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Before we jump in, this episode is a little different. I was recently invited to be a guest on Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, hosted by Cannon Carr. They were kind enough to let me share that conversation here on Business, Finance and Soul. This time, I am not the one asking the questions. I am the one answering them. We talked about my journey starting Transition Staffing Group, the lessons I learned from watching my grandparents struggle financially later in life, the idea of building what I call a Freedom Fund, and why business ownership should be about more than revenue, profit, or a future exit. This conversation touches on entrepreneurship, risk, financial independence, delegation, legacy, and the question every business owner eventually has to face: What is enough? Key Topics Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet Shaun reflects on how he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to build something meaningful. He explains that entrepreneurship gave him both a creative outlet and a platform to help others grow. The Early Days of Business Ownership The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife considered different business ideas before he ultimately stayed in the recruiting industry and helped build Transition Staffing Group. Lessons from Family and Financial Independence Shaun shares how his grandparents' retirement experience deeply influenced him. Their lack of financial planning created dependency later in life, and that experience shaped Shaun's belief in creating security and independence before it is needed. The Freedom Fund Shaun explains the Freedom Fund as a personal financial foundation built outside the business. Instead of assuming the company would eventually sell or always remain valuable, he wanted a separate plan that would create independence regardless of what happened to the business. Defining "Enough" A major theme of the episode is understanding how much is enough. Shaun discusses how business owners can get caught constantly chasing more unless they define what kind of life they actually want to build. Scaling Beyond Yourself Shaun talks about the difficulty of moving from being deeply involved in client and candidate work to creating a company that could grow beyond his personal production. Letting Employees Make Mistakes One of the hardest parts of scaling, Shaun explains, is allowing team members to make mistakes with relationships and responsibilities that the founder once personally owned. But without that trust, the company cannot grow. Building a Platform for Entrepreneurial Employees Shaun shares his vision for TSG as a place where ambitious, entrepreneurial employees can grow, earn, lead, and have a voice without needing to leave and start their own firm. Legacy and the Enders Scholarship After reaching a level of financial independence, Shaun and his wife shifted more attention toward giving back. The Enders Scholarship supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. Timestamped Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: More Than Revenue The episode opens with a question for business owners who want more than revenue. The conversation is framed around personal freedom, impact, and building something bigger than yourself. 00:19 – Introduction to the Episode Cannon Carr introduces the episode and sets up Shaun's story as one centered on fulfillment, purpose, risk, financial planning, and intentional business growth. 01:15 – Three Questions for Business Owners Listeners are invited to consider three major questions: What does your Freedom Fund look like? Is your wealth strategy dependent on a future sale? Are you scaling with a clear definition of enough? 02:00 – Shaun's Entrepreneurial Beginning Shaun reflects on whether he always saw himself as an entrepreneur. He shares that he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and people who had collected wisdom and passed it on. 02:40 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Creativity Shaun explains that entrepreneurship became the right path because it gave him a creative outlet and the ability to build a platform where others could succeed. 03:35 – Creating Opportunity for Employees Shaun discusses the responsibility he feels to create a company where employees can have a voice, grow financially, and feel some of the ownership mentality he once wanted for himself. 04:00 – Searching for the Right Business Shaun shares how he and his wife would spend weekends at Barnes & Noble, exploring business ideas, franchises, and different models before deciding what path made sense. 05:00 – Visualization Before Knowing the Word Shaun talks about imagining different business paths and paying attention to how each one felt when he said it out loud. This helped him move closer to the right opportunity. 05:45 – Staying in the Recruiting Industry Although Shaun initially explored many types of businesses, a respected partnership opportunity helped him realize that the staffing and recruiting industry was the right place to build. 06:30 – Family Influence on Money and Business Shaun explains how family experiences shape the way people view money, risk, security, and independence. 07:15 – His Grandparents' Retirement Experience Shaun shares the story of his grandparents retiring early without a strong financial plan. He watched them later become financially dependent on their children. 08:30 – Living in the Moment vs. Planning for the Future Shaun reflects on the beauty of his grandfather's ability to live in the moment, while also recognizing the danger of not planning for a future self who may need security. 09:40 – The Importance of Independence Later in Life The experience taught Shaun that joy, independence, and financial security become especially important as people age and may no longer be able to earn. 10:00 – Early Definition of Business Success Shaun explains that in the earliest days of Transition Staffing Group, success simply meant survival: having enough cash to meet payroll and keep going. 10:45 – Scarcity, Fear, and Motivation The early years were driven by fear and scarcity, but Shaun explains how the right mindset can turn those pressures into resilience and motivation. 11:20 – Success Evolves from Survival to Abundance As the business grew, Shaun's definition of success shifted from his own survival to helping employees succeed and creating abundance for others. 12:20 – Profitability from the Beginning Shaun discusses how his former business partner's conservative approach shaped the company's early financial discipline, including avoiding debt and focusing on profitability. 13:15 – The Balance Between Profit and Growth The conversation explores the tension between keeping profits for security and reinvesting enough back into the company to create future growth. 14:00 – Using Profit to Build Freedom Instead of using profits only to increase lifestyle, Shaun and his wife focused on building a financial foundation that could support their future independence. 15:00 – Defining the Freedom Fund Shaun introduces the Freedom Fund as a financial equation built around desired lifestyle, annual spending needs, investable assets, and the ability to create optionality. 16:00 – The 4% Rule and Financial Targets Shaun explains how he thought about investable assets and withdrawal rates, using the example of $5 million producing roughly $200,000 per year under a 4% framework. 17:00 – Everyone's Number Is Different The conversation emphasizes that financial independence is personal. For some people, an amazing life may require far less than someone else's target. 17:30 – Not Depending on a Business Sale Shaun explains why he never wanted his entire financial future dependent on selling Transition Staffing Group. The business had value, but the future was never guaranteed. 18:15 – Industry Disruption and Uncertainty Shaun reflects on how technology, job boards, LinkedIn, and now AI have all raised questions about the future of recruiting, making diversification even more important. 19:15 – Hitting the Freedom Fund Number Shaun shares that he and his wife eventually reached their Freedom Fund number after roughly 20 years of consistency, discipline, investing, and time in the market. 20:00 – Moving from Security to Legacy Once financial independence became more secure, Shaun and his wife began focusing more on impact, giving, and legacy. 20:30 – The Enders Scholarship Shaun discusses launching the Enders Scholarship, which supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. 21:15 – Giving Instead of Lifestyle Inflation The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife chose to use financial security to give back in meaningful ways rather than simply increasing lifestyle. 22:15 – Managing Difficult Business Seasons Shaun talks about down years, industry headwinds, and the challenge of continuing to invest in the business while protecting personal and company finances. 23:00 – Freedom Fund Mindset During Storms The Freedom Fund mindset allows business owners to ride out difficult seasons with less panic, similar to having cash reserves during a market downturn. 24:00 – Adjusting Owner Compensation Shaun explains that during difficult periods, he may reduce what he pays himself to make sure the business remains healthy and positioned for future opportunity. 24:45 – Playing Catch-Up Financially The conversation explores how to recover when financial contributions need to pause during a difficult year. Shaun discusses the importance of doing the math and keeping the long-term plan alive. 25:45 – Seasons of Life and Business Shaun reminds listeners that life and business both have seasons. Feeling behind does not mean you are failing; it means you adjust the plan and keep moving. 26:30 – Advice for Service-Based Entrepreneurs Shaun offers advice for professionals who leave corporate roles to start service businesses. He stresses the importance of deciding early whether you want to remain a solopreneur or build a team. 27:30 – Understanding the Business You Want to Build The conversation highlights the difference between building a lifestyle business, remaining the technician, or creating a company that can scale beyond the founder. 28:30 – The E-Myth and the Technician Trap Shaun references the idea that many entrepreneurs remain stuck as the technician inside their own business. That can be fine if it is intentional, but frustrating if the owner expected something different. 29:30 – Replacing Yourself Takes Longer Than Expected Shaun explains that replacing yourself in a service business often takes two to three times longer than expected, especially when you are growing through profit rather than outside capital. 30:00 – Shaun's Shift in 2019 Shaun shares that in 2019 he made a major commitment to work himself out of the day-to-day client and candidate role so he could focus more on building the company. 30:45 – Working On the Business Instead of Only In It Once Shaun moved out of the most intense day-to-day role, he was able to focus more on staff development, systems, leadership, and long-term company growth. 31:15 – The Difficulty of Delegation Shaun talks about how hard it is to watch people make mistakes with clients and relationships he personally built, but he also explains that this is the only way people truly learn. 32:00 – Building for the Next Generation Shaun shares his vision for creating a company where entrepreneurial employees can have upside, voice, creativity, and opportunity inside the organization. 33:00 – Why Entrepreneurial Employees Leave Shaun reflects that if earlier in his career a company had given him more ownership, voice, and opportunity, he may not have needed to leave to start his own firm. 33:30 – The Future Size of TSG Shaun discusses his vision for Transition Staffing Group growing intentionally to around 25 to 30 people while maintaining quality, culture, and reputation. 34:00 – How to Connect with Shaun Shaun shares where people can find him, including LinkedIn, Transition Staffing Group, CallTSG.com, and the Business, Finance and Soul podcast. 35:00 – Cannon Carr's Closing Reflections Cannon reflects on the conversation and highlights how Shaun's approach aligns with the principles of intentional business ownership, financial independence, and reinvesting in people. 36:00 – The Power of Personal Narrative The recap emphasizes how Shaun's childhood observations and family experiences helped shape the financial philosophy that guided his business decisions. 37:00 – Building a North Star The conversation highlights the importance of documenting your "why" and defining success before growth, disruption, or distraction pulls you off course. 38:30 – Letting Go to Scale Up The recap focuses on Shaun's move from technician to builder, showing how letting go allowed others to lead and helped the company grow beyond him. 39:45 – Repurposing Wealth Along the Way Cannon connects Shaun's Freedom Fund concept to the idea of repurposing wealth: creating independence outside the business before needing a perfect exit. 40:30 – Legacy Through Giving The Enders Scholarship is highlighted as an example of using business success and financial freedom to help others and create a lasting impact. 41:00 – Final Takeaway The episode closes with the reminder that business is more than revenue and profit. At its best, it aligns purpose, values, people, financial independence, and impact. Memorable Takeaways Business ownership should create freedom, not just more responsibility. A future business sale should not be your only financial plan. Defining "enough" gives business owners clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. Profit matters, but so does what profit allows you to build. Scaling requires letting other people make mistakes. Legacy often begins after security. The goal is not just to build a bigger company. The goal is to build a better life and a better platform for others. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com   

