On today’s episode, Dr. Terence Lester talks to Oliver from Penji about the power of compassion, storytelling, and visibility in addressing homelessness. They dive deep into the origins of Love Beyond Walls, the non-profit organization Dr. Lester founded to restore dignity and hope to those experiencing homelessness. Together, they explore how empathy-driven action, community storytelling, and long-term empowerment can create real social impact. From living on the streets to raise awareness, to building resource hubs in schools, Dr. Lester shares how simple acts of love can transform lives — and how we can all take part in making the invisible seen.
Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:
How Dr. Terence Lester started Love Beyond Walls from scratch — and the lessons learned from turning compassion into a movement.
→ Hear how Dr. Lester began with nothing but passion and a cell phone, living on the streets to raise awareness and spark a community of empathy and action.
Why storytelling and visibility are powerful tools in humanizing those experiencing homelessness.
→ Discover how sharing real stories breaks stigma, builds understanding, and reminds us that every person has worth and dignity.
How balancing immediate relief with long-term empowerment creates sustainable community impact.
→ Learn how Love Beyond Walls meets urgent needs like food and shelter while helping people rebuild confidence, regain IDs, and find lasting stability.
About Terence Lester and Love Beyond Walls:
- Website: http://lovebeyondwalls.org/
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imterencelester/