Podcasts about arc benders

Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality, and the state of the United Methodist Church.” To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble is to be published weekly and is available at www.tobeencouraged.com and all the podcast directories.https://www.inumc.org/bishop/office-of-the-bishop/The Arc Benders: Young People Leading the Way in Creating a Just and Peaceful WorldIn episode 065 of "To Be Encouraged," host Bishop Julius C. Trimble and co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller are joined by the Director of "Alive Fort Wayne (www.alivefw.org) Rev. Angelo Mante and by members of that organizations summer youth leadership training program Peacemaker Academy Timothy Poindexter and Samantha Morris, The episode explores the power of forgiveness, the significance of peacemaking, and the transformative impact of intentional community. Here are three key takeaways from the episode:1. Forgiveness is a Healing Process:The episode emphasizes that forgiveness is not about condoning the harmful actions of others, but rather an act of self-liberation. Unforgiveness is compared to drinking poison and expecting the enemy to suffer. The process of forgiveness includes telling one's story, naming the harm, considering forgiveness, and either renewing or releasing the relationship. Telling one's story and naming the harm is essential in moving towards forgiveness and healing.2. Peacemaking: Creating Positive Change:The episode highlights the remarkable work being done through the Peacemaker Academy, a three-week program that focuses on teaching nonviolence and addressing trauma. The program, spearheaded by Rev. Angelo Mante, has exceeded expectations, positively impacting students in Southside High School in Fort Wayne. The academy includes activities such as guest speakers, field trips, and peace circles, where students can share personal experiences and bond with each other. The program's success has caught the attention of the district for potential expansion to other schools.3. Beloved Community and Intentional Relationships:The episode emphasizes the importance of creating intentional communities, known as beloved communities. By embracing the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the speakers recognize that peace is not merely the absence of tension but the presence of justice. They discuss the need to work towards a world where everyone is seen as God's children and can come together to create peace, unity, and understanding. The power of intentional relationships and smaller clusters fosters a sense of belonging and promotes a positive and peaceful future.Conclusion:This episode of "To Be Encouraged" highlights the transformative power of forgiveness, the significance of peacemaking, and the importance of intentional community. Listeners are encouraged to embrace forgiveness as a healing process, actively participate in creating positive change through peacemaking initiatives, and work towards the establishment of beloved communities. By doing so, individuals can contribute to a more peaceful, just, and inclusive world.For More Information on Alive Ft Wayne and Rev. Angelo Mante and the Peacemaker Academy go to (

In This Episode:   Christina Marie Noel has spent the last eight years focused on understanding what it takes to build & grow mission-driven organizations.  Christina has interviewed more than 50 world-changing leaders on how to design a life with a purpose for the Arc Benders storytelling project.  She is a certified marketing consultant who owns a Certified B Corporation called Noel & Co.where she works with and amplifies other bad-a$$ mission-driven companies. We talk about what it is and what it takes to become a Certified B Corporation. Christina shares her story about deciding to quit her job on a Friday and leaving on Monday. She started a photography company. Did a storytelling project that helped her discover her passion for marketing and consulting. This led to her getting a job where she audited 10 different companies: including Ben & Jerry's. Quotes from this episode:What do you sell? Jokingly: I sell things on powerpoint and then we do the things we said we were going to do. ~ChristinaYou have got to follow your gut and figure out what lights you up. Everyday.Mention on this episode:  B Local Triangle NoelAndCo.io Christina's Instagram Connect with her on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: This episode of Girls Who Do Stuff is brought to you by Sarah Madras Coaching. We build brave leaders who create contagious cultures. Are you a boss or a leader? Join the Free Facebook group, Hire us to facilitate workshops, or do one on one coaching and development. Most business leaders won't get it, but I know you will if you learn to trust your team. Trust is money. Help Your Friends come as they are with the courage to speak up and tell a better story.If you like The Girls Who Do Stuff, visit our website to subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like The Girls Who Do Stuff we'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). 

Within the 10 months that MSBA students are here, the Office of Student Engagement strives to give opportunities to students outside the core curriculum that line up with their interest and passion. One of them being social impact and the B Corp movement. This episode features three guests in how their passion and desire to work within the social impact sector led to their careers today. The Full-Time MBA and MSBA programs housed in the Terry College of Business, is home to the B Collaborative. This initiative is a great way for students to connect with projects related to B Corp, corporate social responsibility, or any social impact investment. Guest speakers are Christina Noel from Arc Benders, Nathan Stuck from Ad Victoriam Solutions, Zack Godfrey from Guidehouse More information about the Georgia analytics program can be found at Georgia Analytics

Alisa Herr is the CEO and founder of Unity Digital Agency. Grounded in the principles of sustainability, community, and social equity, Unity is a digital agency for mission-based organizations. Alisa is also co-host of the Podcast, Arc Benders. The name "Arc Benders" is inspired by the quote from Theodore Parker, "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice," which was made famous by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 Fm and is underwritten by Purse for the People.

In today’s show, we talk a bit about our vision for the Arc Benders podcast and the community we hope to create. We also interview Dr. Tiffany Jana, the founder and CEO of TMI Portfolio, a collection of socially responsible and interconnected companies working to advance more culturally inclusive and equitable workforces.

We are so excited to be bringing you the Arc Benders podcast! We created this show to challenge you to be bold enough to live an extraordinary life with impact. Each episode we will be bringing you interviews with inspiring…

Christina Noel wanted to be doing more with her time, with her life, and find true meaning. A friend asked,  “What would you do with your life if you didn't have to worry about money?” This is what sparked the creation of Arc Benders, a place to inspire and equip people who are using their unique talents to change the world. Christina is also the co-founder of the NC B Corps, a group of business leaders dedicated to using business as a force for good. Find out how Christina works with other social entrepreneurs on today’s show!  Key Takeaways: [4:45] How did Arc Benders get started? [5:55] Seven years ago, Christina had her ‘ah-ha’ moment. [6:45] You can change the world in so many different ways.  [9:10] Christina was afraid that she would keep putting her dreams on hold. [10:55] Why did Christina decide to hit the road and interview these amazing social entrepreneurs face-to-face? [15:05] Christina is halfway through her goal of interviewing 100 people! [23:30] Real change and important work take time.  [29:25] What kind of stories has made the most impact on Christina so far? [33:25] What is NC B Corp about? [42:35] Christina only took this leap 5 months ago!  [43:30] How can we help more B corps succeed?  [46:20] Christina gives a shoutout to some of her favorite organizations.    Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast Arc Benders Christina Noel on LinkedIn NC B Corp on Facebook Unity Digital Agency MassChallenge StartingBlock Madison Protopia BandTogetherNC

