Make a Difference Casters

I had the great honor of interviewing Gina Murdoch. She is so experienced in the world of non profits and had switched her attention to become the CEO of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.In this episode we focused on1. What is M.S and what we need to understand?2. MSAA's focus on practical life improvement 3. MRI program that has exceptionally changed lives.4. How we can be a help to those with M.S.To learn more and help their cause go tohttps://mymsaa.org/Gina Ross Murdoch is a seasoned executive in nonprofit management and currently serves as President and CEO of the Mulple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), a nationalnonprofit organizaon dedicated to improving lives today for the MS community. Since joining MSAA in early 2016, Ms. Murdoch's accomplishments have included expanding the impact of MSAA's mission, broadening, MSAA's national Board of Directors to include senior-executive level corporate and medical-industry experts, and increasing the organization's gross income. Additional achievements include creasing partnerships to help bridge the gap between employers and their employees impacted by MS, in addition to further developing MSAA's advocacy initiatives, bringing the patient voice to state and federal policy issues. She also currently serves as the volunteer Treasurer for the MS Coalition (MSC), a collaborative network of nine organizations dedicated to the MS community. Previously, Ms. Murdoch held leadership posions with chapters of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. An active member of the community, she has held several town positions and volunteers for her college alma mater, Drew University.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Mark Henick is truly a great beautiful soul. This podcast episode meant a lot and hearing his very inspiring story/ how he is impacting the world is one for the ages. In this episode we focus on:1. Marks Story and the Hero that changed/saved his life2. The impact that Mark is making today3. "So-Called Normal" Marks book and how it aims to help and grow the readers4. How we can be Mental Health Advocates for those around us5. Helpful tips for for those dealing with Mental Health Crisis. 6. Vulnerable moments to share from your hostMarks Website: https://markhenick.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/markhenick/So- Called Normal (book): https://markhenick.com/book/ Mark Henick's TEDx talk about the stranger who saved his life has been viewed millions of times, and is among the most watched TEDx talks ever. Mark has appeared in hundreds of television, radio, print and online features about mental health. As host of both his So-Called Normal podcast, and the Living Well podcast for Morneau Shepell, he has interviewed well over a hundred experts, celebrities, and public figures about mental health. Mark previously served as the youngest ever board director for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and the youngest president of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association division in history. Mark's various roles at CMHA have included frontline clinician, program manager, and most recently as National Director of Strategic Initiatives. Presently, Mark owns a boutique mental health media consulting firm, and he is a high-demand international keynote speaker on mental health recovery. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

When I first came across this company, I wasn't so sure what to expect. Upon having a conversation with Setti Coscarella and actually learning about TAAT Global, I was pretty blown away. The old saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. In this episode Setti and I discuss:1. What are TAAT Global Cigarettes?2. Different alternatives of cigarettes and the dangers of vape3. WHO should be smoking these cigarettes and their target market.4. What the future holds for TAAT Global5. Tips for new entrepreneurs and impact leaders. Building upon more than two decades of experience in investment banking, private equity, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership for one of the world's largest tobacco companies, Setti Coscarella is the Chief Executive Officer of TAAT™, spearheading its entry into the USD $814 billion global tobacco industry. Setti created a business unit within the Canadian division of Philip Morris International (“PMI”) dedicated to the commercialization of reduced-risk products (“RRP”), an emerging category to offer alternatives to tobacco cigarettes. In August of 2020, Setti joined TAAT™ and in the following quarter brought its tobacco-free and nicotine-free alternative to cigarettes to tobacco wholesalers and retailers in Ohio, where it is currently sold statewide.  Nicotine free and Tobacco free Cigarettes seem completely foreign to me, however understanding the process behind why TAAT was created shifted my perspective. This was a great episode. https://taatglobal.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL RECEIVE 5 MAJOR TIPS AND 1 BONUS TIP AS HOW TO WRITE GRANTS FOR NON PROFITS AND CHARITIES!Grant applications are not always easy to deal with. Libby Hikind and Grantwatch.com has made it that much easier for anyone to be able to work this process. Many of us have had a desire to start a non profit or charities going. Understanding how to apply for grants is extremely important. Libby Hikind is an amazing individual that has worked in this sphere for many years. However, she has changed her focus to actually creating Grant Watch. During her 30 year teaching career, Libby Hikind raised millions of dollars in grant funds for her school district. In 2010 Libby decided it was time to spread her wings and do what she loved. That year Grantwatch.com was founded. She has gone on to help hundreds of thousands of people to find much needed grants through her website.  As the founder of Grant Watch, she has an unparalleled passion to helping others write and receive the correct grants for their organization. https://www.grantwatch.com/Grant watch is an online platform that gives you all the information you need: how to access grants, help with grant writing, deadlines, eligibility requirements and more.They are the #1 website for Canada and the USA featuring more than 26,941 current grants, funding opportunities, awards, contracts, and archived grants (that will soon be available again) from foundations, corporations, federal, state, and local government funding sources.All the types of grants that one would need can be found here and specific to the field that you are looking to impact in your world. In this episode we focus on 5 major tips we will be able to hear directly from Libby the founder of Grant watch and how to apply and what to write for grants. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Debbie Ausborn highlights the beauty it was for her to have so many children that she has had to raise as well as the love and care for children in the community. Lawyer, Author, community leader, Debbie has done it all. https://www.debbieausburn.com/ I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries.  In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations.  ‍My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Treacy Dobbins is such a great individual. Automatic connection once we met. His story as a war veteran, spending the rest of his life serving his community and wanting to make an impact is inspiring to say the least. He truly is the embodiment of Inspiring Real Change. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Vanessa Landry is a success coach who has devoted her life to helping fight for the climate. There is a lot that we can do to positively impact our climate. In this episode we focus what are climate change causes ? What are the climate change solutions that we could take in our daily life? And ultimately what it climate change means in all and all climate change news. There's a lot to know. Some believe it is a hoax, some think it isn't important. Vanessa sits down to outline the issues coming with our careless nature towards climate change. We need to know what are the effects of climate change and why is climate change important. We also focus on the green banking concept and green banking products and what green banking means. Check it out. Vanessa Landry is a sustainability advocate, former c-suite executive and non-profit specialist, and the founder of Conscious Footprint where she helps passionate eco advocates affect systemic change and scale their impact in the fight against climate change, while designing a life they love in the process. She combines over ten years of experience in business strategy, team leadership and behaviour change with a passion for social impact and sustainability to help others set ambitious goals and take empowered action to achieve them. To work with Vanessa: http://scaleyourimpact.ca/Passion to Purpose Workshop: https://www.consciousfootprint.ca/purposeaugustIG: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_footprint/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Julia Frank CEO of Plant X has come on to the podcast focusing on how the plant based lifestyle is impacting the world.   Plant X has truly become the Amazon of the Plant Based Industry.   Julia Frank is the CEO of PlantX, the one-stop shop for everything plant-based and the digital face of the plant-based community. She has worked multiple years for companies like BMW and Daimler in Germany and is an experienced Marketing, Brand and Business Development Manager. Julia is holding an MBA as well as a Masters Degree in Digital Entrepreneurship and has successfully set up multiple brand & company strategies. As the face of PlantX, Julia focuses on a healthy and active lifestyle, loves to cook plant-based recipes and travels the world to experience as many different cultures as possible. This episode we focus on:1. Julia's Story2. Why the importance of a plant based lifestyle?3. What impact Plant X is looking to leave on this worldIG: https://www.instagram.com/goplantx/Website: https://linkin.bio/goplantxSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Bill Santana Li is a man of great passion and vision. Deeply affected by the tragic shootings of Sandy Hook and the Boston bombings, Bill had a deep seeded desire and purpose to see a safer and more secure America. From those moments and the vision to impact the world as we know it, Bill created Knightscope, security robotics bringing safety and peace of mind to every day citizens. In this Episode we highlight Bills1. Desire to build Knightscope2. Robotics and how they will shape our future3. Myths and fears that people have about robots4. How Knightscope will lead the charge and impact everyday safety and security. Request a Demo: https://www.knightscope.com/demo/Bill is an American entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience and has a broad and deep range of expertise gained from several global assignments in the automotive sector and a number of startups. He is presently the Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, a developer of Autonomous Data Machines. William (“Bill”) Santana Li has served as our sole director and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) since April 2013. Mr. Li is an American entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience from working in the global automotive sector and founding and leading a number of startups. From 1990 to 1999, Mr. Li held multiple business and technical positions at Ford Motor Company across four continents.His positions at Ford ranged from component, systems, and vehicle engineering with the Visteon, Mazda, and Lincoln brands; to business and product strategy on the United States youth market, India, and the emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and South America; as well as the financial turnaround of Ford of Europe. In addition, he was on the “Amazon” team, which established an all-new modular plant in Brazil. Subsequently, he served as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions.After internally securing $250 million in financing, Mr. Li founded and served as COO of GreenLeaf LLC, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary that became the world's second largest automotive recycler. Under his leadership, GreenLeaf grew to more than 600 employees, 20 locations worldwide, and annual sales of approximately $150 million. At the age of 28, Bill was the youngest senior executive at Ford Motor Company worldwide.After successfully establishing GreenLeaf, Mr. Li was recruited by SoftBank Venture Capital to establish and serve as the President and CEO of the Model E Corporation, a newly established automobile manufacturer that focused on the “Subscribe and Drive” model in California. Mr. Li also founded Carbon Motors Corporation in 2003, and as its Chairman and CEO until February 2013, focused it on developing the world's first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle.Mr. Li earned a BSEE from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy.Website: https://www.knightscope.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/iknightscope/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Rebecca Sherbino, founder of the Raw Carrot has a passion to help those not merely through hand outs but through a hand up! Her story, direction and mission is one that we can look at in awe and say, "there's always more that I can do" even when things seem like all options have been exhausted. With an undergraduate Degree in Global Development, Peace and Justice and a Master's Degree in International Development, Rebecca has always had a passion for working with people. Living in 5 countries abroad and working for 4 years in Sustainable Community Development in Malawi and Sudan, Africa, she developed an acute awareness of the issues facing vulnerable and marginalized communities. Her work in developing countries fueled a desire to pursue justice for people both overseas and at home, which resulted in community advocacy in Paris. After adopting 2 children in Africa, Rebecca & her husband moved back to Canada to raise their young children; completing their family with the addition of 1 biological child. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities for work for teens and adults with mental health and learning disabilities in her church congregation, she and good friend (and co-director!) Colleen, were challenged to explore how to promote change within their local context. A late-night coffee date in May 2014 turned into a brainstorming session about the possibility of creating meaningful work for people with disabilities, and over the course of the evening, the idea of launching The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise was born.Listen in as we discuss how the Raw Carrot is impacting lives; how she came up with the idea; the bright future for this company and ultimately what you can learn from how they are making a difference. Website: https://therawcarrot.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/peelingforchange/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Lindsay is an ICF certified coach and Certified Personal Trainer with over 400 hours of experience that specializes in helping exhausted women take their energy back and upgrade their joy, fulfillment, and best of all sense of FUN in life. Her passion for helping others comes from years spent learning how to successfully navigate and improve her performance as an athlete, entrepreneur, and successful corporate professional while experiencing complicated health and family issues that negatively impacted her energy levels and emotional health. Seeing her clients succeed in living balanced, happy, and inspiring lives is one of her greatest joys.Lindsay is an athlete that enjoys running, bouldering, hiking, dance, team sports, and American Ninja Warrior style training. Her driving forces in life include curiosity, passion, fun, and alignment with self. She lives in Burbank CA with her doggo Dawson, who has learned to speak using voice recorded buttons to communicate.We focus on this episode: 1. Major causes of Burnout2. How Lindsay was able to overcome the burnout in her life3. What are some daily habits and mindsets we need in order to overcomeLindsay Website: https://heycoachlc.com/IG : https://www.instagram.com/heycoachlc/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Ashley knew that she didn't want to be one. She graduated nursing school in 2009 and specialized in maternity and public health soon after. All was going according to plan until a surprise third pregnancy turned out to be twins and she was over her head. Having entrepreneurship in her DNA, seeing the needs of families in her line of work and within her own friendships, she knew she had to create a solution to help communities come together and help each other. With no technology background, she set on a omission to build the Village APP. This episode we touch on 1. What the Village App will bring to the world2. The necessity for community building (trust) 3. What entrepreneurship can do for people4. How the Village App will help in the midst of CovidWebsite: https://www.thevillageapp.co/IG; https://www.instagram.com/thevillageapp.co/Ashley IG: https://www.instagram.com/six.and.stones/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Pocket Change is a social impact app that is going to revolutionize the way that we interact with each other, actively and easily make major impacts! Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. PocketChange is social media that makes things better. Here to reverse the chaos of social media 1.0, they have created a platform founded in respect, where every like, post and reply sends free money to charity at no cost to you. Based in Denver, CO PocketChange is now live on the IOS App Store.Christian Dooley is the co-founder and head of operations and partnerships at PocketChange. Christian helped to build revolutionary giving platforms on mobile, desktop, and alexa. He is currently working with the city of Denver to launch the RiNo Art Park in collaboration with PocketChange. Born and raised in Chicago, Christian came to Denver , CO in 2016 to attend the University of Denver. In his free time he makes cinematic music experiences and hangs out with friends.Pocket Change IG: https://www.instagram.com/pocketchangesocial/?hl=enDownload the APP: https://lnk.bio/jzNFSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Some call him half human, half monk, Prince Daniels Jr. is a former NFL Running back and high performance mentor who works with high achievers and athletes to unlock their peak performance. He is the author of Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete: Mastering the Balance Between Power and Peace and the creator of the Unlocking your Peak Performance masterclass. Prince is also the founder of Game Beyond the Game, an ecosystem helping athletes find their purpose and vision in life beyond the game. website: www.princedanielsjr.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/princeadjr/Book: Mindfulness for the Ultimate AthleteYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpjH9hwqoq8Ud12pQIdJogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Iza Hehre is truly a beautiful soul. The impact she is making towards children, currently in Kenya is remarkable. M.A.D. Casters wants to Host a Camp and donate $1000 in order to make this a reality. We will partner and work with Ovi Health care to make this a reality. Seeing the failure of humanitarian aid to transform the health, happiness and security of children, Iza Hehre founded OVI Healthcare. Iza’s late nephew Ovidio (known as Ovi) passed away when he was four. He was an orphan in Guatemala in the process of being adopted by Iza’s sister. This tragedy inspired Iza to start the charity in his name. Today, Iza and her 100% locally staffed team run the charity from the OVI Children’s Hospital in Kenya. Iza’s vision then and now is a world where no child is alone. She knows what works and sees it working every day. The next step is introducing this approach across Africa and Asia to end the orphan crisis and prevent poverty. Iza Hehre is an internationally acclaimed social entrepreneur, a dually licensed US Physician Assistant and Kenyan Clinical Officer, best selling author, and the youngest ever recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship (among fellow laureates US President Jimmy Carter, Michael J Fox and Christina Aguilera).Website: https://ovihealthcare.org/Iza's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/izahehre/Ovi Health Care IG: https://www.instagram.com/ovihealthcare/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Carlos Patterson has become someone I truly admire. He is knowledgeable, wise and humble. I've learned so much and took in so much from this conversation. He'sCarlos Patterson is a North Carolina born, Brooklyn-raised author, father, triathlete, Health and Life Coach, prosperous entrepreneur and Real Estate investor and now Author. Habit Transformation is truly a book that is not for you to read and put down. This book is meant to take you to that next level in life. In this episode we discuss:1. Carlos' philosophy and practical habit transformation concepts2. Specifics to the book that he has enjoyed the most3. What can we as readers expect 4. What are the benefits of truly changing our habits?5. Practical tips to take away for you NOWHe has earned degrees in Biology and Mathematics. His very successful approach to helping people achieve their full potential stems from combining the latest academic findings  with his own experience in business creation, life, education, entrepreneurship,  his passion for health and wellness and dedication to helping others transform their lives. Buy His book Here: https://amzn.to/3fQiXlJYou can find out more about Carlos by signing up for his newsletter at  https://carlospattersoncoaching.