to meet the current and future workforce needs of employers in San Diego County. We are the local Workforce Development Board, designated by the City and County of San Diego.
https://workforce.org/
Recommended Podcast: https://www.brookings.edu/podcasts/
https://www.aspeninstitute.org/podcasts/
Interview with CEO Jesus Gonzalez of San Diego State's Wesley House affordable housing.
Mission: To empower qualifying students to achieve their goals through affordable housing and support services
Wesley House Student Residence, Inc. (WHSR) is a public, non-profit organization that represents the culmination of over 80 years of San Diego State University service and outreach. Wesley Foundation Ministries, Inc., the founding organization was established in 1934 as the first campus ministry. In the mid-2000s, They formed another non-profit organization – The Wesley House Student Residence, Inc. for the purpose of the development and management of affordable student housing.
Phone: 619-582-0773
http://wesleysdsu.org
Book recommended: Good to Great by Jim Collins
Steve Ward is the founder of the Dream Catcher Program.
Dream Catcher is a career readiness and workforce development curriculum designed to accelerate students ability to discover an initial career path through discovering a clarity of purpose and self worth.
Dream Catcher Enterprises provides a unique and effective career development curriculum that helps students:
The tool of M.A.P.P.E:
M - Mental Mindset
A - Ask the right questions?
P - Purpose
P - Plan of Action
E - Execute
https://www.dreamcatcherprogram.com/
909-437-1180
Books Recommended:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Podcast interview with Chamber of Purpose Co-Founder Neville Billimoria.
The Chamber of Purpose is a welcoming community of driven successful individuals and business owners who have banded together to form a coalition of purposeful enterprise. We take action, create connection and have fun.
Our Mission:
To inspire, organize, and assist organizations in adopting a purpose-driven, collaborative model, that advances humanized, sustainable communities.
What We Do:CONNECT: We provide a venue for meaningful exchange and relationship-building that fosters community for newcomers, advocates and practitioners.
COACH: We provide a selection of resources and a clear path for learning and application.
CHAMPION: We recognize and advocate the advancement and achievement of purpose-driven initiatives.
https://www.chamberofpurpose.org
Soul Food Friday - https://soulfoodfriday.wordpress.com
Book: Who Do We Choose To Be? Margaret Wheatley
Interview with Dustin Nelson & Todd Baker SD Sheriff Department
RESPECT Project is a character building and mentoring program designed for teenage youth. Currently serving the North County region, RESPECT Project was developed in 2014 by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The program is a 16-week commitment aiming to reduce juvenile delinquency, lower recidivism, and offer alternatives to street gangs, substance abuse, and a life trapped in the criminal justice system. RESPECT Project offers decision-making skills, encouragement, and comprehensive resources to students and their families. In addition to weekly classes and mentoring, RESPECT Project also partners with healthy community groups, businesses, and faith-based organizations to supplement the program and further enrich the students’ personal lives.
https://www.sdsheriff.net/RESPECTproject
[email protected]
Podcast: Jocko Willink
https://youtu.be/ljqra3BcqWM
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.