Limelight Highlight

Today on the podcast we're joined by my long time child hood friend Luis Ortiz. I've known Luis since the 2nd grade and he came out to California to visit. We had a good time exploring a bunch of little spots throughout San Diego. He agreed to do the podcast with me and dropped some pretty good knowledge on what it is to be a realtor and some of the misconceptions that people usually have on purchasing a home or about realty in general. I hope you enjoy the tips and gems he added into this podcast and share it with people who might need some of the advice. If you need more information on realty you can always email Luis directly at -Luis.Ortiz@foxroach.com and if you'd like to follow Luis you can do so at:Instagram: @agentluisortizFacebook: Agent Luis OrtizTwitter: @agentluisortiz For more information on The Block Gives Back check out these links.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: theblockgivesbackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute,

On this episode of the podcast we go over how two people made such a wave they got LEGO to start putting instructions for visually impaired children so they didn't feel left out and could build and enjoy LEGO as any other kid. From audio and braille instructions LEGO is helping ensure all kids have the opportunity to enjoy building and learning. Our listener news comes from Hakeem and ESPN on how the owner of the LA Clippers is making a difference in the city of Inglewood and trying to help the community as a whole by investing money rather than the usual gentrifying of neighborhoods so they can collect a profit. Last listener news come from Andy who shared with us an interview of the Daily Show with Trevor Noah about Greta who is a 16 year old climate activist and how she shares the importance of being mindful and getting educated on how serious climate change is and how much of an impact it is affecting us. All this and more on today's episode!Useful Links:- https://legoaudioinstructions.com- http://legofor

On this episode of the podcast we touch on what Sensory Processing Disorder is as well as what our favorite football team The Philadelphia Eagles have done to help those with Sensory Processing issues, being the first NFL team to build a room for the fans to take a break from all the craziness of a football game. We also discuss creating habit of being positive and what friend of the podcast Henny from GTalk on Youtube is doing to help people develop a much better habit. The Block Gives Back is Hosting their 4th Annual Beer, Birds & The Block fundraising event For more information on The Block Gives Back check out these links.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: theblockgivesbackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgThe event is almost here "Babes Who Brunch" women's empowerment mixer. September 15th, 2019. visit the website for more information on how you can get involved.website: https://www.thequeencorner.comInstagram: @queencorner_Facebook: The Queen CornerFor more questions on the podc

Welcome back to the show! On this episode of the podcast we discuss the importance of the Amazon Rainforest as well as all that is going on with the fires. We discuss how we as individuals can make a long lasting impact and what sources we can use to do so. Be sure to visit the links and see how you can get involved with helping out the planet and making it a better place for us to live. We have the monthly Feed The Block drive on Tuesday August 27th with The Block Gives Back and of course Babes Who Brunch September 15th. Useful links:- https://www.ran.org/the-understory/amazon-fires-how-can-you-help/- https://www.adventure-life.com/amazon/articles/what-can-i-do- https://www.rainforesttrust.org- https://amazonwatch.org- https://www.rainforest-alliance.org- https://support.worldwildlife.org For more information on The Block Gives Back check out these links.Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: theblockgivesbackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgBe on the look out for "Babes Who Brunch" women's

On this episode of the podcast we discuss a lesser known renewable energy source known as Wave Power. We dive into the workings of how kinetic energy is used and transformed into electricity as well as the pros and cons of this energy. We speak on a specific company that has redesigned the technology to nearly eliminate the cons of wave energy and their plans on how to continue to grow into other countries that would fit the model of wave energy production. We also discuss the amount of waste big companies like CVS are contributing when they can use many of the products for people who really need them. This week's listener news comes from Hakeem Ruiz also known as the Vice President of The Block Gives Back and previously guested on our show. If you would like to know more about what we discussed be sure to visit the links provided. Thanks for listening.References: https://www.ecowavepower.com/our-technology/how-it-works/Video link on how Postmates is helping reduce food waste:https://blog.postmates.com/growin