What Nobody Told You About Money in School (And Why That Has to Change) with Dr. Paris Woods | 102Dr. Paris Woods is back on the Extreme Personal Finance Show, and this time she's bringing the playbook she wrote specifically for the next generation. Her new book, "The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom," released in March 2026 and is already turning heads in schools, nonprofits, and the FIRE community.In this episode, Chris and Dr. Woods get real about why $1.7 trillion in student loan debt doesn't have to be the default, how schools that meet 100% of demonstrated financial need are hiding in plain sight, and why "retirement" is the worst word you can use when talking to a teenager about investing.They also dig into the Freedom Fund concept as a more compelling alternative to traditional retirement framing, the Make, Manage, Multiply framework from the book, what first-gen college students face when they're supporting family back home while trying to build wealth, and how LinkedIn, networking, and proximity can do more for a young person's career than almost anything else.Plus, a conversation about Mr. Beast entering the financial services space, why crowding out bad financial information matters, and what one single habit Dr. Woods hopes every reader takes away and actually keeps.In this episode:Is student loan debt actually unavoidable?Schools that meet 100% of financial need (and why no one talks about them)The Make, Manage, Multiply framework explainedWhy "retirement" doesn't land with Gen Z and what to say insteadThe Freedom Fund conceptFirst-gen students, family financial pressure, and learning to say noThe dollar game from the Bitches Get Riches podcastCollege ROI and what universities won't tell you about job placementLinkedIn as a wealth-building tool, even in high schoolMr. Beast and the financial services spaceThe first financial habit every student should buildContact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_money/https://www.youtube.com/@heavymetalmoneyhttps://www.facebook.com/chrislugeremail: chris at heavymetal.moneyConnect with Dr. Paris WoodsContact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_money/https://www.youtube.com/@heavymetalmoneyhttps://www.facebook.com/chrislugeremail: chris at heavymetal.money

