Statement Makers

Karen Vergara
  • 5.0 (14)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

You don't have to be a celebrity or an influencer to make an impact. Join Karen Vergara, as she interviews everyday individuals, just like you, who have overcome the odds and are doing extraordinary things to make their communities and the world a better place to live. Get ready to get inspired and become a statement maker!

  1. Mini Episode: Taking Action

    04/02/2022

    Mini Episode: Taking Action

    Send us a text In today's mini-episode I talk about how to take action so you can start fulfilling your Divine Purpose. When you feel like there's more to life, but you feel unfulfilled, there's a sort of unhappiness that you can't shake off.  That's a call into something bigger and with more purpose for you. . Taking steps into the unknown can be scary. In this episode, I share how you can learn to pay attention to the clues around you that are telling you to take a leap of faith and follow your heart. All so you can take ACTION and ultimately, begin fulfilling your Divine Purpose.  Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Rate us on Spotify! Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    6 min
  2. En Español: Tomando Decisiones Dificiles y Buscando Tu Proposito de Vida con Tatiana Viecco

    12/29/2021

    En Español: Tomando Decisiones Dificiles y Buscando Tu Proposito de Vida con Tatiana Viecco

    Send us a text Bienvenidos al Statement Makers Podcast. Este es nuestro primer episodio en Español. Acompañanos mientras hablamos con Tatiana Viecco, quien fue otorgada varías becas y se graduó  como ingeniera industrial con una maestría en ingeniería para desarrollo sostenible de la universidad de Cambridge de Inglaterra.  Tatiana se mudo de Colombia a los Estados Unidos a los 15 años junto con su familia en busca de mejores oportunidades y despues de mas de una decada de estudios, regresó  a su pais para aportarle su conocimiento y con mucho deseo de mejorar el futuro de su comunidad.  En nuestra conversacion hablamos de:  La importancia de la educacionLas oportunidades para los migrantes a Estados UnidosSu decision al ser aceptada al National Science Foundation como candidata para el programa de doctoradoLas decisiones dificiles que se deben tomar cuando estas en busca de tu proposito divinoComo el impacto social se puede hacer a nivel pequeño y  puede tener un efecto positivo en nuestras comunidadesConectate con nosotros y ayudanos a crecer:  Envianos una nota con tus comentarios sobre el podcast a karen@statementmakerspodcast.comSiguenos en Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastComparte el podcast con un amigo!Dejanos una reseña en Apple Podcasts o en Spotify

    50 min
  3. Mini-Episode - What are Talents vs. Gifts?

    12/14/2021

    Mini-Episode - What are Talents vs. Gifts?

    Send us a text In today's mini-episode I share with you the difference between Talents and Gifts. Talents are things you are naturally good at, but gifts are connected in a spiritual way to your Creator. It’s crucial that you understand the difference so you can use your talents and gifts to effectively live a life of purpose. . Listen to this episode and discover how gifts and talents are related and how they  play an important role in helping you fulfill your divine purpose. Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    9 min
  4. From Opera Singer to Non-Profit Founder with Theresa Smith-Levin

    03/30/2021

    From Opera Singer to Non-Profit Founder with Theresa Smith-Levin

    Send us a text Theresa Smith-Levin is an opera singer and voice teacher who attended the University of Central Florida and University of Miami to study music and vocal performance. She wanted to have a career in the arts, when one day she woke up and realized that there was a need she could fulfill with her skills. Her love of the arts led her to found the non-profit organization, Central Florida Vocal Arts. This organization is dedicated to re-imagining the future of vocal arts by  providing the highest quality training to young artists and  opportunities to emerging and professional artists of all ages. Their goal is to use the arts to create tangible social good in our community. Topics of conversation in this episode: 1. Why Theresa decided to have a career in the arts. 2. What led her to found her non-profit. 3. Running a non-profit as a business 4. Female and Male representation in non-profits 5. Challenges in running a non-profit 6. Stories of success 7. Advice to others on making a difference Article: Non-profit Leadership - Gender Gap Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    43 min
  5. Mini-episode: Your Calling is NOT Your Purpose

    03/11/2021

    Mini-episode: Your Calling is NOT Your Purpose

    Send us a text Join me, your host Karen Vergara, as I pick up the mic to share my thoughts on a subject I'm very passionate about, purpose. There are big misconceptions around your purpose and your calling. In this episode, I explain the difference between those two concepts. Your calling is tied to your position, your title or your job, but if we don't understand the difference between the two, there is a possibility that you find yourself living a life misaligned with your DIVINE purpose.  Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    9 min
  6. Volunteering for the Peace Corps and the Importance of Literacy with Gina Solomon

    02/23/2021

    Volunteering for the Peace Corps and the Importance of Literacy with Gina Solomon

    Send us a text "It's never too late", it's Gina Solomon's motto. After taking a decade to finish her post-secondary education degree, she decided to join the U.S. Peace Corp where she served as a teacher volunteer in Kyrgyzstan for two years. That experienced changed her life and career goals. Today she's the  Executive Director for the Adult Literacy League. In this podcast, Gina shares her journey into finishing her degree, what it was like to volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps and multiple stories on how how literacy affects more than just reading and writing and the difference it can make in someone's life.  Websites:   U.S. Peace CorpsAdult Literacy LeagueGina Solomon's Linked In ProfileConnect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    50 min
  7. Mini-Episode: Accepting Your Purpose

    02/02/2021

    Mini-Episode: Accepting Your Purpose

    Send us a text Join me, your host Karen Vergara, as I pick up the mic to share my thoughts after a break from the podcast. I believe we all have a purpose, but it all starts with accepting we have one. I have some thoughts regarding this subject and although I'm not an expert, I have a real passion for helping others DISCOVER, DEFINE and LIVE OUT their purpose. Join me for this short episode where I share my thoughts and also, ask you a very important question regarding YOUR purpose. Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    9 min
  8. Living Authentically and The Power of Family with Betty Martinez Lowery

    12/01/2020

    Living Authentically and The Power of Family with Betty Martinez Lowery

    Send us a text Betty Martinez Lowery is an icon in her community. She has had a very impressive career, holding numerous leadership roles, serving on several non-profit boards and receiving various awards for her achievements and community involvement. She is going through a major transition in her life as she was recently laid off from a job she loved due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Betty was the Senior Manager of Corporate Citizenship with Walt Disney World where she led a team that developed community outreach and contribution strategies that made the greatest impact.  She says however, that her most important role is that of wife, mother and grandmother. She has been married to her middle school sweetheart for 45 years. She is also the proud mother of four grown children and grandmother to 7 grandchildren ranging from 24 to 6 years in age. Join us as we discuss her transition into retirement, her thoughts on family and how social media helped her overcome grief. We also discussed her newest award, the Don Quijote Lifetime Achievement Award and what that means for her. Connect and help us grow:  Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

    41 min
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You don't have to be a celebrity or an influencer to make an impact. Join Karen Vergara, as she interviews everyday individuals, just like you, who have overcome the odds and are doing extraordinary things to make their communities and the world a better place to live. Get ready to get inspired and become a statement maker!

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  • Creator
    Karen Vergara
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Statement Makers
  • Show Website
    Statement Makers