To Get There Podcast
Our mission is to share our goal of building a united world with people across the world; regardless of culture, background, and identity, in a way that inspires others to join and to motivate to keep going on a pathway to universal brotherhood and sisterhood. Contact us! Instagram: @tgt.podcast https://www.instagram.com/tgt.podcast/ Facebook: To Get There Podcast https://www.facebook.com/tgt.podcast/
Episodes
January 17, 2021 • 28 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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December 23, 2020 • 33 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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November 21, 2020 • 30 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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November 8, 2020 • 34 mins
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...
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...
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October 17, 2020 • 46 mins
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 resou...
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 resou...
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October 8, 2020 • 35 mins
TGT S2:E2 - The Story of Sports and Social Change
This 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, w...
This 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, w...
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October 1, 2020 • 29 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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August 20, 2020 • 43 mins
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 S...
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 S...
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August 8, 2020 • 40 mins
“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 licens...
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 licens...
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July 30, 2020 • 34 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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July 23, 2020 • 46 mins
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 V...
Follow, subscribe and listen to Gen V...
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July 16, 2020 • 38 mins
"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 pu...
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 pu...
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July 9, 2020 • 36 mins
“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, ...
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, ...
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July 3, 2020 • 34 mins
“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 R...
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 R...
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June 26, 2020 • 36 mins
“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 wor...
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 wor...
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June 18, 2020 • 39 mins
"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 internation...
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 internation...
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June 12, 2020 • 38 mins
"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 dow...
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 dow...
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June 5, 2020 • 57 mins
‘’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 justic...
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 justic...
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May 28, 2020 • 35 mins
“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 ...
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 ...
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May 14, 2020 • 28 mins
"I think all spiritualities have one common objective, one common ground and one common source, which is unity." - Alaeddine Touhami
We 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 Peac...
We 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 Peac...
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