{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversations with Buddy","title":"Ep. 200 Jacob Espinoza - How parties will save the world! ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4153,"description":"🎉 Episode 200 is here, and what better way to celebrate than with Jacob Espinoza! Jacob is a coach, leader, mentor, influencer, and one of the biggest champions for the Salem community. From building What’s Happening Salem into a platform with tens of thousands of followers to helping create meaningful connections through events and third spaces, Jacob shares his vision for bringing people together. 🙌🏽🏙️We dive into the story behind What’s Happening Salem, and projects like Salem Center Mall, The Cannery, and how empathy and compassion have shaped his leadership journey. 💡❤️Jacob also shares his involvement with The Forge, his passion for creating opportunities for people to connect in person, and why there are no easy answers when it comes to community growth. His willingness to take risks, learn from failure, and keep moving forward has made a lasting impact on Salem. 🚀🔥From favorite travel destinations, family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration. One thing is clear: Jacob isn’t afraid to think differently and “get weird with it!” 🎪⚾😄Thank you, Jacob, for helping us celebrate Episode 200 and for your commitment to making Salem a stronger, more connected community. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!#JesusFollower #faith #purpose   #WhatsHappeningSalem #SalemOregon #Episode200 #conversationswithbuddy🙏 Subscribe to Conversations with Buddy for more conversations that inspire faith, leadership, and impact._ _ _For more stories like this, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@BuddyJamesPuckettIf you or someone you know want to be on the podcast, please reach out to me on Instagram @conversationswithbuddy or text me at 503-851-8031. _ _ _About Buddy Puckett:Buddy Puckett has been in the mortgage and finance space and mentoring men for over 25 years.  A mentoring opportunity all started when he first began in the mortgage industry in 1998, when he began to mentor a younger guy who happened to be married.  This person was...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oxFqe0AJP5S7qrhkdAltuVa8mFSqDbYbj8eGzi5h_mM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyODkxLzE2NjAw/OTQ2NDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}