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In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA, CFRE, nonprofit strategist, IDEA consultant, and AFP Global board member, to explore what it really means to lead change from any role. Jonathan shares how emerging leaders can prepare themselves for change, bring others along with them, and stay grounded when progress feels uncertain. In recognition of Pride Month, the conversation also dives into LGBTQ+ philanthropy and leadership, and what the fundraising sector still needs to do to create genuine belonging and inclusion for LGBTQ+ professionals and donors. Guest: Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, MSW, MPA, CFRE (he/him/él) is a Nonprofit Educator and Accountability Architect who educates professionals on equitable strategies and systems to make change stick! He is Queer Latinx Millennial nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating impact leaders, and getting stuff done. He wears many professional hats, including Nonprofit Capacity Building & Community Engagement Strategist, Adjunct Social Work Professor, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Leadership Development Trainer, Award-Winning Fundraiser/Resource Mobilizer, Social Sector Coach, Learning and Social Contexts Doctoral Candidate, and Social Justice Champion. He is the Founder & Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies, LLC, a consulting company that accomplishes social equity, leadership development, and capacity-building goals through coaching, learning, facilitation, and strategic planning. He intentionally partners with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and LGBTQ+ leaders, nonprofit professionals, and board members all over the country to fuel movements that work towards social justice, equity, and human rights. With 15+ years of nonprofit professional experience, Jonathan has experience in fundraising, communications, volunteer management, program management, leadership development, board governance, community engagement, public affairs, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access work. As an award-winning fundraiser and resource mobilizer, he has raised over $14 million through major gifts, corporate relations, events, foundation philanthropy, government grants, and annual giving initiatives. He is an advanced community engagement and communications strategist with experience leading projects and teams implementing social media, digital communications, community outreach, advocacy, donor stewardship, recruitment, public relations, and marketing campaigns for various nonprofit organizations. He has extensive experience managing leadership development programs and advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives.  He is a global trainer and has provided training for hundreds of nonprofit leaders online, at in-person conferences, and through customized workshops. Jonathan is proud to be an AFP Global Board member, and began his service as the youngest board member and only board member to be in the Young Professionals Membership Category. He chaired the Emerging Leaders Committee, served on the Governance Ecosystem Task Force, and served twice on the Membership Dues Task Force. As the only Certified Diversity Professional on the board, he is often sought out for strategy on how to advance IDEA for AFP.  In 2024, he launched a board belonging initiative with the board chair to improve our culture of belonging on the board, tackle oppressive characteristics, and create more equitable governance systems. He formerly served on AFP Global's Governance and IDEA Committees. He has been an active volunteer with the AFP since 2012, when he started as a Communications Intern for the AFP, NY Genesee Valley Chapter. He moved to Albany and became involved with the AFP, NY Hudson-Mohawk Chapter. He served in many leadership roles across programming, communications, and membership, including Chapter President & IDEA Chair from 2019-2020. After moving back to Rochester in 2021, he reengaged with the Genesee Valley Chapter and is now serving on the chapter's board and helping bring together all Upstate New York AFP Chapters for community and collaboration. He has helped launch 6 Identity-Based Affinity Groups and has maintained partnerships with organizations that support Fundraisers of Color. He has also been a member of the AFP New York City Chapter, the AFP Minnesota Chapter, and the AFP Massachusetts Chapter. In 2018, Jonathan was honored by his local chapter with the Outstanding Young Professional Fundraiser award. The following year, he was named one of AFP Global's Outstanding Young Professionals at AFP ICON in San Antonio. Jonathan embraces a growth mindset and has completed advanced education. He earned his Master of Social Work degree with a MACRO Concentration and his Master of Public Administration degree with concentrations in nonprofit management at the University at Albany, SUNY. He earned his bachelor's degree in religion, Linguistics, and Gender Studies from the University of Rochester. He holds two professional certifications: Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential and Certified Diversity Professional (CDP). He currently is pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Learning and Social Contexts at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. He currently resides in Rochester, NY with his husband, dog, and two cats (all tuxedo animals). He loves spending quality time with his friends and family, traveling and taking adventures, volunteering, cooking, and listening to music and audiobooks. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

We're baaaack!! This is part one of a conversation on culture in the comm center. Joining us are Jeremie Meyer, RPL, Halcyon Frank, ENP, APTD, and Janelle Williams, ENP in a conversation about culture in the comm center. From the staffing crisis to morale to burnout and mental health, we're covering all the bases. Leave your thoughts in the comments and help us grow by sharing on your socials. Thank you for all you do!

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked attendees at AFP ICON to reflect on the unplanned career moments that helped shape who they are today. From lateral moves and sudden role changes to unexpected opportunities and reluctant yeses, fundraisers at all career stages share how uncertainty became a catalyst for growth. These stories highlight the nonlinear nature of fundraising careers and offer reassurance to emerging leaders that progress doesn't always follow a straight line.  Guests: Elena Burr, MPH Maxwell Moore Joella Blas-Kawano Michael Acaldo Sarah Brown, CFRE Sasha Lewis, MPA, CFRE Kim Gerrish, CFRE Bryan Vinson, MBA Terri Williams, M.A., CFRE Olga Krochak, M.A., CFRE Mason Stahl Shannon Foucault, MBA, CFRE Kenya Roberts, CFRE Pedro Rivera, J.D. Jeff Schreifels   Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

En Página 13, Consuelo Saavedra y Kike Mujica conversaron con los columnistas Josefina Araos y Ascanio Cavallo sobre el “tsunami” de indicaciones a la mega reforma y las negociaciones con el Partido de la Gente.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Anxious Beginnings to a Newfound Leadership Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-03-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az iroda napfényben fürdött.En: The office was bathed in sunlight.Hu: A tavaszi napsugarak meleggel töltötték meg a modern, üvegfalú munkahelyet.En: The spring rays filled the modern, glass-walled workplace with warmth.Hu: Az asztaloknál dolgozók energikusan gépeltek, az egerek kattogtak, és a monitorok fénye visszatükröződött az üvegen.En: Workers at the desks typed energetically, mice clicked, and the monitor's light reflected off the glass.Hu: András, az egyik legszorgalmasabb alkalmazott, az irodája sarkában ült.En: András, one of the most diligent employees, sat in the corner of his office.Hu: Izgult.En: He was anxious.Hu: András az utolsó negyedéves teljesítmény értékelésére készült.En: András was preparing for the last quarterly performance review.Hu: Az asztalán jegyzetek és táblázatok hevertek, minden szépen rendszerezve.En: Notes and tables lay neatly organized on his desk.Hu: Ebben a negyedévben számos projektben vett részt, mindet részletesen dokumentálta.En: This quarter, he participated in several projects, documenting each in detail.Hu: Ambiciózus volt, szerette volna, ha végre elismerik a munkáját.En: He was ambitious and wanted his work to finally be recognized.Hu: De mindezen túl volt benne egy belső félelem is.En: But beyond all this, there was an inner fear.Hu: Péter, a menedzsere, korábban már kritizálta őt.En: Péter, his manager, had criticized him before.Hu: Dóra, a kolléganője, szintén a szereplői közé tartozott a versenyhelyzetnek.En: Dóra, his colleague, was also among the competitors in the race.Hu: Ő is ugyanolyan elszánt volt.En: She was equally determined.Hu: Eljött a nap.En: The day arrived.Hu: A tavaszi nap hideg sugaraival árasztotta el az irodát.En: The spring sun flooded the office with cold rays.Hu: Péter, a menedzser, az üvegfalú konferenciateremben várta Andrást és Dórát.En: Péter, the manager, was waiting for András and Dóra in the glass-walled conference room.Hu: Az asztal körül ültek, előttük az eredményekkel teli papírok.En: They sat around the table, papers filled with results in front of them.Hu: András magabiztosan kezdett bele a prezentációjába.En: András confidently began his presentation.Hu: Beszélt a sikereiről, a projektekben való részvételéről, és arról, hogy mennyi mindent tanult.En: He spoke about his successes, his involvement in projects, and everything he had learned.Hu: Minden szót átgondoltan mondott ki.En: He spoke every word thoughtfully.Hu: Dóra figyelmesen hallgatta, Péter jegyzetelt.En: Dóra listened attentively, and Péter took notes.Hu: A prezentáció véget ért.En: The presentation ended.Hu: András szíve hevesen vert, de tudta, ez élete egyik legjobb teljesítménye volt.En: András's heart was beating fast, but he knew this was one of his best performances.Hu: A teljesítményértékelés pedig tovább folytatódott.En: The performance review continued.Hu: Péter záró szavai már nyugodtabbak voltak, de akkor hirtelen Andrást és Dórát visszahívta.En: Péter's closing words were calmer, but suddenly he called András and Dóra back.Hu: A levegő megfagyott.En: The air froze.Hu: Péter elismeréssel említette mindkettőjük munkáját.En: Péter mentioned both of their work with admiration.Hu: "Az elmúlt negyedév rendkívüli volt mindkettőtök számára," mondta Péter.En: "The past quarter was extraordinary for both of you," Péter said.Hu: Majd hozzátette: "András, a te kezedben látom a jövő vezetői képességeit.En: Then he added, "András, I see the future leadership abilities in your hands."Hu: "András szíve újra dobogni kezdett, de most örömmel és büszkeséggel töltötte el.En: András's heart started beating again, but now it was filled with joy and pride.Hu: Az álmai valóra váltak.En: His dreams had come true.Hu: Érezte, hogy most először igazán megbecsülik.En: He felt that for the first time, he was truly appreciated.Hu: És tudta, hogy ezentúl nemcsak mások, de ő maga is tisztelettel tekinthet saját képességeire.En: And he knew that from now on, not only others but he himself could look at his own abilities with respect.Hu: Az iroda nevetéstől és gratulációktól volt hangos, ahogy András kilépett a teremből.En: The office was filled with laughter and congratulations as András stepped out of the room.Hu: A napsugarak újfajta fényben ragyogtak, és ő tudta, hogy ez egy új kezdet.En: The sunbeams shone with a new kind of light, and he knew this was a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:bathed: fürdöttsunlight: napfénymodern: modernglass-walled: üvegfalúworkplace: munkahelydiligent: szorgalmasanxious: izgultquarterly: negyedévesperformance: teljesítményreview: értékelésneatly: szépenorganized: rendszerezveambitious: ambiciózusinner: belsőcriticized: kritizáltadetermined: elszántresults: eredményekattentively: figyelmesencalmer: nyugodtabbakadmiration: elismerésselextraordinary: rendkívülileadership: vezetőiabilities: képességeitpride: büszkeséggeldreams: álmaiappreciated: megbecsülikrespect: tiszteletcongratulations: gratulációktólnew beginning: új kezdetdocuments: dokumentálta

Nan edisyon espesyal sa a sou Chokarella, Carel Pedre resevwa de jèn fanm vanyan, de politològ ki angaje jous nan zo pou avni peyi a: Stéphanie Sophie Louis ak Stéphanie Moïse.Nan yon konvèsasyon pwofon ki touche reyalite jenès la an Ayiti, medam yo analize kriz multidimansyonèl n ap travèse a, men sitou yo pote yon mesaj espwa ak rezistans. Yo pale sou enpòtans pou jèn yo sispann "siviv" pou yo kòmanse "viv", sou nesesite pou gen modèl lidèchip ki serye, ak wòl fanm yo nan chanje vizyon politik peyi a.Si w enterese konprann kijan nou ka bati yon Ayiti 2026 ki pi solid ak yon jenès ki gen konsyans nasyonal, gwo koze sa a se pou ou!Pwen kle nan diskisyon an:Diferans ant rezistans ak rezignasyon.Kijan nou ka evite manipilasyon politik nan pwochen eleksyon yo.Enpòtans fòmasyon ak edikasyon sivil pou jèn yo.Wòl dyaspora a kòm motè devlopman ak envèstisman.Pa bliye abòne ak kanal Chokarella a pou plis kontni konsa!

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Bonds: A Familial Tapestry at the Field Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-04-30-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi szél gyengéden lengette a sátor oldalát a tábori kórház udvarában.En: The spring breeze gently fluttered the side of the tent in the field hospital's yard.Hu: Péter állt bent, figyelve a nyüzsgést.En: Péter stood inside, observing the hustle and bustle.Hu: Szemével pásztázta a terepet, ahol orvosok és ápolók fáradhatatlanul dolgoztak.En: His eyes scanned the area where doctors and nurses worked tirelessly.Hu: Az életmentő munka az ő mindennapjait jelentette, de ma más fontos dolog is történt.En: Life-saving work was his everyday reality, but today something else important happened.Hu: Péter rég nem látott testvére, Judit, és unokaöccse, András érkeztek meg a táborba.En: Péter's long-lost sister, Judit, and his nephew, András, arrived at the camp.Hu: Judittal már évek óta nem beszéltek igazán, Péter nem találta a módját, hogy áthidalja a köztük lévő szakadékot.En: It had been years since he last had a meaningful conversation with Judit, and Péter hadn't found a way to bridge the gap between them.Hu: Azt remélte, hogy itt, a tábori kórházban, megmutathat valamit, ami fontos számára, hátha ezzel enyhítheti a feszültséget.En: He hoped that here, at the field hospital, he could show them something that mattered to him, perhaps easing the tension.Hu: Judit szkeptikus volt.En: Judit was skeptical.Hu: Évekig érezte, hogy Péter a családja helyett inkább a munkáját választotta.En: For years, she felt that Péter had chosen his work over his family.Hu: Péter izgatottan várta Juditot és Andrást.En: Péter awaited Judit and András with excitement.Hu: Amikor megérkeztek, az üdvözlés rövid és formális volt.En: When they arrived, the greeting was brief and formal.Hu: Judit rideg maradt, András pedig inkább a környezetet vizsgálta kíváncsian.En: Judit remained aloof, while András curiously examined the surroundings.Hu: Péter körbevezette őket, bemutatva az életét jelentő kihívásokat.En: Péter showed them around, presenting the challenges that defined his life.Hu: Judit csak hallgatott, szemei néha elidőztek a betegekben és az elfoglalt orvosokban.En: Judit merely listened, her eyes occasionally lingering on the patients and the busy doctors.Hu: Hirtelen riadó érkezett.En: Suddenly, an alert was sounded.Hu: Egy kritikus eset érkezett, amire Péternek azonnal reagálnia kellett.En: A critical case arrived, requiring Péter's immediate attention.Hu: Bocsánatkérően nézett testvéreire, majd sietve elindult a beteg felé.En: He looked apologetically at his siblings, then hurried toward the patient.Hu: Judit először bosszúsan figyelte, de látta, ahogy Péter megváltozik a munkájában.En: Judit initially watched with annoyance, but she saw how Péter transformed during his work.Hu: Arca eltökéltté vált, mozdulatai precíz és gyors.En: His face grew determined, his movements precise and swift.Hu: Minden, amit tett, a beteg életéért folytatott harcot jelentette.En: Everything he did was a fight for the patient's life.Hu: Ahogy Péter dolgozott, Judit csendesen folytatta az útját Andrással.En: As Péter worked, Judit quietly continued on with András.Hu: Megértette, hogy testvére mennyire elkötelezett a munkája iránt, és hogy miért volt nehéz Péternek egyensúlyt találni a családi élet és a munka között.En: She realized how committed her brother was to his job and why it had been difficult for Péter to find a balance between family life and work.Hu: Mikor Péter visszatért, fáradtan de megkönnyebbülten, Judit már másképp nézett rá.En: When Péter returned, tired but relieved, Judit looked at him differently.Hu: "Nehéz lehet mindezt vállalni," mondta neki lágyan.En: "It must be hard to bear all this," she said softly.Hu: Péter megkönnyebbült és elérzékenyült.En: Péter felt relieved and touched.Hu: András, aki eddig hallgatag volt, most először Péterre figyelt.En: András, who had been silent until now, finally paid attention to Péter.Hu: Kifejezéstelen arca lágyult, miközben megkérdezte: "Mindig ilyen izgalmas?En: His expressionless face softened as he asked, "Is it always this exciting?"Hu: "Péter elmosolyodott, majd bólogatott.En: Péter smiled, then nodded.Hu: "Szeretnék több időt veletek tölteni.En: "I'd like to spend more time with you.Hu: Megpróbálhatjuk újra?En: Can we try again?"Hu: " kérdezte Juditot.En: he asked Judit.Hu: Judit mosolygott, bólintott és gyengéden megölelte a testvérét.En: Judit smiled, nodded, and gently hugged her brother.Hu: A tavaszi naplemente arany fénybe vonta a tábort, megerősítve, hogy az új kezdetek mindig lehetségesek.En: The spring sunset cast a golden light over the camp, reaffirming that new beginnings are always possible.Hu: Péter, Judit és András egy pillanatra csendben nézték a napot, tudva, hogy bár az útjuk még előttük áll, most már közösen néznek szembe vele.En: Péter, Judit, and András watched the sun in silence for a moment, knowing that although their journey lay ahead, they were now facing it together. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: lengettehustle and bustle: nyüzsgésscanned: pásztáztatirelessly: fáradhatatlanulmeaningful: igazánbridge the gap: áthidalja a szakadékoteasing: enyhíthetiskeptical: szkeptikusawaited: izgatottan vártaaloof: ridegcuriously: kíváncsianlingering: elidőztekalert: riadócritical: kritikusapologetically: bocsánatkérőenannoyance: bosszúsantransformed: megváltozikcommitted: elkötelezettbalance: egyensúlytrelieved: megkönnyebbültsoftened: lágyultexciting: izgalmasnodded: bólogatotthugged: megöleltesunset: naplementegolden: aranyreaffirming: megerősítvebeginnings: kezdetekfacing: szembequietly: csendesen