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos.patterson718/Links: https://linktr.ee/carlospatterson/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Leilani Langdon is the host of "What's YOUR Story? A live show whose aim is to inspire others to know, own and share their story through journeying alongside the courage of others. She is a licensed clinical social worker and Story Coach who believes  that God has given each person a unique story to share with the world and is passionate about helping people explore, clarify and live out their stories. In this episode we focus on 1. The power of Story telling and why she helps others in this way2. How other people sharing has impacted other lives3. Leilani's own story4. Practical tips for you to own and share your storyCheck her out here: https://msha.ke/leilanilangdon/What's YOUR Story Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvU9bqEp4w6BP0ZtaDM9oTwIG: https://www.instagram.com/_leilanilangdon_/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Ayat Abuznade is a true gem to the world. Having the opportunity to converse with her, I've seen a heart that truly loves people and looks to make a true impact. In this Episode we discuss1. What gave her the desire to start this mission?2. The Problems Refugee's are facing in Lesvos 3. How they are helping the refugee situation?4. How we can helpIn 2014 Ayat’s life took an unexpected turn after volunteering at Zaatari Refugee Camp. Zaatari is the largest camp for Syrian refugees that has gradually evolved into a permanent settlement and is located at the border of Syria and Jordan. There she connected with many families and witnessed the devastating impact the war had on 80,000 of the world’s most vulnerable people. Yaseen, an 8-year-old boy stood shyly smiling behind several children with a warm gentle sparkle in his eyes that Ayat could never forget. She noticed his right arm was amputated and was determined to see what life looked like through Yaseen’s eyes. While in Damascus, Yaseen flew from a missile shell that tore parts of his left upper limb while trying to run for safety and shelter with his family to a nearby home. Yaseen’s story was one of thousands of children that were left with disabilities. Upon returning back to her home in Chicago, her view of the world completely changed. Life could never be the same. Ayat knew she would dedicate and spend the rest of her life making a difference in the lives of children and families fleeing conflict and living in poverty all over the world.She continued to travel immensely, volunteering at several camps that helped to protect people recovering from war. In 2015, Ayat met Salam while volunteering in Lesvos, Greece, which at that time was the epicenter for the refugee crisis sweeping Europe. There the real crisis had just begun. There were no large organized groups of help, just several small groups of volunteers who helped receive thousands of refugees a day arriving on dinghy boats and completely soaked wet, freezing, and disoriented. Witnessing nothing like this before she was completely overwhelmed and devastated by the situation. Many were not fortunate enough to make it safely and survive.Ayat vowed that she would continue to do anything possible to instill hope and happiness back in the lives of people and therefore continued to travel to various camps helping people suffering from crisis all over the world. In 2018 she returned back to Lesvos, Greece after hearing how neglected and overcrowded Moria Refugee Camp was and how it became known as the “the worst refugee camp on earth.” Since then, she’s continued to volunteer and contribute to the operations at the Hope and Peace Center founded in 2018 which serves as a safe space for women and children across Moria Camp. Here she felt she was beginning to witness true hope and happiness light back up in women and children’s eyes. She knew there would always be a need for more in the world and this is what inspired her to start Team Humanity USA in 2019.Website: https://teamhumanity.info/Ayats IG: https://www.instagram.com/ayatabuznade/Team Humanity IG:  https://www.instagram.com/teamhumanity/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Doug Mochrie  is the founder of Airo. Life, now Ohana. They have created the Be Free Phone. A phone that is free for the user and the Data is also free. Doug was in the Canadian Armed forces. He's a competitor in sports. He was a media business owner for 11 years. And now decided to move his talents to creating a device that would benefit people and the planet fueled by passion and profit. This episode we discuss1. Doug's ambition to creating the Be Free Phone2. How this works for the user3. How this phone is impacting the environment in a powerful way4. What to expect for the future of the phone industryTheir mission is to  create a healthy, stable environment for all species on Earth. Achieving this will be no small task, it will require a shift on an institutional level; banking, education, media, and politics all have to evolve. Website: https://airo.life/IG: https://www.instagram.com/airo.life/Doug's IG: https://www.instagram.com/douglasmochrie/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Kendrick Nguyen is one absolutely amazing individual. I've had the honor and privilege of conversing on these important topics of investments and how we can truly build generational wealth. 1. Ken's upbringing and what led him to building Republic2. Importance of Private equity for unaccredited investors (those who don't have 1 million dollars in assets and $200, 000 income yearly income)3. How to invest with $1004. The impact of Equity CrowdfundingKendrick is CEO and co-founder of Republic, a leading investment platform that gives people power to invest in the future they believe in by providing access to startups, real estate, crypto, and video game investments. Focused on creating a diverse, sustainable, connected world, Republic has facilitated over $350 million in investments from over one million global community members. Republic is backed by Galaxy Digital, Binance, the Motley Fool, Hashed, among others. Prior to Republic, Kendrick served as General Counsel at AngelList and Fellow of Stanford Law School.INVEST NOW on Republic:  http://republic.co/i/dofht4Are you a Startup? APPLY NOW: http://republic.co/i/dofht4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepublic/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Renji Bijoy founder and CEO of Immersed V.R. He is a Forbes 30 under 30. Tech Stars  2017 graduate. His company has currently raised over 12 Million dollars. He is a a husband, a great friend to those around him, a genius (at least in my opinion) but he says that he is nothing without the Lord Jesus Christ. The amount of success that Renji has experienced would take many of us by storm, but the way he keeps his level head and always gives credit to who He believes is Lord allows him to stay focused and centered. In this episode we dive into:1. What is Immersed V.R?2. The mind it takes to build a successful company3. How does Immersed V.R plan to impact our lives?4. The inspirations that keep him goingThis episode was truly amazing. I enjoyed every second of it. Website: https://immersed.com/Renji Bijoy's I.G:  https://www.instagram.com/renji.bijoy/Immersed I.G: https://www.instagram.com/immersedvr/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

