Laura Margulius has volunteered for more than 35 years with the Capoeira Arts Foundation, a cultural arts foundation in the East Bay that promotes health, belonging and connection to Afro-Brazilian heritage. Volunteering over 1,200 hours in the last year and a half alone, she provides translation services, maintains the community center, organizes meals and assists with short-term housing for temporarily unhoused people.

Chris Duff muses on his journey to homeownership, from growing up as a foster child to finding purpose through becoming a realtor in his own community. Part of a series produced for the California Association of Realtors.

We catch up with Siana, owner and founder of I BE I AM, and dive into her journey in creating safe spaces for young people, and helping them on a path of holistic well-being Visit www.ibeiam.com to learn more about their services. #wellbeing #therapy #wellness #presence #authenticliving #community [Revised 08.06.24]

Meymuna pitches The Tiyya Foundation for the Gucci Changemakers Grant.

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.

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

Alyssa and Saichi share their experience training their dog Daisy with the team at K9 Logic.

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.

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.