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the transition from top-performing fundraiser to effective manager. Inspired by their upcoming session at AFP ICON, Leveling Up: Navigating the Transition into Management, our guests LaDaniel "Danny" Gatling II and P. Kevin Williamson share strategies for developing leadership skills, understanding different management styles, and soliciting honest feedback. They share actionable tips for stepping confidently into your next leadership role.  Guest: LaDaniel "Danny" Gatling II is an innovative and results-driven leader with over 22 years of experience in development and alumni relations. Most recently, he served as the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Danny has a proven track record of strategic leadership in fundraising, and has served in roles at Bennett College, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Elon University School of Law, and North Carolina A&T State University. Gatling earned a B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and a M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University.   P. Kevin Williamson has over 26 years of frontline fundraising experience, leading campaigns from $6M to $181M with the Boy Scouts of America and higher education. A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, he advises clients and offers strategic counsel with Kinetic Fundraising. He excels in securing major gifts, leading frontline fundraising teams, and fostering cross-campus partnerships. Kevin is skilled in board development and expanding donor diversity across PWIs, HBCUs, and MSIs. A sought-after speaker, he presents at AFP, Academic Impressions, and UNC System events. He holds a BA in English from North Carolina A&T State University. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Freedom During Easter: A Family's Unwavering Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-04-15-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolens strålar dansade över de nyutslagna träden som omfamnade det stora familjehemmet.En: The rays of the spring sun danced over the freshly blossomed trees that embraced the large family home.Sv: Påskliljor och tulpaner hade spirat i trädgården, och hela huset andades vår.En: Påskliljor and tulips had sprouted in the garden, and the whole house breathed spring.Sv: Påskpyntet hängde prydligt på väggarna och doften av nybakat bröd och choklad fyllde luften.En: Easter decorations hung neatly on the walls, and the scent of freshly baked bread and chocolate filled the air.Sv: Mats, den äldsta brodern, stod i köket och blickade ut genom fönstret.En: Mats, the eldest brother, stood in the kitchen and gazed out the window.Sv: Han kände det välbekanta trycket i bröstet.En: He felt the familiar pressure in his chest.Sv: Familjen hade samlats på grund av ett plötsligt meddelande från honom.En: The family had gathered due to a sudden message from him.Sv: Han ville inte känna sig fångad av ansvar, men han visste hur mycket denna sammankomst betydde för alla.En: He didn't want to feel trapped by responsibility, but he knew how much this gathering meant to everyone.Sv: Karin, hans yngre syster, var redan på plats.En: Karin, his younger sister, was already there.Sv: Hon var alltid så glad och optimistisk, precis som nu när hon pratade med Felix.En: She was always so happy and optimistic, just like now as she talked with Felix.Sv: Felix hade just återvänt hem från en lång resa och hans ögon lyste av äventyr.En: Felix had just returned home from a long journey, and his eyes sparkled with adventure.Sv: "Vi borde hålla ihop, Mats," sa Karin medan hon satte blommor i en vas.En: "We should stick together, Mats," said Karin while she arranged flowers in a vase.Sv: "Familjen är viktig."En: "Family is important."Sv: Mats suckade och betraktade sina syskon.En: Mats sighed and observed his siblings.Sv: Det var svårt att prata om sin längtan efter frihet.En: It was difficult to talk about his longing for freedom.Sv: Ändå älskade han sin familj och ville att de skulle vara nära.En: Yet he loved his family and wanted them to be close.Sv: Han tvekade, osäker på hur han skulle navigera genom sina egna känslor och förväntningarna de hade på honom.En: He hesitated, unsure of how to navigate through his own feelings and the expectations they had of him.Sv: Till sist var det dags för påskmiddagen.En: Finally, it was time for the Easter dinner.Sv: Bordet var fyllt med Janssons frestelse, påskägg och lammstek.En: The table was filled with Janssons frestelse, Easter eggs, and roast lamb.Sv: Felix berättade livligt om sina resor.En: Felix spoke animatedly about his travels.Sv: När de var mitt i måltiden, bestämde sig Mats för att tala.En: In the middle of the meal, Mats decided to speak.Sv: Han knackade lätt på glaset för att fånga allas uppmärksamhet.En: He gently tapped on his glass to catch everyone's attention.Sv: "Jag har något att säga," började han, hans röst stadig men lite osäker.En: "I have something to say," he began, his voice steady but a little uncertain.Sv: "Jag har planer på att ta ett sabbatsår.En: "I plan to take a sabbatical year.Sv: Jag vill resa och upptäcka nya platser, känna mig fri ett tag."En: I want to travel and discover new places, feel free for a while."Sv: Det blev tyst vid bordet.En: There was silence at the table.Sv: Karin stirrade förvånat på sin bror, medan Felix såg uppmuntrande ut.En: Karin stared in surprise at her brother, while Felix looked encouraging.Sv: "Men jag vill också att ni ska veta," fortsatte Mats, "att jag alltid kommer att finnas här för er.En: "But I also want you to know," Mats continued, "that I will always be here for you.Sv: Jag älskar er och familjen är viktig för mig."En: I love you, and family is important to me."Sv: Karin log försiktigt, hennes ögon fyllda med värme.En: Karin smiled gently, her eyes filled with warmth.Sv: "Vi stöttar dig, Mats," sa hon till slut.En: "We support you, Mats," she finally said.Sv: "Vi förstår."En: "We understand."Sv: Med sina ord hade Mats ändrat något grundläggande inom sig själv.En: With his words, Mats had changed something fundamental within himself.Sv: Han hade funnit ett sätt att vara ärlig mot både sig och dem han älskade.En: He had found a way to be honest with both himself and those he loved.Sv: Huset var fortfarande full av vårens dofter och barnens skratt från gårdsplanen, men något annat hängde i luften nu: En känsla av äkta, nyfunnen samhörighet.En: The house was still full of the scents of spring and the children's laughter from the yard, but something else lingered in the air now: A feeling of genuine, newfound connection. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålarblossomed: nyutslagnaembraced: omfamnadesprouted: spiratdecorations: påskpyntetgazed: blickadefamiliar: välbekantapressure: tryckettrapped: fångadresponsibility: ansvargathering: sammankomstoptimistic: optimistiskadventure: äventyrhesitated: tvekadenavigate: navigeraroast: lammstekanimatedly: livligtsabbatical: sabbatsårcaught: fångadeencouraging: uppmuntrandegenuine: äktaconnection: samhörighetwindow: fönstretjourney: resavase: vaslonging: längtanfreedom: frihetexpectations: förväntningarnastared: stirradesupport: stöttar

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Fluent Fiction - French: The Mystery of the Missing Bell: A Notre-Dame Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-06-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous les imposantes arches gothiques de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame, parfumée d'encens et écho des prières murmurées, trois personnages cherchaient une réponse à une énigme troublante.En: Under the imposing Gothic arches of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, scented with incense and echoing with whispered prayers, three individuals were seeking an answer to a troubling enigma.Fr: Le printemps avait amené avec lui un air de renouveau, et, à l'approche de Pâques, Paris s'animait de festivités.En: Spring had brought with it an air of renewal, and, as Pâques approached, Paris came alive with festivities.Fr: Pourtant, dans ces murs de pierre, une inquiétude pesait lourdement.En: Yet, within these stone walls, a heavy concern lingered.Fr: Le jeune Étienne, apprenti sonneur de cloches, se tenait face à un grand problème.En: The young Étienne, an apprentice bell ringer, faced a significant problem.Fr: La nouvelle cloche de la cathédrale, objet d'admiration, avait disparu.En: The cathedral's new bell, an object of admiration, had disappeared.Fr: Sa disparition menaçait de gâcher la grande célébration de Pâques.En: Its disappearance threatened to spoil the grand Pâques celebration.Fr: Étienne voulait à tout prix la retrouver.En: Étienne was determined to find it at all costs.Fr: Sa quête n'était pas seulement pour la cloche, mais aussi pour prouver sa valeur à son mentor.En: His quest was not only for the bell but also to prove his worth to his mentor.Fr: À ses côtés, Margot, une novice au regard vif et à l'esprit curieux, partageait son inquiétude.En: Beside him, Margot, a novice with a sharp gaze and curious mind, shared his concern.Fr: Elle avait passé de longues heures à observer les déplacements dans l'enceinte sacrée.En: She had spent long hours observing the movements within the sacred precinct.Fr: Luc, le sévère gardien en chef, était là aussi, mais il détenait ses propres secrets et étendait une ombre de suspicion.En: Luc, the stern chief guardian, was also present, but he had his own secrets and cast a shadow of suspicion.Fr: Margot doutait de ses intentions.En: Margot doubted his intentions.Fr: Étienne décidait de faire équipe avec Margot.En: Étienne decided to team up with Margot.Fr: Ensemble, ils s'engagèrent dans des couloirs interdits, guidés par leurs instincts et un vieux plan de la cathédrale trouvé dans la bibliothèque.En: Together, they ventured into forbidden corridors, guided by their instincts and an old plan of the cathedral found in the library.Fr: Ils ignoraient les avertissements de Luc, mais un sentiment de nécessité les poussait.En: They ignored Luc's warnings, but a sense of necessity drove them.Fr: Les vieilles pierres résonnaient de leurs pas pressés.En: The ancient stones echoed with their hurried steps.Fr: Soudain, une pierre basculante révéla un passage secret.En: Suddenly, a loose stone revealed a secret passage.Fr: Ils suivirent ce chemin tortueux qui menait à une chambre dissimulée, emplie de cloches inachevées.En: They followed this winding path that led to a hidden chamber, filled with unfinished bells.Fr: Là, parmi les éclats métalliques et la poussière hors du temps, se tenait la cloche disparue.En: There, amid the metallic shards and timeless dust, stood the missing bell.Fr: Elle n'était ni volée ni perdue, simplement déplacée par erreur.En: It was neither stolen nor lost, merely misplaced by mistake.Fr: Les trois compères se regardèrent, soulagés mais légèrement confus.En: The three companions looked at each other, relieved but slightly confused.Fr: Luc, touché par la détermination d'Étienne et le courage de Margot, avoua ses propres doutes.En: Luc, touched by Étienne's determination and Margot's courage, confessed his own doubts.Fr: Il s'était montré méfiant pour protéger la cathédrale des curieux, selon lui, mal intentionnés.En: He had been suspicious to protect the cathedral from, in his view, ill-intentioned onlookers.Fr: Ensemble, avec un effort collectif, ils transportèrent la cloche à son emplacement d'origine, juste à temps pour les célébrations pascales.En: Together, with a collective effort, they transported the bell back to its original location, just in time for the Pâques celebrations.Fr: Pâques arriva, et le cliquetis joyeux des cloches remplit l'air, annonçant la résurrection et un nouveau départ.En: Pâques arrived, and the joyful clanging of the bells filled the air, announcing resurrection and a new beginning.Fr: Étienne se tenait fièrement, conscient de sa réussite et de l'importance du travail en équipe.En: Étienne stood proudly, aware of his success and the importance of teamwork.Fr: Margot et Luc échangèrent un regard respectueux, conscients que le meilleur d'eux s'était révélé dans cette aventure inattendue.En: Margot and Luc exchanged a respectful glance, conscious that the best of them had been revealed in this unexpected adventure.Fr: Sous les cieux de Paris, la cathédrale retrouva sa tranquillité, gardienne silencieuse des secrets et des rêves des hommes.En: Under the skies of Paris, the cathedral regained its tranquility, a silent guardian of men's secrets and dreams. Vocabulary Words:the enigma: l'énigmethe incense: l'encensthe apprentice: l'apprentithe bell ringer: le sonneur de clochesthe disappearance: la disparitionto spoil: gâcherthe mentor: le mentorthe novice: la novicethe gaze: le regardthe precinct: l'enceintethe guardian: le gardienthe suspicion: la suspicionthe intentions: les intentionsthe corridor: le couloirthe instinct: l'instinctthe library: la bibliothèquethe necessity: la nécessitéthe echo: l'échothe path: le cheminthe chamber: la chambrethe shards: les éclatsthe dust: la poussièrethe effort: l'effortthe clanging: le cliquetisthe resurrection: la résurrectionthe new beginning: le nouveau départthe respect: le respectthe glance: le regardthe tranquility: la tranquillitéthe adventure: l'aventure

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Josie White, CFRE explores how fundraisers can build confidence, clarity, and capacity while juggling a wide array of responsibilities, from events and appeals to grants and major gifts. The conversation shares practical strategies for prioritizing tasks, tracking results, and testing big fundraising ideas on a smaller scale. Emerging leaders will gain tools and frameworks to make strategic decisions, say no with integrity, advocate for growth, and even use AI to lighten the load — all while keeping mission impact at the heart of their work. To hear more from Josie on this topic, make sure to join her for her session, "But's It's JUST Me! Finding Confidence, Clarity, and Capacity in Small Shops" at AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego, April 26-28.  Guest: Josie White, CFRE is the Philanthropy Officer at Shelter the Homeless in Salt Lake City and serves as Advocacy Chair for the AFP Utah Chapter. With a career rooted in small fundraising shops, she brings a nimble, creative approach to donor and volunteer engagement, grant writing, and major gifts. Josie has secured millions from public and private sources and thrives in roles requiring both strategy and hands-on execution. She holds a master's in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University and regularly speaks on how nonprofits can grow capacity through clarity, compassion, and the confidence to try something new. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both social justice and arts organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Balancing Innovation and Nature: A Winning Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-03-03-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az inkubátorház ajtaja kinyílt, és Bence belépett a nagyterembe.En: The door of the inkubátorház opened, and Bence stepped into the large hall.Hu: A friss tavaszi szellő gyengéden simogatta az arcát, amikor becsukta maga mögött az ajtót.En: The fresh spring breeze gently caressed his face as he closed the door behind him.Hu: Az ablakokon beáramló napfény jótékony melegséget árasztott, amely megtöltötte a teret.En: The sunlight streaming through the windows filled the space with a beneficial warmth.Hu: Az asztalok körül fiatal vállalkozók laptopjaikról vitatkoztak és halkan pötyögtették az ötleteiket.En: Around the tables, young entrepreneurs were debating over their laptops and quietly typing their ideas.Hu: Réka már ott volt, a szoba egyik sarkában, feszülten lapozgatva jegyzeteit.En: Réka was already there, in one corner of the room, tensely flipping through her notes.Hu: Amikor meglátta Bencét, mosolya felragyogott.En: When she saw Bence, her smile lit up.Hu: "Készen állsz?En: "Are you ready?"Hu: " - kérdezte.En: she asked.Hu: Bence bólintott, de belül még mindig kétkedett.En: Bence nodded, but inside he still had doubts.Hu: Kettejük közötti vita az utóbbi napokban nem csillapodott.En: The debate between the two of them had not calmed down in recent days.Hu: Réka ragaszkodott ahhoz, hogy hangsúlyozzák a környezettudatosságot a prezentáció során, de Bence biztos volt abban, hogy a technikai részletek a legfontosabbak.En: Réka insisted on emphasizing environmental awareness during the presentation, but Bence was sure that the technical details were the most important.Hu: "Ne aggódj" - mondta Réka magabiztosan.En: "Don't worry," Réka said confidently.Hu: "Tudom, hogy együtt erősebbek vagyunk.En: "I know we are stronger together."Hu: "A teremben sűrű volt a levegő a várakozás miatt.En: The air in the room was thick with anticipation.Hu: A színpad már készen állt, és az első versenyzők már prezentáltak.En: The stage was already set, and the first competitors were already presenting.Hu: Péter, az egyik zsűritag, a háttérben ült és figyelmesen hallgatta az ötleteket.En: Péter, one of the jury members, sat in the background and listened intently to the ideas.Hu: Köztudott volt róla, hogy kritikus és nehezen győzhető meg.En: He was known to be critical and hard to convince.Hu: Végül Bence és Réka neve elhangzott, és felálltak a színpadra.En: Finally, Bence and Réka's names were called, and they stood up on the stage.Hu: A szívük egyszerre dobbant izgatottságtól és félelemtől.En: Their hearts pounded with excitement and fear.Hu: Bence belélegezte a terem levegőjét, érezte a feszültséget, majd elkezdett beszélni.En: Bence inhaled the room's air, felt the tension, and then began to speak.Hu: "Az ötletünk nem csupán technikai újítás" - kezdte.En: "Our idea is not just a technical innovation," he began.Hu: "A mi termékünk változást hoz a világba.En: "Our product brings change to the world."Hu: "A kivetítőn feltűntek az első diák, látványos grafikonokkal a termékük hatékonyságáról.En: The first slides appeared on the projector, with spectacular graphs about their product's efficiency.Hu: Bence elmagyarázta a technológia alapjait, de figyelt Réka tanácsára is.En: Bence explained the basics of the technology but also paid attention to Réka's advice.Hu: Ahogy előrehaladtak a bemutatóval, a környezeti hatások is szóba kerültek, és azokat is részletesen taglalták.En: As they progressed with the presentation, the environmental impacts were also discussed in detail.Hu: Péter hátradőlt a székében, és érdeklődve hallgatta.En: Péter leaned back in his chair, listening with interest.Hu: Lassan bólintott, amikor Bence és Réka befejezték a prezentációjukat.En: He slowly nodded when Bence and Réka finished their presentation.Hu: A tömeg elégedetten tapsolt, érezve az előadás megindító erejét.En: The crowd applauded satisfactorily, feeling the inspiring power of the presentation.Hu: A döntés pillanata elérkezett.En: The moment of decision had arrived.Hu: Péter felállt, tekintete találkozott Bencéékkel.En: Péter stood up, his gaze meeting with Bence and Réka's.Hu: "Nagyon érdekes megközelítés" - mondta.En: "A very interesting approach," he said.Hu: "Éppen ilyen ötletekre van szükségünk.En: "We need ideas like this.Hu: Szívesen fektetnék be ebbe a projektbe.En: I would be happy to invest in this project."Hu: "Bence és Réka öröme határtalan volt.En: Bence and Réka's joy was boundless.Hu: Ez volt az a pillanat, amit annyira vártak.En: This was the moment they had been waiting for so much.Hu: Tudták, hogy Péter támogatása a kezdőlöket lesz az álmuk megvalósításához.En: They knew that Péter's support would be the starting push towards realizing their dream.Hu: Amikor kiléptek a teremből, átölelték egymást.En: As they walked out of the hall, they embraced each other.Hu: "Együtt sikerült" - mosolygott Bence, és belátta, hogy Rékának igaza volt.En: "We did it together," smiled Bence, acknowledging that Réka was right.Hu: A siker kulcsa a jól kiegyensúlyozott együttműködés volt.En: The key to success was a well-balanced collaboration.Hu: A tavaszi napfény aranysárgára festette a környező fákat, és ők készen álltak arra, hogy új fejezetet nyissanak a karrierjükben.En: The spring sunlight painted the surrounding trees golden yellow, and they were ready to open a new chapter in their careers. Vocabulary Words:incubator: inkubátorházcaressed: simogattastreaming: beáramlóbeneficial: jótékonyhall: nagyteremtense: feszültflip through: lapozgatdoubt: kétkedettdebate: vitaemphasizing: hangsúlyozzákanticipation: várakozásjury: zsűritagintently: figyelmeseninnovation: újításprojector: kivetítőspectacular: látványosefficiency: hatékonyságenvironmental impacts: környezeti hatásoknodded: bólintottsatisfactorily: elégedettenapproach: megközelítésinvest: befektetboundless: határtalanstarter push: kezdőlöketembrace: átölelacknowledge: belátcollaboration: együttműködéschapter: fejezetcareer: karrier

