Empower Potential podcast

In this episode of the Empower Potential podcast, we sit down with Eugene, a Big Brother to Alvin and a featured story in our 2024 Impact Report. Eugene’s journey is a powerful testament to the longevity of BBBS, his story was so moving that it even sparked a reconnection with his own childhood Big Brother after years of silence. Eugene discusses the "brotherly rapport" he has built with Alvin, th...

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 helpe...

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 d...

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 y...

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 Str...

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...