From Black Tie to Bear Pile: The Teddy Ball Experience

🎥 In this powerful and hilarious episode, we sit down with Nino Venturella — the man behind San Diego’s iconic Teddy Ball — a black-tie charity event that has collected thousands of teddy bears for children in need for 13 years straight.

From the behind-the-scenes chaos of hosting a 2,000-person gala…
To the emotional stories of delivering teddy bears to kids who may receive no other gift for Christmas…
To the unexpected comedy of turkey legs, 8-foot Costco bears, fashion-show crashers, and elves getting kissed in the bear pit…

This conversation has everything — passion, purpose, inspiration, and a lot of laughs.

Nino breaks down:
✨ Why he started the Teddy Ball
✨ How he stayed consistent for 13 years
✨ The real cost of running a nonprofit event
✨ The struggles behind sponsorships in a tough economy
✨ The joy of giving back when families need it most
✨ How passion creates community
✨ His viral “bear pit,” the San Diego Prom, and the chaos that comes with it
✨ What it takes to run huge charity events while raising a family
✨ The origin of the Teddy Ball & Bunny Ball
✨ How YOU can get involved or donate

Whether you love philanthropy, entrepreneurship, feel-good stories, or behind-the-scenes event madness — this episode will inspire you and make you laugh at the same time.

❤️ Support Nino & The Teddy Ball:
👉 theteddyball.com
Bring a bear. Bring a friend. Bring good energy.

📍 Event Date: November 29
📍 Location: Hyatt Regency La Jolla

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