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Cozy Cottage: A Winter Dinner to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A havas táj csendes békességben nyugodott, miközben a szél feltámadt, és hópelyheket sodort a levegőben.En: The snowy landscape lay in quiet peace, while the wind picked up and whisked snowflakes through the air.Hu: Az erdő közepén állt a Kényelmes Kunyhó, ahol Péter izgatottan készülődött a vacsora vendégfogadására.En: In the middle of the forest stood the Kényelmes Kunyhó (Cozy Cottage), where Péter excitedly prepared for the dinner guests.Hu: A kis faház meleg fénye hívogatóan izzott a külvilág szürkeségében.En: The warm light of the little wooden house glowed invitingly amidst the grayness of the outside world.Hu: Péter lassan körülnézett.En: Péter slowly looked around.Hu: A kandallóban vidáman ropogott a tűz, és a meleg levegő puha takaróként borult a rusztikus fa bútorokra, ahol puha, kockás takarók hevertek.En: The fire crackled happily in the fireplace, and the warm air draped like a soft blanket over the rustic wooden furniture, where soft, checkered blankets lay.Hu: Péter tudta, hogy mindennek tökéletesnek kell lennie.En: Péter knew everything had to be perfect.Hu: Különösen Eszter és László számára.En: Especially for Eszter and László.Hu: Az idő szorított, és Péter kicsit ideges volt.En: Time was short, and Péter was a bit nervous.Hu: Ahogy elment a kis falu boltjába, a szívében remélte, hogy megtalálja a szükséges hozzávalókat.En: As he went to the small village store, he hoped in his heart to find the necessary ingredients.Hu: A vihar azonban megzavarta a szállítást, és néhány fontos alapanyag hiányzott.En: However, the storm had disrupted deliveries, and some important ingredients were missing.Hu: Péter elkeseredett.En: Péter felt disheartened.Hu: Mit tehetett volna most?En: What could he do now?Hu: Az idő sürgetett, és ő kétségbeesetten próbálta megoldani a helyzetet.En: Time was pressing, and he desperately tried to resolve the situation.Hu: Mikor Péter visszatért a Kényelmes Kunyhóba, kissé csalódott volt.En: When Péter returned to the Kényelmes Kunyhó, he was somewhat disappointed.Hu: Ahogy táskáját letette, mély levegőt vett.En: As he put down his bag, he took a deep breath.Hu: Az ablakon kinézve látta, hogy a hópelyhek most már vastag paplanszerűen borították a tájat.En: Looking out the window, he saw that the snowflakes now covered the landscape like a thick quilt.Hu: A természetnek megvolt a maga szépsége, és hirtelen új ötlet jutott eszébe.En: Nature had its own beauty, and suddenly a new idea came to him.Hu: "Ideje improvizálni" - mondta magában halkan.En: "It's time to improvise," he whispered to himself.Hu: Fogta a rendelkezésére álló hozzávalókat, és elkezdett dolgozni.En: He grabbed the ingredients he had available and began working.Hu: Habár néhány dolog hiányzott, a friss kenyérillat és a fűszernövények aromája hamarosan betöltötte a helyiséget.En: Although some things were missing, soon the scent of fresh bread and the aroma of herbs filled the room.Hu: Mire Eszter és László megérkeztek, a Kényelmes Kunyhó valóban nevéhez méltón volt.En: By the time Eszter and László arrived, the Kényelmes Kunyhó lived up to its name.Hu: A kandalló tüze melengetően invitálta a vendégeket, a faasztal egyszerű, de finom ételekkel volt megpakolva.En: The fire in the fireplace warmly invited the guests, and the wooden table was simply but deliciously laden with food.Hu: Péter, bár még mindig kissé ideges volt, mosollyal fogadta barátait.En: Péter, though still a bit nervous, greeted his friends with a smile.Hu: A zord időjárás és a kis nehézségek ellenére a társaság derűs maradt.En: Despite the harsh weather and small difficulties, the company remained cheerful.Hu: Ahogy elérkezett az este csúcspontja, Péter rájött, hogy nem a hibátlanság számít, hanem a közösen eltöltött idő értéke.En: As the evening reached its peak, Péter realized that it wasn't about perfection, but about the value of time spent together.Hu: Az este folyamán az egymás közelsége, a nevetés és a meleg légkör feledtetett mindenféle tökéletlenséget.En: During the evening, closeness, laughter, and the warm atmosphere made any imperfections fade away.Hu: Péter megértette, hogy a szeretet és a megértés a legjobb fűszer, amivel megfűszerezheti a vacsorát.En: Péter understood that love and understanding are the best spices to flavor a dinner.Hu: A hó még mindig csendesen hullott odakint, miközben a kis társaság a Kényelmes Kunyhó melegében ünnepelte a barátság és a találékonyság erejét.En: The snow continued to fall quietly outside, while the small company celebrated the power of friendship and resourcefulness in the warmth of the Kényelmes Kunyhó.Hu: Péter elégedetten nézett körül, és szívében hálás volt az estéért, amely igazolta, hogy a tökéletesség néha felesleges, ha szeretettel vannak körülvéve.En: Péter looked around contentedly, grateful in his heart for the evening, which proved that perfection is sometimes unnecessary when surrounded by love. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájpeace: békewhisked: sodortamidst: közepettefireplace: kandallórustic: rusztikusblanket: takarónervous: idegesingredient: hozzávalódisheartened: elkeseredettresolve: megoldaniquilt: paplanimprovise: improvizálniscent: illataroma: aromaladen: megpakolvaharsh: zordcheerful: derűscloseness: közelségeperfection: tökéletességspices: fűszerresourcefulness: találékonysággrateful: hálásproven: igazoltaguests: vendégekinvitingly: hívogatóansoft: puhashort: szorítottmissing: hiányzottdesperately: kétségbeesetten

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Dwayne Ashley, founder and CEO of Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, to explore the intersection of identity, equity, and leadership in our sector. Dwayne shares his path into fundraising, sheds light on the often overlooked history of Black leaders in philanthropy, and offers practical, heartfelt advice for emerging professionals navigating workplace authenticity, funding barriers, and persistent misconceptions about organizations led by people of color.  Guest: Dwayne Ashley: With over 35 years in the philanthropic industry, Dwayne Ashley has utilized his knowledge of fundraising and passion for social justice to create opportunities for people of color through his founding of Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC), one of the country's largest full-service fundraising firms. Throughout his career, Dwyane has sought to align with organizations that share his values regarding the betterment of underserved communities. Through that alignment, he has raised billions to support those communities. During his early years, the spirit of charity was instilled into Dwayne through witnessing his great-grandmother's establishment of one of the first schools to educate blacks in Heflin, Louisiana, which has now been memorialized as one of the oldest Black churches in the state. The weaving of his great-grandmother's legacy into Louisiana's rich history pushed Dwayne to forge his own path and attend Wiley College and the University of Pennsylvania's Fels School of Government, where he learned how he, too, could use his knowledge to help the underserved. Dwayne serves on the Board of the African American Development Officers and The Giving Institute, as well as serving as a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for more than 35 years, where he sat on board positions with Philadelphia and New York City chapters. In addition to professional organizations, Dwayne is also a member of community-based organizations like One Hundred Black Men of New York and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, where he has been honored with the ‘Bigger Better Business' award, leading to his five-time inclusion in Ebony Magazine's list for most influential Black Americans. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE is a courageous, strategic, and results-orientated development professional committed to creating a true culture of philanthropy for non-profits. He is currently the Director of Development and External Relations for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP). He is responsible for planning, implementing, and directing comprehensive strategies for fundraising, marketing, events, and volunteer programs on behalf ULGP. Jarrod is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and member of the Men of Color in Development (MOCID). Jarrod was recognized by 101.1 The Wiz radio station as a top 30 under 30 young professional in Cincinnati back in 2020. His talent for influencing others was also recognized by the 2019 Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio's leadership program, where as a graduate he received the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector, in the Urban Leaders Institute that focuses on African American leadership in the community. Jarrod has a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Wright State University. He has also recently earned his master's degree in Business Leadership and Innovation from Northern Kentucky University. Jarrod is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

En Página 13, Kike Mujica conversó con los columnistas Pablo Ortuzar y Ascanio Cavallo sobre las reacciones al quiebre oficialista, el primer gabinete del Presidente electo José Antonio Kast y los récords históricos del precio del oro y la plata en el marco del desorden geopolítico de Estados Unidos.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the critical issue of fundraiser burnout. AFP ICON presenter Amanda Sattler breaks down the latest research on the systemic drivers of burnout, the six key mismatch domains, and how emerging leaders can advocate for more sustainable work environments as they grow in their fundraising careers. To learn more about this topic, join Amanda for her session, The Case for Decreasing Fundraiser Burnout: What the Research Reveals, taking place during AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego, CA, April 26-28.  Guest: Amanda Sattler, CFRE, is a nonprofit consultant and Doctoral Candidate in Philanthropic Leadership with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing fundraising teams. She lives at the intersection of hands-on fundraising and research-based strategy, helping organizations strike a balance between urgent needs and long-term sustainability. Her doctoral research focuses on why fundraising leaders experience burnout—and how to prevent it. Having navigated both seasons of scarcity and abundance, Amanda brings practical tools, hard-earned lessons, and authentic vulnerability to her work. She is passionate about equipping non-profits to steward both leaders and resources sustainably, so missions don't just survive, but thrive. Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE is a courageous, strategic, and results-orientated development professional committed to creating a true culture of philanthropy for non-profits. He is currently the Director of Development and External Relations for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP). He is responsible for planning, implementing, and directing comprehensive strategies for fundraising, marketing, events, and volunteer programs on behalf ULGP. Jarrod is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and member of the Men of Color in Development (MOCID). Jarrod was recognized by 101.1 The Wiz radio station as a top 30 under 30 young professional in Cincinnati back in 2020. His talent for influencing others was also recognized by the 2019 Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio's leadership program, where as a graduate he received the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector, in the Urban Leaders Institute that focuses on African American leadership in the community. Jarrod has a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Wright State University. He has also recently earned his master's degree in Business Leadership and Innovation from Northern Kentucky University. Jarrod is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Hope in a Snow-Covered Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az iskolai csengő élesen szólott fel a havas Budapest szívében.En: The school bell rang sharply in the snowy heart of Budapest.Hu: Eszter odanézett az ablakhoz, ahol a hópelyhek lassan táncoltak le az égből.En: Eszter glanced over at the window where snowflakes danced slowly down from the sky.Hu: "Egy újabb nap" - sóhajtott egyet, ahogy magába nézett.En: "Another day," she sighed to herself.Hu: A folyosók tele voltak nevető diákokkal, akik vastag kabátokban és sálakban siettek az osztályok felé.En: The hallways were filled with laughing students hurrying to their classes in thick coats and scarves.Hu: Bálint tanár úr barátságosan mosolygott, ahogy elhaladt mellette, de Eszter csak egy gyenge mosolyt kényszerített arcára.En: Mr. Bálint, the teacher, smiled warmly as he passed by her, but Eszter could only force a weak smile onto her face.Hu: Nem volt könnyű mostanában.En: It hadn't been easy lately.Hu: Eszter a hármas padban ült, tekintete könyvébe merült, de gondolatai máshol jártak.En: Eszter sat in the third row, her gaze immersed in her book, but her thoughts were elsewhere.Hu: Szülők válási papírjai az agyában kavarogtak.En: Divorce papers of her parents swirled in her mind.Hu: Szeretett volna mindent elfelejteni, és csak a tanulásra koncentrálni.En: She wanted to forget everything and just focus on her studies.Hu: Az egyetemi ösztöndíj, az volt a célja, a menekvés útja.En: The university scholarship was her goal, her escape route.Hu: Péter, Eszter legjobb barátja, leült mellé.En: Péter, Eszter's best friend, sat down beside her.Hu: Minden szünetben így tette.En: He did this every recess.Hu: Ahogyan az ajka sarkában vidáman mosolygott, Eszter tudta, hogy Péter boldogsága fertőző.En: As he smiled cheerfully at the corner of his lips, Eszter knew that Péter's happiness was contagious.Hu: De ő nem tudta megosztani vele a bánatát.En: But she couldn't share her sorrow with him.Hu: Vagy talán mégis?En: Or maybe she could?Hu: Ahogy közelítettek a végső vizsgák, Eszter idegei minden nap egyre jobban feszültek.En: As the final exams approached, Eszter's nerves became more strained every day.Hu: Egy nap, mikor elérkezett az utolsó pillanat az egyik fontos vizsga előtt, érezte, hogy minden túl sok.En: One day, when the last moment came before an important exam, she felt that everything was too much.Hu: A könnyei majdnem kibuktak.En: Her tears nearly burst forth.Hu: „Péter,” – mondta végül remegő hangon –, „beszélnünk kell.En: "Péter," she finally said in a trembling voice, "we need to talk."Hu: ” Péter pár percre megdermedt, majd finoman megfogta Eszter vállát.En: Péter froze for a few moments, then gently placed his hand on Eszter's shoulder.Hu: „Mi a baj?En: "What's wrong?"Hu: ” – kérdezte aggódva.En: he asked worriedly.Hu: És ekkor Eszter elmondott mindent.En: And then Eszter told him everything.Hu: A szülői válásról, a nyomasztó légkörről otthon, a félelemről, hogy az álmai szertefoszlanak.En: About her parents' divorce, the oppressive atmosphere at home, the fear that her dreams were shattering.Hu: Péter csendesen hallgatta végig, majd biztatóan bólintott.En: Péter listened quietly, then nodded encouragingly.Hu: „Nem vagy egyedül, Eszter.En: "You're not alone, Eszter."Hu: ”Bálint tanár úr is észrevette, hogy Eszternek szüksége van segítségre.En: Mr. Bálint also noticed that Eszter needed help.Hu: Támogatta, meghallgatta, és tanácsot adott, hogyan maradhat koncentrált.En: He supported her, listened, and offered advice on how to stay focused.Hu: Eszter megértette, hogy nincs szükség mindent egyedül viselni.En: Eszter understood that she didn't have to carry everything alone.Hu: A vizsga napján Eszter új erővel ébredt.En: On the day of the exam, Eszter woke up with new strength.Hu: A hó vastagon borította a várost, de a szívében érezte, hogy képes a jövőjéért harcolni.En: The city was thickly covered in snow, but in her heart, she felt she could fight for her future.Hu: Misszió volt előtte, de most már nem egyedül nézett szembe vele.En: There was a mission ahead, but now she wasn't facing it alone.Hu: Péter támogatásával és Bálint tanár kedves szavaival Eszter átlépett azon az akadályon, amit régen leküzdhetetlennek hitt.En: With Péter's support and Mr. Bálint's kind words, Eszter overcame the obstacle she once thought insurmountable.Hu: Végül pedig rájött: a legfontosabb dolog a szeretet és a támogatás, amit a körülötte lévő emberek nyújtanak neki.En: Finally, she realized: the most important things are the love and support offered by the people around her.Hu: Most már készen állt az élet új fejezeteire.En: Now she was ready for the new chapters of life.Hu: Eszter szíve könnyebb lett.En: Eszter's heart felt lighter.Hu: Az út továbbra sem volt könnyű, de minden nap egy kicsivel reménytelibben kezdődött.En: The road ahead was still not easy, but each day began a bit more hopefully.Hu: Az elszántsága és az őt körülvevő támogatás segítette, hogy tovább haladjon álmai felé.En: Her determination and the support surrounding her helped her continue moving towards her dreams. Vocabulary Words:glanced: odanézettsnowflakes: hópelyheksighed: sóhajtottimmense: merültimmerse: merüldivorce: válásscholarship: ösztöndíjroute: útjacontagious: fertőzősorrow: bánatstrained: feszültexam: vizsgatrembling: remegőwhispered: suttogtaoppressive: nyomasztóshattering: szertefoszlanakencouragingly: biztatóaninsurmountable: leküzdhetetlendetermination: elszántságsurrounding: körülvevőopportunity: lehetőségsupport: támogatáslisten: hallgatencourage: bíztatfrozen: megdermedtadvice: tanácsrealized: rájöttmission: misszióobstacle: akadályfuture: jövő