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we are joined by Dr Xanthe Scharff, Managing Director for External Affairs and Editor-at-Large at the Freedom Fund, to discuss their work combatting modern slavery and what it is like to receive not one but two major gifts from Mackenzie Scott. Including:What is Freedom Fund's mission, and how does it go about delivering on this?What is the scale of modern slavery as an issue? How much philanthropic funding does modern slavery currently attract? How did the original Mackenzie Scott gift come about? ($35m in 2021).How did the second gift then come about? Was there any difference in process from the first gift?What have the gifts from Mackenzie Scott enabled Freedom Fund to do that it otherwise would not have been able to do? Freedom Fund chose to spend the $60m it received from Mackenzie Scott, rather than creating an endowment – what was the thinking behind this?How do you balance increased support for existing partners against the need to expand your work by finding new partners?Will the funding from Mackenzie Scott make it easier or harder to leverage further philanthropic funding? How does the Freedom Fund work as a collaborative/pooled fund?Do collaborative funds make it easier for donors to fund things that they might otherwise deem “too risky”?When it comes to risk, is the role of an intermediary like Freedom Fund to reduce the risk for funders, or to help them shift their own risk tolerance so they can fund directly in future?Are there challenges in the current political moment when it comes to working on an issue like modern slavery, which overlaps with highly politicised issues around immigration?Have wider attacks on the legitimacy of nonprofits and philanthropy have an effect on Freedom Foundation's work?Further Resources:Freedom Fund"How MacKenzie Scott channeled $4 billion via collaboratives", Devex"MacKenzie Scott Gave us $60m. We're Giving it Away", Chronicle of PhilanthropyWPM article, "MacKenzie Scott & the History of Challenging Philanthropy's Status Quo"Philanthropisms podcast episodes with Rachael Jarosh & Suzanne Ehlers; Elizabeth Barajas-Román; and Sara Lomelin.

When you start building a business from zero, your focus is entirely short-term: the next view, the next subscriber, the next sale. However, as the journey progresses into its fourth and fifth year, a fundamental mindset shift occurs. It is no longer just about how to get rich; it is about how to stay secure. Peace of mind becomes the primary metric for success, moving away from the loud hustle toward a quieter, more stable long game.Show notes: 0:00 - Money today vs security forever 1:22 - Shifting from short-term hustle to long-term foundations 2:50 - Shift 1: Timeline expansion and measuring progress in years 3:33 - Shift 2: Why systems beat one-off wins 4:05 - Shift 3: Facing the reality of inflation 5:00 - Shift 4: Stability requires movement and smart reinvestment 6:15 - Shift 5: Building a Freedom Fund to avoid creative traps 7:11 - Shift 6: Peace of mind as the ultimate success metric 8:33 - Adapting to future changes like AI and market shifts

Visit today's blog post here. Recently, I transferred $10,000 from my freedom fund to pay for flights, language school, and an Airbnb for a month abroad. Two days later, a $9,500 tax refund landed in my account. I wasn't surprised. Over and over, the universe has shown me that my savings ( what I call my Freedom Fund) is safe to use. And when I use it with intention, more comes. In this episode, I'm sharing the belief that changed my relationship with money forever: it's safe to spend your money. During my divorce, I was still saving for "a rainy day," until I realized I was already living in it. I had to learn that money is meant to support me, not sit untouched while I struggle. So many heart-centered women know how to save. But we grip tightly. We hesitate to spend. We restrict the very flow we say we want. When you mindfully spend, when you open your hands,  money moves. And movement creates more movement. This episode is an invitation to release constriction, use the pretty dishes, and let your money breathe. –– Connect with Anna on Instagram: @heartcentered.entrepreneur

Most money advice for students is either condescending or delusional, and this episode is neither. This one is for the students…and for the parents, aunties, mentors, and big cousins trying to help without lecturing. Today I'm joined by Dr. Paris Woods, bestselling author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom and the new Student's Guide to Financial Freedom. We talk about what she saw growing up in St. Louis, the “education is the ticket” promise, and why getting out of poverty isn't the same as building wealth.If you love a young person, send them this episode and then follow up with, ‘did you listen?'We cover:The debt traps waiting for you the moment you turn 18The minimum payment trap and why “on-time payments” can still keep you stuck for yearsWhy “adulting” starts with a credit limit — and how cards + BNPL get marketed like free money.Sticker price vs. net price: How to find your real college cost before you commitCreating a “gap plan” with scholarships + grants + schools that meet need + a realistic part-time job so loans aren't the defaultDreaming as a strategy and finding the answer to “what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?”The importance of building a Freedom Fund so you can take the trip, start the business, or pivot without panickingLinks:Order The Student's Guide to Financial FreedomFollow Dr. Paris Woods: @AuthorParisWoods + ParisWoods.com Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

