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April 23, 2025 62 mins

In this episode of The Hope Matrix, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Christina Vela,  Chief Executive Director of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, to explore the power of hope in transforming the lives of children and young people from hard places. Christina shares her personal story of overcoming adversity, finding resilience, and achieving her goals despite early challenges. She and Kathryn discuss the importance of creating safe spaces where young people can dream again, the role of compassionate cities in fostering change, and how setting personal non-negotiables can help maintain a positive mindset. Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation on hope, healing, and making a lasting impact in the lives of others.

Find out more about Christina’s work: https://stjudesranch.org/


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