Behind every successful non-profit is a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of the people you serve. This is true for Jeff Padilla, the Executive Director of Compassion Through Action.Jeff is not new to the ideals of Compassion Through Action and service to others. He first began his association with this small…
Special Olympics Southern California
How much do you know about the Special Olympics? Maybe you remember way back in the summer of 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago when Eunice Kennedy Shriver had an idea and organized the first Special Olympics International games. She wanted people with intellectual disabilities to have an opportunity to realize their potential, develop physical…
Meet Yolanda Sumpter
Do you have a passion in your life, something that stirs your very soul? My guest Yolanda Sumpter is just that person.Yolanda is the Commissioner for the LA County Commission on HIV. HIV is an epidemic in the African American women’s community. If you look up tenacity in the dictionary, you will find the definition…
Los Angeles Audubon
Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Do you love nature? I’m very excited to have two women from the Los Angeles Audubon Chapter join me on my Born To Talk Radio Show on April 18th. Tune in to watch and listen on www.latalklive.com from 1-2 PT Cindy Hardin is the Director of Outdoor Education for LA Audubon.Carol…
Charity Event
When was the last time you went to a Charity Event, where the photographers were taking pictures of you as if you were a VIP? Well, until last night I hadn’t had that experience either. Turns out, I was included along with my guest; to not only watch a runway show, but also to be…
How Euphoric, A Statement, Not A Question.
I’m part of a terrific group of people that come together every Wednesday from 11-12 not too far from my house. We are Toastmasters, Speakers By The Sea. http://www.meetup.com/TOASTMASTERS-Speakers-by-the-Sea-Club/ When my friend first introduced me to Toastmasters last year, I thought I knew what this organization was all about. My preconceived notion was that if…
What Does It Mean To Be A Guide Dog?
I have had a remarkable experience this past year as I watch my friend Kathi raise a puppy for Guide Dogs of America (GDA). If you are anything like me, you may not have much knowledge or experience regarding how a puppy goes from a squirmy bundle of paws and jaws to a well-trained, confident…