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This episode of Transforming the World through Reflections takes us on a journey of recognizing the power of the voice in connecting with ourselves and others. Rafael López-Barrantes is an actor, creator of the Barrantes Voice System (BVS), co
This episode of Transforming the World through Reflections invites us to notice the power of coming together to promote cultural awareness and healing. Educator and artist Tony "El Pana" Welch reflects on how community-building through the art
This episode of Transforming the World through Reflections invites us to notice the power of coming together to promote justice, honor cultural history, and heal from generational wounds...A lot was said here! Thanks to actor, filmmaker, and p
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore healing in community supported by experiences in theater. Actor, writer, filmmaker, and teacher Marissa Chibás brought profound insight about opportunities to g
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore healing communities with the help of social workers. Long-time volunteer and social worker in training Liuska Rincón brought profound insight about opportunities
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore the experience of nourishing relationships---with ourselves and the world around us--- while enduring stress, loss and grief in the pandemic. Psychotherapist and
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore the experience of community advocacy during the pandemic and in transition out of it. This conversation with community advocate and activist Jacqui Ponce identif
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore a range of factors that influence the immigrant experience. Among these are protective factors and traumatic events that give context to the journey to and life
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" invites us to explore the influence that education and art have in the process of healing the conditions of the present at a local and global level. Dr. Julio Hanson highlighted sever
This episode of Transforming the World through Reflections features teaching artist Kimiko Warner-Turner discussing the powerful impact of the arts in creating space to explore and heal generational wounds. The recurring injustices that have su
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" features the founder of Mixed Up Clothing, Sonia Smith-Kang, for a deep dive into honoring our cultural narratives in our life's work, parenting, and communities. Ms. Smith-Kang's ins
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" features artist, educator, author, and activist David Heredia for a deep dive into honoring our cultural narratives in our life's work, parenting, and communities. Mr. Heredia's insig
"The Shift in Mental Health Within Communities of Color" was a layered conversation about the power of deepening exploration of our history with the support of mentors, teachers, and healing communities. We highlighted the value of contextualiz
What an insightful conversation with Benny Blades! Benny is a counselor and dedicated mentor within Santa Monica College and is alma mater, UCLA. Among many forms of community service, he serves as a dynamic Board Director in the International
What an inspiring conversation with Ligia Grenald! Ligia is an an industrial engineer, entrepreneur and professor, which richly adds to our conversation about transitioning into post-pandemic life in our work and academic environments. In the p
What an inspiring conversation with Ebony Williams! Ebony is an artist, psychotherapist, and professor, which all informs a rich conversation about envisioning post-pandemic life. In the process, we highlight how healing individually and in com
A thousand thanks to all the beautiful people who participated in the Transforming the World through Reflections journey. Today we commemorate our anniversary of conversations that took place in the pandemic. The focus has been to explore inter
"Transforming the World through Reflections: Art and Thriving" What a great conversation with amazing artist, entrepreneur, and educator José M Blackman, Jr.! We went from the experience of immigrating from Panama and launching life in the Unit
What a rich conversation about healing in "Transforming the World through Reflections: Burnout in Pandemic Times"! Thank you, Dr. Bree Cook, Psychotherapist Ebony Williams, Registered Nurse Ashley Asberry, and Administrator and District Directo
Over the years it's been an honor and privilege to gather with amazing women to celebrate International Women's Day at home, enjoying music, food, and each other. We have built a sense of community and strengthened bonds through sharing importa
Let's end Black History Month reflecting on the story of a man who is making history: Valentino Dixon.The law exonerated Valentino Dixon, yet he was free long before the end of 27 years in Attica Correctional Facility due to a wrongful convict
"Setting the Tone for Healing" was a layered conversation about the power of deep exploration of our history with the support of mentors, teachers, and healing communities. We focused on the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health pro
Infinite thanks to all of these amazing contributors to our journey in the series "Transforming the World through Reflections". Your wisdom and willingness to invite the world into life transforming insights are priceless gifts. What a year of
"Music Sustains Life"...What a great conversation with Oscar Hernández! He's a 4X Grammy Award Winner Oscar Hernández has long been considered one of the most gifted and prominent pianist/ arrangers on the contemporary Latin, Latin-jazz and sal
Transforming the World through Reflections: More Creativity in the Business World" with two amazingly creative women in business. Maritza Collins, Multicultural Events and Communications Marketing Expert shares her wisdom on valuing our humanit
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