On this episode of Authentic Talks, I spoke with James H. Belt III. He isthe second-generation owner and president of Belt Enterprises, Inc. A church leader and missionary, he traveled to Nicaragua in 2007, where he witnessed the realities of poverty firsthand. His experience and his commitment to helping others thrive inspires his hope-filled, world-changing approach to fighting poverty — one of the world’sbiggest problems.While living in Nicaragua for three years, James focused on community and small-business development as the field director for NicaWorks!, an organizationthat creates community-led change to build a hopeful present and future for the vulnerable in Nicaragua. He helped develop NicaBike Shop, a pre-owned bike retailer in Managua, as well as Fruitvera, a commercial agriculture operation in Veracruz. He continues to work with NicaWorks! and currently serves on their management team.A graduate of Towson University, James lives in Maryland with his wife, Jennifer, twochildren, two dogs, and two cats. When he’s not busy volunteering, he enjoys traveling,reading, and playing sports. Learn more at www.jameshbelt.com.Author websites and social media:https://jameshbelt.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-belt-iii/https://twitter.com/jbelt013https://www.facebook.com/james.belthttps://www.instagram.com/james.b.3/Book DetailsTitle:Hope Realized: How the Power of Practical and Spiritual Development Can DiminishPoverty and Expose the Lie of Hopelessness.Publisher: Zebra Truck PublishingPaperback, Hardcover, ebookPrice:Paperback: $16.99, eBook: $7.99, Hardcover: $22.99Pages:182Publication Date:August 30, 2022****Connect with Host***Subscribe to the show! Leave a review on Apple podcasts or Itunes www.authentictalks2.comNew Journal Book Available on Amazon:Healing My Inner Child Journal https://www.amazon.com/Healing-My-Inner-Child-Journal/dp/B0BBQHR353/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I9HJQOU4ZJ2Q&keywords=shanta+generally&qid=1662447636&sprefix=shanta+gene%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authentic-talks-2-0-with-shanta--4116672/support.