In this powerful episode of the Say Hola Wealth Podcast, Leticia Torres shares her journey from being a farm worker and DACA recipient to building a $100K wealth portfolio as a first-generation Latina investor and money coach. Leticia opens up about navigating the immigrant experience, transitioning from tech into entrepreneurship, and building financial freedom through intentional saving, investing, and mindset shifts.Whether you're a first-gen wealth builder, aspiring entrepreneur, or woman of color seeking financial independence, Leticia's story will inspire you to redefine success and pursue your dreams — without guilt.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Leticia built a $100K wealth portfolio as a DACA recipientThe emotional challenges of leaving corporate America for entrepreneurshipWhat a “Freedom Fund” is and how it can support your exit strategyWhy financial literacy and money coaching matter in immigrant communitiesThe importance of redefining wealth and success on your own termsTips for building generational wealth as a first-gen LatinaHow to turn guilt into growth and money shame into powerJoin the Cash Libre Community today and connect with like-minded Latinas building generational wealth: https://sayholawealth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textJanuary 2026 marks National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States ( https://www.state.gov/national-human-trafficking-prevention-month/ ) and the 100th anniversary of the 1926 Slavery Convention that intended to abolish slavery worldwide. But, the highest number of people ever recorded are currently trapped in modern slavery.Dr. Xanthe Scharff, Ph.D. is the Managing Director for External Affairs and Editor-at-Large at The Freedom Fund ( https://www.freedomfund.org/person/xanthe-scharff/ ), a global fund seeking to end modern slavery, acting as a catalyst, working in the countries and sectors where it is still highly prevalent, and she leads development and communications efforts and serves as an ambassador for the organization in the United States.Dr. Scharff is a media executive, nonprofit founder, and journalist with a deep commitment to centering the stories and leadership of people on the frontlines of change. She co-founded The Fuller Project—the global newsroom dedicated to groundbreaking journalism about women—while reporting in Turkey and on the Syrian border in 2014. Under her leadership, The Fuller Project drove large-scale policy change, won 39 industry awards, and investigated trafficking and workplace exploitation in Somaliland, Lesotho, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Bangladesh. Dr. Scharff is the founder and board chair emeritus of Advancing Girls' Education in Africa, an education nonprofit that provides scholarships and peer mentoring in Malawi. The National Association of Black Journalists gave her the Salute To Excellence Award in ‘24 for magazine reporting about the girls that inspired her to start the nonprofit. Dr. Scharff is the former deputy of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, where she helped advance education policies that impacted billions of dollars in development spending. She has received distinguished alumni awards from Tufts University, The Fletcher School  and National Cathedral School; was named top 40 under 40 by the Center for Leadership Excellence; and received a Genius Grant for climate journalism from the HGB Foundation. Dr.  Scharff's and her teams' work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, TIME, The Associated Press, Politico, Reuters, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNN, The Telegraph, USA Today, CBS, NBC, Al Jazeera, the BBC and beyond.Dr. Scharff has BA in International Affairs and Latin American Politics, from New York University, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Affairs and a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, in International Security, Human Security, and International Development, both from The Fletcher School at Tufts University. #XantheScharff #TheFreedomFund #ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #BondedLabour #ForcedLabour #DomesticServitude #ChildLabour #ExploitativeChildWork #ForcedMarriage #MigrationRelatedExploitation #SexualExploitation #MacKenzieScott #HumanRights #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #Research #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcastSupport the show

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In this episode, Guy Cave, President of the Legatum Foundation, discusses how the foundation launches and scales collaborative funds that focus on ambitious, system-level change. Rather than distributing small grants, the foundation pilots approaches with local organisations, tests what works, and—when the potential for large-scale impact is clear—spins out independent funds with their own leadership, governance and investor base. Guy traces the journey behind four existing funds: the END Fund, focused on neglected tropical diseases; the Freedom Fund, which addresses human trafficking and modern slavery; the Luminos Fund, bringing out-of-school children back into learning; and, most recently, the Resilio Fund, which supports community-led humanitarian response through micro-grants to hyper-local groups. Collectively, these funds have mobilised more than US$1 billion. He also introduces two current pilots that may become future funds: care reform to help children move safely from institutions into family-based care, and criminal justice reform. Throughout the conversation, Guy unpacks how new ideas emerge, how evidence is generated, how partners are brought in, and how to let go so that independent funds—and their CEOs—can thrive. For anyone interested in collaborative philanthropy, local leadership, or building vehicles that others can support, this episode offers practical insight into sequencing, partnership, and learning at scale. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

This week on Giving Done Right, we're introducing you to another podcast we love: Nonprofits Now: Leading Today, from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In this episode, two leaders, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Nick Grono, join Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to explain how they have engaged their board in financial efforts.  As nonprofits face economic headwinds — including losses in federal funding, rising costs, and the possibility of a global recession — nonprofit boards play an increasingly essential role. Trustees help with strategy and can also be powerful donors and fundraisers. Yet fewer than a quarter of respondents to a Chronicle survey described their board members as enthusiastic fundraisers.  Grono and St. Louis Caliento share their advice on how to inspire boards to champion your mission and share insights from their shared experience of working with trustees to manage unrestricted, multimillion-dollar grants from MacKenzie Scott.  St. Louis Caliento runs Cara Collective, a Chicago nonprofit that helps low-income people find jobs. Grono heads the Freedom Fund, an organization that pools funds from donors who want to fight modern-day slavery. He's the author of “How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World,” published in 2024.

After the brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk, Wyoming GOP Vice Chairman Bob Ferguson knew that he needed to do something.  Having been in finance for his entire career, he decided to set up a scholarship fund for Wyoming Turning Point USA students.  One unique point of his scholarship is that it will not only reach university-bound students, tech school students would also qualify.  It's called the Wyoming Faith and Freedom Fund.  He sat down with me to discuss the idea behind it and how it's going to work.

In this second episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we explore the concept of a "Freedom Fund" and why investing doesn't have to be about becoming ultra-wealthy. Jess breaks down how to reframe investing as a tool for creating choices and opportunities in your life, rather than just chasing passive income. We discuss the psychological barriers that keep people from starting their investment journey and introduce Jess's six-step investment framework. Highlights: Why Jess calls it a "Freedom Fund" instead of an investment portfolio The difference between "freedom from" and "freedom to" in financial planning How investing $5 can be a gateway to building wealth over time The shocking story of a gas station worker who built an $8 million portfolio Why market volatility preparation matters more than perfect timing You will learn: How to reframe investing as a tool for creating life choices rather than just wealth accumulation The psychological barriers that prevent people from starting and continuing their investment journey Why consistency in investing matters more than sophisticated strategies How to prepare mentally for market downturns with a "sleep at night plan" Join the September cohort of The Greenhouse here: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgramxTBG Where to find me: Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/?v=518f4a738816 Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration TikTok: @the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! https://amzn.to/4jnBupb Preorder my new book, The Wardrobe Project, coming November 26th! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia Preorder in the UK: https://shorturl.at/fKH5O Non-Amazon UK Preorder: Bookshop.org Preorder in the US: https://shorturl.at/9KNyb Preorder in Canada: https://shorturl.at/PgcJx **Sign up to The Glue: **the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian comedy legend Dave Thomas is here. What else is there to say? If you want to understand the last half century of comedy from SCTV to SNL to The Simpsons you only need to look to the comedic big bang moment when Thomas, Moranis, Levy and Martin converged on Toronto in the early 1970s. So Dave Thomas will tell you all about it, eh?Of course SCTV is only one of the hats (toques) the writer, actor, producer and director has worn. Thomas brings us up to speed on his latest venture, travelling to Ukraine to film a documentary on the country's stand up comedians.Credits: Host: Jesse BrownCaleb Thompson (Audio Engineering), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkFor more information on the Freedom Fund go to:https://ukrfreedomfund.org/Sponsors: The Oat Company: Head over to https://oatcompany.com and use code CANADALAND20 for 20% off your order. They ship across Canada so you can enjoy them anywhere.oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.Let's flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learned from you? In episode #315 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Nick Grono shares powerful insights on why purpose-driven leadership is nonprofits' greatest strength, and why corporations are striving to replicate it. Drawing from his work leading the Freedom Fund, he explores how nonprofit leaders master the art of stakeholder balance, measure complex impact, foster true collaboration without competition, and build resilient, mission-aligned teams. Nick offers candid advice on strategic planning, board relationships, fundraising with authenticity, and navigating tough leadership decisions. Grounded in optimism and hard-won experience, this conversation reminds nonprofit leaders of the transformational role they play, and how the world needs their example now more than ever.ABOUT NICKNick Grono is an Australian human rights campaigner and author. His book “How to Lead Nonprofits” was published in July 2024. Nick has been the CEO of the Freedom Fund, a collaborative fund dedicated to ending modern slavery and human trafficking around the world, since its founding in 2014. He has twenty years of leadership experience of US and international nonprofits, and another decade working in corporate law, government, and investment banking. He was CEO of the Walk Free Foundation, Deputy President of the International Crisis Group, and Chief of Staff and National Security Adviser to the Australian Attorney-General. He is a member of the advisory council of Global Witness. Nick has briefed the United Nations Security Council and testified before parliamentary committees in the UK, Australia and the Netherlands. He has appeared on national and international tv and radio shows, and written for international publications including the New York Times, The Guardian and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireJames: A Novel by Percival Everett Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens newsletter!

What if the key to lowering your taxes, creating passive income, and building lasting wealth wasn't real estate—but oil and gas?   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Bryan Hancock, a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur. He has spent over 20 years building ground-up projects before pivoting into the oil and gas world. Today, he leads the Texas Freedom Fund, offering accredited investors access to high-yield energy investments backed by strong tax advantages and proven operators. Bryan shares how he transitioned from real estate to oil and gas, the powerful tax strategies he uncovered, and why he believes this is one of the best passive income opportunities available today.   Key Takeaways: → Why traditional real estate investors are missing a major passive income opportunity. → How there is a little-known tax advantage that could slash your income taxes. → Why oil and gas drilling is less risky than you might think. → How the Texas Freedom Fund helps investors create long-term cash flow and freedom.   Bryan Hancock is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker with a track record of building successful private ventures across multiple industries, including oil and gas, real estate development, and private equity. As the driving force behind the Texas Freedom Fund, Bryan helps executives break free from corporate constraints by providing exclusive investment opportunities in high-potential energy projects. This private equity fund is designed for those looking to diversify their portfolios, capitalize on tax-advantaged oil and gas investments, and generate wealth through strategic partnerships.   Connect With Bryan: Executive Connect LinkedIn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to lowering your taxes, creating passive income, and building lasting wealth wasn't real estate—but oil and gas?   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Bryan Hancock, a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur. He has spent over 20 years building ground-up projects before pivoting into the oil and gas world. Today, he leads the Texas Freedom Fund, offering accredited investors access to high-yield energy investments backed by strong tax advantages and proven operators. Bryan shares how he transitioned from real estate to oil and gas, the powerful tax strategies he uncovered, and why he believes this is one of the best passive income opportunities available today.   Key Takeaways: → Why traditional real estate investors are missing a major passive income opportunity. → How there is a little-known tax advantage that could slash your income taxes. → Why oil and gas drilling is less risky than you might think. → How the Texas Freedom Fund helps investors create long-term cash flow and freedom.   Bryan Hancock is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker with a track record of building successful private ventures across multiple industries, including oil and gas, real estate development, and private equity. As the driving force behind the Texas Freedom Fund, Bryan helps executives break free from corporate constraints by providing exclusive investment opportunities in high-potential energy projects. This private equity fund is designed for those looking to diversify their portfolios, capitalize on tax-advantaged oil and gas investments, and generate wealth through strategic partnerships.   Connect With Bryan: Executive Connect LinkedIn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Folding Chair podcast we have another BAD BILL ALERT, Dawn Jeffrey joins us as we discuss SB307 the “Generating Arkansas Jobs Act”. This bill is a giveaway to power companies on the backs of poor and working Arkansans who already struggle to pay their energy bills. The legislation in SB307 proposes allowing utility providers to fund their projects by collecting interest from the customers on construction of these projects prior to the project being complete by raising rates on their monthly bills. We also discuss the work of the Little Rock Freedom Fund and the various ways the organization uses community engagement and participatory action research to serve Arkansas.

On this episode of  "The Brand Called You", the host interviews Nick Grono, CEO of The Freedom Fund. With over a decade of experience leading efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, Nick shares his unique insights on nonprofit leadership, challenges in recruitment, the importance of diversity, and the need for strategic partnerships. Discover how purpose-driven leadership is reshaping the nonprofit sector. 00:35- About Nick Grono Nick is the Chief Executive Officer of The Freedom Fund. He is the author of a book titled ‘How To Lead Nonprofits'.

The CEO of the FreedomFund.org, Nick Grono, discusses his new book, How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World. Nick shares his deep wisdom on leadership in the nonprofit sector, drawing from his extensive career that transitioned from corporate law and finance to public policy and, ultimately, nonprofit leadership.Nick highlights the Freedom Fund's vital work in combating modern slavery, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with over 150 grassroots organizations worldwide. He describes how nonprofit leadership differs from corporate leadership, pointing to the lack of structured training for nonprofit executives. His book addresses this gap by providing practical lessons, drawn from his experience and interviews with other nonprofit leaders.The conversation, with host Julia Patrick, peers into three critical themes: purpose, impact, and collaboration. Nick stresses that ‘purpose' is the nonprofit sector's unique superpower, capable of mobilizing teams, funders, and stakeholders to drive systemic change. He also discusses the necessity of investing in leadership development within the NPO space, arguing that funders should recognize leadership support as a vital component of their philanthropic investments.On the topic of ‘collaboration', Nick acknowledges the challenges yet highlights its transformative potential. He explains how the Freedom Fund operates as a collaborative fund, pooling resources from multiple donors to support common strategies. He also points out that competition for limited funding often discourages collaboration among NPO's--a problem the Freedom Fund addresses by committing to multi-year funding and fostering cooperative networks among grantees.Another major topic the duo talk about is trust-based philanthropy, an evolving approach that minimizes administrative burdens on grantees while providing unrestricted funding whenever possible. Nick shares how the Freedom Fund employs trust-based giving principles, including simplifying application and reporting requirements, to better serve grassroots organizations.Nick also advocates for “survivor leadership”, ensuring that those with lived experience in human trafficking and forced labor play an active role in shaping solutions. He explains how “frontline partners”, particularly local community organizations, are the linchpins of effective change, elaborating on why solutions must come from within affected communities rather than being imposed externally.This encompassing interview concludes with an inspiring message: nonprofit leaders must continuously realign with their purpose, invest in their leadership, and embrace collaboration to drive meaningful change. Nick's book serves as a valuable resource for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders looking to enhance their impact. We encourage you to read it! #NonprofitLeadership #PurposeDrivenImpact #FreedomFundFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

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Driven by a desire to empower women financially, Hànanda is passionate about helping women build their Freedom Fund (aka F*ck You Fund, when she's feeling sassy!) through note investing. She believes in the transformative power of passive income and is dedicated to equipping women with the tools to walk away from people, places, and things that no longer serve them. As a seasoned mortgage note investor passionate about yoga and holistic wellness, she has guided individuals toward profound transformations for over two decades. In addition to her pursuits in finance and wellness, Hànanda is at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research. With a focus on longevity and rejuvenation, she explores the potential of young plasma therapy to combat aging and age-related diseases. Before her current pursuits, Hànanda dedicated twenty years of her life as a full-time volunteer running an international meditation and retreat center, fostering environments of peace, introspection, and spiritual growth. By leaning into her rich life experiences, Hànanda inspires women to Invest in a Life they Love. She aims to lead by example. Through her finance, wellness, and philanthropy endeavors, she seeks to create a world where women pursue their dreams, embrace their passions, and live on their own terms. https://www.successfulnotesolutions.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@successfulnotesolutions9411 https://www.linkedin.com/in/h%C3%A0nandawhittingham/ https://www.facebook.com/HanandaWhittingham https://www.instagram.com/hanandamoves/   Investing in Personal and Professional Growth Hànanda and Michael discuss investing in a fulfilling life through practices like meditation, exercise, and working with skilled professionals. Hànanda shares that focusing on one area creates momentum that positively impacts other areas. Michael agrees, noting that progress can seem slow some days but significant over time. They emphasize the importance of seeking guidance to accelerate personal and professional growth. Building Organizations and Sharing Experiences Michael shared his journey of building his organization from scratch, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and focusing on the journey rather than the destination. He also discussed his experience with his podcast, which he initially didn't want to do but has now lasted for eight years. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to learn from others and share his own experiences, believing that these conversations can inspire positive changes in people's lives. Intertwined Health and Wealth Strategies Michael and Hananda discussed the importance of health and wealth, emphasizing that they are intertwined. Hananda shared her approach of trusting her intuition and considering how she feels about a decision, while also backing it up with facts. They also discussed the importance of patience and consistency in achieving goals, with Michael highlighting the power of small daily improvements. Hananda suggested helping people find something to celebrate in their current situation, which can help them overcome self-doubt and move forward. They both agreed on the need for self-reflection and self-belief in achieving personal growth. Positive Language and Discipline Hànanda and Michael discuss the importance of using positive language and avoiding diminishing self-talk. Hànanda emphasizes celebrating small accomplishments, like attending a yoga class early in the morning. Michael suggests replacing phrases like "I'm just" with more affirmative statements. They highlight the role of discipline over motivation in consistently taking positive actions. Michael shares an example of extending his morning walks beyond his initial plan due to feeling proud of showing up. Personal Control and Mindset in Work Michael emphasized the importance of personal control and mindset in one's work situation. He shared his own experience of changing his outlook on his employer and career, which led to growth opportunities and better career prospects. He encouraged others to focus on what they can control and to change their mindset to improve their situation. Hananda agreed with Michael's points, relating them to the concept of intention and how it can change behavior and ultimately lead to better outcomes. Consistency and Momentum in Success Hànanda and Michael discussed the importance of consistency and momentum in achieving personal and professional goals. They shared their experiences and accomplishments over the past five years, emphasizing the dramatic impact of consistent effort. Michael expressed his admiration for the progress made by his colleagues and friends, and encouraged everyone to operate in their sweet spot. The conversation concluded with Michael inviting listeners to find out more about Hànanda's work on LinkedIn.

