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How I Helped My Friends Travel? In 1996, I went backpacking in Europe with my best friend Morgan, it was a glorious and exciting trip. We initially met his brother in Paris. His older brother, Brett was a legend, after graduating from college, he went to work for one of the consulting firms and after[...]
How to Serve People for Good 1) Commit to making it your purpose to help others for the rest of your life. 2) Be willing to accept help, feedback, and support from others. 3) Do it because people are looking to be inspired, and mentored. 4) Be humble, compassionate, and live in your heart. 5)[...]
This blog is inspired by Santa Clarita Valley International, a school that has transformed students through global travel....... Thank you. Why Kids Need to Travel for Good Travel teaches compassion, culture, and world history. To truly know yourself; you need to know about the rest of the world. Travel connects people to people,[...]
Lately, I have been running into people whose concept of doing GOOD has to be some grandiose idea like peace in the Middle East or feeding the world. That is only half the story. I think making a difference and keeping it simple; can be anything you want it to be. Want to make it[...]
"Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." Mary Ritter Beard As parents and leaders it is our job to prepare the next generation for the challenges and obstacles life may bring. We at recruiting for good are making it[...]
"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." Cesar Chavez People often ask me what I love about my life...."I love helping people." With that said, I have[...]
3 Reasons to Fund Student-Teacher Travel for Good 1) A book can only tell you how things are, but to see it in person you can truly experience it. Think about how it feels to be in the Coliseum in Rome or stand next to the leaning Tower of Pisa. 2)When you travel with your[...]
Imagine what education would be like in the United States, if every teacher was financially empowered to spend $5,000 in their classrooms every 3 months..... I Am You Well before my days as a recruiter and social entrepreneur, I started in education, I worked as a Teachers Assistant, Spanish Teacher, and even worked in Special[...]
With Thanksgiving behind us, we look to Christmas and New Years to seek meaning and give purpose to our lives. The questions that often come up are; what will next year bring? How can I contribute? Will I find adventure, love, or a great new job? What if all that was possible.....We launched our co+op[...]
A friend of mine, Lauren Schneider introduced me to Corazon de Vida. When I met Hilda Pacheco-Taylor, the founder, and she told me her story about how she came from the orphanage I was enamored with the opportunity to use recruiting for good to help the orphans. Most People don't know that I am[...]