Podcasts about Giving circle

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine Giving, to explore the power of collective philanthropy through the Giving Circle movement.Support the show

Lisa Kahler, new manager at the American Muslim Community Foundation, tells us all about the amazing changes and resources now brought to us by the American Muslim Women's Giving Circle. This national strategic donation product brings us together to empower women working for women in our communities.Take another tutorial on donor advised funds, endowments, and giving circles, adding to the knowledge you gained about them several years ago on this podcast, and get inspired to make great change with great intention. Deep pockets aren't needed and yes, even $1 can change someone's world. May it change our akhirah into the very best one.Tune in at 6pm EST and send this episode to a girlfriend, ally, sister, men supporting women, all who want to know how to make their donation dollars pack bigger punches. Give smarter for longer after you hear this one!Links:1. Find out about AMCF2. Join the AMWGC now Did you know you can send us a text? Feedback, questions, or recommendations welcomed!Support the show1. Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com2. Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com3. FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group4. IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast5. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

What happens when a group of ministry- and mission-minded men decide that they want  more than a social gathering and want to change the world? The G6 World Changers in Scottsdale, AZ come together with intentionality - to know each other better as well as each other's passions. One outcome is that they support worthy organizations together through finances and any other gifts members bring to the table. But it's all driven by a passion to be involved in spreading God's word and in sharing the generosity that God gives to us with others. Listen in as Ted Esler and Matthew Ellison talk with Bob Smith who unofficially represents the G6 World Changers - a giving circle. Bob gives insight into how the group functions and what types of projects they support. Bob Smith is a senior executive, general counsel, strategic advisor, manager and leader of large-scale transactions. A trusted advisor to Boards of Directors and senior corporate leadership teams and a recognized corporate governance expert, he also serves as director on a public company board. His experience spans public company spin-offs, major litigation, significant regulatory strategy, and building high-performing legal teams. His ability to deliver outstanding value by providing clear communication, sound advice, and innovative and effective results across the full range of critical business and legal challenges has enriched all his work. As a testament to his reputation for wisdom, he has even advised Congress in the creation of national policy. As Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. (now TransCanada Corp.), Bob served as a member of the Executive Council and Benefits and Risk Management committees. He was also a member of Columbia's Foundation and a Board member of Columbia Pipeline Partners, Ltd. (CPPL). He serves on the Board of Trustees of the El Faro Ephraim Foundation, which supports training and compassion efforts in Guatemala. He served as the interim president of Global Action from 2017-2018.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.

Rather than merely write checks to charities they don't really know well, a group of concerned women formed a “giving circle” which identifies social needs and then seeks out worthy recipients. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

Rather than merely write checks to charities they don't really know well, a group of concerned women formed a “giving circle” which identifies social needs and then seeks out worthy recipients. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Grapevine Founder and CEO, Emily Rasmussen, for an exciting discussion about an exciting and growing trend known as crowdgranting. Emily founded Grapevine, an organization dedicated to bringing people and communities together to further the giving movement, and she shares her passion for giving and how she has managed to share it with the world. Next, she dives into the definition of a “Giving Circle” and what it means to build one, offering real-world examples along the way. Later, she explains the difference between crowdgranting and crowdfunding, sharing how crowdgranting can be a more powerful approach to philanthropy.  Also along the way, Emily talks about:  The “Four C's” of crowdgranting that nonprofits should be aware of. One of the most popular giving circle models on Grapevine's platform and why it was so effective. An exciting partnership that Grapevine formed with Bombas, and how it increased awareness of Giving Circles. And much more + a lightning round at the end! You can learn more about Grapevine at https://www.grapevine.org, and Emily at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rasmussen-02816619.  Season Five of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by: VIRTUOUS Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, it's their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous at virtuous.org and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/checklist.  FAITHSEARCH PARTNERS FaithSearch Partners is an executive search firm for faith-based organizations, dedicated to providing lasting solutions and championing faith-driven leaders. Their mission is to serve their clients and empower them with the right people at the right time to help drive their unique mission of ministry forward. Learn more about FaithSearch Partners at faithsearchpartners.com/. IMAGO CONSULTING Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps nonprofits and businesses grow through innovation. Innovation is the lifeblood of any growing organization. Imago publishes a weekly trends report called The Wave Report – learn more at imago.consulting and subscribe at imago.consulting/wavereport. Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of EnygmanVentures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women.   In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. After almost eight years, she became disillusioned with the lack of change resulting from her efforts. She realized that the most effective vehicle for driving change and solving big world problems is business. Businesses are sustainable solutions to problems. They drive economies, create self-sufficiencies, and change our world. Business can, and should, be a force for good.   Today, Sarah offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  www.pranary.com

GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 27th Publish Date: December 27th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, December 27th and Happy Birthday to Mick Jones. ***12.27.24 - BIRTHDAY – MICK JONES*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia 1. Rainbow Village Awards More Than $25K in Microgrants to Families in Need 2. Greater Atlanta Christian School Collects Food for Salvation Army 3. Gwinnett will celebrate Hanukkah with five public menorah lightings Plus, actress Tika Sumpter on the Sonic the Hedgehog 3. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Rainbow Village Awards More Than $25K in Microgrants to Families in Need Rainbow Village's fifth annual Microgrant Award Ceremony, held on December 10, 2024, awarded nearly $26,000 to 28 households in need. Funded by the Better Together Women’s Giving Circle, these microgrants support recipients in achieving financial stability, repairing vehicles, pursuing education, and covering emergency medical or rental expenses. Over the event’s five years, a total of $102,604.32 has been distributed. CEO Melanie Conner emphasized the program’s role as a “hand-up,” not a handout, enabling families to regain self-sufficiency. This year’s ceremony, attended by nearly 100 people, highlighted its remarkable growth since starting via Zoom in 2020 with just 15 participants. STORY 2: Greater Atlanta Christian School Collects Food for Salvation Army Greater Atlanta Christian School has participated in the 11Alive/Salvation Army Can-A-Thon since 2012, and this year, its 1,800 students collected 28,730 non-perishable food items. These donations aim to combat food insecurity in Gwinnett County and beyond. On December 6, students from all grade levels sorted, packed, and delivered the items, accompanied by festive music from the GAC Concert Choir. Efforts throughout November included competitions and family-supported shopping, which helped surpass donation goals. School officials highlighted the event as a reflection of Christ’s love through service and generosity, emphasizing the true spirit of Christmas and the community's shared commitment to giving. 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Wendy Steele by any standard is an innovator, a leader and she is clearly unstoppable. She was born in Connecticut and, even from an early age, she was taught the value of giving back. For a while she didn't really buy into the concept, but then her mother died. She realized at some point that the community around her selflessly helped her and the rest of the family with food and other support. She will tell us how one day a neighbor lady took her to the mall to buy her a dress for her first dance. As she tells the story, her father thought that all he needed to do was to take Wendy to Sears to buy something. Wendy's neighbor set her father straight which was one of those learning moments for Wendy when she realized just how unselfish her neighbor was and how so many people worked to help her and the family.   Wendy went to college where she majored in economics and then went to work in the banking industry. Unlike many, Wendy always used her job to help ensure that the banks for which she worked truly adopted an attitude of helping the community rather than just working to maximize profits.   While continuing to work for banks, in 2004 while then having moved to Cincinnati, Wendy decided to start Impact100, an organization designed to really give back to the local community. I leave it to Wendy to describe the organization, its founding and its major success over the years. The story shows us all what one person can do if they are committed and if they want to help others. Suffice it to say that today, Impact100 is in several countries and has given over $140,000,000 to local community organizations and projects.       About the Guest:   Wendy H. Steele, Founder and Chief Executive, Impact100 A dedicated philanthropist, passionate entrepreneur, and inspiring speaker, Wendy Steele is the founder of Impact100, a grassroots global movement that has given away more than $140 million since its inception in 2001. From a young age, her family instilled in her the value of giving back with the intention of leaving the world a little better than she found it, leading Steele to dedicate much of her adult life encouraging generosity in all its forms. She believes that each of us has something important to give.   In 2023, Wendy released her bestselling book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation. Filled with personal stories and expert guidance, she shares the history of Impact100 and why she was compelled to pivot from a successful banking career into full-time work at Impact100 Global.   Wendy has received several awards for her work in philanthropy, including the 2024 USA TODAY Woman of the Year. Also in 2024, Steele received an Anthem Award for Humanitarian Action & Services, Best Local Community Engagement for her work with Impact100 Global. In 2021, she was named by Forbes as one of fifty women over fifty who are leading the world in impact.   Her work in philanthropy has been featured in several books, including The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy; Women, Wealth and Giving; Creating a Women's Giving Circle; and The Right Sisters—Women Inventors Tell Their Stories. Steele believes wholeheartedly in giving back to her community. She observes that there are two kinds of people: those who see the problems in the world and realize they can be a part of the solution and those who still need to be invited to the party.   Ways to connect with Wendy:   Impact100 Global website: https://impact100global.org/ Wendy H Steele website: https://wendyhsteele.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.h.steele/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysteele/ Book: Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation Available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Impact-LightingCommunity-Transformation/dp/B0C16GVSBP EMAIL: wendy@impact100Global.org       About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi, and here we are once again with another episode of unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. We get to do lots of unexpected, although, you know, we'll see if inclusion or diversity come into it. Our guest today, the person we get to chat with, is Wendy Steele. And Wendy is the founder of an organization called Impact 100 she's going to talk about that. I know she'll talk a lot about that because she's had a lot of involvement in that since 2000 I believe. Well anyway, Wendy, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here. Thank   Wendy Steele ** 02:00 you so much, Michael. I'm happy to be with you today.   Michael Hingson ** 02:03 Well, tell us a little bit about kind of the early Wendy, it's always fun to start with things at the beginning. You know, so growing up and all that, I'd love to learn a little bit about you. Growing up,   Wendy Steele ** 02:15 absolutely I grew up. I was born in Connecticut, and then moved to St Louis, Missouri, or my family did when I was young. I'm the middle of three daughters, and I grew up in a family that really instilled the value of giving back, that each of us had a responsibility to leave the world a little bit better than we found it, and that was something that I took very much to heart as a young girl. But it wasn't too long. In fact, I hadn't even entered high school yet when we lost my mother, and at that point, the tables turned a little bit, and I went from seeing myself as someone who could help others to understanding that I needed help. My sisters needed help. My dad needed help, and we got it from a lot of local women who really never even knew my mom, but knew what three young girls and a single father would need during times like this, and it it really changed my whole perspective to understand what a difference it can make when somebody steps in to help you when you really need it most.   Michael Hingson ** 03:34 So kind of all that help that you got from women where you were and all that, I guess, sort of enhanced or justified what you had been learning growing up about giving back   Wendy Steele ** 03:52 exactly and and it, but it flipped the switch. You know, because giving to other people gives you a certain satisfaction. But at least in my young life, I didn't really know how it felt on the other side of the transaction, if you will, the other side of my generosity. And once I did, it really changed my perspective, and if anything, made me quicker to help others.   Michael Hingson ** 04:23 So when did you figure that out? Because you had sort of indicated that your your view had sort of switched, and then you started getting help. So when did you figure out that? Well, maybe it was right from the beginning.   Wendy Steele ** 04:39 Yeah, it was pretty early on. You know what? What happened that made it different for us was that when my mother died, you know, the women came around us the way you might expect in the beginning. You know, we had casseroles left on our front doorstep, or moms would offer to drive extra carpool. Shifts, or, you know, little things in the beginning, like that, that that are very helpful. But the remarkable thing was, is that several of these women, they just kept helping. So by the time I was invited to my first high school dance, one of the moms stepped in and took me shopping, because my dad's idea of where we should go for a nice dress for a formal dance for a young girl was Sears, and luckily for me, this mom took me to the mall and I got to pick out a dress that was a little bit more suitable to my age and and she smoothed everything over with my father and told him that the dress was appropriate. So she really did what I call PhD level giving and understanding that it can be sometimes easy to give in the beginning, but then we get distracted and we move on. And there were women who never moved on. They just kept helping without ever being asked, before we even really knew what we needed.   Michael Hingson ** 06:09 Well, your dad was well intentioned, though. Yes, just not, not very knowledgeable where girls were concerned and all that stuff, exactly, yeah. Well, so where did you go to high school? Where was that in southern Missouri?   Wendy Steele ** 06:29 Yes, I went to high school in Saint Louis, and I was, I went to a Catholic all girls school, but I wasn't Catholic, and I was the I was the only non Catholic in my class, but I went there because all my friends were going to go there. And I couldn't imagine staying in the public school system if all my friends were going to an all girls Catholic school and I and I loved it there. Yeah, me a minute, but I loved it there. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 06:58 that's cool. And was that an extra expense, or did was there a scholarship? Or how did that work? Because I'm sure that would have fretted your dad a little bit.   Wendy Steele ** 07:10 You know, this, the school that I went to is one of the most affordable schools in the area, so although there was an expense, it wasn't a burdensome one. So it it worked out the way it did. So when I think he was really happy to know that I was safe and I was in an all girls school versus, you know, whatever was happening at the time in the public school where we lived,   Michael Hingson ** 07:36 yeah, which even now is probably a whole lot more riskier than when, when you were going to school, right? Yeah, I'm sure I I don't know all the things that I hear and so on. I think it would be really hard to be a parent today, and it would even be harder to be a kid because of all the stuff with social media, all the temptations, and it's so easy to fall into so many traps, and it was certainly not that way nearly as much when I went to school and you went to school after I did. So I'm but I'm sure you experienced the same sort of thing. So it's, I just think, a whole lot worse. Now, it's kind of scary, isn't it?   Wendy Steele ** 08:16 Yeah, yeah. I am happy I got through it all when I did before social media would record my every mistake or, you know, embarrassing moments. So yeah, now, do you have tougher on kids today?   Michael Hingson ** 08:30 Do you have kids?   Wendy Steele ** 08:33 I do, um, is so I am in a blended family, and together, we have five children, three came from my first marriage, and two came from my husband's first marriage. And so we are very, very lucky to have five amazing adult children, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 08:52 but even though they're adult children, they they went to school after you. So I'm sure they probably would if they're reasonably settled, say the same thing, that it'd be a whole lot tougher to be a kid today. Yeah, it's for sure. Yep, yeah, that's too bad. But you know, we'll, we'll get through it, and maybe it does help build character if we can teach kids what they need to know, and they can resist all the temptations. But that's a less epic for another day, I guess. I guess so. What did you do after high school?   Wendy Steele ** 09:29 Well, after high school, I went to Connecticut College, and I studied economics. My grandfather was a banker, and my grandfather taught me when I was a young girl, this would be my mother's parents. My my grandparents really were also very helpful after my mom died and he was a banker. When I asked him why and what made him, you know, stay in the banking business, he said that as a. Banker, you get to help people, and he explained about loans to help someone start or grow their business. Now, he was a banker in the in rural Michigan, so a lot of his customers, they were farmers, and they were people who might have owned a very small business, but they were saving for education or for retirement, they were trying to make sure that they could take care of their families. And he described how banking worked and how it could help people achieve the goals that they set for themselves. He also told me that during the Great Depression, not a single customer of the bank was foreclosed upon. Every single every customer got dealt with on an individualized basis to work out a repayment that could work for them. And hearing this and admiring and loving my grandfather the way I did, I thought, well, that's what I want to do when I grow up, and that's exactly what happened.   Michael Hingson ** 11:04 That's that is kind of cool, that not one person was foreclosed on and they they survived and they moved forward over time. Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. And once again, the theme with your grandfather going back to obviously, he taught your mother the idea of help, and that's that's interesting, that that bankers, or at least some bankers, are in it to help, as opposed to just making a huge profit for the bank.   Wendy Steele ** 11:38 Yeah, yep, absolutely, he was definitely one of those bankers, and I think in those days, they had enough latitude that they actually could help customers. I think it's harder now with the regulation and all the things that govern banking, but it definitely was able to work that way for them.   Michael Hingson ** 11:58 Yeah, yeah. I was going to ask if you think it's tougher now, and I can see that there's, well, there's more regulation. Unfortunately, sometimes the regulation is deserved, which also is a challenge, but it's the way we have to deal with it. So you got a bachelor's degree in economics? I did, yep. Did you go on and get any advanced degrees or stick with   Wendy Steele ** 12:23 that? I went, I went right into banking and and stayed in the banking business for just over 20 years. Um, my specialty was in the private bank, and so I took care of high net worth clients. And by the time I got out of banking, I had made it to senior vice president and regional manager of a Midwestern regional bank holding company, and I loved my clients, I loved my colleagues, and I really did feel like I was helping them to achieve their dreams and their goals in much the same way my grandfather did. The the methods were different because of the regulation, as we've talked but, but the end is still the same.   Michael Hingson ** 13:13 How did the regulations make it different?   Wendy Steele ** 13:16 Well, you know, in my grandfather's time, he had a lot of autonomy, and in his case, he didn't abuse that autonomy. But regulations come in, and now there's a lot more structure and a lot more approvals. And you know, you want to make sure that everyone is protected. So it changed slightly in that way, but big picture, I think the heart of banking is still to help people, and understanding that sometimes turning down someone for a loan is helping them more than giving them what they ask for. Because as a as a lender, we can do the math and decide, you know, figure out the odds of that individual being able to repay that loan. And so when we say no, we're actually setting them up for success in the sense that we're giving them something that they'll be able to repay.   Michael Hingson ** 14:17 Well, you know, the thing that comes to mind immediately is the whole issue with regulation is that a handshake doesn't suffice anymore. And again, given the world, maybe that's the way it needs to be.   Wendy Steele ** 14:32 Exactly, yeah, I think you're right. So   Michael Hingson ** 14:36 you you went into banking, and where did you do that.   