Episode 009 – Mentorship that Matters: Transforming Futures with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Travis sits down with Ozzie Smith, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Tarrant County, live from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Golf Open in Fort Worth. Together they explore how mentorship transforms young lives, the flexible volunteering programs that make participation accessible, and the importance of community events in sustaining the organization’s impactful mission.
Episode Summary:
In our first on-location episode of Driving Change, Travis records live from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Open at Rockwood Park Golf Course in Fort Worth. His guest is Ozzie Smith, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Tarrant County – a leader whose path from engineering to youth advocacy is as inspiring as it is unexpected. Together, they dive into how Big Brothers Big Sisters transforms lives through mentorship, the unique programs that make volunteering flexible and meaningful, and why events like the Charity Open are critical to keeping the mission alive. From behind-the-scenes insights to heartwarming success stories, this episode is a powerful look at what it means to truly drive change – one relationship at a time.