If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington
Mental Health Shaming, Homophobia & Homelessness
In this episode Scott shares about his experience growing up in Oregon a state that is mostly white and founded with black exclusion laws. He shares about his experiences at the intersection of mental health shaming, homophobia, homelessness & white supremacy.
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Meditation An Invitation To Breathe
In this new meditation series community organizer, activist, podcasthost, producer & teacher Scott Clapson shares about how the storms of our life can yield beautiful results. Whether you've been meditating for years or this is your first time, we invite you to breathe. This podcast is dedicated to Ben, Eric & Reagan.
Music is the Bridge with Leeav Sofer
In this episode Co-Founder/Co-Director of Urban Voices Project, Leeav Sofer talks with Scott about Urban Voices Project 3rd virtual performance of the year, how he said "Yes" to working on skid row with music, & how music connects us. Every Wednesday at 4pm Urban Voices Project hosts a Neighborhood Sing.
Podcasting Wisdom Creating Your Own Podcast Series
In this episode of Podcasting Wisdom, Scott shares about podcasting as a mental health recovery tool in his own life, as a community organizing medium & anthropological phenomenon. Scott would like to help you create your own podcast series; He has over 5 yrs podcast host & production experience & over a year teaching.
Sunset Sounds
Befriending Grief
In this episode Scott shares stories of the people closest to him that have passed. Inspired by the Resolve Aspire for Equality Conference & a presenter named Aletta. Grief is a necessary part of my life. It has shaped who I am as a person & informs connections with other people.
CHANGE YOUR ALGORITHM with Joel Relampagos
Change Your Algorithm is a new mental class series that focuses on reprogramming our minds and thoughts. Change Your Algorithm Founder Joel Relampagos sits down with Scott to talk about this new mental health program. Joel is an Executive Television Television Producer, Podcast Host for The Empowered Mind, and Recovery Dharma group facilitator. To learn more and to sign up for a class visit ChangeAlgotrithm.com it is free and each meeting is a peer facilitated group discussion lead by a therapist, with a short mindfulness meditation following.
Visit ChangeAlgorithm.com to register for these free mental health classes. We gather for class in small groups and on zoom calls, so being in Los Angeles is not a requirement.
Joel is also the host and producer of a podcast called The Empowered Mind it can be listened to and watched on YouTube and other listening platforms.
Currency Of Service with Robert Galinsky
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Crosspollination & The Hollywood Food Coalition with John Billingsley
In this episode John Billingsley sits down with Scott to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition. They talk about the volunteer driven nature of HoFoCo and the hundreds of volunteers a week that interact with people who are unhoused and how that can change perceptions/stereotypes about people we consider to be different from ourselves. They also talk about cross pollination and the number nonprofits in Hollywood that interact with people who are unhoused and how coming together in coalition building is key to everyone doing their part to change our culture and allow us to see people who are surviving homelessness as human beings, just like us. Follow them on social media and Check them out at HoFoCo.org
REAL GOOD COLLABORATION
RealGoodStuff.org Host & Producer Scott Clapson
RealGoodStuff.org Host & Producer Scott Clapson
RealGoodStuff.org Host & Producer Scott Clapson
A community organizer & social justice activist. Scottie is most passionate about person first language, fresh garden food access, mental health advocacy, housing equity & storytelling.
Listening is a powerful tool.
A Million Drops
RealGoodStuff.org Host & Producer Scott Clapson
RealGoodStuff.org Host & Producer Scott Clapson
A self improvment, educational & creative space for people who are experiencing homelessness. We offer classes, workshops, resources & volunteer opportunities.
Gentrification, Grassroots & Good Friends
Episode 18 Gentrification, Grassroots & Good Friends with Gess Marroquin
In this episode Gess Marroquin sits down with Scott to talk about gentrification in East Hollywood, grassroots activism & Gess’s involvement in the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council. Gess & Scott met over ten years ago at LA City College where they were both student organizers. This touching episode is a decade of grassroots organizer friendship in the making.
REAL GOOD STUFF EPSIODES
Journey to Empathy with Robert Galinsky
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
Robert Galinksy is an actor, playwright, volunteer & activist. His play The Bench: A Homeless Love Story is helping shift the dialogue & understanding the stories of people who are homeless. He is also the resident acting teacher for A Million Drops. thebenchplay.com
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
A Million Drops Founding Director, Maike Both, sits down with Scott to talk about how A Million Drops got it's start, why she started it & the five year anniversary in December 2018. A Million Drops is a grassroots nonprofit serving people who are surviving homelessness & helping connect them to learning opportunities to help them grow. We are grateful to Maike for all of her amazing compassionate work. amilliondrops.org
The Source & Listening with Joan Howard
Our Brilliant Stories Matter with Director Maike Both
The Source & Listening with Joan Howard
Community Organizer Joan Howard sits down to talk with Scott about The Source at the LA Public Libraries & why the library is an important resource for people who are experiencing homelessness. According to Joan listening is the key to helping people who are surviving homelessness. Joan can be found all over the city helping people who are surviving homelessness find the resources they need. lapl.org/homeless-resources/the-source
Gratitude Is Healing with Jason Balgas
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
The Source & Listening with Joan Howard
Jason Balgas has volunteered at A Million Drops. He believes strongly in the power of gratitude. Jason shares how his gratitude practice has changed his life. Jason‘s uplifting attitude is a regular source of inspiration for people around him. foodonfoot.org
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
Andrew Pyles- Froemming has been coordinating the shower program at Hollywood Adventist Church for the last five years. Through the power of listening they discovered personal care is what their unhoused neighbors needed. Compassion Connection has continued to grow & help more people with personal hygiene access. compassionconnections.org
Importance of Mentoring with Craig Becton
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
Compassion Connection with Andrew Pyles-Froemming
Craig Becton is a voluneer at A Million Drops in this episode he shares with Scott about how important mentoring is in the formative years and throughout our lives. They talk about the importance of learning history, especially of the African Diaspora. Scott & Craig are launching the first spin off of RealGoodStuf.org called School Lunch: Heros of the African Diaspora- coming in 2020!
