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From Surviving Katrina to Leading Change: Ruben's Journey of Resilience and Community Impact

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Yogesh PatelFrom Surviving Katrina to Leading Change: Ruben's Journey of Resilience and Community Impact
  1. From Surviving Katrina to Leading Change: Ruben's Journey of Resilience and Community Impact Yogesh Patel 28:26

In this episode of the YoggNation podcast, host Yogesh Patel speaks with Richard Gammage, Founder of Team24 – a non-profit organization created to serve the youth in the Phoenix area. The episode dives into powerful moments of resilience and community building, starting with a personal account of surviving Hurricane Katrina. Listeners gain insight into the struggles and perseverance required during and after the disaster. Ruben paints a vivid and harrowing picture of enduring the natural disaster and the long-term effects it has on his Mental Health and family.

Through Team24 (with its focus on football mentorship, essential life skills and financial literacy), Ruben shares leadership lessons that emphasize teaching kids about love, self-awareness, and resilience, as well as how these lessons shape their understanding of Relationships with parents and peers. The segment concludes with Ruben’s message in inspiring other community leaders across the nation. 

Yogesh Patel Creator and Host - YoggNation: The Spirit of Gratitude Podcast

I've spent over 28 years in technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.

A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.

Outside of work, I love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.

Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong relationships and always showing up for those who matter

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