Nick Grono, author of How to Lead Nonprofits and CEO of the Freedom Fund, delves into the unique challenges and responsibilities of nonprofit leadership, offering valuable insights drawn from two decades of experience in the sector. Grono reflects on the complexities of guiding purpose-driven organizations, contrasting the quantifiable metrics of success in the private sector with the more elusive task of measuring impact in the nonprofit world. He underscores how nonprofit leaders must grapple with ambiguity, balance diverse stakeholder expectations, and navigate the tensions between aspirational goals and practical realities. We explore the nuanced role of culture in nonprofit organizations and highlight the transformative potential of a positive, cohesive culture — what he calls a "superpower" — founded on psychological safety.  This environment, where all voices are valued and dissenting perspectives are welcomed, is crucial for fostering innovation and ensuring better decision-making. Grono stresses that such a culture is cultivated by leaders who model vulnerability, acknowledge their mistakes, and create spaces for candid dialogue. The conversation also explores the thorny issue of impact measurement, which Grono argues is vital despite its inherent challenges. Unlike financial accounting in the corporate world, nonprofit impact is often subjective and context-dependent, demanding greater intentionality and honesty in its evaluation. Grono illustrates these difficulties with examples from his work at the Freedom Fund, noting the pitfalls of oversimplifying metrics like the number of meals served or people rescued, which may fail to capture the broader systemic changes nonprofits aim to effect. Ultimately, Grono's insights underscore the unique leadership skills required in the nonprofit sector — an ability to navigate complexity, inspire trust, and build cohesive teams, all while staying anchored to the organization's mission. His reflections offer lessons not just for nonprofit leaders, but for anyone seeking to understand how to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.  

What does it take to lead a nonprofit in today's world? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Nick Grono, author of "How to Lead Nonprofits" and CEO of the Freedom Fund, an organization dedicated to ending modern slavery, joins Patrick J. McGinnis and shares his journey that began at 16, sailing around the globe and learning the discipline that would shape his career. Together, they dive into the experience of growing up on a 100-year-old sailing ship and leading a global organization that has liberated over 30,000 people from modern slavery. Nick challenges the conventional wisdom about non-profits, arguing that they require unique skills, emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven leadership, especially in times of crisis, and offers practical advice for anyone looking to get involved in non-profit work. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in making a real difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I'm your host, Denver Frederick. Today we have the distinct honor of welcoming a guest whose life's work is dedicated to combating one of the most heinous crimes of our era – modern slavery. Nick Grono, the CEO of the Freedom Fund, is a tireless advocate in the global fight against human trafficking. In addition to this extraordinary work, Nick recently authored the timely and insightful book, How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World. Drawing from his two decades of experience leading organizations tackling complex global challenges, Nick offers a fresh and pragmatic approach to nonprofit leadership. He challenges conventional wisdom and provides actionable insights for leaders determined to transform their mission into tangible, measurable impact. So, without further ado, let's embark on this journey into the world of nonprofit leadership with Nick Grono.

