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Did you know 15% of people in Hamilton County, Indiana, report feeling lonely? The good news is there's a groundbreaking holistic approach that is changing lives! In our disconnected world, mental health struggles and addiction are reaching epidemic levels. Many suffer silently, fearing to seek help. Traditional treatments often fall short, leaving people searching for comprehensive solutions. Join us for a discussion about mental health with Ignite Transform, an Indianapolis nonprofit that's revolutionizing mental health care. Learn about their innovative three-pillar approach: Professional counseling Physical wellness programs Spiritual guidance We'll dive into their community-based solutions, including free 52-week programs and weekly dinners, that are touching and transforming lives. Meet our inspiring guests: Mary Beth Woehrle: Ignite Transform's founder, sharing her journey in creating this holistic program. Melanie Short: A licensed clinical social worker and interventionist, explaining the science behind Ignite's success. Whether you're struggling with mental health, supporting a loved one, or passionate about community wellness, this episode is your guide to revolutionary change. Ready to transform your understanding of mental health? Tune in now! Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you. Save your life, save a life.

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Daron Earlewine is a passionate, catalytic, influential, and captivating dreamer. He serves as a pastor, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Daron's mission is to help people find passion, purpose, and peace. In 2009, Daron created Pub Theology to bring conversations about faith back into the everyday spaces and places of life. In 2016, he started Radio Theology, a weekly radio show on WZPL, 99.5 in Indianapolis. And most recently, the Daron Earlewine Podcast was launched to share stories of diverse people living out their calling. Daron has also helped more than 3,500 individuals move from feeling insignificant to understanding their worth and creating their future through his online and live workshop called Spiritual DNA. Ultimately, Daron's favorite role has been being married to Julie for 19 years and being Cole, Ty and Knox's dad. This conversation was captivating to be a part of, and we hope you find it half as inspirational and enjoyable as we did. As always, don't forget to like and subscribe to the Donaide Podcast so you never miss an episode. Find Daron: Instagram: @daron.earlewine Facebook: @DEarlewine or Twitter: @daronearlewine Website: https://daronearlewine.com/ and http://blackbirdmission.com/ For Speaking Inquiries: info@blackbirdmission.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pe7mBN Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

For this episode 3 of season 3, we are excited to bring you a conversation form the master connector himself, Matt Hadley. Matt grew up in Greenwood, Indiana and attended IUPUI prior to his career in Sales, Banking and Finance. In his free time, he enjoys vacations, reading, podcasts, bike rides with his kids, playing golf, and basketball. Matt's community outreach and mission is to improve human welfare and build lasting relationships that make an impact and create positive influence. He believes that when others are invested in their communities it creates a positive influence on everyone. He is also a member of several Professional Organizations including Young Professionals of Central Indiana, Ambassadors Council Skyline Club, Engagement Chair for Emerging Leaders of Skyline, Emerging Leaders Steering Committee United Way of Central Indiana. He is currently employed with AP Engineering & Consulting as their Director of Business Development Matt has coined a phrase: "Relationships are the most valuable asset we have" and you might find him out in the community building authentic relationships and making an impact by connecting people through stories and the hashtag "SelfieswithMatt" This guy is a pure gem of a human and is absolutely someone you should know and follow if you don't already. We hope you enjoy our conversation and as always, don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Find Matt: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-hadley- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.hadley.188 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfiewithmatt/ Find AP Engineering: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ap-engineering-consulting www.apecindy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pe7mBN Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This week we got to talk with Lauren Burdette, Senior Operations Manager at our sister company, WEDO Charity Auctions. Lauren, AKA "The British One," comes with seven years of nonprofit event experience on three continents. Lauren is originally from the UK but is now rockin' Allentown, PA. She has a clear passion for the fundraising industry and hopes her ever growing knowledge can help guide WEDO’s organizations to their fundraising goals Since she works at a company we partner so close with, I have had the pleasure to get to know her over the last 6 months or so, and wow, she is amazing. If you know her, you love her.

We got to talk - IN PERSON - to Robin Lee - who is the Executive Director of the Nexus Impact Center here in Indianapolis. We talk about what social responsibility means for businesses and how every company and nonprofit have the opportunity to learn from each other. Robin is passionate about the potential brewing to make genuine collective impact through businesses and nonprofits who are evolving through smarter, more innovative, impact focused business models. Robin is a CPA and started her career as an auditor for KPMG with a focus on nonprofits and governments. She has worked for nearly 3 decades in government, ministries and a small Indiana foundation gaining multiple perspectives on how our society is trying to address social issues and struggling to make progress. Robin helped founders launch the Nexus Impact Center in January 2020, and is serving as the Executive Director there to advance sustainable social impact in our city, state and world. Episode 1 Guest: Robin Lee Website: https://www.nexusimpactcenter.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactconnected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexus_impact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexus-impact-connected Intro/Outro Music: Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic​ Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pe7mBN​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs

While on a college mission trip to Botswana, Africa, Derrin Slack experienced the power of giving back to others and wondered how his life would have been different had he been exposed to service at a younger age. This led to the founding of ProAct and what it is today. ProAct is a pioneering critical service-learning and community engagement organization committed to engaging youth in public service that educates, delights, and inspires the youth and those they serve. Leveraging social capital, we specialize in intentionally bringing together organizations in the city – helping groups cross social, racial, and economic boundaries through meaningful service projects & social equity training. With a strong background in nonprofit management and research, training, and leadership, Derrin acts as the conduit between the needs of the community, and the individuals, partners, sponsors, and students that engage with ProAct. Under his leadership, the organization has engaged over 25,000 boys and girls, community leaders, and business professionals to value intentional community engagement and appreciate diversity and equity as an integral part of their lives. He has trained all over Indianapolis and in such countries as Ireland, Ethiopia, Mali, Mexico, and the UK; and in many cities in the United States.

