The RightWay Podcast
The RightWay Foundation supports former foster youth as they age out of the foster care system. The RightWay Podcast features Executive Director Franco Vega and guests discussing the issues faced by former foster youth and what RightWay is doing to end the cycle of trauma.
Episodes
This Men's Mental Health Month, on the Pain to Power Podcast, Franco chats with Joseph Burton, Founder and Director of Hearts For Sight Foundation.
Joseph's journey from foster care to becoming a wellness advocate for the visually impaired is truly inspiring. Despite the challenges of Retinitis Pigmentosa, he transformed his life through health and wellness, and higher education.
Now, he le...
In this episode of RightWay’s #PaintoPower podcast, we speak with Ari, who shares her inspiring journey from being adopted at age 7 to living in a shelter at 18 after making career decisions against her parents’ wishes. Ari’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of healing from trauma and learning how to regulate emotions.
Listen to how she’s transforming her experiences into ...
Mental Health is a pillar at The RightWay Foundation. In this episode our Founder Franco catches up with RightWay's COO and Lead Therapist.
To find our more about our programs visit therightwayfoundation.org
Listen to Juan's powerful story on this episode of the RightWay Foundation's Pain to Power podcast. From incarceration to internship, Juan shares how his relationship with his father drove him to turn his life around. Now, he's on a path of positivity and growth!
To learn more about The RightWay Foundation visit therightwayfoundation.org
In this inspiring episode of Pain to Power! Manaweea, a remarkable alumni, shares her journey. Listen to how she achieved her educational goals and is now making a difference by fundraising for a project in Hawaii. Manaweea's story is a testament to resilience and determination, making her a true role model for us all.
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This week our Founder Franco catches up with RightWay Alumni Nyier.
Nyier recently spoke at our 'Home For The Holiday's' event sharing his story of pain to power. Nyier is an inspiration for younger generations and beyond his years.
To find out more about our programs visit therightwayfoundation.org
This week our Founder Franco Vega sat down with RightWay alumni Darlene.
Darlene recently shared part of her story at our 'Home For The Holiday's' event in December 2023 and she gave a speech highlighting her journey as a TAY overcoming homelessness.
In this episode we hear more about Darlene's experience in foster care and transitioning into adulthood. She's a mother of 1 and a true inspiring to all youth turning their pain int...
In the first episode of the year, we hear from our founder and CEO, Franco Vega. Get ready to be inspired as Franco reflects on the milestones of 2023 and shares his exciting vision for The RightWay Foundation in 2024!
Visit therightwayfoundation.org to discover more about our mission and impact.
On this week's episode (part 2 of 2), our Founder Franco Vega had the pleasure of connecting with the remarkable Dr Danisha Keating.
Danisha's incredible journey from being a former foster youth to becoming a guardian for her five siblings is inspiring to say the least. Despite growing up in a challenging and neglectful environment in Southgate, LA, she selflessly cared for her siblings while striving to empower foster youth to cha...
On this week's episode (part 1 of 2), our Founder Franco Vega had the pleasure of connecting with the remarkable Dr Danisha Keating.
Danisha's incredible journey from being a former foster youth to becoming a guardian for her five siblings is inspiring to say the least. Despite growing up in a challenging and neglectful environment in Southgate, LA, she selflessly cared for her siblings while striving to empower foster youth to cha...
On this episode we hear from Jessica a RightWay Alumni sharing her story of pain to struggle! Jessica is determined to turn her life around and build a life of success for herself and siblings.
To learn more about our programs visit https://www.therightwayfoundation.org/
In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Brittany Walker, Executive Director of Butterfly's Haven. Brittany shares the story behind her transformation from homelessness and sexual abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for young women and their children.
With Butterfly's Haven, the Treehouse Impact Group's anchor program, Brittany provides a vibrant community and support system, empowering resident...
In this episode, our Founder Franco Vega sits down with Jaz. At just 22 years old, Jaz shares her inspiring journey through the foster care system, how she is gracefully navigating the loss of her daughter's father and her experiences transitioning into adulthood. Jaz's story is one of personal empowerment.
Jaz hopes to inspire others with story and plans to host a podcast of her own one day!
To find out more about The RightWay F...
On this incredible episode, our Founder Franco catches up with RightWay alumni Ernesto, a true inspiration who overcame adversities. From foster care to prison to gang life, Ernesto's journey is nothing short of remarkable. And now, having graduated with a degree in sociology, he's ready to make a difference and give back to his community. Get ready to be inspired by Ernesto's resilience, strength, and unwavering determination.
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Martine's incredible journey from foster care to empowerment is truly inspiring. As an ambitious RightWay alumni and Youth Commissioner, she has dedicated herself to advocating for other young individuals. Martine's insatiable thirst for knowledge has also been instrumental in overcoming her obstacles during the transition to adulthood. Martine's story serves as a reminder that education can be the key to unlocking your full potent...
Kali, an alumna of RightWay, has overcome incredible obstacles to become the inspiration she is today. From navigating the foster care system to prioritizing her emotional well-being, Kali's journey is a testament to resilience!
Through her artistry, she openly shares her life experiences, and empowers others with uplifting messages.
Learn more about how The RightWay Foundation supports transition-age youth like Kali via www.therig...
Johna's journey in the foster care system was unique. Her mother had a discreet pregnancy and after a weekend of birthday celebrations she went into labor and doctors found traces of marijuana in their systems. Authorities classified her as an unfit mother. So Johna's grandmother took legal guardianship over her and her siblings.
This was only the beginning of Johna's journey within the s...
Welcome back to The RightWay Foundation Podcast - Pain to Power!
Join us in this episode our Founder and CEO Franco Vega, shares the compelling journey behind why we started this podcast. This series we will dive deep into into the transformative stories of youth impacted by the childcare and legal system.
We're happy to be back!
Franco sits down with Delmi Pine on the latest episode of The RightWay Podcast. An advocate of representing that woman can be high achievers, leaders and provide for themselves, Delmi is an Afro-Latina raised in south central Los Angeles driven to make a difference in the black and Latino community. She shares her pain to power story with Franco and discusses how she has been able to thrive despite her traumatic upbringing.
Franco sits down with TyNisha “Ty” Lewis, a former homeless youth and first generation college student who has a bachelor’s in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), as well as an African Studies minor. Ty shares her pain to power story, including how searching for her father was a precursor to her career.
Ty has helped launch and develop local professional community organizations such...
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