Empower Potential podcast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
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Welcome to the Empower Potential podcast, brought to you by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area. Every episode, we explore the stories, strategies, and science behind mentorship, and how one consistent relationship can change a life—and a community—forever.

Episodes

  1. From Little Brother to USC Student: Tim's 8-Year Mentorship Journey

    May 29

    From Little Brother to USC Student: Tim's 8-Year Mentorship Journey

    In this episode of the Empower Potential podcast, we are joined by Tim, an incredible young leader who has been a Little in our program for eight years. Matched with his Big Brother, Jeremy, Tim navigated the social and academic hurdles of high school to eventually land at his dream school, USC. Now studying political science and preparing for a career in law, Tim shares how Jeremy’s support helped him build social competence, push through the anxiety of college applications, and redefine his future. Tim’s story represents the heart of our mission: igniting the power and promise of youth. 🔗 Links & Resources: Enroll a Child or Become a Big: bayareabigs.orgSupport the Next Generation: bbbsba.org/donateAbout BBBSBA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BBBSBA #EmpowerPotentialPod #USC #FutureLeaders #nonprofitpodcast

    41 min
  2. Community Impact & The Need for Male Mentors

    Apr 29

    Community Impact & The Need for Male Mentors

    In this episode of the Empower Potential podcast, we sit down with James Vossoughi, a long-time Big Brother to Zacary. Their 12-year match is a testament to the power of consistency, evolving from playground visits to helping Zacary navigate adulthood, bank accounts, and his first job. James, a leader in affordable housing finance at JP Morgan Chase, discusses why Bay Area professionals have a duty to get involved and why we urgently need more male mentors to serve the boys currently on our waitlist. 🔗 Links & Resources: Become a Big: volunteer.bayareabigs.orgSupport our Mission: bbbsba.org/donateAbout BBBSBA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BBBSBA #EmpowerPotential #NonprofitPodcast #MaleMentorship

    28 min
  3. The Ripple Effects of Mentorship: 10 Years at BBBSBA

    Apr 8

    The Ripple Effects of Mentorship: 10 Years at BBBSBA

    Mentorship isn't just about a one-to-one relationship; it’s about the ripple effect that relationship has on an entire community. In this episode of the Empower Potential podcast, we sit down with Mary Jacob-Oviatt, Manager of Program Services - Quality at BBBSBA. Mary is a Bay Area native, a first-generation Filipina-American professional, and a first-time mom. She shares her journey of over 10 years with the agency and explains why the ripple effects of mentorship are the core of everything we do. 🔗 Links & Resources: Become a Big in the Bay Area: bbbsba.org/mentor/ Donate to support more Matches: bbbsba.org/donate/ About BBBSBA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BBBSBA #Mentorship #NonprofitPodcast #HumanConnection #BayAreaCommunity #EmpowerPotential

    26 min
  4. Making Hiring Human: The Future of Work

    Apr 8

    Making Hiring Human: The Future of Work

    What does the "Future of Work" actually look like for the next generation of leaders? In this episode of the Empower Potential podcast, we’re talking to Katie Fortunato, Co-Founder and EVP at Hire Innovations and President of The Onward & Upward Charitable Foundation. Katie is an expert in talent acquisition and a champion for women in leadership, with a background that spans from The Wall Street Journal to Hire Innovations. Join us as we dive into Katie’s journey, the steps that led to her current role, and her advice for young people in today’s job market. 🔗 Links & Resources: Become a Bay Area mentor: bbbsba.org/mentor. Talent Market Index (as referenced in the episode): https://talivity.com/talent-market-index/january-2026 Follow Katie Fortunato, Hire Innovations, and Recruitics on LinkedIn: Katie Fortunato: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieclarkfortunato/ Hire Innovations: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireinnovations/posts/?feedView=all About BBBSBA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BBBSBA #Jobstream #FutureOfWork

    46 min
  5. From Classroom to Boardroom: Financial Literacy & The Power of Mentorship

    Mar 10

    From Classroom to Boardroom: Financial Literacy & The Power of Mentorship

    What happens when you combine the power of a mentor with the practical tools of financial literacy? You get a young person ready to take on the world. Welcome to the season premiere of the Empower Potential podcast by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area! In this episode: We are joined by Liz Reidel, National Director of the SIFMA Foundation. Liz oversees the Stock Market Game, a program that has taught millions of students the fundamentals of investing. But her advice goes far beyond the numbers. She shares her personal pivot from elementary education to finance and reveals why "networking" is just another word for "community." 🔗 Links & Resources: Learn more about becoming a Mentor: https://www.bbbsba.org/mentor Check out The Stock Market Game channel: @TheStockMarketGameProgram About BBBSBA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. #BBBSBA #SIFMA #NonprofitPodcast

    35 min
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Welcome to the Empower Potential podcast, brought to you by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area. Every episode, we explore the stories, strategies, and science behind mentorship, and how one consistent relationship can change a life—and a community—forever.

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    Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
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