I had the great pleasure of speaking with David Charron, co-founder of Powerful Youth Leadership.  The work that they do here is quite undeniably amazing and transformative. Youth today don't just need a pep talk. They need mentors and people willing to go through life with them. The people at Powerful Youth Leadership are there to guide youth to their best self. Powerful youth provides transformative international leadership programs for youth, helping teens gain the confidence, leadership skills and global perspective they need to lead change within themselves and their community. Their team is led by David Charron, Dr. Graham Brown, Lisa Ziebart and Anna Burk.This episode we focus on:1. What gave David the desire to start Powerful youth?2. What they are doing to provide youth the equipping they need?3. How to truly empower youth of our generation. 4. DREAM Projects and its impacthttps://powerfulyouth.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulyouthleadership/David Charron is a professional educator with 15+ years of experience in youth and workforce development. His passion is supporting all youth with the confidence and tools to create a better future for themselves as well as others. Co-Founder of Powerful Youth, an international youth leadership social enterprise, he has been fortunate to work with countless schools, organizations, and students to transform the lives of young adults through the power of experienced based service learning.  Currently the Director of Summer Programs at Quinnipiac University, prior roles include Program Director for a $2.3 million youth career development program, Senior Program Coordinator for an East Harlem after school program, and Job Readiness Coach. David also served as Associate Director of career counseling at the University at Buffalo School of Management along with other roles as a teacher, program coordinator, organizational consultant, outdoors instructor, street performer and professional actor,David earned his BA in Psychology and Theater from Bates College, as well as his MBA at the University of Buffalo as a WNY Prosperity Scholar concentrating in Management Consulting.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Both Diamond and Alethea are amazing individuals looking to Make a difference in the lives of individuals looking to get healthy and fit. What we realized is that they both also care of the mental fitness that correlates to your physical fitness. We talked about:1. Body Goals: Is it good to have? 2. What is self worth?3. How to build your self worth?4. What they do to help people in their business. Diamond Monet Dobbins is a visionary and CEO of MISSDIFIT, a fitness brand with a mission to make women feel empowered and inspired to reach their fitness goals at home, the gym or in the great outdoors. Diamond wants every woman to believe they can reach their fitness goals confidently. Diamond is a Texas A&M graduate with a background in health and fitness. She looks to further her education to earn her masters degree in Health promotion management. Website: https://www.missdifit.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/missdifit/Alethea is the CEO of Plant Style, a meal delivery service in central Florida.  Her vegan journey started her passion for cooking and sharing her new found knowledge with others. Through that she launched an Instagram page focused on her food and through this platform it allowed her to start her own plant based meal service. This opened doors for her to teach others how to live a healthier lifestyle and build up her ability to educate and train others. She encourages everyone to live a healthy lifestyle. Her desire is to inspire all who she encounters to never give up and become their greatest self. IG: https://www.instagram.com/aletheatodaro/Cooking recipes: https://www.youtube.com/c/AletheaTodaro/videosSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Alethea Todaro is one individual that I can say embodies the concept of being the change to see the change. I love having her on the show speaking the wisdom she has to offer. In this episode we focus on:1. Her life leading to entrepreneurship2. How veganism changed her life3. What it takes to be an entrepreneur4. The mindset and level of mental toughness it takes to be an entrepreneurAlethea is 33, originally from Long Island, NY now residing in Central FL. After years of bad eating habits, lack of motivation and body weight struggles, she decided to change her life for the better. Alethea set off on a journey to discover her best self After losing 60 lbs she decided to take a closer look at her diet and the things she was eating. She challenged herself to a 7 day vegan diet and on day 7 she felt absolutely incredible. It changed her life forever. Her vegan journey started her passion for cooking and sharing her new found knowledge with others. Through that she launched an Instagram page focused on her food and through this platform it allowed her to start her own plant based meal service. This opened doors for her to teach others how to live a healthier lifestyle and build up her ability to educate and train others. She encourages everyone to live a healthy lifestyle. Her desire is to inspire all who she encounters to never give up and become their greatest self. IG: https://www.instagram.com/aletheatodaro/Cooking recipes: https://www.youtube.com/c/AletheaTodaro/videosSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Yuki Wakamatsu from Australia is such a great individual. We had the opportunity to dialogue and hearing her story as to how she impacts her community is quite amazing. Using the power of Music, she is constantly impacting those who have dealt with strokes, traumatic events that cause brain damage, people with Autism or on the spectrum. The work that she does through music therapy is quite amazing and I believe so revolutionary to how we could help people. Yuki's clinical experiences include rehabilitation, pediatric oncology, cerebral palsy, autism and acute adult mental health. Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravellingmusictherapist/?hl=enPodcast: The Traveling Music Therapist Podcast Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Kelly Hollis was a pure pleasure to have on the podcast. Her view points of life and decisions she's made through last year were different but phenomenal for her life. She took chances many of us would never do. This episode we dive into1. Kelly's Journey through 20202. What to do during adversity3. How to handle stressful situationsKelly Hollis was born and raised in the Bay Area and has lived there most of her life. She's worked in different industries to build and strengthen her skills so she was prepared when the pandemic hit. It led to a recent move to Charlotte, NC for a job opportunity. She felt it would be a new yet great experience. However, one thing that has always stuck with is doing hair. She has been doing it for 9 years now. It’s saved her and helped her through the pandemic not just financially but also by being reminded that she has so much support and love. She has even partnered with a good friend