Beyond The Plate – A Podcast by Food For The Poor

Send us Fan Mail International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, honors the incredible achievements of women and creates real opportunities for young girls to succeed. Step into inspiring conversations on Beyond the Plate as we celebrate International Women's Day with a powerful episode focused on the theme of women's empowerment through education. Our panelists; Vivian Borja (Food For The Poor’s Chief Marketing Officer), Lisa Lee Arneaud (Founder, LA/PR Firm) and Michelle Go...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the power of community transform tragedy into an opportunity for unity and revival! We invite you to Pacific Palisades, California (Ground Zero of one of the greatest natural disasters in US history). We visit with Pastor Stephen Snook as he takes us to the mounds of ashes that was once his home until the L.A. wildfires took it all away. He shares how serving the community with the values of Jesus becomes the cornerstone of rebuilding the wildfires. Then embark...

Send us Fan Mail What if kindness could transform a community and save countless lives? What if that compassion turned into a movement that spanned decades? Join us on an inspiring journey with the legendary reggae and dancehall recording artist, Shaggy. He shares his remarkable story of generosity and the profound impact of his charitable initiatives with fellow superstar musicians. From humble beginnings in Jamaica, to international stardom, Shaggy's journey is not just about musical succes...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the impactful work of Feed My Starving Children, where volunteers of all ages come together to pack life-saving meals for families in communities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through personal stories and the energy of the distribution center, we highlight the relentless dedication of this organization, which operates tirelessly to turn hunger into hope (with your two hands). This Giving Tuesday episode, learn about simple acts of giving transf...

Send us Fan Mail This episode promises a heartwarming journey with the World Food Program's Barron Segar and Riaz Lodhi, who share their incredible stories from the humanitarian front lines, revealing how nutrition can be both a source of joy and a powerful tool for building communities. Hear how Barron transitioned from college graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in global humanitarian efforts, shedding light on the crucial connection between food security and community resilience around t...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to our first Spanglish episode with the Latina queen of Spanish comedy, Angelica Vale. As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month series, Angelica shares life lessons from her vast career in television, music, and stage plays. She explains that as Hispanics and Americans, we must strive to be united. In a heartfelt moment of openness, Angelica discusses how she fought back to build her self-esteem while filming award-winning Mexican telenovela La Fea Más Bella (The Most...

Send us Fan Mail Sadiel Castro is originally from Puerto Rico, then moved to Philadelphia with his parents-- who are pastors-- where he began his career in radio broadcasting. Sadiel managed to position himself as one of the most popular announcers on Hispanic radio in Philadelphia, where he was a morning announcer for more than 13 years, until he managed to become Programming Director. He worked in radio from Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, Orlando and Tampa, Florida. He won the 2021 Edward Murro...