Practice GOOD

Have you had an idea to start a nonprofit but haven't started yet?Has your good idea launched into a 501c3 and now you are struggling to figure out where to find funding? Are you a nonprofit Executive Director wanting to push your mission to the next level?This episode is for you!  Get valuable wisdom on raising funds for your GOOD WORK!  Take the stress off and enjoy the process with these helpful tips!  Darian Rodriguez Heyman is the best selling author of Nonprofit Management 101 and Nonprofit Fundraising 101.  He is also the Founder, CEO, and Social Impact Consultant, Philanthropic Advisor, & Keynote Speaker at Helping People Help. FREE invite to Nonprofit Bootcamp in San Francisco, October 10, 2023https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/QgrcJHrnzwQWJmpJxpGzJvTmddBcvbfrMVq Nonprofit Management 101 https://www.amazon.com/Nonprofit-Management-101-Practical-Professionals/dp/1119585457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=342HEPXLMN745&keywords=Darian+Rodriguez+Heyman&qid=1695127834&sprefix=darian+rodriguez+heyman%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Nonprofit Fundraising 101 https://www.amazon.com/Nonprofit-Fundraising-Practical-Implement-Industry/dp/1119100461/ref=sr_1_2?crid=342HEPXLMN745&keywords=Darian+Rodriguez+Heyman&qid=1695127834&sprefix=darian+rodriguez+heyman%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2Helping People Help https://helpingpeoplehelp.com/about Darian Rodriguez Heyman LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dheyman/ 

Ian Westmoreland joins us all the way from Australia for an incredible conversation on a life altering moment in his journey and what he chose to do about it.  If you have wondered "Is this all there is in life?" or "What is the meaning of life?" Ian has a similar story and when he was faced with that question, he made a powerful choice, left his lucrative IT career and began using his life full-time to make a difference in the world!  Ian is now the Founder of the not-for-profits Mentoring Men & Kintsugi Heroes.  Join us as we dig into his life changing moment and what exactly his organizations do for the community.Website - https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/?viewAsMember=trueInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes/videosSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ljf12pNJ27600dNAj3CbgMentoring MenWebsite - https://mentoringmen.org.au/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MentoringMenAusLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentoring-men/?viewAsMember=trueInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentoringmenaus/IanFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/IanCWestmorelandLinkedIn - https://www.li...

Today we have the pleasure of learning from Founder & CEO of Driving Single Parents a nonprofit based out of San Antonio, Texas.  Cindy shares her personal story of being a single parents and struggling to find transportation and other support for her family.  Years later, she gives back by starting a  501c3 to give cars away at no cost to single parents.  Cindy's story will inspire you along with her wisdom in leadership!  www.DrivingSingleParents.org www.CFViews.comwww.LittleGive.com

This week we have the honor and privilege of hearing first hand, Taylor Fisher's story about losing a loved one to suicide when she was only 23 years old.  Taylor, now the Marking and Communications Director at United2Prevent, a nonprofit with a mission to prevent suicide, has given her life to raising awareness and bringing support around the topic of suicide.  Taylor takes a moment to tell us her heart wrenching story of loss.  She shares how she has moved forward from that traumatic day and how she has found healing in the midst PTSD.  Join us as we get to hear a raw and authentic story of how suicide has effected one woman's journey and how she hopes to make a difference for others moving forward. _________(The Bright Continent Book Review Pt. 2 will pick back up next week.)

Episode 13 of season 3 is a response to the book The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules & Making Change in Modern Africa by Dayo Olopade.  In part one we dig into some key concepts in the first four chapter of the book and I give my thoughts and experiences on those topics. Dayo does a beautiful job on highlighting many of the things that get overlooked with it comes to international aid in sub-Saharan Africa.  She shares her experience and research traveling and doing journalism throughout several African countries.  Part 1 of this book response opens the discussion on the mapping of Africa, colonialism, fat and lean countries, yahoo boys, and informal economies and fail formal institutions. I add in some of own experiences and stories working and living in eight African countries, some shared and some differing with the author. If you love Africa and are interested in the vast array development work being done in sub-Saharan Africa you won't want to miss this social impact series!  Need marketing expertise? Check out Strategy Beam. https://www.strategybeam.com/

This week I had the incredible pleasure of speaking with one of my good friends, Jessy Correa.  She is a nonprofit program manager in Orlando, Florida supporting families with access to community resources.  She is incredible, not only because of the work she does but because of the insurmountable odds she has overcome.  She is a single mom of six kids, a survivor of abuse and one of the most gifted human's in MINDSET.  Yes!  That is right, mindset.  Jessy has this powerful ability to use her mindset as a tool to set her day into action, create healthy boundaries with those she serves in the community and keep an outlook on life that gets her up with hope and joy! Need a bit of a pick-me-up?  Visit with us, as Jessy brightens your day and reminds you that there is always something amazing to create in our lives!Need marketing expertise? Check out Strategy Beam. https://www.strategybeam.com/

Are you struggling to figure out how to fill out a grant application?  Here are 10 tips for everyday people who want to land that big grant award! Whether you are a grant writer or a person who needs to fund their vision for change this episode will give you some practical pointers that will help you get that grant you have been eyeing for months!  Check it out! Need marketing expertise? Check out Strategy Beam. https://www.strategybeam.com/

Chris and Ayasha Giarratana from Strategy Beam, a company designed to help business leaders alleviate their marketing stress.  They are joining us to talk about the ups, downs and crazy nuances of leading a company or organization with your spouse. We delve into the differences in gender, race, and more! We talk about setting up healthy boundaries, date nights, and sharing a mission. Join us as we dig into the details of partnership, love, strengths and weaknesses, and communication! Whether you own a business, work with your spouse or are simply in a relationship this episode is filled with practical insights on doing life, love and work with your favorite person!  Need marketing expertise? Check out Strategy Beam. https://www.strategybeam.com/

Thembi Bheka, Founder Digital Marketing on Demand, a company that trains and employs unemployed women in Zimbabwe to become virtual assistants for companies internationally, joins us to talk about innovation, solutions to the cycle of poverty and business!  You won't want to miss this.  https://www.digitalmarketingondemand.io/ 

Today we have Anna Ashie, the Housing Operations Manager for the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, joining us today.  We have an incredible conversation about the details of persons being precariously housed: what contributes to the problem, what could be potential solutions and more!  Jump in to discover exactly what we can do to partner with these powerful efforts that change lives! 

Want to make the world a better place but come home to children experiencing anxiety or depression?  Not sure what to do?  Feeling overwhelmed with the weight of creating a better world and also figuring out how to support your own children in their own mental health journey? Right now anxiety and depression are on the rise in America, and it is starting earlier and earlier than we ever understood before.  Join us as we welcome mental health advocate, community organizer, public school assembly speaker, and train-the-trainer coach, Connie Jakab as she tells us her story through parenting, anxiety and depression, and what she is now doing to make an practical impact in her community!  She also shares some self-care tricks she practices for her own wellbeing!  You won't want to miss this. 

Today we get the honor of speaking with Rooshy Roy, the CEO and co-Founder of Aavrani a skincare brand celebrating Indian heritage, culture, and ingredients.  Choosing to us for-profit business as an avenue to disrupt an entire industry and create social impact is one of our favourite conversations!  Join us, as we learn more about Aavrani's journey from idea to the cover of Vogue India!  

Is quiet quitting happening with mission-driven organizations?  YES!  What is it?  Is it the same thing as employee disengagement?  What do we do when we see it happening?  And, how do we prevent it in the future?  Join us on Practice GOOD podcast as we dive deep into this concept of quiet quitting and its relation to social impact organizations.  Let's be take social impact inward.  It is no longer good enough to just have a compelling mission and vision of social impact.  Employees want to see that impact lived internally in the organizational culture.  So let's talk about it! 

Are you passionate about your faith and justice?  Join us for a conversation on the intersection of faith and justice in our every day lives.  Lorraine Lam, social worker in Toronto, Canada, specialising in working with the precariously housed joins us for a dive into this much needed conversation.  Lorraine is a Chinese-settler Canadian community worker, a musician, a writer, a speaker, a community cultivator, an advocacy organizer, but mostly she's a social worker, a consultant, and a bridge builder. I love following along on her journey of social justice, poverty, and homelessness. She works a lot with deescalation and crisis intervention, as well as faith in action, and we get the privilege of having her with us today.

In a season where you are exhausted, burnt out, or just can't seem to find the joy in life anymore?  Is your social impact journey causing you to feel drained?Only having leftovers for yourself, family and friends? Today we are joined by Alex Counts, Co-Founder of The Grameen Foundation, an organization created to raise funds for the Grameen Bank, an institution founded by Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner for the social innovation of Microfinance.  Alex shares with us his years of wisdom from leading in the nonprofit, social impact space, while learning exactly what he needed to do to keep his mind, body and spirit healthy and able to serve in the long run.  Join us as Alex shares How to Change the World without Losing Your Mind!  You won't want to miss his incredible story and inspiring wisdom!

So you have been listening to this podcast for a while now but you are not yet working in social impact?  Maybe you are aspiring to start your own thing or maybe you are hoping to join a nonprofit that fits your values and passion!  Today, the CEO of Audacious Resumes, Lorrenza VanDiver joins us to talk about the nitty gritty details of resumes, cover letters, networking and interviewing for social impact leaders.  Join us as we explore exactly what we all need to know to join or shift careers into a mission-driven organization!  This is your personal social impact career coach!  

Welcome back to Practice GOOD podcast!  This episode is going to give you a sneak peek about what to expect this season and also share with you a little bit about what has been happening in our lives since Season 2.  Join us to get the inside scoop!  

Alina Timofeeva was born and raised in Russia by her uneducated grandmother living in poverty in the most mafia area of Russia.  Her grandmother's greatest aspiration for her was to become a housewife.  But Alina had another dreams.  Dreams that were so persistent she refused to give in to 497 rejection letters.  Join us as we get an inside view of a Russian woman's immigration story to the UK, how she became an Associate Partner by age of 30 in a male dominated technology industry, her perspective on failure, how she gives back to those who come after her, her perspective on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and her thoughts on how we can make a difference for those effected.  Love what you hear?  Check out her TEDx talk called Fail But Never Give Up.  

Dr. Peter Small was one of the founding leaders at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Hyfe, a company creating public health innovation through AI.  Join us as we discover how AI for humans can save lives, eradicate disease, and stop the next pandemic.  Dr. Peter Small shares not only about this compelling social innovation but also about his personal journey towards tracking trends of something so elusive as a cough.  Join us for a very interesting discussion that will feed your hunger for creating social GOOD.  

When you have a burden for a specific cause, what do you do?  How do you partner with people in a way that supports their skills, strengths and dignity?  So often it is easy to have good intentions but begin doing things that are unsustainable and feed in "The Savior Syndrome".  Eva McDorman had a passion for the Haitian people and began to ask herself the hard questions.  Join us as you hear her incredible journey of creating a business start-up (Impact Gifts) that highlights the strengths of the Haitian people while also going through some difficult lessons of international adoption. 

Have a social impact vision or mission?  Want to change the world?  Need funding to start?  This episode we talk with Tim Kachuriak, Chief Innovation and Optimisation Officer, at NextAfter, an organization with a mission to help nonprofits grow their digital fundraising.  They do this by doing their own research and finding the real data on Why People Give to social causes.  Grab something to take notes with.  Jump into what feels like a jam-packed-workshop!  You will come away with some solid tips and steps to put into practice immediately.  

18 years ago a young college grad flew across the world towards a heart wrenching cause he learned about on the media.  Little did he know he was flying into what was about a conflict zone.  He had choices to make.  What would he do?  Would he stay or go?  How could he make a lasting impact?  Today we have Ryan Boyette, Founder of To Move Mountains with us to share his personal story about war, education, children and getting married all in the Nubian Mountains of Sudan.  Ryan has been interviewed by NPR, VOX, MSNBC and The New York Times.  You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!

We love to help.  We love to be a part of causes that change lives for people overlooked and underserved.  We love MEANINGFUL work, GOOD business. But every-so-often we find ourselves getting lost in the "pouring out". Who are we?  What fills us? What feeds our soul? This episode we take every social innovator through an authentic conversation of self-reflection.  Join us for a refreshing and authentic conversation about becoming our full selves even in the midst of serving others. 

Gratitude is a struggle for Change Makers!  We hope, strive, fight and work to make the world a better place and it is hard to slow down and celebrate, count your blessings, and remain present in the moment.  Chris DT Gordon, a Special Needs teacher, shares with us his powerful story about almost dying from a skin eating bacteria and how he taught himself three simple tricks to making gratitude work for him even in the midst of the most tragic situations.  If you are struggling to find the joy in your daily life or your journey to give good to the world, you don't want to miss this episode!  Merry Christmas!

Ever feel like you just want to forget the tragedies you have lived through?  Like you just wish you didn't have to live them altogether?  What if those tragedies could be used to create something that changes lives?  That is exactly what Jon Wess, Founder of TimeCapsule, did.  Growing up without a father brought him so many questions as a child.  So he took those questions and turned it into innovation that helps answer those questions for others all around the world!  Join us, as we hear the awe-inspiring story of John Wess and learn practical ways to turn tragedy into innovation!  

People who envision a better future for the world often find ourselves in frustrating thought patterns.  Why are "those" people like that?  How could "they" do that?  How could they be so _____ [fill in the blank]?  These require assumptions.  Assumptions that are backed by stories our brain creates to connect the details to conclude a story.  Our brain likes this kind of clean ending.  But the problem is, these stories are not always true, nor are they always the stories that serve us best.  Join us today as we talk with Chris Templeton, Founder of www.ohthestorieswetell.com to dig through the stories you and I tell and learn how to turn them into something that serves us better!  

This week we are digging into the importance of self-care.  Lorrenza Vandiver, Founder of The Female Founders Table, shares how community can be the very thing that supports healthy self-care in the long-run.  Don't get stuck with the same New Years Resolutions in 2022 as this year!  As leaders, we get to prioritise our own health and wellness.  Join us and be encouraged today! 

Today we had the incredible opportunity to speak to Brittany Starks, Founder of the non-profit A Twist of Greatness!  Come meet this powerful woman who took a simple idea to give back and changed hundreds of childrens' lives.. and then landed on the Ellen Show with Ellen and Meagan Markle!  You won't want to miss this fun story.  Come, be inspired to turn your great idea into something that changes the world!

It's easy to hear a problem and assume a simple solution.  But when it comes to the micro-economics of international economic development it isn't always so black and white.  Poverty isn't as simple as giving food or money or jobs.  Education isn't as simple as paying for a child's school fees.  There are so many obstacles that trigger new obstacles to create the cycle of poverty.  Today we speak with Peace Ebong, Founder of Dare Women Initiative a non-governmental mission seeking to empower women in Nigeria.  Peace herself is only 26 years old and through her own journey and grits is creating incredible change for women throughout the country.  Join us as we learn not only the obstacles for women in Africa but also, the nuanced and not-always-simple solutions.  Be inspired by a young woman refusing to let obstacles stand in her own way all while standing in the gap for others to do the same! 

Have a great idea but not sure where to start?  Want to change the world but can't figure out the first step?  Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner, a non-profit/NGO worker, or a public servant, this episode will give you the foundation you need to get started!  Don't miss these 10 powerful principles of any start-up, even if you are not in a start-up!  Yes, that is right!  Even if you have worked at the same company for 20 years, you will find helpful tips on how to spur innovation and out-of-the-box solutions that will not only grow your company but also impact the community around you.  Know someone who wants to change the world?  Tag and share this episode with them too!  They will be so happy you did!

Welcome to Season 2, where we are recording random informal conversation from our travels in Nigeria.  Thank you for joining us!  We can't wait to share with you what led us here, what we are doing and our plans moving forward!  

Advocating for positive change in the world can come with a lot of hurdles.  Leadership in general is challenging, then add altruism to it and your battle is uphill all the way!  But, I have good news, leaders like Scott Miller, VP of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey, have taken all their messy mishaps and turned them into powerful lessons for you and I.  I am so thrilled I got to interview him for The Change Maker Master Series and now you get to hear the entire interview as if you were there with us!  Get ready for your backstage pass to one of the most authentic leaders you will ever meet!  

