Aug 6 2024
Jackie Castelli - A Thirst-Quenching Journey - S2 - Ep. 31
Jackie Castelli is interviewed by Kim Moeller in this episode about friendship, water, and faith. Welcome to this episode of Generous Girl, where we delve into resilience, compassion, and empowerment stories. In today's episode, our host, Kim Moeller, sits down with the inspiring Jackie Castelli, a dedicated advocate for clean water access in marginalized communities across the 10:40 window. Jackie shares her personal journey of overcoming rejection, finding purpose in empowering others, and the impact of genuine friendships on her life. Together, they explore the importance of seeing and acknowledging those who feel unseen, the significance of empowering local leaders, and the transformative power of love and friendship. Join us as we dive into a conversation that embodies hope, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of making a positive impact in the world. Guests Recommendations neverthirstwater.org worldvision.org Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Isaiah 46:4 Outline (00:05) Fifteen years in the humanitarian sector, unfamiliar with the 10:40 window, served with World Vision and saw poverty in Mexico and Africa.(06:25) Water crisis takes lives, but it's solvable.(07:29) Spreading Jesus' message to those in need.(12:01) Solving water crisis, activating passions, making change.(15:57) Connecting with a pastor; activating others for the mission.(17:33) Empathy, empowerment, and equipping pastors in need.(22:58) Reconnecting with old friends, valuing relationships.(25:19) Learning from rejection and loss, seeking self-love.(28:13) Finding voice, community, and friendships in faith.(33:23) Empathy grew from personal struggle and outreach.(37:34) Activate ministry to meet Jesus through authenticity.(41:54) Embracing responsibility for balanced growth and wellness.(43:44) Gratitude for the journey, empathy for the unseen.(46:37) Love versus ego, identifying the holy spirit within.(49:14) Find support, don't give up, keep searching. About the Guest Jackie Castelli has dedicated the past 15 years to humanitarian work, focusing on the 10:40 window - an area encompassing Northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Before her current role with Neverthirst, Jackie worked with World Vision, where she led their artist channel, partnering with musicians, authors, and athletes to raise funds for those in need. Her work has allowed her to see poverty in various countries, and she is committed to making a difference in the lives of those she serves. About The Host Kim Moeller is a generosity coach with the National Christian Foundation in San Diego. She is always on the lookout for the people who are living a generous life – in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances, and friendships. Her career has been in financial services and business development, as well as serving as a women’s event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. Kim loves to bring transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to encourage significance in others. She is a connector who loves connecting women with the other women they need to know and sharing fun bargain ideas and the latest hottest tips. She loves being a wife, mom of four grown children (three girls and a boy), and a yellow lab named Rey. Learn more, listen, and subscribe at www.generousgirl.com