This episode of the podcast we discuss some good news that listener's have shared with us throughout our time in Philly. We discuss on how LEGO is making a change towards using hemp instead of plastic for their materials. A football player who had a big break. More and more countries are planting trees and the tiger population in India is on the rise. All this and more on this episode of the podcast. Thanks for listening.If you needed some information on where to drop off school supplies here's a list with all the drop box locations. Jack Costellon Boxing Club 4900 Longshore Ave. Phila PA 19135Super pac inc. 1220 Industrial blvd. South Hampton, PA 18966Mi Casita 1420 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19130HairWizards 1 6654 Frankford ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19137HairWizards 2 1801 Cottman ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19111Keystone quality transport 2701 e. Tioga st., Philadelphia, PA, 19137Apple childcare 6901 Hawthorne st, Philadelphia, PA, 19139Gannon insurance 706 N. 2nd st., Philadelphia, PA, 19123Joseph Hohenstei

This episode is full of laughter and information on our favorite non-profit organization THE BLOCK GIVES BACK. We are please to be joined by the president Tommy Roush and The Vice President Hakeem Ruiz. We discuss a ton of different topics and how many of the events you see us sponsoring came to be. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I did recording it. Be sure to check out next event Block 2 School - giving away 250 bookbags with school supplies to this kids who need it most. Be sure to visit the website and see how you can get involved and give back. Useful links: Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: theblockgivesbackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgBe on the look out for "Babes Who Brunch" women's empowerment mixer. September 15th, 2019. visit the website for more information on how you can get involved.website: https://www.thequeencorner.comInstagram: @queencorner_Facebook: The Queen CornerFor more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow

Back in Philly! This is our first podcast interview while we were in Philly. On this episode of the podcast we had the honor of getting to meet Patrick Costello, Ken Costello, and their nephew Timmy Costello Jr. We took a trip down memory lane and had the Costellos tell us all about the larger than life man Jack Costello was. They spoke about all the principles and morals they instill in helping at risk youths. They were the epitome of everything the podcast stands for. I truly hope you enjoyed listening as much as I did because they truly took the podcast and ran with it and I'm not complaining. If you'd like more information on how to get in contact with them or see what events or other things they are up to you can do so with the links provided. Thanks for listening!Useful links: - https://jackcostelloboxing.comFacebook- Jack Costello Boxing ClubInstagram- @jackcostelloboxingclubContact for Jack Costello Boxing Club - (215) 332-3553Be on the look out for "Babes Who Brunch" women's empowerment mixer. Septem

This episode of the podcast is all about the positivity to come out of Comic-Con's 50th Anniversary. Starting with a company called Magic Wheelchair. A company started by a father of 5 who's first born was diagnosed with (SMA) Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 9 months old. In 2008 he was inspired to create a costumed designed around his son's wheel chair after asking his son what he wanted to be for Halloween. His son said a pirate and that's where the company took off, designing wheelchairs for families free of charge and bringing attention as well as making a kid feel a little bit more normal about their disease. Our main story is about Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, the owner and creator of the "La Borinqueña" comic. With a young comic starting in 2016 already an iconic figure for Puerto Rico, Edgardo was given the humanitarian award for using his platform to combat injustices done to the Puerto Rican people as well as bring attention to the conditions the island is in, especially after the tragedy of hurricane Mari

On this episode of the podcast we dive a little deeper on an article about how planting trees could be a natural way of reducing man-made carbon emissions and help slow down the rapid rate at which the climate is changing. We also discuss how big of an area is suitable for reforestation and how other places in the world are already undergoing their tree planting campaigns, intentional or not. As far as listener news we have an article from Precious about how one of the largest wildlife preserves in Africa has made it a full year without a single elephant killed by poachers. All that and more... Be sure to check out the links below to see how you can get involved, educated, and help with changing the world for the better. Reference: -https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-many-trees-to-plant-to-stop-climate-crisis/-https://www.crowtherlab.com/get-involved/-https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/17/africa/africa-elephants-poaching-niassa-trnd/index.htmlThis July 27th Peace and Play Day: The Block Gives Back! check out the li

On this episode of the podcast we speak about at 42 year old Army Vet named Roman Espinoza who created his own version of a food pantry to be placed on his own lawn and how the community came together to make it work as well as how he inspired more people in his community to put their own food pantry on their lawns and how that can help a community and those within it who need it the most. We also speak about a man named P.Michael who helps the youth of North Philly through his social entrepreneurship"Junior Barber Academy". Find out how he has been helping children build their confidence and mentoring them on his IG. Sources:https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirational-stories/news/a45075/veteran-builds-food-pantry-on-lawn/Instagram: pmichael_This July 27th Peace and Play Day: The Block Gives Back! check out the link for more information and see how you can get involved. Facebook: The Block Gives Back Instagram: theblockgivesbackWebsite: www.TheBlockGivesBack.orgBe on the look out for "Babes Who Brunc

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss the legendary "White City" or the "Lost City of the Monkey God" in the Mosquitia rainforest in Honduras. Listener's who participated in the last week's poll between Nature or Humanity, chose nature. So we dig deep into the dozens of creatures that we thought to be extinct as well as some new species of animals never discovered before, found in the "Lost City". We discuss all types of animals that we found and how, even in 2019 we are still finding places preserved by nature and untouched by mankind for decades, thriving, giving us hope that it is not too late to make more of an effort to conserve the places already tainted by man. As for our listener's shared news, we are once again happy to receive the article from our previous guest and listener Arod. She shared with us how 633 divers in Florida broke a world record for most divers cleaning an ocean floor. Hopefully this sets off a chain reaction to helping out more of our environment. All this and more! If you wish

Happy Father's Day! On this episode we start out with a brief history on how Father's day came to be the holiday that it is. Afterwards we go into the topic that the listeners voted on! Science, Technology and how it's helping the environment. This story is about the largest electric-hybrid aircraft taking to the skies. We discuss how important it is for the environment as well as the job security that can come from this. We also go into another story of how Allstate, the insurance company is helping support No Barrier Warriors by providing them with an outlet to build camaraderie amongst other disabled service members. This story was shared by a listener and friend of the podcast Matt Boroughs. If you want to learn more about Ampaire and the work they are doing check out these links where we got our information: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ampaires-largest-hybrid-electric-aircraft-takes-flight/https://www.dw.com/en/ampaire-test-flies-worlds-biggest-electric-plane/a-49098126Be on the look out for "Babes W

On this episode of the podcast you listeners voted and chose World news for the topic. So we discuss the world's largest offshore wind farm in the UK that is on track to supply well over 1 million homes with clean energy by 2020. We speak about the benefits of clean energy as well as how the wind turbines actually work to supply the energy and how it is transferred 75 miles off the coast to the actual grid that supplies power for the UK. We also had a listener Jay Pierre share with us a story about a man in Philadelphia named B. JaWaun Jones. He created Haircut4Homeless and gives a little dignity to the less fortunate in Philadelphia. Be sure to follow the links provided for all upcoming events and to get involved with the good news and things happening with the podcast. As well as information on the topic discussed today. Sources: https://earther.gizmodo.com/the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-just-came-online-1835215479https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-powers-up-near-grimsb

On this episode of the podcast we discuss a story one of our listener's and previous guests, Felix Alvarez has shared with us. Three young teenage students in England helped save a man from jumping off a bridge and taking his own life. Suicide is a serious topic and way too many people decide to go down that road, remember life is worth living and there are many avenues of help you can find out there. You are loved despite how hard the world may be and we all truly want you around. Be sure to support our favorite non-profit, The Block Gives Back by purchasing a ticket and joining them on June 14th for their first ever Beef & Beer Extravaganza. Tickets sold by Eventbrite so go purchase yours today. website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beef-beer-with-the-block-tickets-62160378365?aff=ebdssbeacFacebook: The Block Gives BackInstagram: @theblockgivesbackBe sure to be on the look out for "Babes Who Brunch" women's empowerment mixer. September 15th, 2019. visit the website for more information on how you can ge

