What happens when you open your home—and your heart—to people society often overlooks? In this moving and unforgettable episode, we share the story of one woman who invited her friends from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, many of whom were experiencing homelessness, to her house for Thanksgiving dinner.
With zero cooking experience and a heart full of intention, she rallied her neighbors—one a Wall Street bond trader—to contribute dishes, make the turkey, and welcome everyone to the table. The result wasn’t a picture-perfect holiday—it was something far better: a deeply human, no-airs-needed celebration filled with laughter, storytelling, and mutual kindness.
As her guests walked through the house offering to fix things, reminisced about Thanksgivings past, and connected with her children, the day became a reminder that true hospitality isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, dignity, and shared humanity.
This is an episode about challenging perceptions, building unlikely community, and remembering what Thanksgiving is really about.
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