Lead Up Podcast

From Service to Purpose: This is Why Mentorship Matters

In this episode, Lead Up host Renato sits down with Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) alumnus Silverio Rizo for a reflection on his journey before joining IYT, during his time in the program, serving within IYT as a mentor, and into his current career. This episode highlights how mentorship, education, and service shaped his path, and how young men of color can find purpose and belonging through community driven leadership. To learn more about IYT visit: improveyourtomorrow.orgTo get involved with the California Men’s Service Challenge go to: californiavolunteers.ca.gov/mens-service-challenge/

From Serving in Africa to Running a Youth Center | Episode #51 w/ Raquel Shipp

On this episode, I sat down with the Executive Director of the Sacramento Youth Center (SYC) - Raquel Shipp. Raquel and her husband, Adam, are the co-founders of SYC but before that they served together in East Africa supporting a learning center. In honor of women's month, Raquel shared important women in her life that helped along her leadership journey as well as take some of the leaps for her professional career. Additionally, she discusses some of the challenges she has faced trying to juggle all the hats of a leader, wife, mom, and much more. Learn more about the Sacramento Youth Center (SYC) here Follow SYC on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sacyouthcenter/

Healthy Relationships & Leadership | Episode #50 w/ Damien Giacchino

In this milestone episode (#50) , I sat down with a mentor and friend - Damien Giacchino. Damien serves as Associate Pastor at Real Life Church (RLC) in Sacramento and is the co-founder of Don't Awaken Love Too Early aka DALTE Conference. He shares the importance of healthy relationships in our lives and how we can better navigate interact with those we serve and interact with in and out of the workplace. If you are looking to become a healthier individual and improve your relationships, then you need to check out the impactful movement of DALTE happening in the Sacramento region and beyond! #leadup PURCHASE TICKETS FOR DALTE: https://dalte.ticketspice.com/dalte-2023 Follow Damien on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dgiacchino/ Follow DALTE on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dalteconf/

Effective Communication, Encouraging Greatness & Empathy | Episode #49 w/ Dwight Taylor Sr.

On this episode I sat down with Dwight Taylor Sr. aka "The Encouragement Expert" and he dropped so many gems in regards to effective communication and raising our level of awareness. Dwight also shared about this experience doing a TED Talk and how he keeps himself motivated and continuosly learning to build the life that he wants for himself and his family. Dwight shared several resources that can be found here: https://linktr.ee/dwighttaylorsr Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dwighttaylorsr/

Sisterhood, Starting a Consulting Firm from Scratch | Episode #48 w/ Bel Reyes & Brit Irby (Innovation Bridge)

On this episode I sat down with Bel Reyes & Brit Irby with Innovation Bridge, a consulting firm with the goal to deliver high quality technical assistance aimed at bridging innovative practices and collaborative partnership for more just and equitable communities and schools. Bel & Brit reflect back on their individual and collective journeys to how they got to where they are today and share how they want to continue to make an impact moving forward. Check ou their website here: http://www.innovationbridgeinc.com/