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A Better Place

A Better Place

By: Alexis Hernandez
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 Are you tired of hearing about news full of sob stories, terrible events, and unrelatable views? So are we! This podcast encourages you to break away from everyday media drama, and get inspired to get involved with your community. Join Alexis Hernandez as she highlights and interviews people who are doing their part in making our world a better place. She combines her humorous attitude with her passion for people, community, and charity with every episode.Copyright Alexis Hernandez Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Building Community With Marchel Marcos

    Building Community With Marchel Marcos
    Feb 4 2022
    Content Warning: Domestic Violence.

    Hey, friends! We missed you, but we are back and ready to inspire you more than ever. Today we are speaking with the fabulous political director, principal consultant, domestic violence survivor advocate & entrepreneur Marchel Marcos.

    Join us as she sits down with Alexis Hernandez and shares her reasons why she dedicates her energy to others in so many ways. Marchel chats about the organizations that helped her through her most difficult times and how she's giving back after receiving help from others.

    Connecting with people who need allyship is so important, so we're excited to teach you how you can be an ally for those experiencing D.V., plus learn how you can get politically involved with your local elected officials.

    To learn more about Marchel, check her out on Instagram @dearmarchel.

    This is an incredible & informing episode, so we hope you enjoy it.

    Episode Resources:
    www.thehotline.org
    www.safeandtogetherinstitute.com
    www.multco.us/dv
    www.apano.org

    Don't forget to rate us, subscribe, & leave a review on the Apple Podcast app!
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    54 mins
  • Three Organizations to Get Involved With Today

    Three Organizations to Get Involved With Today
    Oct 9 2021
    Join Alexis Hernandez and community organization founder Dwindell Feeley as they chat about Love Your Black Community and all of it's amazing services, the Free Geek Organization; a foundation with a mission to close the digital divide, plus the PDX Free Fridge Initiative; a free food and supplies service in Portland, Oregon.

    How you serve others around you immensely affects the world in a positive way. Learn how giving back to others can be fun and fulfilling!

    Go to www.PDXfreefridge.com to get involved, or reach out to Dwindell Feeley if you'd like to join in on a youth cooking class.

    Like this show? Feel free to leave us a review here. Post a screenshot of your favorite episode on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!
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    46 mins
  • Spread Love Like Butter

    Spread Love Like Butter
    Mar 19 2021
    Get inspired to spread love to planet earth with Shea Butter and her eco-friendly, customizable clothing brand. Learn tips and tricks on minimizing the environmental impact we have as consumers.
    Plus, hear about the small business of the week, Loveofall6loves. Who doesn’t love a good homemade vegan soap, am I right?

    www.sheabutterbrand.com
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    45 mins
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