The RightWay Podcast

Jessica

On this episode we hear from Jessica a RightWay Alumni sharing her story of pain to struggle! Jessica is determined to turn her life around and build a life of success for herself and siblings.

 

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Brittany Walker - Butterfly’s Haven

In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Brittany Walker, Executive Director of Butterfly's Haven.  Brittany shares the story behind her transformation from homelessness and sexual abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for young women and their children.

With Butterfly's Haven, the Treehouse Impact Group's anchor program, Brittany provides a vibrant community and support system, empowering residents to achieve self-sustainability.

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Jaz..

In this episode, our Founder Franco Vega sits down with Jaz. At just 22 years old, Jaz shares her inspiring journey through the foster care system, how she is gracefully navigating the loss of her daughter's father and her experiences transitioning into adulthood. Jaz's story is one of personal empowerment.

Jaz hopes to inspire others with story and plans to host a podcast of her own one day!

 

To find out more about The RightWay Foundation and how we are supporting transition age youth visit www.therightwayfoundation.org

Ernesto

On this incredible episode, our Founder Franco catches up with RightWay alumni Ernesto, a true inspiration who overcame adversities. From foster care to prison to gang life, Ernesto's journey is nothing short of remarkable. And now, having graduated with a degree in sociology, he's ready to make a difference and give back to his community. Get ready to be inspired by Ernesto's resilience, strength, and unwavering determination.

 

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Martine

Martine's incredible journey from foster care to empowerment is truly inspiring. As an ambitious RightWay alumni and Youth Commissioner, she has dedicated herself to advocating for other young individuals. Martine's insatiable thirst for knowledge has also been instrumental in overcoming her obstacles during the transition to adulthood. Martine's story serves as a reminder that education can be the key to unlocking your full potential!

 

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Kali.

Kali, an alumna of RightWay, has overcome incredible obstacles to become the inspiration she is today. From navigating the foster care system to prioritizing her emotional well-being, Kali's journey is a testament to resilience!

Through her artistry, she openly shares her life experiences, and empowers others with uplifting messages.

Learn more about how The RightWay Foundation supports transition-age youth like Kali via www.therightwayfoundation.org.

Johna

Johna's journey in the foster care system was unique. Her mother had a discreet pregnancy and after a weekend of birthday celebrations she went into labor and doctors found traces of marijuana in their systems. Authorities classified her as an unfit mother. So Johna's grandmother took legal guardianship over her and her siblings.

 

This was only the beginning of Johna's journey within the system. Despite enduring many obstacles such as abuse, she has prevailed and managed to achieve personal success.

 

Former foster youth, like Johna, who have successfully transitioned from the system deserve praise. She’s a huge inspiration to others.

 

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Welcome back!

Welcome back to The RightWay Foundation Podcast - Pain to Power! 

Join us in this episode our Founder and CEO Franco Vega, shares the compelling journey behind why we started this podcast. This series we will dive deep into into the transformative stories of youth impacted by the childcare and legal system.

We're happy to be back!

Delmi Pine

Franco sits down with Delmi Pine on the latest episode of The RightWay Podcast. An advocate of representing that woman can be high achievers, leaders and provide for themselves, Delmi is an Afro-Latina raised in south central Los Angeles driven to make a difference in the black and Latino community. She shares her pain to power story with Franco and discusses how she has been able to thrive despite her traumatic upbringing. 

TyNisha ”Ty” Lewis

Franco sits down with TyNisha “Ty” Lewis, a former homeless youth and first generation college student who has a bachelor’s in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), as well as an African Studies minor. Ty shares her pain to power story, including how searching for her father was a precursor to her career. 

Ty has helped launch and develop local professional community organizations such as Real To Reel Global and The Empower Her Project, while also working with Black Public Relations Society Los Angeles (BPRSLA) and Sista’s Of L.A. (SOLA). Currently, she works as a creative consultant for independent brands and companies such as Warner Media.

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