Non-profit organizations play an indispensable role in the world today, and are consistently rated higher than governments, the media or businesses in term of public trust. Yet many non-profit organizations suffer from dysfunction. New non-profit leaders find themselves unprepared for the challenges ahead, and even seasoned leaders often struggle to ensure their organizations achieve the impact they aim for.   In How to Lead Non-Profits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World (BenBella Books, 2024), Nick Grono, CEO of the Freedom Fund and former Deputy President of the International Crisis Group (ICG), provides a leadership framework that focuses on what truly drives success: maximizing impact by staying true to your organization's purpose, fostering an inclusive culture that inspires and empowers your team, and collaborating with the communities you serve, as well as with funders and peer organizations, to amplify your impact. There are countless books on organizational management and leadership. But most of them come from the business, for-profit, world, whose solutions do not translate well to the fundamentally different world of NGOs and charities. How to Lead Non-Profits fills that gap.  Featuring insights and examples from nonprofit and charity leaders around the world, and informed by Grono's extensive experience, this book offers practical advice on how to use the power of purpose to shape every aspect of non-profit organizations—both internally and externally—as they work to make a difference in the world. This is an excellent guide not only for people in leadership positions, but also for anyone who works—or is considering working—in the non-profit sector; wants to start their own non-profit; serves on a non-profit Board or is simply curious about what good leadership in the non-profit sector looks like, regardless of who is in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Full episode transcript HERE.How do your Feminist Buzzkills pregame for a week of yapping to politicians at the DNC about the importance of medication abortion? By dropping an ENCORE PRESENTATION of our Mifepristone SCOTUS ruling episode to remind you what is at stake in this election. MIFEPRISTONE IS HERE TO STAY… For Now. Back in June, the Supreme Court ruled UNANIMOUSLY in favor of  keeping the abortion pill mifepristone available, but only because even these woman-haters had to rule that the monsters who brought this case had ZERO skin in the game. This episode covers all the anti-abobo scheming that went into get this case to SCOTUS and why the results of this election could mean a new and very scary outcome when anti abortion forces circle back and try again.  AND.THEY.WILL.  Here to fill your earholes with answers to our burning questions like, “Is this all part of a bigger conservative plan to outlaw abortion?” and “Why did the Supreme Court even take this case to begin with?,” is the one and only, author, legal expert and our favorite Law Dork, Chris Geidner! This episode is a good reminder of how important it is to center abortion at the ballot box.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.  Knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Geidner IG/TW: @chrisgeidner @lawdorknews NEWS DUMP:Mifepristone DecisionStudents for Life's Petty Anti-mifepristone TweetAlliance Defending Freedom Is Big Mad on Instagram Celebrities, Doctors, and Local Advocates Rally Arizonans to Turn out for Abortion RightsDesantis' ‘Freedom Fund' Will Target Abortion, Pot Amendments on Florida BallotWhy the Southern Baptists' Vote Opposing IVF Could Change National Politics GUEST LINKS: Law Dork Adam Unikowsky's Substack EPISODE LINKS:CHICAGO L'ABORTION VARIETY HOUR TICKETS: 8/19LOVETT OR LEAVE IT TICKETS: 8/23SIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActAid AccessPlan C PillsACTION 6/17: Attacks on Later AbortionSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Full episode transcript HERE. MIFEPRISTONE IS HERE TO STAY!! For Now… The Supreme Court did a thing that we actually aren't pissed about! This week, the Supremes ruled UNANIMOUSLY in favor of the abortion pill mifepristone! The Court rebuffed an unfounded and politically-charged challenge to the drug from anti-abortion assholes, and not even oppression's handmaid Brett Kavanaugh took the bait. Good news can't be celebrated without a whole lot of bitching and dragging of the anti-abobo scheming that also went down this week. Who's on our shitlist? Some misogynist visionary clowns pulling some BS in the South, of course! So what comes next? Is this all part of a bigger conservative plan to outlaw abortion? Why did the Supreme Court even take this case to begin with? We've got questions AND we brought in the best in the biz to deliver the answers. Here to fill your earholes with their knowledge is the one and only publisher, author, legal expert and our favorite Law Dork, Chris Geidner! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Geidner IG/TW: @chrisgeidner @lawdorknews NEWS DUMP:Mifepristone DecisionStudents for Life's Petty Anti-mifepristone TweetAlliance Defending Freedom Is Big Mad on Instagram Celebrities, Doctors, and Local Advocates Rally Arizonans to Turn out for Abortion RightsDesantis' ‘Freedom Fund' Will Target Abortion, Pot Amendments on Florida BallotWhy the Southern Baptists' Vote Opposing IVF Could Change National Politics GUEST LINKS: Law Dork Adam Unikowsky's Substack EPISODE LINKS:SIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActAid AccessPlan C PillsACTION 6/17: Attacks on Later AbortionSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Today's guests are Kaci Patterson and Felicia Jones, cohosts of "Thriving While Black", a new podcast that brings the worlds of philanthropy and community together  to change the landscape of Black Giving and the Black community at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian's account of his groundbreaking reporting on slavery in the South China Sea, the first time a reporter had ever made it onboard a Thai distant-water vessel using enslaved labour. Found shackled by the neck as part of the crew on a dilapidated fishing vessel, Lang Long was a victim of the nightmarish world of debt bondage. A global scourge, sea slavery is something most people do not realize exists. This episode explains how it happens, taking us for the first time on board one such roach and rat-infested ship on the South China Sea, worked by 40 Cambodian boys. The episode also explains how overfishing has given rise to trans-shipment, fish-laundering and a prevalence of abuse that companies and governments have a tough time countering or tracking. Guest Interviews: Shannon Service, Director of “Ghost Fleet” Daniel Murphy, Freedom FundTo hear all episodes of The Outlaw Ocean now, visit here.For transcripts of this series, please visit here.

In Germany you can go to prison for travelling on public transport without a ticket. It's estimated that 7,000 people are serving a jail sentence for this at any one time. Most of them are serial offenders, usually unemployed or homeless, the poorest people in German society. The law that enables courts to imprison people for not paying a fare dates from the early 1930s when it was introduced by the Nazi government. The public transport companies defend its existence. They say they lose hundreds of millions of Euros a year to people cheating on their fares and that it's important to retain the threat of prison as a deterrent. As Tim Mansel discovers for Assignment, others disagree and are campaigning for the law to be abolished. Most eye-catching is a campaign run by the Freedom Fund, set up in Berlin in 2021, which has raised hundreds of thousands of Euros. Its founder, Arne Semsrott, describes the law as “deeply unjust,” saying it “discriminates heavily against people who don't have money, against people who don't have housing, against people who are already in crisis.” Produced and presented by Tim Mansel (Image: Gisa März, who served a prison sentence for fare dodging. Credit: Tim Mansel/BBC)

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