Transforming Lives with Cake4Kids with Cari Yuen

Ever wondered how a simple cake can transform a child's life? In episode 142 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact," I dive into this heartwarming topic with the incredible Cari Yuen, San Diego County ambassador for Cake For Kids. From her roots in Hawaii to a dynamic career in Silicon Valley with tech giants like Boeing and Amazon, Cari's journey is nothing short of inspiring. But it's her current mission that truly captivates.After relocating to Carlsbad for a purposeful sabbatical, Cari has poured her heart into Cake4Kids , a nonprofit delivering birthday joy to foster children and underserved youth. Cari shares how this initiative, started by Libby Grunder in 2010, is more than just about cakes—it's about spreading smiles and boosting self-esteem.Join us as Cari recounts touching stories of the impact a cake can have, the pressing need for volunteers in North County, and the challenges foster youth face. Discover how you can make a difference, whether by baking, donating, or offering support. Tune in to feel inspired and learn how you can help ensure no child's special day goes unnoticed. Visit the Cake4Kids website to get involved. Don’t miss this heartfelt episode!Cari Yuen's Bio:Cari has been the San Diego County Ambassador since June 2024.  Cari recently moved to the area from Silicon Valley to retire early in order to support the local community and see the world.   Cari spent most of her career in Silicon Valley working for tech start ups and well known companies such as Oracle and Amazon Web Services.Cari and her daughter became Cake4Kids volunteer bakers over 10 years ago when Cake4Kids opened its first chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area. She brings a variety of volunteer experience, where most of her time was spent with the Girl Scouts as a leader, day camp activities coordinator, and community service advisor.  In her spare time, Cari enjoys dancing hula, crafting, baking, hiking and traveling. Connect with Cari:If you’d like to donate or volunteer go to: https://donorbox.org/cake4kids-san-diegoIf you’re a business owner and would like to find out how you can help, contact Cari at [email protected]:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562874337366&mibextid=LQQJ4dCake4Kids San Diego Chapter website: https://www.cake4kids.org/chapters/sandiego Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting