Some of the people who have the least, actually have the most.
Lynne Moquete is the Founder of Una Vida, a non-profit that allows participants to live with host families in a village of about 240 people on the border of Haiti. Lynne has been a dedicated high school teacher in Petaluma, California for the last 23 years. She teaches her students the importance of giving back, even if you’re underprivileged. Lynne’s mission is to help others see their potential and show them the valuable impact giving back can have on one’s well being. On the show, Lynne shares examples of what her students in high school are able to achieve, why mentorship is so important, and her work with Una Vida.
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[4:50] When did Lynne know she wanted to be a teacher? [12:35] How did the mentorship project get started? Lynne shares some stories of the wonderful students who have given back to the community. [30:55] Lynne is constantly trying to build a bridge of understanding between those who have plenty and those who have none. [32:40] Giving happens all year round, not just around Christmas time. [35:45] Despite being a full-time teacher and helping underprivileged and abused children, Lynne was also on welfare and struggling financially. [39:55] Lynne is a big believer in mentorship. She talks about some of her biggest mentors throughout her life. [45:35] What kind of work is Lynne doing in the Dominican Republic? [50:00] It’s Lynne’s goal to inspire children to always give back, no matter what career path they choose. [51:35] Lynne discusses the Madres Collective and what it’s all about. [57:30] Lynne shares where she sees the future of non-profit and conscious work going. [58:50] Good is in us. You can be the change you want to see in the world.Mentioned in This Episode:
