Show Notes
Wilmer Valderrama is today's guest and he calls in from his home in California to chat with Kevin about growing up as a first generation kid in Florida, his lifelong passion for philanthropic work, and why he got involved with the United Service Organizations. They are joined by Jennifer Wahlquist – Vice President, Global Entertainment, USO - as she shares the power of theater and performance for our service men and women, why she got involved with this work, and how celebrities can get involved to bring their talents to US military bases around the world. To learn more and get involved with the United Service Organizations, head to USO.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This is it! The final episode of the first season! It’s been an amazing ride. We have highlighted over 35 organizations changing the world for the better and shared the mic with some amazing celebrity guests that are doing their part to spread the world.
In this season's penultimate episode, Kevin is joined by interior designer to the stars, Bobby Berk. Kevin learns a thing or two about how a space can affect the self before they take a more serious turn in welcoming Julian Adams, CEO and president of Stand Up To Cancer. Bobby shares his personal experiences with cancer via his father and friends, while Julian shares that good news is on the horizon thanks to new and emerging technologies. To learn more and get involved with Stand Up To Cancer head to StandUpToCancer.org. To support more initiatives like this programs, head to 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we are welcoming inspiring actress and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox. In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Laverne shares her journey to becoming the first transgender woman nominated for a Primetime Emmy. She and Kevin then welcome guest Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU as he shares the urgent issues facing trans rights and how people get help to protect them. To learn more and get involved with the ACLU and their fight for trans rights, head to ACLU.org. To support more initiatives like this programs, head to 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A master of mind and medicine, author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra is our guest in this episode. This enlightening episode features Kevin and Deepak seeking to understand each others perspective on everything from spirituality to mental health. They are joined by Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of The Chopra Foundation as they dive into the work they are doing for at-risk youth, women, and prisoners. To learn more and get involved with TheChopraFoundation, head to TheChopraFoundation.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS EPISODE! Today's installment of "Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything" features Kevin fielding questions from his biggest fans and those that have called in or sent a message with their very own questions. In today’s episode of Ask Kevin (Almost) Anything, Kevin shares a little-known fact about the last scene of Footloose. He also waxes poetic on his love of London after a call-in from “Digsy” and then gets serious about the heart-warming work of The Special Olympics. Tune in for laughs and lots of fun as Kevin fields these questions with Stacy Huston, Executive Director of SixDegrees.org To submit your own question, head to SixDegrees.org/ask-Kevin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.