What happens when great food, local restaurants, and community philanthropy come together? You get the Savor Boca Experience, a culinary adventure that brings people together while supporting meaningful causes throughout Boca Raton.

Michael Nathanson welcomes Laurra Gilbertson and Jan Savarick from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton to talk about the upcoming Savor Boca Experience on November 14th. With 16 participating restaurants and specialty shops throughout downtown Boca Raton, guests can enjoy delicious bites, discover new local favorites, and support the Rotary Club's community service projects. Laurra and Jan share what makes this event special, how the Rotary Club gives back, and why creating fun, accessible fundraising experiences helps bring more people into philanthropy.

The conversation also highlights the Rotary Club's annual OPAL Awards Gala, which recognizes outstanding community leaders while raising scholarship funds for underserved youth. From traditional college scholarships to trade schools and vocational training, Jan explains how these opportunities help young people build brighter futures. Along the way, the trio shares favorite restaurants, sports rivalries, music preferences, family stories, and the importance of community connections.

Whether you're a Boca Raton foodie, passionate about giving back, or simply looking for a fun way to support your community, this conversation is a reminder that philanthropy doesn't always have to mean attending a formal gala. Sometimes making a difference starts with sharing a great meal.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Diapers are a basic necessity, but for many families, keeping a baby clean and healthy can become a serious financial struggle. Gabriela Rojas, Executive Director of the Miami Diaper Bank, knows that reality personally and is now helping families throughout South Florida get the essentials they need.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Gabriela to talk about her own experience with diaper need, how the Miami Diaper Bank grew from a teenager’s community service project into a nonprofit serving families across the region, and why diapers remain an overlooked need. Gabriela shares how the organization works with community partners, stretches monetary donations further through its purchasing power, and relies on volunteers to help sort, package, and distribute supplies.

They also talk about Gabriela’s journey from Venezuela to South Florida, raising her son, her passion for food and sports, and how her mother’s experience as a young single mom helped shape the way she views service and supporting other families.

Sometimes making an impact starts with recognizing a need most of us never think about. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, sharing information, or simply helping more people understand diaper need, Gabriela reminds us that even a small act can make a meaningful difference for a family.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Music education can shape a child's confidence, creativity, and future. For Yalyen Savingon, that belief became the driving force behind the Volta Music Foundation, where she is creating opportunities for underserved youth to discover the life-changing power of music.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Yalyen to explore her remarkable journey from studying music in Havana, Cuba, to performing with renowned orchestras across the United States before launching a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to music education. She shares how her experiences inspired Volta Music Foundation's mission to provide free instruments, after-school music programs, cultural exchanges, mentorship, and unforgettable performance opportunities for young musicians.

The conversation highlights the foundation's partnership with Carnegie Hall through the Link Up program, its after-school string education initiatives, and the impact of giving thousands of students the chance to perform on stage for the very first time. Yalyen also reflects on her family's support, the role music has played throughout her life, and why collaboration is essential to creating opportunities for the next generation.

Whether you're passionate about music, education, philanthropy, or helping children reach their potential, this conversation is a powerful reminder that one opportunity can change the course of a young person's life.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/