{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabove-the-sides.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fthe-spirit-of-yes-with-jay-king-hra3x8IE","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The Spirit of Yes with Jay King","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/98e3bd82-6cec-49d2-8573-04b3e21ccf14/c0f73c0e-f088-404f-84da-fed6f5f97fcb/above-20the-20sides-202025-20logo.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/b72ff25c-4793-44be-8231-2635b83ade3d\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"The Spirit of Yes with Jay King\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode, we sit down with Jay King, an action-oriented advocate who has dedicated his life to supporting veterans and other vulnerable communities in need. With his extensive experience in social services, Jay works with a spirit of \"yes,\" helping individuals find housing, employment, and critical resources to rebuild their lives. His deep empathy and commitment shine through as he connects with those he serves, offering not just help, but heart and humanity in every interaction. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jay’s work has a profound impact on both the local community and the lives of those he touches. Tune in to hear how he leads with care, gusto, and unwavering dedication to making a difference for each person he supports.\n\nEpisode Highlights\n0:24 Introduction to Jay\n1:27 Inspiration from the Peaceful Warrior book\n3:15 Family foundations in Hawaii\n4:29 Moved to Hawaii in the early 2000s\n5:23 \"Give what you want to receive\" \n7:06 Working with everyday heroes\n9:44 Veterans' services\n10:42 The paradigm shift that encouraged him to enter the Marines\n13:45 There are immense humanitarian needs here at home and social workers are real heroes\n15:48 Aloha (and research) in action: Getting Michael a motorized wheelchair\n20:13 Case workers need the autonomy to be impactful \n20:58 Benefits of working for a congressional office - the power of YES\n25:00 The value of individuals is not always quantified in systems\n25:36 Choice\n26:15 Civic entitlement vs. authentic need\n27:18 Homeless services - the greatest work is what we don't see\n27:55 What does a thriving Hawaii look like? Ending choicelessness, strong leadership, livable wages and affordable housing, allocates appropriate resources\n34:17 Workforce development and addressing employment and housing barriers \n36:18 Sustainable housing initiative for rapid rehousing\n38:08 The rising tide doesn't life all boats \n39:35 Miracle workers \n42:21 Finding equilibrium between compassion, firmness and service\n44:26 Workforce development: We need aloha to go from internet to interview "}