This episode of the podcast is all about Memorial Day and honoring all those and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. In this episode we clear up the differences between Veteran's day and Memorial day. We discuss the importance of Memorial Day and what it is all about as well as how you should approach someone with saying "happy Memorial Day". We also share a heartwarming story of a man named Gary Marquardt. Gary learned to play the trumpet at an old age and now try's to do his part by playing TAPS at the funerals of service men and women as well as any member of the armed services throughout the year and has no intention of stoping even at 70-years-old. If you are interested in this article and Gary's story learn more about it in the link provided. Tune in next week for more positive news! Gary's story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-learned-to-play-trumpet-so-he-could-play-taps/Be sure to give us some feedback and let us know how you liked the podcast!If you would l

This week's podcast is dedicated to paying it forward. Starting with billionaire Robert F. Smith, as he pays nearly 400 graduating senior's student loans at Morehouse College. He surprised everyone in attendance by announcing that he would provide them with a grant to eliminate the student debt of the entire class of 2019. Now that's paying it forward. Our second story is about a woman named Shirley Raines, a 51-year-old mother of 6. She feeds, and helps the homeless women of Skid Row in Long Beach, California by providing them with showers and make overs. For many of us, our self-esteem comes from our appearance, and Shirley provides these people with something they can be proud of by looking in the mirror. It goes a long way. If you are interested in the second story here is a link with much more details: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/231982/homeless-women-hair-beauty-services-los-angelesand be sure to follow her on Instagram: @Beauty2thestreezBe sure to give us some feedback and let us know how

HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY!! On this episode of the podcast we speak on a brief history of how the American incarnation to mother's day came to be. We also speak of a dedicated mother's sacrifice and a delightful surprise she received while attending her son's graduation. All that and more on this episode, thanks for listening!!Source of this weeks story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watch-college-give-degree-to-mom-skipping-her-commencement/Be sure to give us some feedback and let us know how you liked the podcast!If you would like to join the conversation feel free to contact me and share your ideas on what we discussed and what it means to you, weather you agree or disagree we would love to hear and share your opinion with our listeners.For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@gmail.comInstagram: LimelighthighlightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/limelighthighlight/And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured

Happy Cinco De Mayo! I hope everyone had a safe holiday. On this episode of the podcast we discuss something that I find very interesting and important to the world. We discussed "The Ocean Clean Up" company. Forbes had an article that I came across thanks to the lovely Arlene Sanchez who happens to be my wife. I got sucked in the moment I began reading the article. The goals of this company and how they want to rid the ocean of plastic trash is my favorite thing about it. In the article it discusses a U shaped floating boom system that collects trash to be picked up and it doesn't even use fuel or anything harmful to the environment. Tech companies have been financially backing this company and that means the world when big money companies want to help change the world for the better. After all it is why I like to do this podcast. To find out more on this company or the article itself, visit the links I have provided below. Thanks for listening. Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2018/09

This episode is a quick one. I just wanted to discuss the importance of cleaning up after ourselves and ensuring that we recycle and do our part even as small as picking up trash around our areas. The world is full of people and people create a lot of waste. If we can make a conscious effort on simply trying to clean up after ourselves it would make a world of difference. Keep our oceans clean keep our neighborhoods clean and in return we'll have a better outlook on life in general. So do your part and hopefully this small podcast can encourage you to make a big difference. Be sure to give us some feedback and let us know how you liked the podcast!If you would like to join the conversation feel free to contact me and share your ideas on what we discussed and what it means to you, weather you agree or disagree we would love to hear and share your opinion with our listeners.For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:Email: LimelightHighlight@g