Dancer Kathie Fishback Anthony had a professional career in California, performing on shows like The Carol Burnett Show and touring with Sammy Davis, Jr. Now a dance studio director, she positively influences dancers. Raquel Miera, a 22-year-old dancer and biomedical engineer featured in this episode, draws daily inspiration from dance, partly thanks to Kathie’s encouragement.

Struggling Readers Find Support from Matt Bracken, a young senior editor for a Washington, D.C. based publication. He volunteers with Reading Partners as a literacy tutor traveling to schools located a long distance from his own community.

Refuse to Use Plastic!! Ten year old Netherlands environmental activist Lilly Platt is taking an active role in seeking political action against global warming and against plastics. She is a youth ambassador of plastic pollution coalition.

Father Ray Kelly had no desire to sing in front of Britain’s Got Talent, Simon Cowell but he went for it! His audition is memorable. Father belted R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” song with emotion. He shares his experiences on this podcast episode. Today he continues to serve Ireland. Listen to Part Two of this episode now. Don’t forget to listen to Part One!

“Hallelujah” singing sensation Fr. Ray Kelly humanizes his journey into the priesthood. What inspired him? He continues to serve Ireland as a Catholic priest. Singing “Everybody Hurts” His audition of “Everybody Hurts” on Britain’s Got Talent is memorable. Listen to Part One of this episode.