Empowering Youth in Crisis: Boys Town’s Oscar Gonzalez on Leadership, Life Skills & Hope

What if one phone call could change the entire trajectory of a young person’s life?

Oscar Gonzalez — U.S. Army Veteran and National Hotline Director at Boys Town — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a heart-centered conversation on bullying, crisis response, and the transformative power of community. From his military service to leading one of the most trusted youth hotlines in the country, Oscar shares how gratitude, self-awareness, and compassion are saving lives every single day.

In this powerful episode, Oscar and Yogesh explore the emotional toll of digital-age bullying, the urgent need for real-world life skills, and why listening is one of the most underrated forms of leadership. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who simply cares, this conversation is a call to action — and a reminder that it truly does take a village.

✅ You'll learn:

• How modern bullying affects teens in a tech-driven world
• Why resilience and life skills are essential survival tools today
• The path from military service to purpose-driven youth leadership
• How Boys Town’s 24/7 National Hotline brings hope and help
• The role of self-awareness, listening, and support in crisis prevention
  
  
  

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Gratitude grows in service to others.
• Listening can be a life-saving act.
• Building resilience in youth starts with showing up consistently.
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play to hear how Oscar Gonzalez and Boys Town are creating a lifeline for the next generation.