Welcome to the 89th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing my reunite with my brother. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!   Key Takeaways: A few months ago I was at the Tuesday meeting of Downtown Streets Team, soaking up the success stories of our unsheltered neighbors making progress in their lives and listening to members share the love with their fellow team members to keep hope alive.  These “revivals without religion” as Joan from Dolby calls them are a source of inspiration and strength for me, a reminder of how much I have and how much a hand up, rather than a handout, can do. This is where I heard two members from an organization called Miracle Messages.  This group has a simple and powerful mission: Help your neighbors experiencing homelessness reunite with their families and friends.  Kevin Adler and Nancy Erhard from Miracle Messages were guests and shared some powerful stories of impact: Giving Back Podcast: Miracle Messages I was paying special attention to Miracle Messages for a personal reason.  I hadn’t seen my older brother Tom for 18 years. For a variety of reasons and confounding factors, he removed himself from our entire family, nuclear and extended.  I had no idea where he was, although earlier searches had pointed to areas around the Bay Area. Handsome, smart and athletic, Tom was as All-American as it gets.  A three-sport athlete and charming, he also took classes at UC Berkeley while in high school.  Women wanted to be with him, men wanted to BE him. I know I certainly did. 8 years his junior, I would spend my summers watching him play basketball with his friends and trying to impress him. His life took a major turn when he was in a bad car accident during his junior year in high school.  Competitive sports was now out, and he took to working after school. He graduated on time, went to college and then dropped out.  He was used to the money and put his energy into work instead of his education. More importantly, I think, is that he’d gone from exceptional to “merely” special.  He was used to the spotlight and it frustrated him that the ease of his former life was gone.  He went through a series of jobs that he was great at, but left each because he wasn’t moving up fast enough, not receiving the recognition he thought he’d earned. Along the way, he also had arguments with family and friends.  Quick-witted and quick-tempered, major blowouts were not uncommon.  Armed with a sense of righteousness as well as a black belt in karate, he could be a particularly fearsome opponent.  Even worse when he was feeling frustrated and lashing out. But even as a child, I could see that his anger masked the goodness that he had in his heart.  He was generous and funny and always wanted to help. In fact, looking back, I can see that his frustration with many jobs was that he DID go above and beyond but felt disrespect when his expectations, expressed or not, went unfulfilled.  All of us want to know that our lives have meaning and that our work has value. And I think all of know how frustrating it feels when our needs go unfulfilled and we don’t have the language or guidance to know how to ask for what we want.  I know I do, and on many occasions both personal and professional. Tom was struggling during those years when I was in high school and then to college.  Emotionally as well as financially. He was looking for his new identity, a sense of self and purpose.  Struggling to move on to a new chapter. And when our father died, he had the hardest time of all of us.   He and our father had a special relationship.  The first son after two daughters, our father finally had a boy to take fishing and camping and horse around with in a way he couldn’t with my sisters.  They spent so much time together. I remember seeing photos of them when I was little and wondering why Dad and I didn’t do the same things. Not jealous of Tom, just a little sad. So he got more and more distant after Dad died, moving from occasional visits to occasional calls until one Christmas was the last we heard from him.  And it’d been years until earlier in 2018 when Nancy from Miracle Messages got involved. She connected with Tom and left him a couple of messages. I waited with high hopes, and after a few months of not hearing from him, I asked Nancy to contact Tom again.  Nothing. I decided that I’d waited long enough and called him.  Have you ever seen that TV show “Name That Tune” where contestants bid down the number of notes they need in order to, well, name that tune.  One word was all I needed to know it was Tom when he picked up the phone. He was talking to me before I was even born and “hello” was all it took to recognize him.   I spoke with Christina Noel from Arc Benders about how connecting with him after so long was a marker of who I’ve become and who I want to be.  I wanted to tell him that I love him and I miss him, that it’s okay to be nervous or scared, and that no matter what he chooses to do, I’m here for him.  I got to tell him that, and I meant it. I meant it with all my heart. Like Celeste Fremon says about Father G from Home Boy Industries, “It was never his job to save them.  It was his job to love them.” I just want to love him.  I’m in that space and I am at my best living there. That’s how I can serve Tom. I got to meet up with Tom a few days later.  It was great to see him and hear him and hug him.  Feeling his love and pouring back into him was a gift I’ll always hang on to.  No matter what the future holds for us, he knows that whatever he chooses, he is loved. I am eternally grateful to my Dad who showed me what unconditional love looks like.  Thankfully, I was open to receiving that gift before he died. I am also so thankful that the Universe brought Bill Verity into my life by way of the remarkable Midori Verity.  We talked about Miracle Messages and hopefully re-connecting with Tom. Bill was kind enough to share his own story of family challenges and encouraged me in just the right way to reach out to Tom if he didn’t call.   Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness. Love & Gratitude, Rob Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/rob.lowe.50999405/videos/426167404453946 Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast Downtown Streets Team Miracle Messages Home Boy Industries Arc Benders Giving Back Podcast: Miracle Messages

Danny Rosin of Brand Fuel & BandTogether NC and Denise Tascereau from Fairware joined me for this insightful interview with 2015 Global B Corp MVP Christina Noel from Arc Benders in Raleigh, NC for a discussion about the ways purpose-driven Organizations are rallying around B Corp Certification and the economics of purpose driven business as a catalyst for social change.