The Rick Miller Foundation Interview

Shonda Johnson, founder of the Rick Miller Foundation, shares her journey of creating a foundation to alleviate hunger and support those in need. Growing up in a generous household, Shonda was inspired by her father's commitment to helping others. After witnessing the need for food among college students, Shonda started the foundation to ensure that no one's quality of life is compromised by the quality of food they can afford. She balances her full-time job as a crime victim advocate with her work at the foundation, driven by her passion to make a difference. Shonda's future goals include expanding the foundation's reach and establishing a 24-hour warehouse to provide food and resources to those in need.

Takeaways

Generosity and compassion can be instilled from a young age, shaping a person's desire to help others.

Hunger should not limit or compromise a person's quality of life.

Balancing a full-time job with a passion for helping others requires dedication and support.

Providing resources and support to those in need can have a profound impact on their lives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Shonda Johnson and the Rick Miller Foundation

13:22 Shonda's upbringing and inspiration from her father

18:05 Shonda's desire to help others and become a teacher

21:16 Shonda's father's impact on the community

23:12 The moment that sparked Shonda's full-time commitment to helping others

25:06 The impact of hunger on children's education

26:33 Shonda's day job as a crime victim advocate

28:30 Finding time for self-care and rejuvenation

31:55 Securing donations and distributing them to those in need

34:12 Future goals for the Rick Miller Foundation

43:44 The impact of the Rick Miller Foundation's work

48:30 Closing remarks and well wishes

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