About this episode

In this episode, hosts Glenda Fu Smith and Michael Simmons interview Kai and Pier Penic about finding potential through music and the impact of the SKS program.

Welcome back to Soaring High with So Kids SOAR (SKS), hosted by Glenda Fu Smith and Michael Simmons! Join us as we take a dive into SKS and learn how they help youth to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential! In this episode, we talk with Kai Penic, a talented DJ who graduated from the Your Path to Success program in 2020, and his mother, Pier! Discover how Kai was able to find his voice through music, as well as some of his accomplishments! In addition, for this episode’s special segment, listen in as Kai plays “Guess the Tune” and try to see if you can recognize any of the songs yourself! Thank you to our sponsors Panda Exteriors and The Kimsey Foundation! https://www.pandaexteriors.com https://www.kimseyfoundation.org Join us as we celebrate resilience, community, and the power of believing in every individual's ability to SOAR. https://www.sokidssoar.org

People in this episode

Hosts: Glenda Fu Smith, Michael Simmons

Guests: Kai Penic, Pier Penic

Topics covered

• youth empowerment
• music
• resilience
• community support
• self-discovery

Keywords

• youth
• music
• DJ
• self improvement
• community

Sponsors

Panda Exteriors, The Kimsey Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: So Kids SOAR, Your Path to Success, SKS

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