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP President and CEO Art Taylor reflects on leading the organization through a period of uncertainty and change in the nonprofit sector. He shares insights on strengthening donor relationships, building resilience amid funding challenges, and using technology responsibly to advance missions. Art also offers practical advice for emerging leaders preparing to navigate 2026 with confidence and purpose.  Guest: H. Art Taylor is president and chief executive officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), representing individuals and organizations that raise more than $100 billion in charitable contributions every year around the world for countless causes. Prior to accepting the president & CEO role for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Mr. Taylor served for 23 years as president and chief executive officer of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. In this role, he oversaw all aspects of the organization's work, including setting standards for soliciting organizations, evaluating charities in relation to these standards, and publishing the Wise Giving Guide. He also supported local Better Business Bureau charity review programs, promoted charity accountability, provided resources on informed giving to various donors and government entities, hosted a weekly podcast, fostered collaboration among charitable organizations, developed giving tools, and assisted charities in improving operations, governance, and leadership. Before joining the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Mr. Taylor headed the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. (OICA) from 1990 to 1999. He currently serves on the boards of Franklin & Marshall College, Convergence Policy, American Non-Profits, National Assembly Business Services, American Institute of Graphic Arts, Elevate 215, Certified Fund Raising Executives, Creating Healthier Communities, Mobile Giving Foundation, and Institute For the Future. He is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and received an honorary Dr. of Laws from his alma mater in 2002. He earned a JD from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1989. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rediscovering Home: A Christmas Journey in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Buda Vár fényárban tündökölt a karácsonyi időszak közepén.En: The Buda Vár shone with light in the middle of the Christmas season.Hu: Réka, aki nemrég tért vissza Kolozsvárról, kissé idegenül érezte magát Budapest utcáin.En: Réka, who had recently returned from Kolozsvár, felt a bit like a stranger on the streets of Budapest.Hu: De a szíve mélyén már várta a karácsonyi vásárt.En: But deep in her heart, she was already looking forward to the Christmas market.Hu: Egy meleg kabátban, sálba burkolózva sétált fel a lépcsőkön a Vár felé.En: Wrapped up in a warm coat and scarf, she walked up the steps towards the Castle.Hu: Az orrát csiklandozta a kürtőskalács és a forralt bor illata.En: The smell of kürtőskalács and mulled wine tickled her nose.Hu: Mellette Áron, lelkes kisöccse, egyfolytában beszélt az elkövetkezendő karácsonyi tervekről.En: Beside her, Áron, her enthusiastic little brother, kept talking about the upcoming Christmas plans.Hu: „Nézd, Réka! Ott van a mézeskalácsos bódé!” – Áron szeme csillogott az örömtől.En: "Look, Réka! There's the gingerbread stall!" - Áron's eyes sparkled with joy.Hu: Ő mindig is imádta a karácsonyt és annak minden pillanatát tökéletessé akarta varázsolni idén is.En: He had always loved Christmas and wanted to make every moment perfect again this year.Hu: Péter, az apjuk, komótosan követte őket.En: Péter, their father, was leisurely following them.Hu: Kezében két bögre forralt borral egyensúlyozott.En: He balanced two mugs of mulled wine in his hands.Hu: „Gyere Réka, igyunk egyet!” – kiáltotta mosolyogva.En: "Come Réka, let's have a drink!" he shouted with a smile.Hu: Réka kissé habozva vette át a bögrét, megpróbálta élvezni a pillanatot.En: Réka hesitantly took the mug, trying to enjoy the moment.Hu: De a régi ünnepi szokások mintha már nem passzoltak volna hozzá.En: But the old holiday traditions no longer seemed to fit her.Hu: Azonban nem akart csalódást okozni Áronnak és Péternek.En: However, she didn't want to disappoint Áron and Péter.Hu: Ezért Réka elhatározta, hogy részt vesz minden tevékenységben.En: So Réka decided to participate in every activity.Hu: Segített a kavalkádban díszíteni a vásárlókat, csodálta a szebbnél szebb kézműves dekorációkat, és megkóstolt minden finomságot.En: She helped decorate the shoppers in the hustle and bustle, admired the beautiful handmade decorations, and tasted every delicacy.Hu: Ahogy az esti fények a Duna tükrében ragyogtak, Réka megszorította Áron kezét.En: As the evening lights shone on the Duna's reflection, Réka squeezed Áron's hand.Hu: „Áron, Péter” – kezdte félénken –, „szeretnék beszélni veletek. Úgy érzem, hogy eltávolodtam, de fontos számomra, hogy ismét közel legyek hozzátok.”En: "Áron, Péter" she started shyly, "I feel like I've drifted away, but it's important to me to be close to you again."Hu: Péter figyelmesen hallgatta; tudta, hogy Réka mit érezhet hosszú távolléte után.En: Péter listened attentively; he knew what Réka might feel after her long absence.Hu: „Értjük, kedvesem” – mondta lágyan –, „de tudd, hogy mindig van helyed itthon.”En: "We understand, dear," he said gently, "but know that there is always a place for you at home."Hu: Áron közbeszólt.En: Áron interrupted.Hu: „Réka, hány angol karácsonyi éneket ismersz?En: "Réka, how many English Christmas carols do you know?Hu: Taníts meg néhányat! Talán együtt énekelhetnénk őket a jövőben.”En: Teach me a few! Maybe we could sing them together in the future."Hu: Az éneklés ötlete új lendületet adott Réka szívének.En: The idea of singing brought new momentum to Réka's heart.Hu: Persze, az új dolgok is lehetnek részesei a régi hagyományoknak.En: Sure, new things can also be part of old traditions.Hu: Az est folyamán zengtek a dalok, keveredve a piacon hallható más dalokkal, és Réka érezte, hogy egy meleg, meghitt hangulat uralkodott el.En: Throughout the evening, songs rang out, mixing with other songs heard in the market, and Réka felt a warm, intimate atmosphere take over.Hu: Végül a három alak, Réka, Áron és Péter, együtt álltak a Buda Vár egyik bástyájánál, nézték a hó alatt szunnyadó várost.En: Finally, the three figures, Réka, Áron, and Péter, stood together at one of the bastions of Buda Vár, watching the city slumbering under the snow.Hu: Réka rájött, hogy a hagyományok megújulhatnak, fejlődhetnek.En: Réka realized that traditions can renew and evolve.Hu: És így az utazásai által megtanult dolgok is helyet kaptak a család új ünnepi szokásaiban.En: And thus, the things she had learned through her travels now found a place in the family's new holiday customs.Hu: A Buda Vár csendes, békés kilátása alatt, Réka már nem érezte magát kívülállónak, hanem annak, aki újra megtalálja helyét, mind a családjában, mind szívében.En: Under the quiet, peaceful view of Buda Vár, Réka no longer felt like an outsider, but like someone who had rediscovered her place, both in her family and in her heart. Vocabulary Words:shone: tündököltstranger: idegenülwrapped: burkolózvatickled: csiklandoztagingerbread: mézeskalácsosenthusiastic: lelkesleisurely: komótosanbalanced: egyensúlyozotthesitantly: habozvahustle: kavalkáddelicacy: finomságsqueezed: megszorítottaattentively: figyelmesenintimate: meghittslumbering: szunnyadórediscovered: újra megtaláljabastions: bástyájánálreflect: tükrébenabsentee: hosszú távolléterenew: megújulhatnakevolve: fejlődhetnekcustoms: szokásaforementioned: említettleaped: lendületet adottfalter: megpróbáltaseason: időszakmugs: bögredecorations: dekorációkatcarols: énekettraditions: hagyományok

Sons-frontman Robin Borghgraef is niet alleen grote Disney-, maar ook grote Star Wars-fan. Pélé, ja, wat doet Pélé hier eigenlijk? Voor beiden is deze Episode I bijzonder. Voor Robin was het zijn eerste Star Wars ooit, Pélé zag ‘m dan weer in openingsweek in Londen, maanden voor die bij ons uitkwam. De prequel-trilogie blinkt, als in, een overdaad aan CGI waardoor de used future vibe van de originele trilogie wat verloren ging. We hebben het ook over eigen lightsabers samenstellen, het erfgoed in Tunesië en een crush hebben op Natalie Portman (en Keira Knightley). Over de coolste villain ever, de meerprijs dankzij Liam Neeson en het vroege pensioen van de Anakin Skywalker-acteur. Hoe straf is de compositie ‘Duel of the Fates' van John Williams? Wat doen we met Jar Jar Binks? Of de overkill aan Star Wars-content? Robin getuigt ook over Disneyland als rustpunt. En Pélé over nooit in Disneyland geweest te zijn. Kortom, ex-squeeze-us! (Robin belooft trouwens ‘Duel of the Fates' te gebruiken als intro van de Sons-show in Het Depot in Leuven op 25 februari 2026. Korah Matah, Korah Rahtahmah!)

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Missing Contract: A Lesson in Cooperation and Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti iroda ablakán át látni lehetett az őszi levelek színkavalkádját.En: Through the window of the Budapest office, the color extravaganza of the autumn leaves could be seen.Hu: Károly az asztalánál ült, egyre feszültebb arccal.En: Károly sat at his desk, his face becoming increasingly tense.Hu: Tudta, hogy az eltűnt dokumentum mindenki számára fontos volt.En: He knew that the missing document was important to everyone.Hu: Az elkövetkezendő elnökségi ülés mindössze néhány nap múlva volt esedékes, és a dokumentum nélkül a prezentáció nem lehetett volna teljes.En: The upcoming board meeting was due in just a few days, and without the document, the presentation would not be complete.Hu: Judit, az irodavezető, éppen befejezte a reggeli teáját, amikor észrevette Károly aggódó tekintetét.En: Judit, the office manager, had just finished her morning tea when she noticed Károly's worried look.Hu: "Mi történt, Károly?En: "What happened, Károly?"Hu: " kérdezte lágy hangon.En: she asked in a gentle voice.Hu: Károly sóhajtott, majd elmondta a helyzetet.En: Károly sighed and explained the situation.Hu: "Az a fontos szerződés eltűnt.En: "That important contract is missing.Hu: Túl késő van már, és szükségem van rá.En: It's already too late, and I need it.Hu: Ha nem találom meg, az nagy baj lesz.En: If I don't find it, it will be a big problem."Hu: "Judit szúrós tekintettel nézett körbe.En: Judit looked around with a sharp gaze.Hu: "Lehet, hogy Péter irodájában van.En: "It might be in Péter's office.Hu: Tudod, ő gyakran elveszíti a dolgait.En: You know, he often loses things."Hu: " Károly bólintott.En: Károly nodded.Hu: Péter, a szakosztály vezetője, rendkívül tehetséges volt, de mindent összekeverett.En: Péter, the department head, was extremely talented, but he mixed everything up.Hu: Ketten elindultak Péter irodájába, ahol a papírok és akták halmokban álltak az asztalon.En: The two of them headed to Péter's office, where papers and files were piled high on the desk.Hu: Judit nyugodtan, rendszerezetten kezdte átnézni a papírokat, míg Károly idegesen kutatott a polcokon.En: Judit calmly and systematically began to go through the papers, while Károly nervously searched the shelves.Hu: „Nézd ezt!En: "Look at this!"Hu: ” kiáltotta Judit, miközben felemelt egy mappát.En: Judit exclaimed, as she lifted up a folder.Hu: Benne lapult a keresett szerződés, véletlenül egy másik, kevésbé fontos jelentéssel összekeveredve.En: Inside lay the sought-after contract, accidentally mixed with another, less important report.Hu: Károly megkönnyebbült sóhajjal vette át a dokumentumot.En: Károly took the document with a relieved sigh.Hu: „Ez hihetetlen!En: "This is unbelievable!Hu: Köszönöm, Judit, nélküled nem sikerült volna.En: Thank you, Judit, I couldn't have done it without you."Hu: ”Az irodába visszatérve máris elkezdett dolgozni a prezentáción.En: Back in the office, he immediately began working on the presentation.Hu: Péter hamarosan értesült a dokumentum megtalálásáról, és hálásan mondott köszönetet Károlynak és Juditnak.En: Péter soon learned about the document's discovery and gratefully thanked Károly and Judit.Hu: Az elnökségi ülés napján minden simán ment.En: On the day of the board meeting, everything went smoothly.Hu: Károly magabiztosan mutatta be a projektet, és az eredmény felkeltette a felsőbb vezetés figyelmét.En: Károly confidently presented the project, and the results caught the attention of the upper management.Hu: Ez a tapasztalat másodszorra is megtanította neki, mennyire fontos a csapatmunka és a mások segítségére való támaszkodás.En: This experience taught him once again how important teamwork and relying on others' help is.Hu: A nap végére Károly megérdemelt elismerést kapott.En: By the end of the day, Károly received well-deserved recognition.Hu: Kimutatása után magabiztosabb lett saját képességeiben, és megértette, hogy együttműködésre építve mindig sikeresebb lehet.En: After his presentation, he became more confident in his own abilities and understood that by building on cooperation, success is always achievable.Hu: Az őszi levelek tovább hullottak a város utcáin, folytatva ott, ahol az iroda története befejeződött.En: The autumn leaves continued to fall on the city streets, continuing where the office story ended. Vocabulary Words:extravaganza: színkavalkádtense: feszültdocument: dokumentumexplain: elmondcontract: szerződésproblem: bajsharp: szúróslose: elveszítpile: halomsystematically: rendszerezettenshelf: polcexclaim: kiáltseek: keresettaccidentally: véletlenülless: kevésbérelieved: megkönnyebbültsigh: sóhajpresentation: prezentációgratefully: hálásansmoothly: simánconfidently: magabiztosanresult: eredményupper management: felsőbb vezetésexperience: tapasztalatteamwork: csapatmunkarely: támaszkodikdeserve: megérdemeltrecognition: elismeréscooperation: együttműködésachievable: sikeres

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Lost and Found: An Adventure in Tokaj's Enchanted Cellar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-28-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Tokajba érkezett ősz különösen szép volt abban az évben.En: The autumn that arrived in Tokaj was particularly beautiful that year.Hu: Az aranysárga, vörös és barna levelek színe megfestette a hegyeket, míg a szőlőültetvények csendben pihentek a földön.En: The colors of the golden yellow, red, and brown leaves painted the mountains, while the vineyards rested quietly on the ground.Hu: Péter és Eszter gyakran találkoztak az elhagyatott borpince előtt, ami mindig is a kíváncsiságuk tárgya volt.En: Péter and Eszter often met in front of the abandoned wine cellar, which had always been the target of their curiosity.Hu: Egy országúti sétánál Péter megállt a pince bejárata előtt.En: During a roadside walk, Péter stopped at the entrance of the cellar.Hu: "Eszter, hallottál már arról a titkos útról, ami állítólag a királyi borokhoz vezet?En: "Eszter, have you heard about the secret path that supposedly leads to the royal wines?"Hu: " kérdezte izgatottan.En: he asked excitedly.Hu: Eszter, bár szerette a kalandokat, eléggé tudatában volt a kockázatoknak is.En: Eszter, although she loved adventures, was quite aware of the risks as well.Hu: "Igen, de nem hiszem, hogy ez jó ötlet, főleg hogy nem kellene itt lennünk" – mondta megfontoltan.En: "Yes, but I don't think it's a good idea, especially since we shouldn't be here," she said thoughtfully.Hu: A pince hangulata misztikus volt.En: The atmosphere of the cellar was mystical.Hu: A fáklyák halvány fényétől a sötét falak árnyai életre keltek.En: The shadows of the dark walls came to life from the faint light of the torches.Hu: A levegőt a penész és az öreg tölgyfa illata töltötte meg.En: The air was filled with the scent of mold and old oak.Hu: Péter, az őt vezérlő kíváncsiságtól hajtva, elindult a pince mélyére.En: Driven by his guiding curiosity, Péter ventured into the depths of the cellar.Hu: Eszter habozott, de végül követte.En: Eszter hesitated but eventually followed.Hu: Közel sem volt egyszerű találni a rejtett folyosót, de Péter nem adta fel.En: It was far from easy to find the hidden corridor, but Péter did not give up.Hu: "Ott, nézd!En: "There, look!"Hu: " – kiáltotta Péter, amikor végre egy régi, törmelékkel teli ajtóra bukkantak.En: Péter shouted when they finally stumbled upon an old, debris-filled door.Hu: "Segíts nekem elmozdítani ezt!En: "Help me move this!"Hu: " kérte.En: he asked.Hu: Eszter óvatosan állt mellé.En: Eszter stood beside him cautiously.Hu: "Legyünk gyorsak.En: "Let's be quick.Hu: Ha lebukunk, bajba kerülhetünk.En: If we get caught, we could get into trouble."Hu: "Ahogy elmozdították a törmeléket, az ajtó lassan kitárult.En: As they moved the debris aside, the door slowly opened.Hu: A sötétség hűvös leheletét kilélegző járat kelt alájuk.En: A passageway exhaling a cool breath of darkness lay beneath them.Hu: Bátorságukat összeszedve behatoltak.En: Gathering their courage, they entered.Hu: Hirtelen az alagút megremegett, és kezdett beomlani.En: Suddenly, the tunnel trembled and began to collapse.Hu: "Eszter!En: "Eszter!Hu: Vissza kell mennünk" – kiáltotta Péter.En: We have to go back," shouted Péter.Hu: Eszter látta a rémületet Péter szemében, de a saját bátorságával ösztönözte: "Gyere, itt az idő!En: Eszter saw the fear in Péter's eyes, but she encouraged him with her own bravery: "Come on, it's time!"Hu: " Együtt küzdöttek ki magukat a biztonságba, mielőtt az alagút teljesen összeomlott volna.En: Together they fought their way to safety before the tunnel completely collapsed.Hu: Kint a friss levegőn, a tűző napfényben lihegve álltak meg.En: Outside, in the fresh air and blazing sunlight, they stopped, panting.Hu: "Nem találtunk semmit" – mondta Péter csalódottan.En: "We didn't find anything," Péter said disappointedly.Hu: Eszter elmosolyodott.En: Eszter smiled.Hu: "De visszanyertük az életünket.En: "But we regained our lives.Hu: És megtudtuk, hogy jó csapat vagyunk.En: And we found out that we make a good team."Hu: "Péter rájött, hogy az óvatosság és a gyors döntéshozatal nem mindig gátolja a kalandot.En: Péter realized that caution and quick decision-making do not always hinder adventure.Hu: Megragadta Eszter kezét, de ezúttal érezte a kaland izgalmát anélkül, hogy figyelmen kívül hagyta volna mások tanácsát.En: He grasped Eszter's hand, but this time he felt the thrill of the adventure without disregarding others' advice.Hu: A nap nyugat felé hanyatlott, és a két barát, megerősödve tapasztalataikban, abban a reményben indult el, hogy egyszer még visszatérnek.En: The sun set toward the west, and the two friends, strengthened by their experiences, set out with the hope that they might return one day. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszvineyards: szőlőültetvényekabandoned: elhagyatottmystical: misztikusfaint: halványtorches: fáklyákmold: penészoak: tölgyfaventured: elindultdebris: törmelékcorridor: folyosócautiously: óvatosancollapse: beomlanipanting: lihegvedisappointedly: csalódottanbreathed: kilélegzőpassageway: járatgathering: összeszedvetrembled: megremegettsafety: biztonságencouraged: ösztönöztebravery: bátorságexhaling: kilélegzőcuriosity: kíváncsiságaware: tudatábanadventures: kalandokdecision-making: döntéshozataldisregarding: figyelmen kívül hagytastrengthened: megerősödveexperiences: tapasztalataikban

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, our host Emily Leitzinger takes her turn being a guest, alongside her mentee Ellen Heydon. They discuss their recent participation in the AFP/Alford Group Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentor Program—why they decided to apply, how they overcame imposter syndrome, what they learned from one another through this process, and the impact that mentorship has had on their careers. Guests: Ellen Heydon, CFRE is an established development professional driven to support nonprofit organizations in establishing their fundraising programs while also growing the visibility for fundraising professionals. She discovered her passion for developing annual campaigns to meet the needs of the organization while at the same time educating and empowering the board of directors to drive the growth of the organization. While earning her master's degree, Ellen began her own business to support small nonprofits to develop a strategic plan for successful fundraising growth. Her capstone investigated factors nonprofit leadership should consider when hiring their first development professional. This research furthered her passion for supporting nonprofits that are unable to hire staff into fund development roles.   Active in her local community, Ellen is the President-Elect of a Ten Star Gold AFP Chapter - Southern Minnesota and a mentee in the Alford Group Women's Impact Initiative. She is a member of The Rotary Club of Rochester and a proud mentor of the STRIVE program through the Rochester Public Schools ALC. Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.  Hosts:  Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Capítulo 348: En Público, un artículo dejó a Pedro pensando largo rato. En él se explicaba cómo ciertos movimientos ultras están intentando apropiarse del discurso sobre la maternidad, aprovechando —como señalaba el texto— el “agotamiento de las madres” para impulsar su batalla contra los derechos de las mujeres, reflexiona sobre lo curioso, hábil y peligroso que resulta este giro: ya no se trata de un debate de ideas, sino de una operación emocional, una especie de secuestro del cansancio cotidiano para convertirlo en ideología. Eduardo dedica su intervención a analizar la reciente dimisión de Mazón. Su comentario aborda las claves políticas y personales de esta decisión. Podéis contactar con nosotros a través de X en @trendingpod https://twitter.com/trendingpod o por correo electrónico a trending@emilcar.fm.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we talk with Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE, a member of AFP's Ethics Committee, about what ethical fundraising looks like for emerging leaders. In honor of Ethics Awareness Month — and AFP's recent updates to the Code of Ethical Standards — we explore common challenges early-career fundraisers face, how to navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence, and the future of ethical fundraising.  Guests: Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE is a certified fundraising professional with 25 years of experience as an executive leader building teams and generating revenue for local, national, and international organizations. She is currently the Principal Consultant for I.F. Consulting LLC. an independent fundraising consultancy specializing in fundraiser coaching, development strategy, and board and leadership development. Propelled by a commitment to community service, Audrey has served on boards of directors, government task forces, and advisory groups to give voice on issues she is passionate about to those in positions of power. Audrey is proud to have been recognized as the 2019 volunteer and mentor of the year by Higher Achievement, a DC-Metro afterschool program for middle-school scholars. She was also the 2023 President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals DC-Metro Chapter and now serves as a member of AFP Global's Ethics Committee. A transplant from Canada, Audrey holds a double major Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and sociology, an MBA specializing in executive management, which included an international business residency at the Grenoble School of Management in France, and she holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School.  Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Balance: Ádám's Quest for Workplace Well-Being Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A szél halkan suhogott az őszi levelek között, amikor Ádám befejezte munkanapját a Budapest Botanical Garden-ben.En: The wind softly rustled through the autumn leaves as Ádám finished his workday at the Budapest Botanical Garden.Hu: A kora délutáni napfény megcsillant a színes leveleken, a kertben pedig a természet csendje és szépsége emlékeztette őt arra, amire vágyott: a nyugalomra.En: The early afternoon sunlight sparkled on the colorful leaves, and the garden's quiet beauty reminded him of what he longed for: peace.Hu: Ádám egy középkorú projektmenedzser volt, aki fáradozott a fenntarthatósági projekteken.En: Ádám was a middle-aged project manager who labored on sustainability projects.Hu: Bár a munkáját szerette, sokszor túlhajszoltnak érezte magát.En: Although he loved his work, he often felt overwhelmed.Hu: A mai napon azonban különösen fontos volt.En: Today, however, was particularly important.Hu: Az év végi irodai megbeszélésre készült, melyet a kert díszes, csendes sarkában tartottak meg.En: He was preparing for the end-of-year office meeting, which was held in the garden's ornate, quiet corner.Hu: Judit és Péter már várták, hogy elkezdjék.En: Judit and Péter were already waiting to begin.Hu: A találkozó kezdetén Judit, a lelkes marketinges, bemutatta az előző évi eredményeket.En: At the start of the meeting, Judit, the enthusiastic marketer, presented last year's results.Hu: Péter, a számok embere, az új célokról beszélt.En: Péter, the numbers guy, spoke about the new goals.Hu: Ádám hallgatta őket, de gondolatai a személyes nyugalmáról és az utóbbi időben megélt feszültségeiről jártak.En: Ádám listened to them, but his thoughts wandered to his personal tranquility and the tensions he had experienced lately.Hu: Tudta, hogy most van az ideje cselekedni.En: He knew it was time to act now.Hu: Amikor sor került az ő előadására, egy mély lélegzetet vett.En: When it was his turn to present, he took a deep breath.Hu: „Kedves kollégák," kezdte Ádám, "hiszem, hogy ahhoz, hogy jobban teljesítsünk, nemcsak a számokra kell figyelnünk, hanem magunkra is.En: "Dear colleagues," began Ádám, "I believe that to perform better, we need to focus not only on the numbers but also on ourselves."Hu: "Judit és Péter kérdőn néztek rá.En: Judit and Péter looked at him questioningly.Hu: „Egy új tervet javaslok," folytatta Ádám.En: "I propose a new plan," continued Ádám.Hu: „Olyan projektet, amely nemcsak a fenntarthatóságot célozza meg, hanem a csapat jólétét is.En: "A project that targets not only sustainability but also the well-being of our team."Hu: " Rövid csend következett.En: A brief silence followed.Hu: Judit aggódó szemekkel nézett rá, Péter pedig szemöldökét ráncolta.En: Judit looked at him with worried eyes, and Péter furrowed his brow.Hu: Ádám érezte, hogy szavai nem találtak azonnali támogatásra, de halkan folytatta: „A természetnek tanulnunk kell.En: Ádám felt that his words didn't immediately find support, but he continued quietly: "We need to learn from nature.Hu: Ahogy a fák felkészülnek a télre, úgy nekünk is időre van szükségünk a megújuláshoz.En: Just as trees prepare for winter, we need time to renew ourselves."Hu: "Péter megvakarta a fejét, és azt mondta: „Ádám, hogyan kapcsolódik ez a projektjeinkhez?En: Péter scratched his head and asked, "Ádám, how does this relate to our projects?"Hu: ” Ádám magabiztosan válaszolt: „A boldog munkakörnyezet javítja a teljesítményt.En: Ádám confidently answered, "A happy work environment improves performance.Hu: Ha a csapat jól érzi magát, akkor még jobban tud dolgozni.En: If the team feels well, they can work even better."Hu: "A szavak helyet találtak.En: The words found their place.Hu: Judit lassan bólintott.En: Judit slowly nodded.Hu: „Hallottam, hogy a sógorom cége ilyet csinált, és az eredmények nagyon pozitívak voltak”, tette hozzá.En: "I heard my brother-in-law's company did something like this, and the results were very positive," she added.Hu: Péter is kezdett megértéssel nézni.En: Péter also began to look understanding.Hu: „Lehet benne valami," vallotta be.En: "There might be something to it," he admitted.Hu: Az őszi levelek újra susogni kezdtek a lágy szellőben, és Ádám érezte a természet békéjét belül is.En: The autumn leaves began to rustle again in the gentle breeze, and Ádám felt the peace of nature within as well.Hu: A változás szele fújt a megbeszélésen.En: The wind of change blew through the meeting.Hu: Aznap végül elfogadták Ádám javaslatát.En: That day, they ultimately accepted Ádám's proposal.Hu: A megbeszélés végén Ádám megkönnyebbülten nézett körül.En: At the end of the meeting, Ádám looked around with relief.Hu: A kert szépsége és a kollégái támogatása erősítette benne azt az érzést, hogy helyesen cselekedett.En: The beauty of the garden and the support of his colleagues strengthened his feeling that he had acted correctly.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a saját szükségletei is fontosak, és hogy hangot adhat nekik a munkahelyén is.En: He learned that his own needs are important and that he can voice them in the workplace as well.Hu: Ez az egyensúly új kapukat nyitott számára, mind a munkában, mind a mindennapokban.En: This balance opened new doors for him, both in his work and in his everyday life. Vocabulary Words:rustled: suhogottornate: díszestranquility: nyugalomoverwhelmed: túlhajszoltfurrowed: ráncoltapropose: javaslokrenew: megújulásconfidence: magabiztosanaccept: elfogadtákwandered: jártákbreathe: lélegzetscratched: mevakartawhispered: suttogottsupport: támogatáslooked: néztekenthusiastic: lelkesrelated: kapcsolódikexperience: megéltperform: teljesítsünkenvironment: környezetultimately: végülrelief: megkönnyebbültenbalance: egyensúlybeauty: szépségecolleagues: kollégákgoals: célokbrilliance: ragyogásasparkled: megcsillantcompany: cégresult: eredmények

En este episodio de Familias Horribles, conversamos con Bridget Bennett, quien comparte su historia personal sobre el impacto del divorcio en su infancia, la relación complicada con su padre y la figura abusiva de su madrastra.A través de su testimonio, Bridget nos muestra cómo el dolor puede transformarse en propósito, y cómo su experiencia la llevó a acompañar a otros padres y madres que enfrentan conflictos familiares, custodia y abuso de todo tipo.A lo largo del episodio exploramos temas profundos como:⭐️ El impacto del divorcio en la infancia.⭐️ La relación con figuras parentales abusivas.⭐️ Alineación parental y sus consecuencias emocionales.⭐️ Herramientas de comunicación en contextos de abuso.⭐️ Señales para detectar relaciones tóxicas.⭐️ La importancia de documentar en procesos de custodia.⭐️ Cómo manejar las emociones en medio del conflicto.⭐️ La protección del bienestar de los hijos.⭐️ Resiliencia y reconstrucción personal tras el trauma.Un episodio honesto, lleno de herramientas, reflexión y esperanza para quienes están atravesando o han atravesado dinámicas familiares difíciles.

En Página 13, Iván Valenzuela y Kike Mujica conversaron con los columnistas Josefina Araos y Ascanio Cavallo sobre lo que dejó el funeral del activista Charlie Kirk en Estados Unidos, la suspensión de Jimmy Kimmel y la antesala a la Asamblea General de la ONU, en la que participará el Presidente Gabriel Boric.

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, AFP LEAD presenters Alisa Toney and Anthony Roberts discuss the challenges and opportunities that remote work poses for the career growth of emerging leaders. We discuss how interpersonal skills such as trust and emotional intelligence help build a thriving remote work culture rooted in communication and feedback. To learn more, join Alisa and Anthony for their session, Using Emotional Intelligence to Manage in 360 Degrees, taking place during AFP LEAD, October 16-18 in Atlanta, GA. Guests: Alisa Toney, M.A., has over 25 years of professional experience in advancement. Her expertise encompasses a strong foundation in fundraising, securing gifts in the five- to seven-figure range. Alisa has experience in strategic planning, board management, campaign development, grant writing, and leadership development. She has directly managed teams in major gifts, corporate and foundations relations, and annual giving. Alisa currently is the Senior Director of Development at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). With degrees and certificates from Tulane University, Georgia State University, and The Fund Raising School, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Alisa serves on several boards and committees.   At CCS Fundraising, Anthony Roberts provides strategic counsel to a diverse set of complex organizations across the country, helping them articulate their philanthropic value proposition and optimize their fundraising potential. Anthony has partnered with organizations across a variety of sectors and scopes, including campaign management, campaign planning studies, case development, and development management for health care, higher education, independent schools, and conservation. His previous 20 years of experience as a frontline fundraiser inform his approach to helping his clients drive campaign activity to yield fundraising results. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

The latest ENA Podcast Blast brings you stories of a North Carolina nurse honored for his kindness and professionalism; an ENP student taking home a prestigious award; and the September ENA Member Spotlight highlighting an Army veteran's transition to the civilian realm of emergency care. North Carolina DAISY Award: https://bit.ly/4mNNqSz AAENP Student Excellence Recipient: https://bit.ly/4mS9k7s September ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO

En Página 13, Iván Valenzuela y Kike Mujica conversaron con los columnistas Josefina Araos y Cristián Valdivieso sobre las evaluaciones a la gestión de Mario Marcel en el Ministerio de Hacienda y el buen momento del candidato presidencial del Partido Republicano, José Antonio Kast.

