The RightWay Podcast

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.

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January 16, 2026 11 mins

Daniel, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us to share his powerful story of turning pain into power. Through healing, growth, and resilience, Daniel opens up about his past—and how he’s choosing to break the cycle to build a better future for himself and his son. This is a story about fatherhood, perseverance, and transformation you don’t want to miss.

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Andraya dives deeper into the issue of men not receiving therapy and shares how her team at The RightWay Foundation is working to change that reality for transition-age foster youth in Los Angeles.

 

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December 30, 2025 10 mins

Andraya, our COO and Lead Therapist at The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the Pain to Power Podcast by popular demand. As the backbone of our mental health pillar, she breaks down how trauma-informed care, therapy, and community support are changing outcomes for foster youth in Los Angeles.

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December 29, 2025 12 mins

An inside look at how foster youth aging out of care can access housing, resources, and community support. Housing Director Gabriella shares real solutions and what it takes to prevent youth homelessness in Los Angeles.

 

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December 19, 2025 10 mins

Gabriella is the new Director of Housing for The RightWay Foundation. Her role is pivotal to support our mission to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline!

 

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 

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November 21, 2025 10 mins

Johna, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the podcast and talks about how she was able to turn her pain into power and updates us on what she is up to now!

 

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast  Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better futu...

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November 14, 2025 9 mins

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.

📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 

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November 7, 2025 10 mins

Johna, an alumni of The RightWay Foundation, joins us on the podcast and shares her powerful story as she talks about the dark ins and outs of her time in foster care.

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.

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🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.

📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 

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September 26, 2025 6 mins
Neftaly, a former foster youth, shares her inspiring story of overcoming the foster care system and battling mental health challenges. Today, she’s a thriving young woman who turned her pain into power. Watch her journey of resilience, healing, and hope.   🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to ...
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September 19, 2025 12 mins

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.

 

📲 Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightwayfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRightWayFoundation/ 

 

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September 12, 2025 11 mins

TyTy, a proud RightWay alum, is proof that pain can be transformed into power.

 

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future. 

 

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September 5, 2025 11 mins

Adrian Veliz, Director of Workforce Development at The RightWay Foundation, shares his powerful journey of turning pain into power. In this episode, he opens up about resilience, hope, and how he’s inspiring transition-age foster youth to build brighter futures.

 

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August 29, 2025 11 mins

Adrian Veliz, Director of Workforce Development at The RightWay Foundation, shares his powerful journey of turning pain into power. In this episode, he opens up about resilience, hope, and how he’s inspiring transition-age foster youth to build brighter futures.

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On today's episode, Franco Vega talks about some big news that is going on here at The RightWay Foundation, and how this is one large step to ending foster care homelessness.

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August 8, 2025 10 mins

Omar, a participant in The RightWay Foundation, comes on to talk about his childhood, his upbringing, and his time in foster care.

 

🎙️ Welcome to the Pain to Power Podcast Brought to you by The RightWay Foundation — where we turn pain into purpose and power. Tune in as we sit down with incredible guests to talk about overcoming trauma, mental health, foster care, and building a better future.

 

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August 1, 2025 10 mins

Omar, a participant in The RightWay Foundation, comes on to talk about his childhood, his upbringing, and his time in foster care.

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July 25, 2025 10 mins

In this episode, Jimmie opens up about his 36 years in prison, sharing raw, powerful stories that paint a vivid picture of life behind bars. From survival to self-reflection, his journey is one of resilience and redemption.

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July 18, 2025 10 mins

After serving 36 years in prison, Jimmie is now a Job Developer at The RightWay Foundation, helping opportunity youth find jobs and stability. In this episode, he shares about his childhood and traumatic experience changed his life.

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July 14, 2025 9 mins

After serving 36 years in prison, Jimmie is now a Job Developer at The RightWay Foundation, helping opportunity youth find jobs and stability. In this episode, he shares how he turned pain into power! 

 

If you want to see how The RightWay Foundation helps and supports transition-age foster youth, you can check us out at: www.therightwayfoundation.org   You can also follow us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therightway.....
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