to build an app around hair called LookR. Hair is her true passion and it’s how she builds many connections. She stays open minded with trying different activities and learning new things. She's very family oriented, and enjoys the simple things in life.IG: https://www.instagram.com/Kelly__Hollis/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Rhianna Beaumont is such an amazing person and writer. Having the opportunity to discuss this children's book Curious Kemi, was truly amazing. In this episode we focus on:1. Her journey through parenthood.2. Inspirations in writing Curious Kemi3. How this book can change the world around us. Rhianna Beaumont, 20, is a mother of three children, a content creator and author. Branding herself as a mindful mommy, Rhianna has begun to instill mindful practices with her own children to help them recenter and navigate the world. Thorough her writings, Rhianna seeks to remind children to celebrate their differences. With a keen interest in African cultures, Rhianna brings a colorful and fun perspective to children's stories as she blends the two seamlessly. With the aim to make children proud of their heritage she started the Curious  Kemi series which is a quirky book series based on a very curious little girl named Kemi as she finds out all the wonderful things about her African Culture. Find her book here: https://amzn.to/3uYOXuvRhianna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhianna.beau/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Carlos Patterson is one of those guests you need to have. He is knowledgeable, wise and humble. Learned so much and took in so much from this conversation. Carlos Patterson is a North Carolina born, Brooklyn-raised author, father, triathlete, Health and Life Coach, prosperous entrepreneur and Real Estate investor. He has earned degrees in Biology and Mathematics. His very successful approach to helping people achieve their full potential stems from combining the latest academic findings with his own experience in business creation, life, education, entrepreneurship, his passion for health and wellness and dedication to helping others transform their lives. You can find out more about Carlos by signing up for his newsletter at https://carlospattersoncoaching.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos.patterson718/Links: https://linktr.ee/carlospatterson/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Christin Nichole is truly a difference maker and a revolutionary. She truly is an honor to know and speak with. In this episode we dive into 1. What is Pan African Think Tank doing to change the world?2. Mission and Mindset behind the Founder Christin Nicole3. What are the issues in Unifying Africa and the Diaspora4. What they are doing in each countryChristin Nichole, born April 29, 1991 in Dallas, TX, USA, was raised between Dallas and Pasadena, CA, USA. She studied abroad in Kensington at Richmond, The American International University in London and throughout Ghana. She completed her studies at the University of Houston and graduated cumlaude with a bachelors degree in Marketing and two minors: Journalism and European Studies. While attending the University of Houston, she interned with Stache Media/Red Distribution, a label division of Sony Music Entertainment. Growing up in Southern California, C.Nichole started in the industry as a teen model, which led to her working on television and film sets as a background actress. After graduating college, she worked in Production on television shows and films throughout Texas. She thenformed Water with a Lemon Productions, which handles all production for her music videos, among other projects. In 2019, the company shot its first pilot for a travel and music television show, The Intro.C.Nichole owns her own marketing company, Duly Noted Creative Group. C.Nichole cited extensively traveling the world and interacting with people of Africa and the African Diaspora as the reason behind founding the non-profit, Pan African Think Tank. Their mission is to bridge the gap between Africa and the African Diaspora through Pan African forums that assist with research as a means to collectively advocate. She also mentors primary aged multicultural girls within her hometown of Dallas. And in 2020, being an avid non-fiction reader, C.Nichole launched Pan African Publishing House, labeling it as a home for Pan African history and children book authors. She became an author after releasing, American Presidential Parties: Their Relevance to People of African Descent, which is also the first book released under the imprint. She also became a children’s book with the release of The Reign: Africa.Website: http://PanAfricanTT.orgShop: http://PanAfricanTT.org/ShopDonate: http://PanAfricanTT.org/DonateGoFundMe: http://charity.gofundme.com/patt-forums@PanAfricanTT on all socials. Most active on Instagram http://instagram.com/PanAfricanTT@MsCNichole on all socialsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

This episode with Ted Shimer is one for the books. This is such a needed conversation in all circles. We dive into 1. The impact of Pornography in society.2. What porn does to the brain3. How the Freedom Fight looks to help those suffering from a porn addiction?4. How you can find freedom from Pornography and resources. Ted Shimer is a 30-year veteran of a national collegiate discipleship ministry. He has seen firsthand the impact of porn use on generations of young adults. In 2004, he started seeing an increase in the number of men addicted to porn, and the national ministry identified porn as the biggest obstacle to building godly leaders for Christ. This huge hole in the discipleship needed to be addressed. In 2007 the ministry led all the men on staff through a porn addiction recovery program, so they could be better equipped to help men break free. Since 2007, Ted has been through and evaluated over twenty different porn addiction recovery programs and resources. He utilized some of these programs with different staff and students. During this time he also was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor to include the best clinical training in his discipleship and programs. Through this process, Ted identified and refined the key principles of an effective recovery program, which formed the foundation of the Freedom Fight launched in 2017. The Freedom Fight is a ministry of Student Mobilization. Find them here: https://thefreedomfight.org/The Freedom Fight book: https://thefreedomfight.org/book/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomfight1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.freedom.fight/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

