In our first episode from the new studio, Matt West and co-host Wade Trimmer sit down with Aaron Valencia, founder of Lost Angels Career Center in Lancaster.
Aaron shares how his own turbulent childhood led him down a road to becoming one of California's most sought-after custom car designers. Despite all his success, it was witnessing kids like him struggling in his community that inspired him to begin shaping opportunities for young people to learn valuable technical skills, pursue a path to meaningful employment, and become something more than what most people think they can be. We dive into what it means to serve your community, live with purpose, and give others what you wish you had when you were growing up.
Learn more about Lost Angels: https://www.lostangelscp.org/
Learn more about The Change Reaction: https://www.changereaction.org/
Our thanks to Pave Studios: https://www.pavestudios.com/
Sound Design: Matt West for Stoke Foundry: https://www.stokefoundry.com/
The Change Reaction Podcast is a weekly series that shares stories of transformation and impact across LA and Southern California.
Hosted by Matt West and featuring members of the Change Reaction team, each episode highlights the inspiring individuals and Change Agents making a difference by helping those who need it most.
From powerful success stories of people who have been uplifted, to conversations with community leaders and those actively working on the ground, we highlight the real, tangible work being done to create change in our communities.
