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Gary Padmore: Using Music and Art as a Vehicle for Healing and Restoration

Gary Padmore: Using Music and Art as a Vehicle for Healing and Restoration
Gary: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! With the help of health experts and community leaders, we're using music and the arts as a vehicle for healing and restoration. This happens naturally through all of our education concerts, but more specifically through a program that we've named Take a Breath. Our hope is that people walk away with tangible tools that allow them to move through whatever path towards wellness they may be on. 

Maria Angeles Leon: Helping Creative Minds Solve Real-World Problems

Maria Angeles Leon: Helping Creative Minds Solve Real-World Problems
Maria Angeles: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! I'm working to help creative minds solve real-world problems. By connecting talented entrepreneurs with private capital, we empower them to turn their innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Our focus is on projects that positively affect vulnerable communities, fostering growth and development. Through funding and investments, we strive to make a difference and create a better future for those in need.

Brittany Gropp: Supporting Young Spanish Girls Through Football and Mentorship

Brittany Gropp: Supporting Young Spanish Girls Through Football and Mentorship
Brittany: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We want to make sure girls in Southern Spain have a safe and welcoming place to play on the football field. This is important because not only is football fun, but it also helps kids to create healthy habits, make friends, and learn skills that are important for their future careers—whether they want to be professional footballers, engineers, teachers, or doctors! For many years in Spain, girls weren't allowed to play football, so they missed opportunities to play and learn. Luckily, over the past several years, that has been changing thanks to organizations like FutboLISTAS and brave female professional footballers who have shared their stories. At FutboLISTAS, we teach girls English and life skills through football and mentorship.