The title to this is not a question. It is a statement. Period. This is a recorded IG live so we will have questions answered from the people as well. Black History Month matters. Brandon and dig into the importance of this month and why it should matter not just to black people but to all people. 1. Why black history matters?2. How far back should we go? 3. How does it affect the Future? Follow Brandon here: https://www.instagram.com/bornjusticegod/PLG Music: https://linktr.ee/propaganda_plgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Stephanie Fenkanyn is someone that you can completely connect with right away. I made mention that her website feels like a breath of fresh air but I must say that she has that same energy. With this week being Eating disorder awareness, Stephanie has been able to educate us on the facts and statistics behind eating disorders; what pertinent issues we need to understand to have proper body imaging and how we can support and tell the signs of those dealing with eating disorders. Stephani is a nutritionist that is inspired by helping individuals build a positive relationship with food and teaching them to nourish their bodies in a way that demonstrates love to self. When working with clients, she promotes that all foods have a place in our lives and practices with the belief that health comes in all shapes and sizes. Stephani sees clients independently and alongside a team of health professionals out of an eating disorder clinic in Toronto. Stephani's educational background includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Windsor in Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology. Additionally, Stephani also holds a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. Stephani achieved her role as Health Promoter at a not-for-profit organization in Windsor called the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association in 2018. She has plenty of experience public speaking and educating on health topics due to her varied roles that entail interactions with private clients, as well as, children in the classroom.You can learn more about Stephani and the services she offers on her website: www.stephanifenk.com Follow her on social media at @https://www.instagram.com/stephanifenk/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Had the great honor to speak with Jess and Cassaundra from ACT Alberta. This episode we go in-depth into more facts, resources and ways to fight against human trafficking. The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT Alberta) has worked collaboratively with law enforcement, government agencies and non-government agencies to identify and respond to human trafficking in our province. ACT Alberta serves the needs of internationally and internally trafficked women, men, and LGBTQ+ communities, assisting those trafficked for the purposes of labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, and the forced removal of organs. ACT Alberta is a registered charity and is funded by all levels of government. ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Team works to support victims of all forms of human trafficking across the province. We provide free, safe, and confidential service coordination and referrals for victims of human trafficking. We use a victim-centered approach in which we put the needs and concerns of the victims first; this also means that we do not force reporting. Call our Victim Response Coordinators today if you need supportVictim Response Team South email: VRCSouth@actalberta.orgHuman Trafficking Hotline: 1 (833) 900-1010Victim Response Team South Phone: (587) 585- 5236Social mediaInstagram: ACT Alberta (@actalberta) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: ACT Alberta - Home | FacebookTwitter: ACT Alberta (@ACTAlberta) / TwitterCanadian Protection and Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking: Help and Protection For Victims (justice.gc.ca)Reset Calgary provides individualized support and safe housing for women and children exiting sexual exploitation and sex trafficking https://resetcalgary.ca/ The Law and Human Trafficking in Canada explained: The Law and Human Trafficking in Canada (owjn.org) Red flags to identify instances of Human Trafficking: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/training/resources/printable/mod3_info_sheet2.pdf Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Please watch "surviving human trafficking pt. 1". We dive into the life, trauma, survival and thrive of Markie Williams. Her inspirational story has truly changed my life and others who have listened. In part 2, we dive into some common myths and “NEED TO KNOW” Facts about Human trafficking. We speak on prevention, and how you could help identify someone in need , and how you could champion against Human trafficking. Markie has a career in bodybuilding and is a national bikini athlete, fitness model and coach. Markie is also recognized as an advocate for victims of abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking and she collaborates with non profits in WA to help create awareness. Markie is the creator and director of her own podcast "Project Markie" featuring survivors of abuse and sharing their inspirational stories.We discuss in this episode her life before trafficking; Her experience and how she now thrives after overcoming this. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markiewilliams/http://www.markiewilliams.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markie-williams/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-markie/id1481277464Organizations she is most involved with:1. The Genesis Project Seattle. https://www.genesisnow.org/2. WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence https://wscadv.org/Department of labor: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasp/resources/traffickingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

I call Markie Williams a real life Hero. Her story is absolutely inspiring. She is a survivor and one who thrives even with such a horrific experience. I love her tenacity and willingness to share such a vulnerable experience. Please note that this episode goes through a lot of personal life and so no judgment zone at all. Markie has a career in bodybuilding and is a national bikini athlete, fitness model and coach. Markie is also recognized as an advocate for victims of abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking and she collaborates with non profits in WA to help create awareness. Markie is the creator and director of her own podcast "Project Markie" featuring survivors of abuse and sharing their inspirational stories.We discuss in this episode her life before trafficking; Her experience and how she now thrives after overcoming this. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markiewilliams/http://www.markiewilliams.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markie-williams/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-markie/id1481277464Organizations she is most involved with:The Genesis Project Seattle. https://www.genesisnow.org/WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence https://wscadv.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Brandon is a long time friend of mine. He has always been a wise, forward thinking man. For years we have been able to discuss the deeper things in life. I'm proud to have him on my Podcast. Brandon is an Educator, an artist, and writer from Long Island, New York. His interests are in the critical race theory, natural rights theory and black political thought. Today we discuss:1. What actually happened on January 6th?2. Differences between BLM and the US Captitol riots3. Trump insurrections4. Christianity in AmericaThis was a great riveitng discussion. Follow Brandon here: https://www.instagram.com/bornjusticegod/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

