Stephen Tako

CEO of Motivated To Act, 501(c)3. Creator of children’s #antibully book Junga the Dancing Yeti. Author & Producer

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Excited to do my part to help children prevent or overcome bullying. With all the violence in the world, kids need all the help they can get to create more peace in their lives.

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Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://t.co/pDJ3zjoaIM

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🌍💃 Be Part of La Jolla’s Cultural Celebration for a Cause!
Join Motivated To Act’s 3rd Annual Step Up for Youth Mental Health: Multicultural Dance-a-Thon & Fundraiser
📅 Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 | 2–5 PM | La Jolla
✨ Sponsors, Dancers & Exhibitors
👉 https://t.co/GB2G2x3aW5

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We are so excited to share the success of our new antibullying curriculum! The pilot program with 90 students was amazing. We expanded the 9-week program into a full year curriculum with 5 x 45-min classes in the fall, winer and spring.

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Amazing news! Junga the Dancing Yeti in Yeti, Set, Go! was just selected by San Diego International Kids' Film Festival via https://t.co/8r2d9op4Bx!

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Amazing news! Junga the Dancing Yeti in Yeti, Set, Go! was just selected by San Diego Int'l Kids Film Festival via https://t.co/8r2d9op4Bx! We are very grateful for our cast and crew! @DiannaConleyVO @TreMosleyVO @LaniMinella @Rkadem @KylaDCarter @KhristineHvam @1margaretashley

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Amazing news! Junga the Dancing Yeti in Yeti, Set, Go! was just selected by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival via https://t.co/8r2d9oowLZ!

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We had an amazing interview this morning with the school officials running our SEL curriculum pilot program! 90 students 2nd-3rd grades are finishing the 12-week program and they LOVE the results!! #jungayeti #antibullying #curriculum #emotion

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I just submitted "Junga the Dancing Yeti in Yeti, Set, Go!" to International Independent Film Awards via https://t.co/8r2d9op4Bx! -

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Congratulations to Neighborhood Real Estate for taking a proactive approach to prevent bullying in schools!
@motivatedto_act supports the Confident Life Program for grades K-3rd. #evidence #schools #bullying #LeadershipDevelopment

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Our social, emotional learning curriculum has received rave reviews from counselors, teachers and students!

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Enjoy a fun game. How many #EasterEggs can you find for Grandma and Junga the Dancing Yeti?
#easter2024

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This is going to be a great year as we launch the antibullying program for children.
So thankful for all those who have supported this mission!! Saving and improving lives for children is top priority. #jungayeti #bullying #children #EducationForAll #Filmmaker #helpingothers

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Wishing you the best for the holidays!

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Proud of our team! After ten years of development, our antibullying pilot program will be live in classrooms this coming January!

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Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://t.co/76SPlNcle6

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Thankful to everyone who helped make Motivated To Act‘s first Multicultural Antibullying Dance-a-thon a success! We received a Certificate of Recognition from the office of Senator Brian W. Jones and Fox5 News San Diego featured us in the 10pm news!

https://t.co/A6v6j0NCeQ

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@BoldenSkip I loved this mini-series.
I'm going to see LeVar Burton on Sept. 23rd for the Ending Child Exploitation Gala, held by The Innocent Lives Foundation.