Hosted by Jennifer Vickery
Joe Citro has served at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay for over seven years, making a powerful impact on families facing some of life’s hardest moments. But outside of his nonprofit leadership, Joe is a globe-trotter, an incredible home chef, and a guy with a proposal story you have to hear. In this episode of Press Play, Joe shares how travel changed his outlook, what cooking means to him, and why staying grounded in gratitude is key—whether you’re running a household or helping families find hope. 🎯 3 Takeaways
(08:40) Food is more than a meal—it’s a connection to culture, people, and love.
(12:20) Travel opens your eyes, changes your pace, and resets your perspective.
(15:30) You can bring joy to others just by showing up with purpose and gratitude.
⏱️ Timestamps
(00:00) Meet Joe Citro – Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay
(01:45) What Joe loves most about working in the nonprofit space
(04:10) How Joe got started in his career of service
(06:00) Joe’s passion for cooking and his favorite dishes to make
(08:40) Why food and connection go hand in hand
(10:30) His epic marriage proposal (you’ll want to take notes)
(12:20) Favorite travel destinations and what they taught him
(14:00) The connection between travel and personal growth
(15:30) Joe’s philosophy on showing up with gratitude and purpose
(17:45) What he does to unwind and recharge after a long day
(19:20) How he “presses play” in his personal life
(21:00) Final reflections and what’s next for Joe