This episode is an absolute listen. Concordance Academy is a non profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri. Their mission is to dramatically reduce reincarceration rates by precisely executing holistic, integrated, evidence-informed re-entry program. I had the opportunity to interview Danny Ludeman, CEO and President of Concordance Academy. He was the CEO and President of Wells Fargo Advisors, top 3 brokerage in America. He now has dedicated his life to this full time work of changing the lives of these citizens through prison reform. Recently they have embarked on a $50 million campaign. The First Chance Campaign will raise funds to allow them to expand their program to 11 additional cities in the next 5 years. He highlights 3 major points1. Purpose behind Concordance Academy2. What they did to lower the reincarceration rate among their participants in St. Louis by 44%3. What they plan on doing for the future of America. This is a very impactful episode. You should take the time on all of this. https://concordanceacademy.org/https://www.instagram.com/concordanceoutforgood/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

If there was one word that I would use the most about this episode it would be: ImpactfulGaby Truit is a phenomenal human being. Her life is a living testimony that love changes people’s lives. In 2016, she founded The Divine Love Movement with one goal, BE LOVE.Their focus is to provide essential needs like food, clean water and access to education to underprivileged kids around the world.They want to inspire those around me to live a selfless life, to follow their dreams and to love one another.You can find her website here https://www.thedivinelovemovement.com/Divine Love Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivinelovemovement/Her personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abyrainbow/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Today's episode is featuring a Non-Profit in Calgary: Arise and Shine. Co- Founders Alison McKenny and Reynaldo Glombowski both dealt with bouts of depression in their past and have started an organization helping others dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health crises while building community. They are dedicated to nurturing and improving mental health by creating a fun, active, positive, supportive, and safe community for everyone. They organize a variety of events each week in-person and online in addition to spreading a positive message about mental health on various social media platforms. They are passionate about making a difference in the mental health of the community and invite everyone to come and join us at an upcoming event!Find usWebsite: www.ariseandshinewalk.caInstagram: @ariseandshineyyc https://www.instagram.com/ariseandshineyyc/@ariseandshineyeg https://www.instagram.com/ariseandshineyeg/@yqlariseandshine https://www.instagram.com/yqlariseandshine/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

Elroy Byam is a friend from College that I had the great honor in having on my podcast. Elroy Byam is a producer, ideator, creative consultant, and visual storyteller who’s been working in the media industry for over 8 years. He believes in a world where people can develop healthier relationships with their work and others if they take more time for self-reflection. He is also the author of the recently-published book “And Every Day: How to Rediscover Yourself in Your Story.” Through the book, he hopes that people can find themselves, find their gifts, and find a community to share them with.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebdalingo/You can find his book here: https://amzn.to/3nJkVH6Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

In todays episode we have with us Azhanae Oliver. She delves into her own personal life and trauma history and how she overcame through a lot of trial and errors but finally finding her peace. We also learn what she is doing today to help others deal with their trauma and the programs she has instituted to help make it happen. I believe it's a very intriguing and necessary episode. Dealing with Trauma, I think many of us have dealt with it in some way shape or form. It's important to face it and find ways to overcome. Azhanae is highly transparent and passionate about what she does. She is truly authentic to herself and we had such a great conversation. Her story is so compelling. It will bring you through roller coasters of emotions but a great understanding. Please follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveajlx/And for those looking for more about her and her classes, here is her website: https://www.loveajlx.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

With us today we have Dr. Monique S. Balthazar. She is highly accomplished in her field of studies and expertise in her career. She is also focusing on research metabolic pathways to symptoms and sleep in black adults with HIV. Listening to her however, she is showing us the importance of what true success truly is. In this riveting discussion, we go over the importance of knowing one self, how we define success, Dr. Monique's journey and what success means for her today. I really had a great time learning and growing in this episode. She is also a Yoga instructor and has found so much of herself going through this journey as well as finding levels of peace. Follow her @https://www.instagram.com/themoniquestephanie/Professional Website: http://moniquebalthazar.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

In this episode, we hear from Paul Calcote. He is a Pastor Champion Forest Baptist Church.We dwelve into the topic of shooting your shot. Not necessairly in the aspect of relationships, but rather, doing the very that you are called to do. Pushing past your limits and coming out of your comfort zone.Here you can find Paul Calcote on his Podcast "Real Talk, Real People", where his focus is to Empower you from Surviving to Thriving. He is on nominee for Top Podcast of the year on BlackchristianInfluencers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

In this episode we hear from Keji Olaleye, native born Nigerian, who is educating us on police reform movement in Nigeria. We will be hearing what is happening right now in Nigeria, the protests that are rocking the nation and the youth who are taking a stand!We will be hearing the HISTORY that will helps us understand WHY this is happening today.And of course, you will know how YOU can go M.A.D. with Nigeria. Get all the info you need:https://www.madcasters.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)

I want to first and foremost thank you all for coming on to the M.A.D. Casters show. This is an exciting journey that we have officially launched! So welcome to the Launch PartyIn this episode you'll be hearing about 1. The reason M.A.D. Casters was created. 2. Bryan Saint-Louis (your host) and his story and passion behind starting this journey3. Why Making A Difference is crucial for us all?4. What kind of topics and guests to expect on the show. 4. The Value of "You". Thank you for being a part of the movement to GO M.A.D. Go to the website: https://www.madcasters.com/If you would like to support deeper please go to: https://www.patreon.com/madcastersSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/madcasters)