Meet Alexis!  She is the founder of Chair One Fitness, a program for those who need exercise modifications.  Everyone who cannot do the standard exercise routine is welcome and able to do fitness from a chair!  Alexis not did Alexis take this from concept to business she has a book called Kinks to Curls, she traveled the world doing fitness events, and so much more!  Join me for a dose of Alexis-powered-energy and be inspired to change the world through your idea, leadership or business!  

This has been quite the past few weeks, quite the past few years.  And, many of us, as advocates, change makers, nonprofit leaders, and social innovators have found us at some point angry, hurt, traumatized and even burnt out.  So, on the week of celebrating the legacy of MLK let's stop and think how we can respond in the midst of feeling angry.  How do we take our anger, rightfully present, and respond to hate in a way that is productive?  How to we use every opportunity to enroll others into our vision of a better, more equitable, more loving world?  

Who better to learn how to create success from than a professional athlete?  Thane Marcus Ringer is a former professional golfer who learned some very powerful self-development tactics that he is excited to share with us today!  If you are passionate about personal growth and creating powerful change in the world, this is the podcast for you!!  Thane will give you some practical tips that you can put into action TODAY and get the results you are looking for both in your leadership and personal life!  You got this leader! 

Join us, as we dig deep into the topic of making change in a global context!!  I am so excited to introduce you to my husband, William Karshima, a serial social innovator, who has some powerful advice for those passionate about world change!  Learn about his businesses in Nigeria, how they are impacting local lives, what are the first steps to creating change on a global level and more!!  

Life is an enrollment game.  We are either influencing or being influenced in every aspect of our day.  When we communicate one-on-one, in small groups or to large audiences we have the opportunity to enroll our audience in a better world.  But how do we do that?  How do we become a speaker who helps our audience see the bigger mission and vision we are advocating for?  How do we become a leader who changes lives through our public speaking? This episode we are going to talk abut just that!  Here are the foundational secrets you need to know in order to become an enrolling speaker. 

Life is an enrollment game.  We are either influencing or being influenced in every aspect of our day.  When we communicate one-on-one, in small groups or to large audiences we have the opportunity to enroll our audience in a better world.  But how do we do that?  How do we become a speaker who helps our audience see the bigger mission and vision we are advocating for?  How do we become a leader who changes lives through our public speaking? This episode we are going to talk abut just that!  Here are the foundational secrets you need to know in order to become an enrolling speaker.

Nonprofit leadership requires many skill sets: strategic planning, team building, program evaluation, fundraising and more!  Today we talk to the Director of Development at Amigos de las Americas, Jenny Claycombe, about major donor relationships, fundraising events, shifting during COVID, and leadership!  Join us as we dig deeper into an incredible nonprofit with a vision of a world where all people are lifelong leaders sharing responsibility for our global community.

As Change Makers we are constantly trying to figure out new ways to tell our story better.  How can we communicate a new vision for a better world in a way that is enrolling to others that hear it?  We have to paint a picture so bright and so beautiful that people can actually see it before it even exist.  Today on Practice GOOD we talk to Sarah Hoag from Sarah Hoag Photography about how to tell this story!  She gives us some powerful tips and ideas for communicating that story in the most compelling of ways!  

The past few years have been tough for advocates, change makers, business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers and nonprofit leaders who are fighting for a better world!  The word "exhausted" seems to be the theme that runs through every meeting and every mastermind.  If you are feeling tired, needing a vacation, wondering how much longer you can pursue the vision you have for this world, this is an excellent episode for you to jump in on!  Taylor O'Hern  is a psychodynamic and EMDR trained counselor practicing as a mental health counseling resident in Indianapolis while completing state licensure requirements. She received her master's in clinical mental health counseling from Christian Theological Seminary and chases her three children with her husband on the north side of "Indy."  She is excited to share with you some practical tips for Change Makers and our long-term sustainability!  

