Common Good Podcast

In Episode 10 of the CG Podcast, Pastor Royce sits down with CG community members Lyanne & Kaela to talk about their journey as teachers and what it means to work for the common good within education. They also share about their experiences navigating the challenges of teaching and caring for their students through a pandemic, as well as the many lessons they've learned along the way.

In Episode 9 of the CG Podcast, Pastor Royce interviews Steve Ferreira from Beyond Disabilities. As a motivational speaker, Steve Ferreira aims to raise disability awareness within each and every community he addresses. Beyond Disabilities advocates for people with disabilities and strives to inspire all people to accomplish their own goals. Steve's workshops help the community gain an understanding of living with a disability or perceived limitation and rising beyond it. Learn more about Steve and Beyond Disabilities here: https://www.beyond-disabilities.org/

Sherrie Hsu dives into the intersection of Faith & Politics.

CG member, Simon Okelo, founder of One Vibe Africa and Madaraka Festival, shares his powerful story of growing up in one of the largest slums in Kenya and how his experiences shaped and formed not only his faith, but his work and his passion for helping and serving people. One Vibe Africa is global non-profit that provides opportunities for its citizens to participate in critical engagement of culture, art, music, technology, and education to inspire youth to realize their full potential, avoid drugs and violence, and create a sustainable future. Madaraka Festival brings Africa's finest musicians and creatives together with world renowned artists and innovators for a celebration of music and civic purpose. https://onevibeafrica.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/OneVibeEntertainment

CG Podcast host Royce Yuen sits down with Jason Faulknor to discuss his brand, Spread Love™ and our latest CG Lifestyle x Spread Love collaboration. Jason is an entrepreneur, clothing designer, elementary school teacher, musician, actor, fashion model and most importantly, a role model for the next generation of leaders who has committed his life to building up the youth in his community.

Psychotherapist, motivational speaker, former journalist, and spoken word poet Sam Louie discusses issues of race, culture and psychology as it pertains to the Asian American experience. He also unpacks a recent news feature he did with ABC News on the problematic racialization of the COVID-19 pandemic on AAPIs, including President Trump's use of the term "Chinese Virus" to describe the virus. About Sam Louie: SAM LOUIE, MA, LHMC is a psychotherapist with a private practice near Seattle, Washington specializing in multicultural issues, shame and addictions. He holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. Sam comes from an extensive journalism background having worked as an Emmy-Award Winning television reporter. He currently writes a popular blog for Psychology Today, Minority Report: Candid Conversations on Race, Culture, and Psychology. In addition, he has published two poetry books, Spoken not Broken: Healing through Poetry and Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience. His clinical publication, Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in Silence focuses on Asian collectivism and cultural shame and its impact on the mental health of Asians worldwide. Website: http://www.samlouiespeaks.com/

Dr. Kelly Mark is a licensed clinical psychologist, who provides psychotherapy treatment (ie “therapy”) to adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, histories of trauma, life transitions, and relational issues. Kelly is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology and believes healing comes through relationship. In addition to providing therapy to clients, Kelly enjoys providing psychological education to the local community. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys connecting with loved ones, playing sports, watching trashy reality shows, and exercising to dance workout videos. Contact and Website: kellymarkpsyd.rcc@gmail.com www.restorationchristiancounseling.com

Yoga instructor Jen Lu tells her story about the role yoga has played in her journey of faith, and the positive impact it has on her life today.

In Episode 2 of the CG Podcast, podcast host Royce Yuen interviews Dr. Joshua Liao on the current COVID-19 pandemic. Twitter: @JoshuaLiaoMD A COVID Critic's Guide: https://medium.com/@joshualiao

Podcast host Royce Yuen interviews Seattle-based ethical fashion blogger, Marky Sandico-Lee on her experience in slow & sustainable fashion, influencer marketing, and living out her faith for the common good.