Episode 55 of the Jason Turner Podcast.Sitting down with Mama, Ginger Passarelli, after my friend Daniel crossed paths with her and insisted we meet. I'm grateful he did because she has lived one of the most incredible lives of anyone I've had on the podcast.Ginger is the founder of the Soup Ladies, a nonprofit organization that serves first responders by bringing hot meals directly to emergency scenes. Whether it's wildfires, natural disasters, search and rescue missions, or other major emergencies, she and her team show up to support the men and women working through some of humanity's most difficult moments.Because of that work, Ginger has witnessed both the darkest and the best sides of human nature. We talk about the unbelievable experiences she's had alongside first responders, the acts of courage she's witnessed, and the perspective she's gained from spending years around people who dedicate their lives to serving others.We also dive into her personal journey, what brought her to Idaho, the experiences that shaped her, and even explore a little politics along the way. Throughout the conversation she shares incredible stories, hard lessons, and the philosophy that continues to drive her mission.This is a conversation about service, sacrifice, resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary people who quietly make our communities stronger every day.I'm grateful to have people like Ginger in Idaho, and in my eyes, people like her are heroes.You can support the Soup Ladies and their mission at:https://www.soupladies.org/Follow along:https://www.instagram.com/jasonturnervideoSubscribe for long form conversations exploring philosophy, religion, creativity, and real life experiences through honest dialogue.Topics in this episode:Soup Ladies, first responders, nonprofit work, emergency response, wildfires, search and rescue, volunteerism, community service, Idaho, humanitarian work, resilience, compassion, leadership, personal stories, service, sacrifice, heroes, life experiences, Mike Row, Returning the Favor, SWAT, Border Patrol, Portland, Protests, Cops, Police, Firefighters, hurricane Katrina.