Shake it like a rattlesnake? More like shake like an earthquake and move mountains or maybe just climb them. The power of compassion can accomplish either when Jessica is involved. Whether it’s therapy for kids with autism or keeping youth soccer alive in El Salvador this colocha has the passion. Get inspired to change the world, pasito a pasito, with Jessica Monge.
Jessica is a Salvadoran – American born and raised on Long Island. Her parents are from La Paz, El Salvador. She currently works with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an ABA therapist. She’s also the main driver behind Pazitos, an organization that aims to keep youth soccer alive in her father’s home village, El Achiotal. Her drive is to give the children in the village the same opportunities she had growing up.
In this episode:
- El Salvador visits and how violence affects our connection
- Long Island Salvi exposure
- Parents and their role is passing down culture
- Dia de los difuntos vs dia de los muertos
- Desire to explore El Salvaor
- Olocuilta! And visiting lagos
- Urban legends about drowning in lakes
- ABA Therapy – Applied Behavior Analysis
- What is Autism?
- Pazitos and its origins
- The economic condition of La Achiotal
- El Primer Paso Fundraiser
- Earthquakes in El Salvador!
- Soccer games in El Achiotal!
Show Resources:
- Pazitos Number: 929 262 0880
- https://www.instagram.com/pazitos_/
- https://www.facebook.com/PazitosPlayforPeace
- https://www.instagram.com/compassionatecolocha/
Music:
Salvi Nacion by Crooked Stilo
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