So you have a passion to start or grow your social impact.  But, you aren't sure what the next step is.  There are so many people saying everything, every which way online.  Who do you trust?  Well, I can't wait to share with you a handful of my absolute favorite trusted resources!  Some are books, some podcasts, some videos, some services, but all are excellent, empowering and inspiring!  It you love this episode and to get the full list of resources head to www.practicegoodwithshiloh.com.  Need help with anything or interested in coaching?  Email me at hello@practicegoodwithshiloh.com.  Can't wait to hear from you! 

With COVID, the elections, police brutality, injustice and so many other stressors today anger, anxiety, fear, and frustration  is regular part of our everyday lives.  While every emotion has purpose and value, we, as Change Leaders, have to be especially conscious that we do not allow these emotions to own us.  So what do we do, when we find ourselves in places where these situations feel overwhelming and we struggle to control our mind, thoughts and emotions?  We get a mindset reset!  Now sure how?  I didn't either.  Here are four critical steps I recently learned that are essential to making a complete mindset shift in the midst of difficult times!  

This week we welcome Meghan Tschanz from the Faith and Feminism podcast.  I absolutely ADORE this woman!  All you have to do is scroll through her podcast line up and you will be overwhelmed with the incredible wisdom and inspiration pouring out of this incredible human being!  At Practice GOOD we were able to steal her for a moment to discover her incredible story leading up to starting her podcast, how she was changed by conversations with "Johns" in the sex trafficking industry, and how she takes care of her soul in the midst of her advocacy journey.  Whether you are already passionate about feminism, ending the sex trade industry or new to the whole topic, this is an excellent podcast for you!  Meghan is both educational and fabulously inspiring.  She will not only give you a powerful education, she will make you want to crawl out of your skin with passion for a better world!  

Everyone struggles with hard conversations.  It is the worst when we know they are coming!  We can't sleep at night.  We think about what we will say over and over and over. We ask our family and friends if what we have planned to say sounds like we want it to sound.  We play out all the possible responses of the other person.  And then we worry about every outcome available.  It doesn't have to be that when.  When we lead teams, we can lead them through hard conversations in ways that are helpful and productive, ways that won't keep us up at night.  Check out this episode for three things I ALWAYS do to get through hard conversations as a leader.

Burnout seems to be right around the corner for some many change makers.  Every time we turn around our emotions, our programs, our good intentions and our efforts and being exhausted.  How long do we have before we ourselves are burnt out?  How long do we have before our teams are burnt out?  Today we tackle the burnout for teams.  What are three anti-burnout methods you can implement right away to avoid burnout for your social impact team?  

I have seen this time and time again.  Leaders think that everything is good.  Good with their staff.  Good with their culture.  Good with those they partner with and/or serve.  The problem is usually only know what everyone is willing to tell them.  On today's podcast, we will talk about the one thing your staff is not telling you and how to fix it!  

In today's episode we will do a response to the book Fear Gone Wild by Kayla Stoeklein, a story of mental illness, suicide and hope through loss.  By doing this we will pull out some of the main topics of the book and discuss how suicide, mental health and the overall well-being of change leaders is impacted by the stress and overwhelming pressure.  Change Maker, don't skip over this episode!  The end result is not success without a healthy leader!  Grab a coffee and take a listen!  

Rudy Darden, professor of English at Valencia College and University of Central Florida and facilitator of The Peace and Justice Institute joins us today to talk about the importance of Change Leaders to have the conversation of race.  Not only does he share some powerful begging steps that every white Change Maker will want to apply immediately, he dissects some valuable suggestions for his fellow black and brown Change Makers.  

If you have a vision for the positive change you want to see in the world but you aren't sure what the first steps are, here is where you begin: the mission and vision statements.  In this episode we will talk about what a mission and vision statement are, what the difference is, dissect mission and visions statements currently being used in the nonprofit world and leave with some simple steps to get started on building your very own.  Still stumped?  Hold out because at the end, Shiloh offers a special invitation to those of you who need a little outside help!  

Rachel Ngom from She's Making An Impact, is here to share with us how she uses her six-figure business revenue to make an impact in Senegal, Africa.  Join us, as we talk social impact, international economic development, building a six-figure business, missions and starting small!