Arzo Yusuf, Executive Director. Angels Nest

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There are more than 30,000 children in the foster care system throughout Los Angeles County. Once they reach legal age, they are on their own, often with no place to go, no job, family, and often with limited skills. Arzo Yusuf,
executive director with Angels Nest, is working to change that.

Angels Nest assists with transitioning youth from foster care into the world so these children can function as thriving adults. But it’s hard. Nearly 33% end up homeless, 85% are sex trafficked, and 90% end up incarcerated. Clearly,
something isn’t working with these kind of statistics, and we’ll talk about that and possible solutions to a system that has been in place for decades. 

Arzo’s mission is to give these kids tools and finances to get a head start, providing services from rent support, educational assistance such as tuition, books, and laptops, groceries, and the list goes on. And she’s had tremendous
success.

Imaging growing up in a chaotic household, only to end up in a foster system that abandons you. It seems unimaginable. And you can help, too. Please find my full interview with Arzo Yusuf on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. 

I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.

Rob Thomas, Wordless Connection: Deepen Intimacy Without Saying a World Even if You are Married

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Very often, we don’t need to speak to get our point across. In fact, a look or touch can speak volumes, and I’ll be discussing that with Rob Thomas, author of “Wordless Connection: Deepen Intimacy Without Saying a Word.” 

Rob’s book provides a practical, five-step framework for couples to rebuild trust and closeness through nonverbal communication rather than the traditional “talking it out” method, which can often lead to arguments. Rob talks about
specific silent techniques designed to increase empathy and intimacy, and uses neuroscience and behavioral research to illustrate how nonverbal cues, such as a touch or gaze, can deepen emotional bonds and reduce conflict. The gestures are subtle, but effective.
We’ll talk about it and even go through some exercises to illustrate. 

The work is done with purpose. For example, there’s a simple hug, and then there’s a hug with deeper meaning and intent. The idea is to engage with deeper care to provoke love and connection. And it works. We all need that tender
touch and provocative look. It makes us feel good. 

Please find my full interview with #RobThomas on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. 

I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to welcome you here.