O novo episódio de Entrevista com Autores aborda o artigo "Indicadores de monitoramento e avaliação dos Centros de Parto Normal Peri-hospitalares: resultados do estudo Nascer nas Casas de Parto do Brasil": https://bit.ly/4lt3etz.A entrevistada desse programa foi a coautora Nathalie Leister, professora do Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Psiquiátrica (ENP).A condução da conversa ficou a cargo de Sergio William Viana Peixoto, Editor Associado de CSP.Acompanhe CSP: linktr.ee/cadernosdesaudepublica.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rain, Sun, and Friendship: An Autumn Trek Through Börzsöny Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Börzsöny-hegység lankái között, ahol a levegő még friss, de már párás a közeledő ősz jeleként, István mélyen beszívta az erdei illatokat.En: Among the slopes of the Börzsöny Mountains, where the air was still fresh but already humid as a sign of the approaching autumn, István took a deep breath of the forest scents.Hu: Szent István napja volt, amikor úgy döntött, hogy eljön Katalinnal és Péterrel kirándulni.En: It was St. Stephen's Day when he decided to go on a hike with Katalin and Péter.Hu: A hegyek zöldje még teljes pompájában volt, helyenként felvillant a lombok között a völgyek panorámája.En: The greenery of the mountains was still in full splendor, occasionally revealing the valley panoramas between the foliage.Hu: István a csoport hátuljánál maradt, Katalin mellett lépkedett.En: István stayed at the back of the group, walking alongside Katalin.Hu: Mindig is élvezte a természet közelségét, de most másra is vágyott: szeretett volna újra közel kerülni Katalinhoz, akivel régóta nem beszélt igazán.En: He had always enjoyed nature's closeness, but now he longed for something more: he wanted to get close again to Katalin, with whom he hadn't really talked in a long time.Hu: Katalin csendes maradt, a cipője nesze keveredett a madárdalokkal és a lombok susogásával.En: Katalin remained silent, the sound of her shoes mingling with the birdsong and the rustling of the leaves.Hu: A földút emelkedése és a sűrű erdő zörejei elnyomták a szavakat, amelyeket mondani akart Katalinnak.En: The incline of the dirt road and the noises of the dense forest drowned out the words he wanted to say to Katalin.Hu: Az út nehéz volt, minden lépés figyelmet igényelt.En: The path was difficult; every step required attention.Hu: Péter elöl haladt, időnként hátranézve, hogy minden rendben van-e.En: Péter led the way, occasionally looking back to ensure everything was all right.Hu: Ahogy egy tisztásra értek, a napfény hirtelen megvilágította a tájat.En: As they reached a clearing, the sunlight suddenly illuminated the landscape.Hu: Hirtelen leszakadt az ég, és meglepő nyári zivatar kényszerítette menedék keresésére a kis csapatot.En: The sky suddenly broke open, and a surprising summer downpour forced the small group to seek shelter.Hu: István és Katalin ugyanazon fa lomjai alatt kerestek védelmet.En: István and Katalin took cover under the same tree's branches.Hu: Az eső koppanással szitált le a levelek között, és István érezte, hogy most vagy soha.En: The rain drummed down through the leaves, and István felt it was now or never.Hu: „Katalin,” kezdte mély levegőt véve, „sajnálom, hogy eltávolodtunk.En: "Katalin," he began, taking a deep breath, "I'm sorry we've grown apart.Hu: Hiányzik a barátságunk.En: I miss our friendship."Hu: ” Katalin lassan ráemelte tekintetét.En: Katalin slowly raised her gaze.Hu: Az eső cseppjei körvonalazták arcát, míg a fák közül kisüvő nap sugarai lassan áttörték az felhőket.En: The raindrops outlined her face while the sun's rays began to break through the clouds between the trees.Hu: „Én is sajnálom, István,” mondta, csendjét megtörve.En: "I am sorry too, István," she said, breaking her silence.Hu: Megértő mosoly jelent meg szája szélén, amely több volt, mint bármilyen bocsánatkérés.En: An understanding smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, more significant than any apology.Hu: Ahogy a vihar elvonult, a nap a megszokott melegével árasztotta el a tájat, és az erdő újra életre kelt.En: As the storm passed, the landscape was bathed in the usual warmth of the sun, and the forest came back to life.Hu: István érezte, hogy valami megváltozott.En: István felt something had changed.Hu: Nemcsak a levegő lett tisztább, hanem a köztük lévő távolság is megszűnt.En: Not only was the air clearer, but the distance between them had vanished.Hu: Katalin szemében visszatükröződött a napsütés, újfent érezve István iránti baráti szeretetet.En: The sunshine reflected in Katalin's eyes, rekindling a sense of friendly affection for István.Hu: Visszaindultak a csoporthoz.En: They headed back to the group.Hu: A Börzsöny-hegység tisztje alatt István megtanulta, mennyire fontos a közvetlen kommunikáció és a barátság értéke.En: Beneath the sky of the Börzsöny Mountains, István learned how important direct communication and the value of friendship are.Hu: Katalin pedig megértette, hogy a kapcsolatuk mélyebb még annál is, amit eddig hitt.En: Katalin understood that their relationship was even deeper than she had previously believed.Hu: Az újonnan feléledt barátságukkal a délután már csak szebb lehetett.En: With their newly revived friendship, the afternoon could only become more beautiful. Vocabulary Words:slopes: lankáihumid: párásfoliage: lombokincline: emelkedésedense: sűrűdrowned: elnyomtákclearing: tisztásilluminated: megvilágítottadownpour: zivatarshelter: menedékbranches: lomjaidrummed: koppanássalraindrops: eső cseppjeirevealing: felvillantcloseness: közelségétunderstanding: megértőaffection: baráti szeretetetrekindling: újfent érezvepanoramas: panorámájasplendor: pompájábanmingle: keveredettrustling: susogásávalpath: útattention: figyelmetgaze: tekintetétoutlined: körvonalaztákvanished: megszűntsignificant: többdirect: közvetlenrevived: feléledt

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, guests Chris Evans and Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier share their experiences as working moms and emerging leaders in the fundraising profession. They reflect on their involvement with the AFP Women's Impact Initiative, discuss how the nonprofit sector can better support parents through flexibility and a people-first approach, and offer practical advice for setting boundaries to achieve better work-life balance. Guests:  Chris Evans, CFRE, has worked on development teams in Colorado, North Carolina, and Texas specializing in annual planning, database management, and donor relations. Chris believes nonprofits are tasked with making this world a more equitable place and is passionate about helping donors invest in change and impacting their community. As Senior Director of Development at Educational First Steps, Chris shares the value of quality early childhood education and how EFS impacts underinvested communities and their children across North Texas. Chris serves on the board of the AFP Fort Worth Metro Chapter as VP of Professional Development. She was a 2022 Emerging Leader, the 2023 DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference Chair, and currently serves on AFP's Women's Impact Initiative Committee. Chris passionately advocates for the rights and equity of women and children. Her inspiration and motivation for everything are her three children, Mia, Charleigh, and Benjamin, and her husband, Adam. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren. Host:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike. 

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Playful Goat: A Farm Tale of Mischief and Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap melegen szórta sugarait a magyar vidéki tájra, az aranyló napraforgók mezőjére, ahol Zoltán állt, figyelve a szélbe hajló virágokat.En: The sun warmly cast its rays over the Hungarian countryside landscape, onto the fields of golden sunflowers where Zoltán stood, observing the flowers swaying in the breeze.Hu: A gazdaság békéje azonban csalókának bizonyult, mivel Játékos, a szökni vágyó kecskefiú, újra eltűnt.En: The farm's tranquility, however, proved deceptive as Játékos, the mischief-loving young goat, had disappeared once again.Hu: "Katalin, láttad már Játékost ma?En: "Katalin, have you seen Játékos today?"Hu: " – kérdezte Zoltán a szomszédjától, aki épp egy nagy kosár paradicsommal baktatott.En: Zoltán asked his neighbor, who was trudging with a large basket of tomatoes.Hu: "Nem, de fogadok, hogy megint valami csínyt talál ki.En: "No, but I bet he's up to some mischief again."Hu: " Katalin nevetett.En: Katalin laughed.Hu: "Ez a kecske még nálad is okosabb!En: "That goat is even smarter than you!"Hu: "Zoltán elmosolyodott.En: Zoltán smiled.Hu: "Lehet, de készítettem egy új kerítést.En: "Maybe so, but I've built a new fence.Hu: Talán az majd megállítja.En: Perhaps that will stop him."Hu: ""Majd meglátjuk" – kacsintott vissza Katalin, miközben tovább ment.En: "We'll see," Katalin winked back as she continued on her way.Hu: Zoltán visszatért a kerti munkájához, de hiába, Játékos okozta zaj nem hagyta figyelmen kívül.En: Zoltán returned to his gardening, but in vain, as the noise caused by Játékos could not be ignored.Hu: A vet, Péter, éppen akkor érkezett, hogy megnézze a gazdaságot.En: Péter, the vet, arrived just then to check on the farm.Hu: "Hé, Zoltán!En: "Hey, Zoltán!Hu: Újra meglógott a kedvenc kecskéd?En: Has your favorite goat run off again?"Hu: " – üdvözölte Péter, amikor meglátta Zoltánt az udvaron.En: Péter greeted Zoltán as he spotted him in the yard.Hu: "Úgy tűnik, igen" – sóhajtott Zoltán.En: "It seems so," Zoltán sighed.Hu: "De most már terveim vannak.En: "But now I have plans."Hu: "Péter egyetértően bólintott.En: Péter nodded in agreement.Hu: "Szerintem is szórakoztató, ha egy kicsit hagyja szaladgálni.En: "I think it's fun to let him run around a bit.Hu: Olyan, mintha a farm életre kelne vele.En: It's like he brings the farm to life."Hu: "Hamarosan hangos mekegést hallottak a dombok felől.En: Soon, they heard loud bleating from the hills.Hu: Játékos újra úton volt!En: Játékos was on the move again!Hu: Zoltán, Katalin és Péter a hang irányába futottak, a mezők közt, a napraforgók között bolyongva.En: Zoltán, Katalin, and Péter ran in the direction of the sound, wandering through the fields among the sunflowers.Hu: Végül a kalandos kecskét az almáskosárnál találták meg.En: Finally, they found the adventurous goat at the apple basket.Hu: Játékos vidáman falatozott az almából, teljesen elégedett önmagával.En: Játékos was happily munching on the apples, completely pleased with himself.Hu: "Lehet, hogy az almával többé nem fog megszökni" – viccelődött Katalin.En: "Maybe with the apples, he won't escape anymore," Katalin joked.Hu: Zoltán mosolyogva figyelte az elégedett kecskét.En: Zoltán watched the content goat with a smile.Hu: "Talán Játékos csak egy kis szórakozásra vágyott" – mondta, majd megsimogatta a mekegő állatot.En: "Perhaps Játékos just wanted a little fun," he said, then petted the bleating animal.Hu: Aznap este, ahogy a naplemente aranyszínekbe öltöztette a farmot, Zoltán megértette, hogy Játékos szabad szelleme volt az, ami igazán különlegessé tette a helyet.En: That evening, as the sunset dressed the farm in golden colors, Zoltán understood that it was Játékos's free spirit that truly made the place special.Hu: Bár mindig okozott egy kis felfordulást, de az otthonukat élénkebbé tette.En: Although he always caused a bit of a stir, he enlivened their home.Hu: "Igazad van, Katalin" – vallotta be Zoltán.En: "You were right, Katalin," Zoltán admitted.Hu: "Ez a kis huncut örömet hoz mindennapjainkba.En: "This little rascal brings joy to our everyday lives."Hu: "És így, Játékos továbbra is a farm részese maradt, hozva újabb kalandokat a békés nyári napokba.En: And so, Játékos remained a part of the farm, bringing new adventures to the peaceful summer days.Hu: A kecske és a farmer élete végül harmonikusan folytatódott, együtt élve meg a természet ajándékait.En: The life of the goat and the farmer continued harmoniously, enjoying nature's gifts together. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájmischief: csínytranquility: békéjedeceptive: csalókánaktrudging: baktatottsmart: okosabbfence: kerítésvain: hiábanoise: zajbleating: mekegéstadventurous: kalandosmunching: falatozottcontent: elégedettstir: felfordulástenlivened: élénkebbérascal: huncutharmoniously: harmonikusanbreath: szélbe hajlóbet: fogadokwinked: kacsintottignored: figyelmen kívülagreement: egyetértőenspotted: megláttawandering: bolyongvapleased: elégedettadmits: vallotta beventure: útgreeting: üdvözöltecontinuously: továbbra isbasket: kosár

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Beck to explore what it really means to innovate in fundraising today. From making the "secret sauce" in real time to embracing fresh approaches like giving circles, Christopher shares how nonprofits can stay relevant and responsive in a rapidly evolving sector. We dig into the importance of addressing DEI head-on and why transparency with both leadership and donors is key to building trust. Guests: Christopher Beck, is the Associate Director of Planned and Individual Giving at the High Museum of Atlanta (HMA).  With over 20 years of experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations like ALSAC/St. Jude and the Boy Scouts of America in Nashville, TN. Christopher excels at connecting people with their passions.  Throughout his career, he has focused on substantial gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, overseeing non-profit programs in youth services and sports fundraising/marketing. He has also developed expertise in volunteer and board development for non-profits. Additionally, he is experienced in various philanthropy programs and provides training and coaching for junior professionals in fundraising. In his current role at HMA, Christopher supports the Individual and Planned Giving Team, contributing to education, exhibitions, and collaboration with the curatorial team.  He holds a degree in education from Rust College and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification from the University of South Florida. Christopher is a CAP Charter Advisor in Philanthropy and participated in the inaugural 2023 AFP Leadership Academy, Cohort One, held in Minnesota. He also possesses an Impact Advising Designation (IPA) from the Daylight Advisor Network, focusing on philanthropic advising. Outside of work, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife and son. His interests include reading, visiting aquariums, listening to jazz, walking by the water, and engaging in fitness activities. He believes philanthropy goes beyond financial contributions; it represents a deep commitment to improving humanity, a value guiding his actions in the sector. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Nervous Suit Shopping to Confident Boardroom Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A késő tavaszi nap melegen sütött be a városon átívelő felhőkarcolók üvegablakain.En: The late spring sun was warmly shining through the glass windows of the skyscrapers spanning the city.Hu: Bálint, egy ígéretes fiatal junior ügyvezető, a város egyik legelegánsabb áruházában nézelődött.En: Bálint, a promising young junior executive, was browsing one of the city's most elegant department stores.Hu: Péntek délelőtt volt, és ő izgatottan, mégis idegesen válogatott az öltönyök között.En: It was a Friday morning, and he was excited yet nervous as he sorted through the suits.Hu: Másnap reggelre esedékes bemutatója sorsdöntő lehetett a karrierje szempontjából.En: The presentation scheduled for the next morning could be pivotal for his career.Hu: - Ez túl sötét, ez meg túl világos – motyogta magának, miközben a zakókat próbálgatta.En: "This one's too dark, that one too light," he muttered to himself as he tried on jackets.Hu: Bálint mindig inkább a laza stílus felé hajlott, de tudta, hogy most valami különlegesre van szüksége.En: Bálint usually leaned towards a more casual style, but he knew he needed something special this time.Hu: Péter, az ő tapasztalt vezetője, aki magas elvárásairól volt híres, dönthetett a következő előléptetésről.En: Péter, his experienced manager, known for his high expectations, could decide about the next promotion.Hu: Bálint tudta, hogy az első benyomás kulcsfontosságú lehet.En: Bálint knew that the first impression could be crucial.Hu: A stresszhullámok közepette váratlanul megjelent mellette Eszter, a tehetséges kolléganője.En: Amidst the waves of stress, Eszter, his talented colleague, unexpectedly appeared beside him.Hu: Eszter mosollyal az arcán nézelődött körbe a bolti forgatagban.En: Eszter looked around the busy store with a smile on her face.Hu: - Bálint, látom, hogy elakadtál.En: "Bálint, I see you're stuck.Hu: Segíthetek?En: Can I help?"Hu: – kérdezte kedvesen.En: she asked kindly.Hu: - Igazán örülnék neki – válaszolta Bálint, egy része szégyenkezve vallotta be, hogy szüksége van segítségre.En: "I would really appreciate that," replied Bálint, a part of him embarrassed to admit he needed assistance.Hu: Eszter hozzáértéssel válogatta ki a megfelelő színeket és fazonokat, véleményt mondott arról, hogy melyik darab emelheti ki Bálint magabiztosságát és profi megjelenését.En: Eszter skillfully picked out the right colors and styles, giving her opinion on which piece could highlight Bálint's confidence and professional appearance.Hu: Ekkor Bálint talált rá arra az öltönyre, ami éppen megfelelő volt – elegáns sötétkék, finom kidolgozású, pont, amire szüksége volt.En: It was then that Bálint found the suit that was just right—elegant dark blue with fine detailing, exactly what he needed.Hu: Másnap reggel Bálint belépett az irodába, a bőrfotelek és üvegfelületek között sétálva, érezte az előadás előtti feszültséget.En: The next morning, Bálint walked into the office, feeling the tension before the presentation as he strolled between the leather chairs and glass surfaces.Hu: A teremben már mindenki helyet foglalt, köztük Péter is, akinek arca érzelmekkel volt maszkolva.En: Everyone in the room had already taken a seat, including Péter, whose face was masked with emotions.Hu: Az előadás alatt Bálint, az új öltöny biztos nyugalma alatt előadta terveit, miközben az együttérző tekinteteket észlelte, ahogy a kollégák érdeklődve hallgatták.En: During the presentation, Bálint, secure in his new suit, presented his plans while noticing the empathetic glances as colleagues listened with interest.Hu: Péter még mindig csendes és kifejezéstelen maradt.En: Péter remained quiet and expressionless.Hu: Az előadás utáni kérdésszakaszban Bálint már magabiztosabban kezelte a kérdéseket, amire hirtelen Bálint egy hálás mosollyal nézett vissza Eszterre.En: During the question session after the presentation, Bálint handled the questions with more confidence, suddenly looking back at Eszter with a grateful smile.Hu: A prezentáció végén Péter odafordult Bálinthoz, egy apró, szinte elkapott mosollyal.En: At the end of the presentation, Péter turned to Bálint, with a tiny, almost caught smile.Hu: - Látom, Bálint, hogy sokat fejlődtél.En: "I see, Bálint, that you've grown a lot.Hu: Az öltöny és a bemutatód is remek volt – mondta, majd továbbsétált.En: Both your suit and your presentation were excellent," he said, then walked away.Hu: Bálint szívében megkönnyebbüléssel és örömmel nézett Eszterre, megköszönve neki a támogatást és segítséget.En: Bálint looked at Eszter with relief and joy in his heart, thanking her for her support and help.Hu: Most már nem csak egy kollégaként, hanem egy megbecsült barátként tekintett rá.En: He now regarded her not only as a colleague but also as a valued friend.Hu: És így, Bálint nemcsak a promóció lehetőségével lett gazdagabb, hanem az a felismeréssel, hogy a segítség elfogadása és a kollégák támogatása az egyik legnagyobb erény egy vállalati vezető számára.En: And so, Bálint gained not only the opportunity for a promotion but also the realization that accepting help and the support of colleagues is one of the greatest virtues for a corporate leader.Hu: A nap végén, mikor a nap nyugovóra tért, Bálint a város fényei alatt újra megérezte a kék öltöny biztos nyugalmát, amely elindította őt a maga útján a siker felé.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set, Bálint once again felt the secure calm of the blue suit under the city lights, setting him on his path towards success. Vocabulary Words:executive: ügyvezetőpivotal: sorsdöntőcasual: lazaimpression: benyomásamidst: közepettecolleague: kolléganőstylishly: hozzáértésseldetailing: kidolgozásúempathetic: együttérzőexpressionless: kifejezéstelenpromotion: előléptetéssecure: biztoskeen: figyelmesembrace: elfogadásavirtues: erénycorporate: vállalatileather chairs: bőrfotelekmask: maszkgrateful: hálásrealization: felismerésleather: bőrstroll: sétálglance: tekintettension: feszültségnavigate: íven haladsecure calm: biztos nyugalomjacquard: zakóevaluate: értékelcommendable: megfelelősupport: támogatás

