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.org
• Support the Next Generation: 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.

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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.org
• Support our Mission: 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.

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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