Life is often likened to a journey requiring direction and purpose to feel fulfilled. Discovering your life's purpose can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, dedicating just one hour of your time to a cause that resonates with you can be a simple yet impactful way to find purpose.

In this episode of the Win Monday podcast, we're joined by Jeremy Park, CEO of cityCURRENT, to explore the power of purpose and the profound impact of volunteerism. cityCURRENT facilitates connections between businesses and communities to drive positive change through events, media, and philanthropy.

During our conversation, we delve into how volunteering can foster personal growth and community development. Jeremy shares his personal journey and emphasizes the importance of aligning volunteer work with one's passions. We also discuss the pandemic's emotional toll on youth and the significance of guiding them toward purposeful engagement.

Key Takeaways

• Purpose acts as a catalyst for personal and community change.
• To find your purpose, align volunteer efforts with your passions and interests.
• Inviting others to volunteer can create a community of caring individuals and amplify impact.
• Simple volunteer activities can make a significant difference and develop leadership skills.
• It's normal to feel uncertain about your purpose; use it as a chance to explore and engage in meaningful conversations.

In This Episode:

• [01:14] Introduction to cityCURRENT
• [02:29] Jeremy's origin story.
• [06:38] cityCURRENT's mission and impact.
• [07:56] Where to find more information about cityCURRENT
• [08:14] Win Monday’s Monday Momentum
• [12:45] Power of purpose and volunteerism.
• [17:31] Addressing feelings of purposelessness.
• [19:30] Inviting others to serve.
• [20:22] Importance of volunteering.
• [23:08] Overcoming hurdles to volunteerism.
• [25:41] Tactical ways to start volunteering.
• [31:53] How to invite others to volunteer.
• [37:13] Discovering your purpose.
• [38:06] Introduction to Win Monday’s Confidence Quiz
• [38:51] Closing thoughts on finding purpose.

Notable Quotes

• [02:42] "When you become a spark to power the good, it will transform your life and your community." - Jeremy
• [13:43] “People physically solve problems if people aren't in the leadership roles to guide those dollars in the right way, they don't make an impact.” - Jeremy
• [15:53] “ If the end game is purpose, pain can be tied to purpose. Once healed from pain to healing to purpose.” -Paul
• [21:11] "Volunteers all the time will say, 'I got more out of it than they did,' and that's because they're finding themselves, their value, and a higher purpose." -
• [22:03] "They want purpose, they want opportunities to serve, and they want it during a workday, not after hours, not on the weekends."-
• [36:53] “If someone has not written down their purpose, write it down.”- Jeremy

Our Guest

• Jeremy C. Park is a driving force behind powering the GOOD for individuals and organizations. As the CEO of cityCURRENT and Vice President at Higginbotham, he spearheads initiatives that bridge businesses with communities. An esteemed author, speaker, and media personality, Jeremy’s work has garnered accolades such as Top 40 Under 40, and features in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fortune Magazine. His commitment to Giving for Growth is evident in his books, radio shows, podcasts, and television productions, all aimed at inspiring positive change and community engagement. With a diverse background spanning sports, media, and mentorship from entertainment luminaries, Jeremy continues to lead by example and make a lasting impact on society.

Resource & Links:

Win Monday Community (join here)

• Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

• Paul's Confidence Quiz
• Paul's Website
• Paul's LinkedIn to Connect
• Paul's Instagram to Follow

Jeremy Park

• https://citycurrent.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycpark/