The Gathering Spot catches up with Selika Talbott, an attorney and children's book author making a difference in the community by spreading mobility education.

Multi-talented and highly accomplished, Enas Tayyem, is an inspiration for all of us. After fleeing Iraq as a refugee, her ability to transform her sorrows into ambition is something to be celebrated. Discover her story in this new profile video with the Tiyya Foundation. #tiyya #tiyyafoundation #refugees #immigrants #iraq #enastayyem #dentist #chef #flavorsfromafar #profilevideo #humaninterest #nonprofit

We catch up with marriage and family therapist Sara Stanizai, who discusses her journey in helping other Afghan women reclaim their identity.

Maria Esther Galban is a chef and artist in the Tiyya community. Her passion for crafting clay pottery and art stems from her roots in Venezuela, and carries onto her everyday life today. Here her story and early struggles, escaping the violence in Venezula before finding her new home. Fine cut 10.30.21

They're like two peas in a pod. Alex & Nikolay are founders of OhLay, a company dedicated to helping others foster a deeper connection to their careers, to their lives, and to those around them. Hear their story in this special spotlight. Revised 07.25.21

Christian Davis is the Program Manager at the Tiyya Foundation. In this spotlight, hear how his exuberance and creative spirit have helped shape the lives of refugee chefs in Tiyya's culinary program Flavors From Afar. Revised final cut 07.25.21

We caught up with Serene Ascha, founder of Compound Your Health, to discuss her journey to becoming heart-healthy and passing that knowledge on to others as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

Alex is the head honcho of Amadeus, an arts & culture magazine that acts as a vehicle for ideas and concepts. Discover her journey through balancing a nine-to-five job with freelancing as the editor for a burgeoning magazine company.

Artist and entrepreneur Mike Honeycutt divulges his own trials and tribulations in starting up his own clothing brand.

Alberto and Brittany share their thoughts on training Griffin with K9 Logic. #dogs #dogtraining #interview #humaninterest #pets #puppytraining #testimonial #k9logic

Becca and Jimmy share their experience training their pup Whisky at K9 Logic.

In this day and age it's hard to ever find a moment alone, a moment where amongst the crowds of people you can physically or mentally enjoy a second to yourself. Filmmaker and photographer Kevin Jansen's upcoming surf film "Please Have Fun," is based on the premise of finding your empty spaces. It could be as simple as a day at crowded Malibu or Rincon and you get one wave all to yourself, where it's physically just you, the only human on the wave. We spent the day with Jansen where he told us more about his film. Music by: Big Bill Broonzy - “See See Rider"