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we asked the attendees at AFP's annual conference, AFP ICON, to share their experiences navigating fundraising during uncertain times. These fundraisers reflect on the challenges they've faced and how they've demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. Tune in to hear stories of perseverance, creative problem-solving, and the strategies that helped them not only survive but thrive through difficult moments, reinforcing that even in times of uncertainty, we can emerge stronger and more impactful. Guests: 1. Sarah Brown Rankin 2. Daa'Iyah Rahman 3. Amy Parker, CFRE 4. Caitlin Scanlan 5. Ryan Zapolski, CFRE 6. Marcy Heim 7. Catherine Hann, MBA, CFRE 8. Enzo Duit 9. Patricia Okolo 10. Brittany Connor, Ph.D. 11. Matthew David Gellin, CFRE 12. Lane Buttons 13. Mandi Cambre, CFRE 14. Rene Dillard 15. Salvatore Salpietro 16. Tanya Frey, J.D. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Shy Pianist Takes the Stage: A Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi szellő kellemesen fújt be a kisvárosi középiskola ablakán.En: The spring breeze pleasantly blew through the window of the small town high school.Hu: Az iskolában nagy volt az izgalom.En: There was great excitement in the school.Hu: Aznap rendezték meg a tehetségkutató versenyt.En: That day, the talent show was being held.Hu: Az egész iskola az eseményre készült.En: The entire school was preparing for the event.Hu: A tornatermet színes zászlókkal és fényfüzérekkel díszítették.En: The gymnasium was decorated with colorful flags and light strings.Hu: A faülések már megteltek diákokkal és tanárokkal, amikor elkezdődött a program.En: The wooden seats were already filled with students and teachers when the program began.Hu: István, a félénk zongorista, a színfalak mögött álldogált.En: István, the shy pianist, stood behind the scenes.Hu: Szíve hevesen vert, kezei izzadtak.En: His heart was pounding, and his hands were sweaty.Hu: Bár jól játszott a zongorán, nem szerette, ha mások nézik.En: Although he played the piano well, he didn't like being watched by others.Hu: Ott volt Katalin, a legjobb barátja, aki mindig támogatta.En: Katalin, his best friend, who always supported him, was there.Hu: „Ne aggódj, István!En: "Don't worry, István!"Hu: ” – mondta bátorítóan.En: she said encouragingly.Hu: „Te remek vagy!En: "You're great!Hu: Mutasd meg mindenkinek!En: Show everyone!"Hu: ”Péter, az iskolai menő srác, már készen állt a színpadra.En: Péter, the school's cool kid, was already ready for the stage.Hu: Ő a legújabb divatos táncot tervezte előadni.En: He planned to perform the latest trendy dance.Hu: Magabiztosan mosolygott mindenki.En: He confidently smiled at everyone.Hu: „Hajrá, István!En: "Go, István!Hu: Le fogod nyűgözni őket!En: You're going to impress them!"Hu: ” – mondta Péter, amikor elhaladt mellette.En: said Péter as he passed by.Hu: Ahogy a zongora a színpadra került, István nagy levegőt vett.En: As the piano was brought onto the stage, István took a deep breath.Hu: Katalin szorította meg a kezét egy utolsó biztatásként.En: Katalin squeezed his hand for one last encouragement.Hu: István lassan kilépett a fénybe.En: István slowly stepped into the light.Hu: A terem elcsendesült.En: The hall fell silent.Hu: Üres perc, majd halk taps és szurkolás hallatszott begyük.En: A moment of stillness, then soft applause and cheers could be heard.Hu: Leült a zongorához.En: He sat down at the piano.Hu: Az ismerős billentyűk megnyugtatták.En: The familiar keys calmed him.Hu: Először remegve kezdett, de minden hanggal kicsit magabiztosabb lett.En: At first, he began trembling, but with each note, he became a little more confident.Hu: A zene betöltötte a termet, István pedig egyre jobban belemerült az előadásba.En: The music filled the room, and István became increasingly immersed in the performance.Hu: Mintha csak ő és a zongora lett volna a világon.En: It was as if only he and the piano existed in the world.Hu: Amikor az utolsó hang elhalt, a csendet tapsvihar törte meg.En: When the last note faded, the silence was broken by a thunderous applause.Hu: István boldogan hajolt meg.En: István bowed happily.Hu: Az arcán mosoly ragyogott.En: His face was beaming with a smile.Hu: Barátai és tanárai tapsoltak állva.En: His friends and teachers were applauding while standing.Hu: Katalin odarohant, megölelte őt.En: Katalin ran over and hugged him.Hu: „Látod?En: "See?Hu: Megérte!En: It was worth it!"Hu: ” – mondta nevetve.En: she said, laughing.Hu: István ott állt, boldogabbnak érezte magát, mint valaha.En: István stood there, feeling happier than ever.Hu: Megértette, hogy nem az számít, mások mit gondolnak, hanem hogy higgyen magában.En: He realized that it doesn't matter what others think, but that he believes in himself.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy bármire képes lehet.En: Now, he knew he could do anything.Hu: És ezzel, a tavaszi nap sugarai alatt, István magabiztosan lépett le a színpadról.En: And with that, under the rays of the spring sun, István confidently stepped off the stage.Hu: Egy újabb lépést tett meg önmaga megismerése felé.En: He took another step towards self-discovery.Hu: Katalin szavai visszhangoztak benne: „Bármire képes vagy!En: Katalin's words echoed within him: "You can do anything!"Hu: ” És ő elhitte.En: And he believed it. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szellőpleasantly: kellemesenexcitement: izgalomtalent: tehetségevent: eseménygymnasium: tornateremcolorful: színesflags: zászlókstrings: füzérekwooden: fapianist: zongoristascenes: színfalakpounding: hevesen vertsweaty: izzadtakencouragingly: bátorítóanconfidently: magabiztosantrembling: remegveimmersed: belemerültthunderous: viharosbeaming: ragyogottself-discovery: önmaga megismerésebelieves: hiszperform: előadnihugged: megöleltesmiled: mosolygottlight: fénybecalmed: megnyugtattáknote: hangsilence: csendapplause: taps

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Lakeside Revelation: Zsombor's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap ragyogó fényárban úszott a Balatonon, miközben a család többi tagja segített előkészíteni a pikniket a tóparton.En: The sun bathed Lake Balaton in brilliant light while the rest of the family helped prepare the picnic on the lakeshore.Hu: Zsombor nézte, ahogy Katalin ügyesen irányítja a teendőket, és őrizte a rendet.En: Zsombor watched as Katalin skillfully managed the tasks and maintained order.Hu: Péter már megérkezett, egy festőállvánnyal a kezében, és a part mentén keresett ihletet.En: Péter had already arrived, with an easel in hand, searching for inspiration along the shore.Hu: A tavaszi levegő friss volt, a fák újra éledeztek, és a virágok színei feldíszítették a környéket.En: The spring air was fresh, the trees were coming alive again, and the colors of the flowers decorated the area.Hu: A család minden évben itt találkozott, Balaton gyönyörű tavának partján, hogy együtt ünnepeljék az élet fontos pillanatait.En: Every year, the family met here on the shores of Lake Balaton's beautiful lake to celebrate the important moments of life together.Hu: Ma éppen Zsombor születésnapját ünnepelték.En: Today, they were celebrating Zsombor's birthday.Hu: Zsombor próbálta elterelni a figyelmét az aggodalomról.En: Zsombor tried to distract himself from anxiety.Hu: Az utóbbi időben sokat töprengett azon, hogyan mondja el a családnak az új döntését.En: Lately, he had been pondering a lot about how to tell the family about his new decision.Hu: Már nem látott jövőt a mérnöki pályán, a fényképezés vonzotta őt.En: He no longer saw a future in engineering; photography attracted him.Hu: De mi lesz, ha Katalin és a család többi tagja nem fogadja el a döntését?En: But what if Katalin and the rest of the family didn't accept his decision?Hu: A nap előrehaladtával Zsombor egyre idegesebb lett.En: As the day progressed, Zsombor became increasingly nervous.Hu: Az idő telt, és eljött a pillanat, amikor mindenki leült a fűbe a piknikhez.En: Time passed, and the moment arrived when everyone sat down on the grass for the picnic.Hu: Katalin mellett foglalt helyet, és Péter csendesen falatozott a másik oldalon.En: He took a seat next to Katalin, and Péter was quietly munching on the other side.Hu: — Katalin — kezdte Zsombor tétován —, valami fontosat szeretnék megosztani veletek.En: "Katalin," Zsombor began hesitantly, "I want to share something important with you all."Hu: Katalin kíváncsian nézett fel, miközben a család többi tagja is elcsendesedett.En: Katalin looked up curiously as the rest of the family also quieted down.Hu: — Úgy döntöttem, hogy... abbahagyom a mérnöki munkát. Fotós szeretnék lenni — fejezte be végül Zsombor, nagyot sóhajtva.En: "I've decided... to quit my engineering job. I want to become a photographer," Zsombor finally finished, letting out a big sigh.Hu: A csendet csak a hullámok csendes morajlása törte meg, míg mindenki az új információt emésztette.En: The silence was broken only by the gentle murmur of the waves as everyone digested the new information.Hu: Zsombor aggódva figyelte, Katalin hogyan reagál.En: Zsombor watched anxiously to see how Katalin would react.Hu: De ami történt, arra nem számított. Katalin elmosolyodott, és megszorította Zsombor kezét.En: But what happened, he didn't expect. Katalin smiled and squeezed Zsombor's hand.Hu: — Büszke vagyok rád — mondta. — Bátorság kell ahhoz, hogy kövesd az álmaidat. Támogatni foglak, bármerre is vezessen ez az út.En: "I'm proud of you," she said. "It takes courage to follow your dreams. I will support you wherever this path leads."Hu: Zsombor szíve megtelt boldogsággal.En: Zsombor's heart filled with happiness.Hu: Péter megveregette a vállát, és elégedetten bólintott.En: Péter patted his shoulder and nodded contentedly.Hu: Miközben a nap alábukott a Balaton felett, Zsombor rájött, hogy igaz barátsággal és szeretettel nem kell félnie.En: As the sun set over Lake Balaton, Zsombor realized that with true friendship and love, he didn't need to be afraid.Hu: A támogatás ott rejlik azokban, akik igazán törődnek vele.En: Support lies in those who truly care about him. Vocabulary Words:bathed: úszottbrilliant: ragyogóskillfully: ügyeseninspiration: ihletetshore: partpondering: töprengettanxiety: aggodalomdecision: döntésphotography: fényképezésaccept: fogadjadistract: elterelnimunching: falatozotthesitantly: tétováncuriously: kíváncsiancourage: bátorságdreams: álmaidatsupport: támogatnipath: útsilence: csenddigest: emésztettemurmur: morajlásareact: reagálsqueezed: megszorítottaproud: büszkehappiness: boldogsággalnodded: bólintottcontentedly: elégedettenset: alábukottfriendship: barátsággalafraid: félnie

Fluent Fiction - French: From Photos to Paint: A Blossoming Artistic Alliance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-20-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil illuminaient les Jardins du Luxembourg.En: The rays of the sun illuminated the Jardins du Luxembourg.Fr: Les arbres vibraient de vie.En: The trees vibrated with life.Fr: Les fleurs de printemps montraient des teintes pastel.En: The spring flowers showed pastel shades.Fr: C'était le festival d'art du printemps.En: It was the spring art festival.Fr: L'air était rempli de rires et de musiques douces.En: The air was filled with laughter and gentle music.Fr: Éloïse, une jeune peintre, observait la scène avec attention.En: Éloïse, a young painter, was observing the scene attentively.Fr: Elle tenait ses pinceaux, sa toile prête à capter l'essence du printemps.En: She held her brushes, her canvas ready to capture the essence of spring.Fr: Mais son cœur était lourd.En: But her heart was heavy.Fr: Une peur sourde lui murmurait que son art pourrait ne pas plaire.En: A dull fear whispered to her that her art might not be well-received.Fr: À quelques pas d'elle, Luc regardait à travers l'objectif de son appareil photo.En: A few steps away, Luc was looking through the lens of his camera.Fr: La beauté des jardins était une source de rêve, mais son inspiration semblait se cacher.En: The beauty of the garden was a source of dreams, but his inspiration seemed to be hiding.Fr: Il se disait qu'il fallait absolument réussir ses photos pour relancer sa carrière.En: He told himself he absolutely had to succeed with his photos to revive his career.Fr: Sébastien, un ami commun, faisait des allers-retours entre les différentes œuvres exposées.En: Sébastien, a mutual friend, was moving back and forth between the different exhibited works.Fr: Il les rejoint avec enthousiasme.En: He joined them enthusiastically.Fr: "Éloïse, Luc, je vois que vous êtes perdus dans vos pensées créatives," plaisanta-t-il.En: "Éloïse, Luc, I see you are lost in your creative thoughts," he joked.Fr: "Vous devriez travailler ensemble.En: "You should work together.Fr: Qui sait ce que cela pourrait donner?"En: Who knows what it could create?"Fr: Au début, Éloïse hésita.En: At first, Éloïse hesitated.Fr: Collaborer signifiait exposer ses faiblesses.En: Collaborating meant exposing her weaknesses.Fr: Mais l'idée de mélanger peinture et photographie l'attirait.En: But the idea of combining painting and photography attracted her.Fr: Luc, quant à lui, voyait déjà des images magiques prendre vie.En: Luc, for his part, could already see magical images coming to life.Fr: Ils décidèrent de faire équipe.En: They decided to team up.Fr: Éloïse peindrait des paysages printaniers capturés par Luc.En: Éloïse would paint spring landscapes captured by Luc.Fr: Ils passèrent des jours à explorer le jardin, l'œil attentif à chaque détail, chaque couleur.En: They spent days exploring the garden, their eyes attentive to every detail, every color.Fr: Le rire et la connivence commencèrent à effacer leurs doutes.En: Laughter and shared understanding began to erase their doubts.Fr: Pâques arriva vite, marquant aussi le clou du festival.En: Pâques came quickly, also marking the highlight of the festival.Fr: Leur exposition commune attira beaucoup de visiteurs.En: Their joint exhibition attracted many visitors.Fr: Les gens admiraient la fusion originale de leurs arts.En: People admired the original fusion of their arts.Fr: Les critiques furent enthousiastes, louant l'harmonie entre photographie et peinture.En: The critics were enthusiastic, praising the harmony between photography and painting.Fr: Pour Éloïse, c'était une victoire sur sa peur.En: For Éloïse, it was a victory over her fear.Fr: Mais elle reçut une proposition inattendue: exposer à l'étranger.En: But she received an unexpected proposal: to exhibit abroad.Fr: Le voyage promettait reconnaissance et croissance, mais l'éloignement de Paris et de Luc la faisait hésiter.En: The trip promised recognition and growth, but the thought of leaving Paris and Luc made her hesitate.Fr: Luc, avec un sourire serein, lui dit : "Éloïse, tu dois saisir cette chance.En: Luc, with a serene smile, told her: "Éloïse, you must seize this opportunity.Fr: Je suis là pour te soutenir, même à distance.En: I am here to support you, even from a distance.Fr: Cette expérience est une preuve de ton talent."En: This experience is proof of your talent."Fr: La décision fut difficile.En: The decision was difficult.Fr: Mais Éloïse réalisa que prendre des risques faisait partie de son voyage artistique.En: But Éloïse realized that taking risks was part of her artistic journey.Fr: Elle accepta.En: She accepted.Fr: Ils se promirent de rester proches malgré les kilomètres.En: They promised to remain close despite the miles.Fr: Luc trouva une nouvelle source d'inspiration dans cette séparation.En: Luc found a new source of inspiration in this separation.Fr: Éloïse, elle, parti confiante, prête à affronter le monde.En: Éloïse, on her part, left confident, ready to face the world.Fr: Les Jardins du Luxembourg restaient leur point de départ.En: The Jardins du Luxembourg remained their starting point.Fr: Un lieu où l'art et l'amitié avaient transformé leurs vies.En: A place where art and friendship had transformed their lives.Fr: La saison des fleurs avait aussi fait fleurir de nouvelles ambitions.En: The season of flowers had also blossomed into new ambitions. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsto illuminate: illuminerthe canvas: la toilethe essence: l'essencethe dull fear: la peur sourdeto whisper: murmurerthe inspiration: l'inspirationto hide: se cachera mutual friend: un ami communenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmeto attract: attirera magical image: une image magiqueto erase: effacerthe highlight: le clouto admire: admirerto praise: louerthe harmony: l'harmoniethe victory: la victoirethe unexpected proposal: la proposition inattenduethe growth: la croissanceto hesitate: hésiterto seize: saisirto support: soutenirthe proof: la preuveto promise: promettrea source of inspiration: une source d'inspirationto transform: transformerthe ambition: l'ambitionthe landscape: le paysagethe laughter: le rire