This week we had the pleasure of virtually hanging out with Sarah Frey, who is the Development and Marketing Manager of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. From the conversation, it is clear that Sarah was uniquely designed for this role. While she loves the outdoors and the environment, she also is a great communicator and relationship builder. The Cultural trail truly is lucky to have her! Sarah has more than a decade of experience in development, communications, and community building at non-profits around Indianapolis. In her role at the Cultural Trail, she is responsible communications strategy, donor engagement, community partnerships, events, an amazing young professionals board, as well as ongoing programming like Cultural Trail Food Tours, group rides, and volunteers. In her free time, you can find Sarah biking or running on the Cultural Trail, finding the best places in the Midwest to camp with her husband, or enjoying a hot cup of tea and a book. Indy Cultural Trail Website: https://indyculturaltrail.org/ Volunteer: https://indyculturaltrail.org/support/volunteer/ Shop: https://indyculturaltrail.org/shop/ Join the Young Professionals Board: https://indyculturaltrail.org/ypb/ Pacers Bikeshare: https://indyculturaltrail.org/bikeshare/

We had so much fun talking with these two. We welcomed the wonderful Amy Crell and Marissa Deckert. Amy Crell is on the Community Engagement Team with the City of Fishers. As a Community Engagement Team member, Amy recruits, coordinates and manages volunteers for City events. In addition, Amy is the City’s point of contact for nonprofit organizations that serve our community as well as the faith community in Fishers. Marissa Deckert is the Assistant Director for the Fishers Parks Department and oversees programming, events and 24 park locations. She also sits on the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability. We were just blown away with the work these two women are doing, and the backing they get from the city of Fishers to make it happen.

Welcome to the premier of our second season! For this season launch episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Brandon Craney, Development Manager of Corporate Relations at Cancer Support Community here in Central Indiana. Cancer Support Community ensures that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. So that no one faces cancer alone. Brandon’s role, among other things, is to find new corporate partners in the community as well as secure sponsorships for the fundraising events that they do to fund their programming. He’s a Marian University graduate who has a passion for philanthropy and fitness. He also has a big heart and works tremendously hard for those who are impacted by cancer. You don’t want to miss his story!

This week, we have the wonderful Isaac Pellerin joining us. Isaac is the cofounder of Second Mile Studio -- an agency that works with entrepreneurs, companies and nonprofits on creative marketing strategies to launch innovations, products and campaigns. For nearly 2 decades he's worked at startup non-profits and mission-driven startup technology companies building go-to-market and donor engagement strategies and has learned how critical it is to tell an intentional story.

we had so much fun with this one LIVE at Harley Davidson Indianapolis. The co-onwer, David Dellen, is just an amazing human being and giving runs through his blood. Of course, his charitable nature is contagious to all those around him, including his staff and the entire Harley store. He truly has set a culture of giving and in return is making a real difference in the Indianapolis community. You can find David at: @hdofindy (Instagram and FB) hdofindy.com ddellen@hdofindy.com

LIVE at the historic Vogue Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana! So much fun hanging out with Co-Owner, Eric Tobias, and Entertainment Manager, Jason King. The Vogue does nightclubbing and concerts REAL well, but you may not know all the other fun events they host - like Rock'n'Roll Trivia - or the fundraisers they host and organize to better their community. We promise you'll love this one! Find the vogue at: https://thevogue.com/ And on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thevogueindy/ https://www.facebook.com/TheVogue/ https://twitter.com/thevogue

Andrew Fiega is here!! Andrew is the Founder and Financial Advisor at Fiega Consulting and is just crazy passionate about making lives better for all. We're so excited to have you listen to his passion and why he thinks having a financial plan is important for everyone, but especially nonprofits. Find Andrew at http://www.fiegaconsulting.com/

We had the pleasure of spending time with 2 amazing ladies from Little Red Door Cancer Agency: Morgan Jessup, their Community Engagement Officer, and Taylor Willy, their Manager of Strategic Partnerships. Little Red Door Cancer Agency works to reduce the physical, emotional and financial burdens of cancer for medically underserved Hoosiers by providing free client services, survivor programming and education. They’re doing amazing work here in Indianapolis and we can’t wait for you to hear all about it. Find them, their volunteer opportunities, and events online: https://www.littlereddoor.org/ Donaide: https://app.donaide.com/public/org-profile.html?c=789

"The Jakes" are in the house and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them on the Do Podcast! Jake Rupp and Jake Smith are the Founders and Owners The Flower Boys in Indianapolis, IN. The Flower Boys is a flower shop filled with the most gorgeous blooms and contagious smiles. Even more, the Flower Boys have huge hearts and are dedicated to making their community (and beyond!) a better place. Find the Flower Boys at http://www.flowerboysindy.com/ and on social media @flowerboysindy

LIVE at Sun King Brewery in downtown Indianapolis! We had the pleasure of talking to Co-Owner, Clayton Robinson and Community Partnerships Manager, Samantha Lilly. We cover everything from the story behind their name to how they came up with their very generous marketing strategy. Learn all about the people behind the huge Indy brand and how to be a better nonprofit partner!

For our 1st podcast release, we had THE Lindsey Jordan in the house! She is truly the definition of an all-star volunteer. Hear all about the huge fundraising event she puts on for the Indiana Blind Children's Foundation, why she got involved, and why she STAYS. She has a huge heart, personality, and dreams and we're so excited for you all to meet her!