Our guest this episode is Monica Galvan, Executive Director and Founder of Arte Del Corazón, a nonprofit organization that focuses on establishing a local hub for creativity, hands-on training, and art exposure; while uplifting local BIPOC artists and addressing the systematic inequalities in our counties arts sector. Providing mentorship, skill building, jobs and financial advancement opportunities to emerging and established artists alike.

"Mission: To provide artists - especially those historically excluded from the arts sector - opportunities for financial advancement, professional development and community engagement.

Vision: To create spaces where Watsonville-based artists can connect with each other and the community. It’s important for people to see art, talk about art, and show the next generation that creative jobs can be sought out. Our artists need exposure and income to make it here and community support is vital to making it happen. ." -- www.artedelcorazon.com

Release Date: 4/17/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our guest this episode is Erin Salazar, Executive Director and Founder of Local Color, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of building "...equitable pathways for creatives to thrive!"

"The staff and board of Local Color SJ believe artists and creatives draw vital connections between people and place.

Our commitment is to provide multifaceted opportunities for emerging and established artists by keeping creatives employed, engaged, and active in our communities.

We are devoted to providing equitable platforms and opportunities for all artists across race, age, ethnicity, neuro & physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, religion, geography, and culture." -- www.localcolorsj.org

Release Date: 4/3/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our guest this episode is David Schrom, Co-Founder, Resident Fellow, and Secretary-Treasurer of Magic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the use of “science to discern and realize value.”

"Magic is a service organization that sponsors an intentional community by the same name. We are people developing and disseminating valuescience, a scientific approach to value. We research, teach, publish, and aim to walk our talk by applying valuescience to act for common good.!" -- ecomagic.org

Release Date: 3/20/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our guest this episode is Lakeshia Phillips-Marshall, Executive Director and Founder, of Justin Parker Warrior House, a nonprofit that supports families of children with critical illnesses..

"Justin Parker Warrior House...supports families of children diagnosed with critical illnesses in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Our vision is to offer shelter, transportation, meal programs, respite care, and a range of professional services to help them get through trying times.!" -- justinpwh.org

Release Date: 3/6/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our first guest on Giving Purpose podcast is Theresa Cariño, co-Founder and Executive Director of Salud y Cariño, a nonprofit that serves the unincorporated neighborhood of Live Oak, within Santa Cruz County.

"Salud y Cariño opens doors for girls to take action and gain confidence through physical activity and healthy choices to live their best lives now and in the future!" -- saludycarino.org

Release Date: 2/21/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez