Podcasts about empowerment plan

Is organizational culture top of mind for your nonprofit? If it isn't, it really should be. Special guest, Alissa Novoselick, explains exactly why in today's podcast episode. She brings us her unique perspective as a modern CFO who prioritizes building a strong organizational culture because she sees just how much it impacts the nonprofit's bottom line.  Alissa discusses how she created a finance department that plays a big role in building her organization's culture, instead of being seen as the “nay-sayers” with a bad rap, (something many of us in the nonprofit finance world are very familiar with). She gives listeners practical tips and strategies that nonprofit leaders can start implementing to build a strong culture and create an organization that people actually want to be a part of.   We also dive into what works well in a CEO-CFO relationship and how to better understand other members of the leadership team. Plus, different nonprofit trends impacting modern CFOs and how data and technology play a part in this role.    About Alissa: With fifteen years of experience as a nonprofit executive, consultant, and educator, Alissa loves working with organizations and small businesses to develop healthy strategies and practices that give back tenfold. While her skills focus on finance and operations, what sets her apart are the educational values and governance principles woven into every aspect of her work. Over the course of her career, she's been called to serve multiple organizations and small businesses. And when a mass of leaders came to her in 2019 to ask for some support, she saw there was a need for genuine, trustworthy, and loyal collaboration from someone who can marry industry knowledge with an understanding of the day-to-day. Her practice in coaching and mentorship, technical assistance, and financial strategy among peer executive directors and small business owners blossomed. This all led her to Greater Impact — because, without a financial backbone, the most important programs, interventions, and products don't get to the communities that need and deserve them the most.   Episode Summary: In this episode, you'll learn strategies for building a strong organizational culture including: Creating a participatory finance department (8:45) Intentionally building a culture that people want to be a part of (12:00) Practical strategies to build a strong organizational culture (13:45) Factoring in culture initiatives in your budget (16:30) What works well in a CEO-CFO relationship (20:40) Understanding other members of the leadership team on a deeper level (25:20) Nonprofit trends impacting modern CFOs (29:50) The role of technology and data in the role of a nonprofit CFO (38:55)   Teasers: “But what I've found is just, there's so much value in the co-creation of financial documents, instruments, things of that sort… to create a financially savvy culture, but also to move forward some bigger strategic initiatives.” “We are all stewards of this mission and this organization, no matter where we sit in the org chart.”  “If you've got constant turnover in your organization, you are going to see that is going to impact your bottom line.” “Culture is created through relationships, and if you are a leader of an organization in any capacity, you have the power to influence your team.”   Huge thank you to our sponsor! This series is sponsored by Blackbaud, the essential software provider for the organizations and people who change the world. Blackbaud has been working with finance professionals at nonprofit and social good organizations for almost 40 years with its Blackbaud Financial Edge, NXT Fund, accounting software expertise, and services. You can streamline your financial operations, strengthen your accountability, and make data-driven decisions to increase your impact. To learn more, visit https://www.blackbaud.com/   Resources: Greater Impact's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greaterimpactllc  Greater Impact's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-impactllc/   Follow Empowerment Plan on Instagram: @empowermentplan  Empowerment Plan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowermentplan/   Connect with Alissa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissa-novoselick-mba-a1800b25/   Blackbaud Nonprofit Accounting Software: https://www.blackbaud.com/    Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: 100degreesconsulting.com/organizational-culture   Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don't miss a thing!

Veronika Scott is the founder and CEO of The Empowerment Plan. What started as a college project – designing a coat that transforms into a sleeping bag for the homeless – has evolved into a movement that empowers homeless individuals to gain back their independence, and have their dignity restored. Veronika shares her amazing story, and the impact on those she serves.

