Don’t Give Up Hope: Manuel’s Journey to a Life of Purpose & Service
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Manuel has lived a lot of life in his 20 years. He joined us to share his deeply personal story tracing his journey from running with the wrong crowd and incarceration as a teen to a college student and community advocate with a heart for service. Manuel describes the hard choices he had to make starting at a young age and the emotional impact of stigma on juvenile justice-involved youth. He also shares the transformative power that one caring adult had in helping to shape him into the man he is today. Manuel's life story of resilience and perseverance is heartwarming and laced with messages of hope and positivity that will inspire listeners of all ages. It could very well change your life!
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Credits:
Producers: Brian Johnson, Gennessa Fisher, Kim Silva and Allyson Baptiste
Production Partners: Kern Education Television Network, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and Liam Silva
Theme Song: “Beatitude” by Mountaineer
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