Ktown For All with Will Jackson
Creativity Transforms with Megan Hatfield
Motivation & Self Love with Eric West
Will Jackson a volunteer with the grassroots volunteer led group KTOWN for All sits down with Scott to talk about the building relationships with members of our community who are surviving homelessness, mental health & why listening is important to our community. Will is a yoga practitioner & an Ayurvedic healer.
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Motivation & Self Love with Eric West
Creativity Transforms with Megan Hatfield
Motivation & Self Love with Eric West
Eric West sits down with Scott to talk about how he uses motivation, positive self talk & self love to keep going, even during the darkest & hardest of moments. He records himself on his phone while riding his bike or commuting to encourage himself to be a better person. Eric is an actor & fitness trainer.
Creativity Transforms with Megan Hatfield
Creativity Transforms with Megan Hatfield
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
Megan Hatfield is a published author, a singer, a poet & an artist. She has volunteered to teach poetry & art at A Million Drops. Her new book “Fly Bird, Sing!” is available on Amazon. Megan knows first hand how creativity can transform your life & literally open doors.
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
IV Organics Founder & A Million Drops Gardening Educator Charles Malki sits down with Scott to talk about his experience teaching gardening the A Million Drops Learning Center & how we can grow empathy with our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. We now have a beautiful gardening space & lots of gardening knowledge from Charles ten week Creating a Food Forest class series in 2019. ivorganics.com
The Power of Storytelling with Beowulf Jones
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
The Power of Storytelling with Beowulf Jones
Storytelling Coach Extraordinaire Beowulf Jones sit’s down with Scott to talk about the power of storytelling. Beowulf lead a hugely successful six month storytelling workshop at A Million Drops in 2019. We appreciate you Beowulf!
Growing Social Connections with Nadia Genet
Gardening & Growing Empathy with Charles Malki
The Power of Storytelling with Beowulf Jones
Nadia Genet sits down with Scott to talk about emotional support listening & encouragement. Nadia shares about breaking down boxes & what it means to be human and listen to one another. Nadia opens up about her struggle with addiction & how a low point in her car lead her to flourish in new experiences. Nadia is an emotional support listener & encouragement to people around her.
foodonfoot.org
Laundry Love with Christian Kassoff
A Crisis Decades in the Making with Roberta Morris
Laundry Love with Christian Kassoff
Laundry Love Huntington Beach CoFounder & Laundry Love new location coach Christian Kassof sits down with Scott to talk about being in community with people who are homeless, the intersection of a laundromat space & the importance of clean clothes. Christian has lived experience of homelessness & is available to help anyone who is interested in starting a Laundry Love program. laundrylovehb.com laundrylove.org
Cardborigami with Genevieve Liang
A Crisis Decades in the Making with Roberta Morris
Laundry Love with Christian Kassoff
Cardborigami director Genevieve Liang sits down with Scott to talk about their innovative cardboard sleeping shelters & collaboration. Genevieve has been collaborating with Safe Parking LA, SELAH Neighborhood Homeles Coalition, numerous nonprofit organizations & churches around Los Angeles.
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A Crisis Decades in the Making with Roberta Morris
A Crisis Decades in the Making with Roberta Morris
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition with Dorit Dowler-Guerrero
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition with Dorit Dowler-Guerrero
Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition with Dorit Dowler-Guerrero
Dorit, a board member & volunteer training with SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, sits down with Scott to talk about how SELAH does outreach to their unhoused friends & neighbor. SELAH has an innovative, energetic approach offering showers, meals, outreach & shuttles to & from their resource/services locations. They understand the importance of collaboration & working together to address the crisis of homelessness in our city.
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Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
Season 1 Producer sits down with Scott to talk about listening & inclusion on the dance floor.
Expressing Vulnerability with Chevelle
Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
Inclusion on the Dancefloor with Cynthia Malaran DJ Cherish the Luv
Chevelle & Scott sit down to talk about expressing vulnerability.
Chevelle is one Scott's podcasting students & is working on creating his own podcast series Hollywood Intersectionalities: highlighting stories of people who came to LA pursuing their dreams of working in the entertainment industry.