This week…we weigh the pros and cons of becoming street pharmacists and celebrate Pusha T's decades of providing the guidebook. Plus we talk about the torrent of high profile mainstream rap releases, Vince Staples and you know we always gotta throw a little Sault in the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we are excited to bring our favorite good news story to life! We welcome Barbara St. John, self-proclaimed "Bag Lady" to Caregiven to tell us more about her journey in keeping Kalispell's homeless warm this winter via donated "bags," or coats that convert into to sleeping bags. We met Barb through rendering services for her daughter, Jenny, at EPAGA Home Care, so it's only fitting that she ends up back here to share her story with us! Join us we explore Barb's life from loving and caring for her daughter with Down Syndrome and becoming "The Bag Lady" to how exactly gifting these bags works and what exciting things are on the horizon for Barb and the community of Kalispell. Show Notes: View Julie's Farm Art! https://www.facebook.com/100001318036257/posts/4577826792271210/?d=n Feature Uplifting Story of the Week: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2021/dec/05/1202-bag-lady/ The Empowerment Plan: https://www.empowermentplan.org/ Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/YZvU4s1xEEI Please reach out to us at thecaregivenpodcast@gmail.com for information regarding how where to send donations. Any donation of any amount is greatly appreciated! Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA's Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles

Listen in as the ladies of the Grand Book Club dive into chapter 6 of Suze Orman "Women and Money" and go over The Financial Empowerment Plan she outlined for us to be strong, be smart and be secure with our money.

Veronika Scott, founder of the Empowerment Plan, joins the 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share her inspiring life story and to talk about the incredible work that The Empowerment Plan does to help those experiencing homelessess and how they’re breaking the cycle of homelessness through employment. Veronika herself grew up in a family that struggled with addiction and homelessness, so she knows the difficulties that so many are experiencing first-hand. But Veronika poured her own experiences into a solution -- which transformed into The Empowerment Plan. You don’t want to miss this powerful episode! www.1GirlRevolution.com/Veronika

Mayor Todd Gloria on Monday announced an empowerment policy plan for San Diego's Black community. Plus, California Department of Public Health investigators knew that certified nursing assistant Matthew Fluckiger had been accused of sex crimes by women at multiple nursing homes in El Cajon and La Mesa. Yet, the agency waited years to revoke his license. And the cost of housing, gas and food have been increasing, bringing San Diego's inflation rate to one of the highest in the nation. Then, a decades-old policy that places a number of barriers on the region's tribes ability to acquire land will be revisited next month by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Plus, critics lambast Substack over the “pro” program for big-name writers. Finally, in a new Port of Entry podcast episode, a Chula Vista family shares their battle with COVID-19 in hopes that their story might help others.

While debates are underway about how coronavirus (technically known as Covid-19) developed, and what public policy in dealing with it ought to be, each of us has a personal responsibility to develop our own empowerment plan for dealing with it. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gruder shares his personal Coronavirus Empowerment Plan as a possible starting place for developing your own custom plan. This episode combines personal perspective, self-disclosure and consumer education. It is NOT medical advice. Create your own plan with input from your trusted medical professionals.

While debates are underway about how coronavirus (technically known as Covid-19) developed, and what public policy in dealing with it ought to be, each of us has a personal responsibility to develop our own empowerment plan for dealing with it. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gruder shares his personal Coronavirus Empowerment Plan as a possible starting place for developing your own custom plan. This episode combines personal perspective, self-disclosure and consumer education. It is NOT medical advice. Create your own plan with input from your trusted medical professionals.

While debates are underway about how coronavirus (technically known as Covid-19) developed, and what public policy in dealing with it ought to be, each of us has a personal responsibility to develop our own empowerment plan for dealing with it. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gruder shares his personal Coronavirus Empowerment Plan as a possible starting place for developing your own custom plan. This episode combines personal perspective, self-disclosure and consumer education. It is NOT medical advice. Create your own plan with input from your trusted medical professionals.

More than half a million Americans experience homelessness each night. On this episode of The Facing Project we hear from a man in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who shares his life not as a homeless person . . . but as someone who happens to live. . . outside. We also sit down with Lauren Knill of The Empowerment Plan, an organization that breaks the cycle of homelessness through employment. Join J.R. and Kelsey as they discuss Life Without A Home.   Stories  Outside Living James's story as told to Danee Pye from Facing Homelessness in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Performed by Michael Brockley.     Music Used in This Episode "Friends and Apples" by Alpha Hydrae Released under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. From the Free Music Archive.

Jacques Panis, the accomplished global brand builder, joins Gregg Garrett in this week’s episode of You, Me, and Your Top Three. Jacques transformed the Shinola brand from a defunct shoe polish brand brand into a globally recognized leader in the fashion and accessories industry. Jacques talks about the ups and downs of becoming an overnight success and specifically about the impact that can have on your closest relationships. Jacques gives insight into his current leadership adventure - leading the lab-grown diamond business New World Diamonds - and shares how he believes the industry is being completely disrupted by technology.  Finally, Jacques shares his “Top Three” and talks about how everyone should look for pattern-disrupting opportunities during their career journeys. About Jacques panis Jacques is an international brand builder and CEO of New World Diamonds. Prior to joining New World Diamonds in 2018, Jacques was the President of Shinola for six years during which time he led the company’s product development and strategic brand direction. Jacques also prides himself on his entrepreneurial spirit which he showcased when he founded Webosaurus.com in 2007. Jacques has also been active in the communities in which he lived, servicing on the boards of the Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit Children’s Fund, and the Empowerment Plan. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:00        Is the importance of ‘the brand’ going to be diminished moving forward? 4:29        Jacques Background: From small-town Virginia boy to CEO of New World Diamonds.   Segment 2: Brave Leadership & the “Top Three” 6:12        Jacques’ “Top Three”: “The guys who gave me a shot” 7:19        Jacques’ “Top Three”: Robert Fiveash and Danny Rosin – the importance of the human. (Brand Fuel.) 8:07        Focus on the human aspect when interviewing individuals for a job. 9:12        Jacques’ “Top Three”: Steve O’Brien (Reel FX Animation.) 10:34      “It is about the person, not the ‘metrics’ on paper.” 13:38      The importance of scrappiness. 17:53      Jacques’ “Top Three”: Holly Jonnson Panis – being brave and how to ‘be human’. Segment 3: Industry Disruption & Transformation 20:12      “When you’re on an epic adventure, you sometimes lose sight of what is important.” 23:36      Industry disruption via lab-grown diamonds. 27:58      New World Diamonds: A smarter diamond for a smarter consumer in a smarter world. 34:40      “Look for something that is pattern disruptive.”                37:23      The startup atmosphere: enabled to do what we need to do – just in 30 day sprints. Segment 4: Wrapping Up 41:35      Advice #1: Whether a corporate or a startup – force the bootstrap. 44:54      Advice #2: “You’re going to be told no a thousand times over in different ways. And I believe there is always a way to overcome the ‘no’.” 45:40      Advice #3: “Don’t be discouraged by failure.” 45:59      Advice #4: “Care for your people – go with an open heart, open ear, and open eyes and a willingness to trust in your people.” 49:11      “Don’t buy an earth-mind diamond. It’s the craziest damn thing you’ve ever bought.” 50:11      Follow Jacques on LinkedIn and New World Diamonds on social media platforms. Additional Information Contact Jacques Panis: Jacques’ LinkedIn Contact New World Diamonds: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

In our first episode, Danialle Karmanos sits down with personal stylist Clare Pollard to discuss style trends for Spring and Summer 2019. Then, we hear the inspiring story of Veronika Scott, who created coats for the homeless that turn into sleeping bags. "The Coat Lady," as she was called, soon got the attention of some very big names and became a global force to be reckoned with.  Now, her nonprofit, The Empowerment Plan, not only helps the homeless, it employs them too. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="75,74,76,77"] About Clare Pollard While accompanying her mother to beautiful stores in her hometown and around the world, Clare learned how the clothes we wear have an impact on our sense of self.  In college, Clare spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy studying fashion design with a Swedish designer. Creating her own collection from start to finish helped her appreciate the artistic process that goes into bringing fashion to life. After graduating from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, she started her career in marketing, and was fortunate to live in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Miami – places brimming with styling inspiration. Today – as a mom of two energetic children – Clare starts a new chapter with Pollard Style to continue to follow her love for fashion, styling, and helping people feel great. pollardstyle.com Instagram: @pollardstyle About Veronika Scott and The Empowerment Plan Founder of 'The Empowerment Plan', a Detroit-based social enterprise, Veronika Scott has built an organization that began around a single idea: to design a coat that transforms into a sleeping bag for individuals that are homeless. That idea has now transformed into a system of empowerment that creates jobs to permanently lift people out of poverty. The production staff, which is composed of previously homeless women and men, has proven that Empowerment Plan is radically changing workforce development. Each employee is paid to learn how to produce the coat, employed full time, and is also provided with supportive services. This opportunity gives employees a chance to earn a stable income, find secure housing, and gain back independence for themselves and their families. Veronika is the youngest recipient of the JFK New Frontier Award and received an honorary doctorate from Johnson State College. She is a winner of the IDEA Gold Award, the Diane von Furstenberg People’s Voice Award, and has been named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Chronicle of Philanthropy's 40 Under 40, and CNN’s 10 Visionary Women. Her organization's story has been told at the World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Forbes 400 Philanthropy Summit, and on other platforms across the globe. [caption id="attachment_191" align="alignnone" width="420"] Veronika Scott, "Coat Lady" and founder / CEO of The Empowerment Plan stands by her famous sleeping bag coats.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_190" align="alignnone" width="600"] French Moore of Detroit sews pieces of the sleeping bag coats at The Empowerment Plan[/caption] The Empowerment Plan 7640 Kercheval Ave Detroit, MI 48214 info@theempowermentplan.org

The Empowerment Plan: It All Began with a Class Project   In this episode, Jon and Veronika discuss: How The Empowerment Plan came to fruition Breaking down the product itself and how it’s impacting the world Knowing who your ideal client is The power of reputation     Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: Tapping into who you are can guide you to what you're passionate about We tend to look at charity like a math problem… subtracting the compassion Give with integrity. And give so that the person receives it with dignity Many homeless people are smart and hungry for success. They just needed a break. ;   "Yes, [the homeless] need warmth and shelter but at the same time, most people that are homeless are treated less than human… so this was about giving some pride and dignity back." - Veronika Scott       Get Jon's book "The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!" here     Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com   Connect with Veronika Scott: Website: http://www.empowermentplan.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronikascott/ Twitter: @empowermentplan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowermentPlan/   Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Let us help you prove it. 

The Empowerment Plan is a great nonprofit organization that provides jobs to homeless women making coats that double as sleeping bags and are distributed to other homeless people. The women, in turn, get a chance to find permanent housing and a new start on life. Now, the program is expanding. Daily Detroit's Shianne Nocerini went down to Empowerment Plan's Islandview headquarters to speak with founder Veronika Scott. Elsewhere, we discuss the news of layoffs at General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant. Two old, long-abandoned apartment buildings in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood are getting renovated (pictures here). And if you were hoping to catch the D Drop in Detroit on NYE, you better make different plans. The event is canceled for this year. We also discuss an interesting story about what could become the state's next big cash crop: industrial hemp. MLive has the full story.

Some of my favorite 'Givers' in the world are regular everyday people who, when challenged, come up with an amazing idea to help inspire and care for others. When college student Veronika Scott received an unusual assignment from her professor, the wheels started turning. In this interview, Empowerment Plan team member Cassie shares their incredible journey, how they are helping to make a difference...and how YOU can be part of their future.

