WaveMaker
We empower individuals in need by teaching positive and servant leadership principles. Our focus is on facilitating a unique formal process to foster meaningful connections and forge unlikely friendships, nurturing a loving community. Additionally, we are committed to constructing a new modern campus with inclusive facilities to provide comprehensive and humane support for people in need.
Ride The Wave Foundation (RTW), a non-profit organization, was established in 2023. We offer free business training to individuals who feel marginalized by society, seek assistance, and aspire to improve their lives.
At the Ride the Wave Podcast Show, we firmly believe that every voice matters. Our platform serves as a safe haven – a judgment-free space where individuals from all walks of life can openly share their personal journeys, talents, and unique perspectives. Whether you’re an everyday person, someone with extraordinary abilities, or even facing homelessness, we extend a warm invitation
to join us.
Our show embraces guests from diverse backgrounds, including those who consider themselves average, extraordinary, or underprivileged. We’ve come to realize that everyone harbors a compelling story – one that can inspire, educate, and connect us all. So, whether you wish to share life experiences, showcase hidden talents, or engage in meaningful conversations, Ride the Wave provides the ideal platform.
Why Choose Us?
- Safe Space: Here, judgment finds no foothold. Authentic conversations thrive.
- Celebrating Diversity: From everyday individuals to those with exceptional abilities, we celebrate the richness of human experiences.
- Comfortable Dialogues: Our discussions span the spectrum – from personal struggles to hidden talents.
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Empathy and Understanding — How to Lead with Presence, Not Performance w/ Jeff & Javon - Tide Talk
Welcome to Episode 11 of Tide Talk, the official short-form podcast from Ride The Wave Foundation, hosted by Jeff Fisher and Javon Blue.
This week’s principle is one of the most essential in human connection, leadership, and mentorship:
Empathy and Understanding
In this 15-minute episode, Jeff and Javon explore what it really means to show empathy — not just feel sympathy or offer advice, but to be fully present with another person’s pain or process.
Whether you're mentoring someone, leading a team, supporting a loved one, or engaging a stranger, empathy is the gateway to emotional safety and real trust.
🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why empathy matters more than quick solutions
• The difference between sympathy and deep understanding
• How to show up with presence — not performance
• Real-life mentorship and faith-based reflections from the field
• Tools to help you stay present, calm, and heart-centered in conversation
Empathy is not a soft skill. It's a sacred one. And it has the power to transform every room you walk into.
📘 Dive deeper with the Wave Maker book by Jeff Fisher →
https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Maker-Jeff-Fisher/dp/B0D4KKKBWD
🌊 Learn more: www.ridethewave.org
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