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In our Season 5 finale, Faith and Greg examine the heart of Real Good - the act of listening. Each guest this season spoke about the role dedicated listening played in their own growth. In this episode Faith and Greg reflect on guests' stories about listening, and how those experiences have given them strength and helped shape their personal and professional development.

In our seventh episode of Season 5, Greg and Faith discuss the need to highlight American Latino history with Jorge Zamanillo, founding Director of the Museum of the American Latino. Zamanillo discusses the importance of recognizing your community’s history in American Institutions and his journey from growing up in Miami to leading one of the Smithsonian’s newest endeavors. Our hosts and guest explore the importance of equitable representation in the museum setting.

Nancy Halpern Ibrahim, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Housing Corporation, joins hosts Faith and Greg to discuss advocating for housing and public healthcare across decades. Halpern Ibrahim insists housing and healthcare are human rights. She has sought out organizing opportunities for public health from the Middle East to Southern Los Angeles, and has helped build programs that train community health advocates, restrict pollution, and give rise to James Beard acknowledged restaurants. Our hosts and guest explore how dedicated service can lead to noticeable change.

Eric Toda, Global Head of Social Marketing and Executive Director of Meta Prosper, joins hosts Greg and Faith to discuss the importance of advocating for your community in professional circles and standing against hate.  Eric speaks candidly about the struggle to find his voice and represent the Asian American and Pacific Islander community as well as the complex reactions he received at a pivotal moment in his career.  Our hosts and Eric also discuss how inclusive business practices are beneficial to the health and financial stability of organizations. 

Rudy Valdez entered filmmaking with a desire to find his voice. The Emmy-winning documentarian spoke with hosts Faith and Greg about the importance of diverse subjects and storytellers in film. The crew also discusses behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Rudy’s recent project Translators, and how language can be a tool for improving access and breaking down barriers.

Claudia Romo Edelman has been a journalist, diplomat, and strong advocate for the Latino community over several decades.  The founder of We Are All Human spoke with our hosts Greg and Faith about the experiences that helped set her on the path toward advocating for empathy in business and harnessing data to promote equity.  She spoke with Greg and Faith about the importance of including Latino voices in business and platforming underserved communities.