Join Elaine Grohman in conversation with Detroit's own Veronika Scott, Founder and CEO of The Empowerment Plan. The program began as a school project that has blossomed into an organization that looks ahead, providing employment and needed skills to help individuals move away from homelessnes to independence. Please check out The Empowerment Plan, and see how you might be able to help to make a change for the better for others.

http://bonfiresofsocialenterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/veronika-scott-180-1.jpg ()   Veronika Scott Veronika Scott of The Empowerment Plan shares her missional journey of discovering her passion for creating employment for the homeless. She courageously dives into human dignity issues and leads the way for many social entrepreneurs. Get inspired! Read Full Transcript Full transcript of show here: Romy:                 Hey there. This is Romy, and I'll be your host for this episode of the Bonfires of Social Enterprise. Welcome, today you will hear from the amazing Veronika Scott, who is the founder, CEO, and overall visionary of the Empowerment plan of Detroit. The Empowerment plan is an organization that employs single parents primarily, out of the homeless shelters, to sew and produce the coats that turn into sleeping bags for the homeless. She both has a product that helps the homeless, and hires the homeless. I would truly say, she does far more than just hire. She really pours into their lives. They become family there at the Empowerment plan. Now, before we get too far, let's kick off this episode with a cool, fun fact about coats from Bonfire's team member, Jentzen Mel. Jentzen:              Hey, this is Jentzen, and I have some fun fuel for your entertainment. As I was thinking about this episode, I began to research the history of coats, and found some interesting information on coat manufacturer, Eddy Bauer. Eddy Bauer came up with the idea for his lightweight down insulated jacket after almost freezing to death, steelhead fishing on the Olympic Peninsula. I found this information on Mentalfloss.com, written by Aaron McCarthy. Did you know, at age 21, Eddy Bauer was stringing tennis rackets as an entrepreneur in East Seattle, out of a small shop? His business was growing, and eventually, he gained his own storefront. Here's a short excerpt I found in the article. "The shop might have stayed a small, but successful business if not for a fishing trip Bauer took with his friend Red Carlson, a trapper from Alaska, in January 1935. The pair headed to a canyon in the Olympic Peninsula where they fished for steelhead. That cold, snowy January day, their haul was 100 pounds, and they stripped off their heavy, wool Makina jackets, climbing off the canyon in just their wool shirts and long underwear. The car was a mile away, and the 200-30 foot climb out of the river canyon was steep. As they hiked, Bauer, wet from his bag of fish and sweating profusely, began to fall behind his friend. When he reached to the top of the canyon, he stopped and leaned against a tree to rest. "He was literally falling asleep on his feet, nodding off," Berg says. All that moisture froze in the cold in the snow, and he was getting Hypothermic. He was in a bad way. He realized what he needed was really a breathable, warm jacket, that he wouldn't have to take off when he was working so strenuously in the cold. End of article. We all know Eddy Bauer went on to be one of the most successful outdoor clothing brands, and well-known for his coats. This is Jentzen, and this was your fun fuel for today. Talk to you next time. Romy:                 Cool story. You never know what inspires people. Thinking about inspiration, let's turn our attention back to Veronika. I met her some years ago when she was considering some expansion in her organization and some investment. She's truly a visionary. I want to set this up a little bit. You can go to her website and get the back-story. There're lots of videos there that you can look up and go through, and you might want to because this interview is really picking up and discussing important issues she's facing today. Both in the form of opportunity and critical human issues that she's thinking through very strategically, so here we go, my interview with Veronika Scott. Veronika:           Hi Romy, I'm really excited to be here. It's always great talking to you about this, and...

Ben Foss is prominent inventor, entrepreneur and activist who founded Headstrong Nation a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the dyslexic community.  He is also the inventor of the Intel Reader® a device CNN called “too ground breaking to ignore.” The Intel Reader® is a mobile device that takes photos of text and reads it aloud on the spot to people who have difficulty with text, creating what Ben calls “a ramp into a book.” Identified as a dyslexic at the age of eight, Foss became successful by developing a unique approach to his disability. After years of hiding his dyslexia, he challenged himself to use it as a bridge to the rest of the world, realizing that if he thought of himself as being “from dyslexia,” he could integrate his history and harness his strengths. As a compassionate and skilled speaker, he shares this message with Fortune 500 companies, human resources and public policy organizations, and colleges and universities across the country.