"Storytelling for Good" is our mantra. We feature stories that move beyond human interest to human impact. Our guests are making communities better, around the neighborhood and around the globe. From grassroots leaders, to business execs, to athletes and academics, all share their innovative approaches to helping humankind.
Eileen Sweeney and Amy Maguire
A GREAT END-OF-YEAR VISIT WITH BRUCE JOHNSON, LISA CHESSER AND BETH ROSS WHERE THEY TALK ABOUT THEIR UNIQUE WAYS OF HELPING THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND GETTING BACK ON THEIR FEET. THEY HAVE EACH FOCUSED ON A GEOGRAPHICAL AREA, TAMPA BAY AND WORK TIRELESSLY ON THEIR MISSIONS.
THOUSANDS OF WOMEN IN FLORIDA WILL COME TOGETHER VIRTUALLY ON DECEMBER 4TH TO RESET, REFOCUS AND RESTART DURING THIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. This year's conference features Keynotes, breakouts and panels that will help women in this extraordinary time. Hear about the speakers and the opportunities for women to connect with their peers and be inspired.
Part II of our story of the Guide Dogs of Southeastern Florida. Here we meet Morgan Watt who tells his first person story of having PTSD and how his service dog Foley saved his life.
This week we have a great visit with Dr. Kerry Szymanski, Director the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre as she talks about being a serial entrepreneur herself as well as leading innovative programming for women small-business owners. The global pandemic has sparked a renewed interest in women to start small businesses, and Dr. Kerry gives insight into resources readily available. From SBA loans to coaching she touches on the resources available.
Jessica Revilli is Founder and CEO of Working Women of Tampa Bay. She visits Eileen and Amy and tells how as a young woman she had an epiphany that let her to start a movement for women entrepreneurs and business leaders that has flourished and expanded for over a decade. her inspirations is everywhere and yes, Malcolm Gladwell plays a role in fearless pursuit of going beyond networking.
It's August... but it is still NHL Hockey Season in 2020! Kevin Brown, Director of the Detroit Red Wings Foundation tells us about how his team reaches out to its community and brings hockey to inner-city Detroit...even during a pandemic!
Meet Amber Watt, Sr. Associate Director, Philanthropy, for Southeastern Guide Dogs who is also a wife and mother and who has a very personal story of "canine impact' for herself and her family.
Eileen and Amy interview Rob Butcher, CEO of Swim Across America as he tells the story of how a unique fundraiser that brings thousands together in cities across the country supports Cancer research.
This episode features our interview with Jane Bunker who has used her skills as a painter to raise funds for scholarships for the youth of sSt. Petersburg, Florida.
A shower brings dignity to those experiencing homelessness thanks to the non-profit, Mr. Bubblez founded by our guest Marcia Hall. We hear how her idea has become a reality that is being held up as a national model.
This week's guest is Time Marks, CEO of Metropolitan Ministries. He shares what they do and how they do it, in service to people experiencing homelessness, especially during the pandemic.
In this episode we meet Thomas Mantz, CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay and Eileen and Amy give him the word "SERVE" to riff on. Listen to hear his personal call to serving and his remarkable success in feeding and nurturing those in need.
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