My guest today, Gary L. Polk, Sr., he is the President, CEO and Founder of the Polk Institute. He’s also a proponent of social entrepreneurship and launched the Polk Institute Foundation, www.polkinstitute.org, a 501(c)(3) on January 15, 2021. Meet Gary L. Polk, Sr. Gary L. Polk, Sr. is a distinguished Adjunct Professor of Business Management,…
Shaun Dyer
Joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Shaun Dyer. Shaun is the Community Engagement Manager for the Westside Food Bank, located in Santa Monica, California. Meet Shaun. “I am an introvert who thrives in meaningful engagement. I am an LA native who grew up in South LA. After graduating from Culver…
Michael D’Angelo
Joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Michael D’Angelo. Michael is the founder of the non-profit Rapid Fire Comedy Tour. Meet Michael D’Angelo. Michael D’Angelo is from Las Vegas. Besides being the founder of his non-profit, Michael is also a stand-up comedian, writer, and Marine Corps Veteran. His comedy is shaped…
Diana Roday Hosford
Joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast is Diana Roday Hosford. She is the Senior Vice President, Global Sports & Entertainment for TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Meet Diana Diana Roday Hosford is a veteran in the nonprofit world, with more than 20 years of marketing, communications, and partnership development in…
Christopher Jefferson
Joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast this week is Christopher Jefferson. He is the Chief Program Officer for the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. Meet Christopher Jefferson. To begin with, Christopher Jefferson is a seasoned nonprofit leader. Christopher has more than two decades of experience. This includes, advancing youth development, community…
Karin Wallerstein
My guest today is Karin Wallerstein. She is the CEO of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, located in Venice, California. Meet Karin Wallerstein. Karin Wallerstein was born in New Jersey and has been a Venice resident for over 14 years. Karin brings drive, energy and love for the Venice Community into her role as Chief…
Wendy Smith
I’m happy to say that Wendy Smith is joining me again on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast! Meet Wendy Smith. Wendy Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is a retired clinical professor of social work and associate dean of curriculum development and assessment at USC, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She taught courses on child…
Tamika Williams
Thank You Tamika Williams for joining me on the BornToTalkRadioShow Meet Tamika. Tamika Williams is an Impact Builder, creative visionary, and advocate for women and girls who have experienced trauma. She helps individuals strengthen their emotional wellness, develop life skills, and build confidence so they can move forward with purpose. Born and raised in Washington,…
Mike Reesé
Meet Mike Reesé Mike Reesé is a very accomplished man. He is a Los Angeles-based artist, 7× Cannes Lions–awarded art director, and cultural organizer. Raised in Mid-City Los Angeles, Mike began sharing his art at 14—customizing shoes, designing t-shirts, and selling his work to classmates. He later studied Communication Arts at Otis College of Art…
Kyle Horne & Davie Willard
My guests on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast are, Kyle Horne Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Together! ACT Now and visiting from Malawi is Davie Willard, is the Co-Founder and Country Director at Together! ACT Now. Unfortunately, we had a serious power outage, and you will be hearing this podcast when…