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, our 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award recipients share the strategies that led to amazing fundraising results, as well as the personal career moves they've made that have set them up for success. Their advice serves as a blueprint for emerging leaders unsure of how to take their career to the next level.   Abby and Brian will be honored at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Brian Marquez, development officer at the Southern Scholarship Foundation: Starting as a development coordinator at Elder Care Services (ECS) in Tallahassee, Brian introduced initiatives such as a quarterly impact report that highlighted to donors the valuable role their contributions played in creating positive change at the senior service agency. These stewardship-focused efforts resulted in increased donor retention, including inspiring one donor to triple their gift from the previous year. As a queer Latino, Brian's leadership at ECS extended beyond fundraising. While chair of ECS's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Brian launched an effort to translate materials into Spanish, and secured SAGE certification for ECS, ensuring the organization was a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ seniors. While the industry as a whole continues to struggle to retain and recruit new donors, Brian is defying trends with a focus on meaningful donor engagement that has contributed to a 5% increase in retention, a 7% increase in first-time donors, and a 17% increase in monthly donors. His use of automated, segmented campaigns celebrating donor milestones and personalized welcome campaigns for new donors reflect Brian's ability to embrace new technology in fostering relationships. Beyond his professional achievements, Brian has made a profound impact as a volunteer and advocate. As president of the AFP FL, Big Bend Chapter, he has significantly increased attendance and engagement by fostering collaborations with local nonprofit leaders. Additionally, he is deeply committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equality, serving on the board of Equality Florida and contributing to policy initiatives through the City of Tallahassee Mayor's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. Abby Trahan, MPA, CFRE, development officer II, at the University of Houston: In her first professional role as annual giving coordinator for the Houston Food Bank, Abby grew the monthly giving program by 60%, generating $3 million in dependable annual revenue with a remarkable 96% donor retention rate. Beyond the numbers, she created a culture of gratitude and stewardship through innovations such as a new tool for tracking donor touchpoints and a cross-departmental letter writing day to personally thank donors. In her successive roles as development officer I and II for the University of Houston, Abby has significantly expanded the organization's capacity to attract and retain major donors, resulting in multiple six-figure gifts, including a $1 million commitment, as well as the University of Houston Law Center's first endowed professorship during the current dean's tenure. Her talents extend beyond major gifts, also facilitating a peer-to-peer campaign that raised $113,000—the highest in four years. As an active member of AFP since 2018, Abby has demonstrated her leadership at the chapter level, serving as communications chair for National Philanthropy Day and mentoring emerging professionals through the Greater Houston Chapter's Collegiate Chapters program. Abby also earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential just three years after joining the profession, showcasing her commitment to her future career in fundraising. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Enterprise Connect 2025 Podcast | Technology Reseller News Previously LIVE from Enterprise Connect 2025 “If you're relying on mobile triangulation, your 911 location could be half a mile off—meanwhile, your DoorDash order is on the doorstep,” says Robert Harris, President of Communications Advantage. Speaking at Enterprise Connect 2025, Harris and Melinda Sensabaugh, ENP, joined Doug Green to discuss the realities of enterprise 911 compliance—and why Next Generation 911 (NG911) is far more than a telecom upgrade. Sensabaugh, a certified Emergency Numbering Professional (ENP) and longtime consultant in public safety communications, outlined how legacy analog systems and selective routers limit the information public safety can receive. “Today's 911 still runs on technology designed for landlines,” said Sensabaugh. “NextGen 911 will run over IP networks, delivering location, device, video, even floor plans—getting the right information to the right PSAP faster.” For enterprises, complying with Kari's Law and the RAY BAUM's Act is more complex than just updating a phone system. Harris emphasized that ambiguous terms like “to the extent technically feasible” require interpretation. “Enterprises need expert help to translate regulatory language into action—whether that means mapping every wired port or accounting for Wi-Fi mobility,” he said. Both Sensabaugh and Harris have built their consulting practice around a holistic approach to 911—helping enterprises assess and update not just their phone systems, but their policies, safety planning, and PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) readiness. Their work includes consulting on legacy upgrades, educating IT and safety teams, and advocating for proactive compliance before tragedies expose gaps. “The bottom line,” said Sensabaugh, “is that 911 isn't just about technology. It's about protecting your employees and knowing that when they dial, help gets to the right place—fast.” To learn more, visit communicationsadvantage.com, or connect with Robert Lee Harris on LinkedIn. He also offers a white paper on integrating 911 compliance as a core worker safety discipline.  

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Numbers to Narratives: Bálint's Creative Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-04-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Kedves olvasó, képzeld el Budapest egy csendes utcáját, ahol egy kávézó meghitt, barátságos légkört teremt.En: Dear reader, imagine a quiet street in Budapest, where a café creates an intimate, friendly atmosphere.Hu: A kávézó falait meleg barna fa borítja, a levegőt pedig frissen őrölt kávé illata tölti meg.En: The walls of the café are covered in warm brown wood, and the air is filled with the scent of freshly ground coffee.Hu: Az ablakokon beszűrődik a halvány, ígérettel teli téli fény, egyúttal megérezhetjük a tavasz közelségét.En: The pale, promise-filled winter light filters through the windows, allowing us to sense the approach of spring.Hu: Egy késő téli délután, Bálint, egy szorgalmas könyvelő, éppen a laptopján dolgozik.En: On a late winter afternoon, Bálint, a diligent accountant, is working on his laptop.Hu: Elmélyülten készíti a jelentéseket, amelyek kulcsfontosságúak a következő heti üzleti prezentációhoz.En: He is deeply engrossed in preparing reports that are crucial for the business presentation next week.Hu: Az asztalán jegyzetek hevernek, tollak és egy csésze forró kávé, amit mindig Réka, az alkotói vénával megáldott barista készít neki.En: On his table lie notes, pens, and a cup of hot coffee, always made for him by Réka, the barista blessed with a creative spirit.Hu: Réka már észrevette, hogy Bálint minden délután visszatér a kávézóba.En: Réka has noticed that Bálint returns to the café every afternoon.Hu: Újabb és újabb kávékat rendel, miközben szorgosan írja a számokat a képernyőn.En: He orders coffee after coffee while diligently typing numbers on the screen.Hu: Egy alkalommal kíváncsiságból egy apró grafikát csúsztat Bálint csészéje alá.En: Out of curiosity, she once slips a small sketch under Bálint's cup.Hu: Egy csendes mosollyal és óvatos mozdulattal nyújtja át a csészét, amire Bálint kíváncsi tekintettel néz.En: With a quiet smile and a careful gesture, she hands over the cup, which Bálint looks at with intrigued eyes.Hu: Bálint élete nem csak számokról szólt.En: Bálint's life was not just about numbers.Hu: Titkon mindig is vágyott a kreativitásra, egy új kifejezésmódra.En: Secretly, he always yearned for creativity, a new mode of expression.Hu: Azonban a munkahelyi elvárások, különösen Péter, a főnöke elvárásai, hatalmas nyomást gyakoroltak rá.En: However, workplace expectations, especially those from Péter, his boss, put enormous pressure on him.Hu: Péter, aki a bemutatótól várta a következő nagy ügyfél megnyerését, nem tűrt hibát.En: Péter, expecting the presentation to win over the next big client, did not tolerate mistakes.Hu: Az idő telt, a prezentáció napja közeledett.En: Time passed, and the day of the presentation was approaching.Hu: Bálint egyre inkább érezte, hogy a kreativitás iránti vágyát össze kellene kapcsolnia a munkájával.En: Bálint increasingly felt that he should merge his desire for creativity with his work.Hu: Gondolatában összeállt a kép: mi lenne, ha Réka vidám skiccei segítségével tenné érthetővé a bonyolult pénzügyi adatokat a jövőbeli ügyfelüknek?En: The idea came together in his mind: what if he used Réka's cheerful sketches to make complex financial data understandable for their future client?Hu: Elérkezett a bemutató napja.En: The day of the presentation arrived.Hu: Bálint izgult, de eltökélt volt.En: Bálint was nervous but determined.Hu: A laptopjáról a projektorra vetítette Réka rajzait is.En: He projected Réka's drawings from his laptop.Hu: Az egyszerű ábrák életre keltették a számokat, az ügyfél pedig elmerült a képek világában.En: The simple illustrations brought the numbers to life, and the client became immersed in the world of images.Hu: Az ügyfél érdeklődése látványosan megnőtt.En: The client's interest visibly grew.Hu: Bálint érezte az elismerő pillantásokat, Péter arcán pedig megjelent egy elégedett mosoly.En: Bálint felt the approving glances, and a satisfied smile appeared on Péter's face.Hu: A prezentáció végére Bálint nemcsak a főnöke elismerését érte el, hanem saját magának is bebizonyította, hogy a kreativitás és a munka kéz a kézben járhatnak.En: By the end of the presentation, Bálint had not only gained his boss's approval but proved to himself that creativity and work could go hand in hand.Hu: A sikert követően rájött, hogy mindkettőt tovább tudja vinni, egy új utat nyitva az életében.En: Following the success, he realized that he could carry both forward, opening a new path in his life.Hu: Bálint számára ez a beismerés új lehetőségeket teremtett.En: This realization created new opportunities for Bálint.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a szenvedély és a kötelezettség harmonikus együttműködése lehetővé teszi, hogy minden nap új színt vigyen az életébe, a kávézó barátságos falai között és azon túl is.En: He learned that the harmonious collaboration of passion and obligation enables him to bring new color to his life every day, within the friendly walls of the café and beyond. Vocabulary Words:intimate: meghittengrossed: elmélyültenaccountant: könyvelőcreative spirit: alkotói vénadiligent: szorgalmascrucial: kulcsfontosságúcuriosity: kíváncsisággesture: mozdulatapproach: közeledéssecretly: titkonexpression: kifejezéstolerate: tűrapproval: elismerésmerge: összeolvasztopportunity: lehetőségcollaboration: együttműködésobligation: kötelezettségscent: illatfilter: beszűrődikintrigued: kíváncsipresentation: bemutatóimmense: hatalmasillustration: ábraapprove: elismersketch: skiccharmonious: harmonikusimmersed: elmerültprojection: vetítéssatisfied: elégedetttransform: átalakít

Ep 590 features Kasey Young, ENP, Executive Director at Stanislaus Regional 911 out of California. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Support Stanislaus Regional 911 by purchasing a Rocket Scientist's shirt. Proceeds go to their wellness team. Purchase here - SR911 Rocket Scientist's T-shirt Episode topics – Kasey Young's journey and 17 years of public safety experience Transitioning a crisis-laden center into a thriving 911 dispatch system The cultural shifts and changes undertaken at Stanislaus Regional 911 The recent public hearing incident and its impact on dispatchers Advocacy for reclassification and recognition of 911 professionals If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Budapest Love Story: An Evening at Halászbástya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-12-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A gyertyafényes éjjel halkan köszöntött Budapestre, ahogy a Várnegyed felett a hónapok óta fagyos levegő teli volt szeretettel.En: The candlelit night quietly greeted Budapest, as the months-long frosty air over the Várnegyed was filled with love.Hu: A Halászbástya impozáns alakja a télies táj fölé magasodott.En: The impressive figure of the Halászbástya towered over the wintry landscape.Hu: Neo-gótikus tornyai és a hóval borított teraszai különleges látványt nyújtottak, ahol a város fényei az éjszakában tündököltek.En: Its neo-gothic towers and snow-covered terraces offered a unique view, where the city's lights shone in the night.Hu: Zoltán mély levegőt vett, miközben Évára várt.En: Zoltán took a deep breath while waiting for Éva.Hu: Ez az első randevújuk volt, ráadásul Valentin-nap.En: This was their first date, and moreover, it was Valentine's Day.Hu: Zoltán, aki a történelem és az építészet szerelmese, úgy gondolta, nem is találhatna szebb helyet egy romantikus találkozóra.En: Zoltán, a lover of history and architecture, thought he couldn't have found a more beautiful place for a romantic meeting.Hu: Mégis, a szíve gyorsabban vert az izgalomtól és a bizonytalanságtól.En: Yet, his heart was beating faster from excitement and uncertainty.Hu: Éva megérkezett.En: Éva arrived.Hu: Élénk mosollyal üdvözölte Zoltánt, és kíváncsian méregette a környezetet.En: She greeted Zoltán with a bright smile and curiously surveyed the surroundings.Hu: „Miért pont a Halászbástya?” - kérdezte mosolyogva.En: "Why the Halászbástya?" she asked with a smile.Hu: Zoltán zavartan elmagyarázta, hogy gyerekkorában, amikor szüleivel ide látogattak, mindig elbűvölte a hely szépsége.En: Zoltán explained awkwardly that as a child, when he visited the place with his parents, he was always captivated by its beauty.Hu: Ahogy együtt sétáltak, Zoltán érezte, hogy dicséretes képessége beszélni az épületek múltjáról nem elég ahhoz, hogy kifejezze valódi érzéseit.En: As they walked together, Zoltán felt that his admirable ability to talk about the buildings' history was not enough to express his true feelings.Hu: Számára azonban ez több volt, mint egy falakba zárt történet; ez volt a bátorság próbája, hogy megnyíljon Évának.En: For him, this was more than a story confined within walls; it was a test of courage to open up to Éva.Hu: Péter, a legjobb barátja, ugyan nem volt vele, de szavával és támogatásával ott lebegett Zoltán mellett.En: Péter, his best friend, was not with him, but his words and support hovered beside Zoltán.Hu: "Egyszerűen legyél önmagad!" tanácsolta neki korábban.En: "Just be yourself!" he had advised him earlier.Hu: A terasz szélén megálltak, a kilátás lélegzetelállító volt.En: They stopped at the edge of the terrace; the view was breathtaking.Hu: A Duna csillogó vizén párolgó hideg éjszaki levegő megváltoztatta körülöttük a világot.En: The cold northern air evaporating from the sparkling waters of the Danube altered the world around them.Hu: "Én néha küzdök az érzéseimmel," kezdte Zoltán halkan, szavai remegtek a tél hűvösében.En: "I sometimes struggle with my feelings," Zoltán began softly, his words trembling in the cold of winter.Hu: Éva csendben hallgatta, majd melegen megszorította Zoltán kezét.En: Éva listened silently, then warmly squeezed Zoltán's hand.Hu: "Én is," válaszolta lágyan.En: "I do too," she replied gently.Hu: "Szeretem, hogy őszinte vagy."En: "I love that you're honest."Hu: Ez a pár szó többet jelentett Zoltán számára, mint bármi más: megnyitotta számára a kaput egy új világ felé, ahol az igaz oltalomra és megértésre talált.En: Those few words meant more to Zoltán than anything else; they opened a gate to a new world for him, where he found true shelter and understanding.Hu: A nyelvük, amellyel a legmélyebb gondolatokat tárgyalják, lényegében a csend lett, amely mégis mindent jelentett.En: Their language, with which they discussed the deepest thoughts, essentially became silence, which nevertheless meant everything.Hu: Az éjszaka folyamán még sokat beszélgettek.En: Throughout the night, they talked a lot.Hu: Közben a hideg fokozatosan átszőtte a világot, de szívüket valami más, mélyebb melegség tartotta ébren.En: Meanwhile, the cold gradually wove through the world, but their hearts were kept awake by something else, a deeper warmth.Hu: Amikor elváltak, megígérték egymásnak, hogy találkoznak mindenképpen újra.En: When they parted, they promised each other that they would definitely meet again.Hu: Zoltán már nem csak a Halászbástya tornyait csodálta, hanem érezte, hogy valami különleges kezdődött el közöttük.En: Zoltán was no longer just admiring the towers of the Halászbástya, but felt that something special had begun between them.Hu: Nemcsak a város fénye világította meg útjukat, hanem az új lehetőségek is, amelyeket az őszinteség hozott el nekik.En: Not only did the city's lights illuminate their path, but also the new opportunities brought to them by honesty. Vocabulary Words:candlelit: gyertyafényesquietly: halkangreeted: köszöntöttfrosty: fagyosimpressive: impozánstowered: magasodottterraces: teraszaicuriously: kíváncsianawkwardly: zavartancaptivated: elbűvölteadmiration: dicséretesexpress: kifejezzeuncertainty: bizonytalanságtólbreathtaking: lélegzetelállítóevaporating: párolgóstruggle: küzdöktrembling: remegtekhonest: őszintegate: kaputshelter: oltalomraunderstanding: megértésrethoughts: gondolatokatsilence: csendwove: átszőttepromised: megígértékilluminate: világítottaopportunities: lehetőségekhonesty: őszinteség

Kate, FNP, and entrepreneur, who's embracing the ENP model by balancing part-time work while running her own thriving practice sits down with Justin to discuss her next steps. Kate's business is doing well, but like many solo entrepreneurs, she's at a crossroads: How do you grow beyond what you can do alone?Together, Justin and Kate tackle the challenges of hiring and scaling, emphasizing the crucial shift from solo success to building a team for long-term growth. They discuss how you can operate a successful business solo, but to truly grow and avoid plateauing, you need to invest in the right help. Don't miss Justin's practical advice, including an estimate of the monthly earnings you should aim for before taking the leap into hiring.