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.