About this episode

The episode discusses how So Kids SOAR helps youth realize their potential through an interview with the founders of Bike to The Beach.

Welcome to a special episode of Soaring High with So Kids SOAR (SKS), Hosted by Michael Simmons (SKS Podcast Manager) and new co-host Clay Weintraub (SKS YPTS 2025 graduate)! 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 Ben Dalley and Melissa Parsons of Bike to The Beach, in preparation for their annual ride! Take the time to listen to the two and what inspired them to start this amazing foundation! Thank you to our sponsors, PodTechs and Aspen Spark! https://www.podtechs.com/ https://www.aspenspark.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: Michael Simmons, Clay Weintraub

Guests: Ben Dalley, Melissa Parsons

Topics covered

• youth empowerment
• community support
• cycling
• resilience
• nonprofit organizations

Keywords

• youth
• empowerment
• cycling
• Bike to The Beach
• So Kids SOAR
• resilience
• community

Sponsors

PodTechs, Aspen Spark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bike to The Beach, So Kids SOAR

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