Wendy Steele ** 14:41 Um, well, I started in Connecticut, and I worked in Connecticut for a little while, and then I was transferred to Boston, and I was in Boston, and then back to Connecticut, but eventually I ended up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Well, that's   Michael Hingson ** 14:59 different. Yeah. How did that happen?   Wendy Steele ** 15:04 Well, my my then husband, also was in banking, and he was recruited to go and work for a different bank in Cincinnati, and moving from the east coast, where the cost of living is very high to a place like Cincinnati, where there's a good number of high paying jobs there, because there are lots of corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, but the cost of living is very low. And so he accepted the job, and I came along as what they call the trailing spouse, and I ended up getting a job in another bank and doing work there for about a dozen years, and Cincinnati was was really terrific. That's where all three of my kids were born, but that's also where my marriage fell apart and I ended up with a divorce, but it was a great place to to work and play and raise a family.   Michael Hingson ** 16:07 Yeah, divorce is no fun, but if that's what needs to happen, and then that's what needs to happen,   16:13 exactly, yeah, well, that's   Michael Hingson ** 16:17 cool. And you were in a nice well, you were with Boston and Connecticut too, but a nice cold Arena in Cincinnati,   16:25 yes,   Michael Hingson ** 16:28 good, good place to throw snowballs if you're in the right place.   Wendy Steele ** 16:33 Well, we didn't get all that much snow, yeah, a little bit more icy than snowy, but, um, but not bad. Not bad at all.   Michael Hingson ** 16:41 Yeah, so it wasn't very wet snow, and so you couldn't really make good snowballs.   16:45 Mm, hmm, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 16:48 Well, gee, we all have to put up with things. But that's that's still pretty good. So you were there for 11 years or so, and then what did you do?   Wendy Steele ** 17:01 Well while I was there, I I guess I should back up. When I moved to Cincinnati, I moved there, not knowing anyone, and so I did what I always did, and that was I, I volunteered in the community and every bank that I've ever worked in part of my interviewing of the bank to decide whether I would accept a job if it was offered, was to understand how they felt about community service, you know, and whether they valued it truly and allowed their employees to be out in the community. And so I've been very fortunate to always work for banks that legitimately wanted their people helping out in the community, and so I got involved in the community. I was working in the bank, and I was meeting a bunch of terrific women and a lot of very worthy nonprofits, and I would invite the women I've met along the way to come and join me as I am rather a generalist. I don't have a pet cause that I really care about. I like to help out the nonprofits that I feel are doing the best job solving the pressing problems that they face. Women would tell me all the reasons why they couldn't join me. They couldn't pay a sitter $10 an hour to come and volunteer with me, or maybe they traveled for work and they couldn't go to regular meetings. There was this sense that they didn't know enough. They didn't have enough to give to make a difference, they would tell me that if they ever made a donation in the past, they never really knew what happened. Did the money get spent? And how did it matter? What happened because of their donation? There was also a little bit of skepticism after a high profile nonprofit CEO was caught misbehaving after making quite a lot of money and seemingly getting paid better than his for profit counterparts, and what I knew was that women needed to be involved in the solution. They needed to know what it felt like to give back. But what I realized was that as much as women's roles had evolved over the last several generations, women's philanthropy really hadn't everything in the world of of women giving back was time based. It was based on volunteering and rolling up your sleeves. And although I think that's a vital part and really a powerful part, of helping others, we weren't doing as much in the actual check writing to support nonprofits and. So in the summer of 2001 I got out a spiral notebook and a pen, and I started to write down all the reasons women had told me as to why they couldn't get involved in the community, and one by one, I I worked to overcome every one of those reasons, like, I suppose any good salesperson would, and when I was finished, what I had on the page is what ultimately became impact. 100   Michael Hingson ** 20:33 Mm, hmm. So you are obviously on a journey, and you wanted it to to deal with it. So when you say you overcame them and you overcame all the objections. What does that mean?   Wendy Steele ** 20:47 Well, for example, women who said they couldn't make regular meetings, or the women who said they didn't think they had enough to give. What I did is I created impact 100 to overcome those sort of in this case, what it means is, in a local community, the goal of impact 100 is to gather at least 100 women who each donate $1,000 pool 100% of that money together and offer it right back to the local community in grants of $100,000 or more. Women, other than making their $1,000 donation, had no obligation of time. It was one woman, one donation and one vote by democratizing philanthropy in this way, women who didn't have time to go to meetings or weren't interested in going and being a part of the of the vetting of these nonprofits, they didn't need to, but Those who did, it was a very transparent process, they could see and understand exactly what the nonprofits were looking for, and everyone had an equal voice at the table. And when we do this, it just creates a very powerful network of women who are passionate about helping their community and coming alongside each other. And so that first year, we had 123 women write a check. We received over 100 applications from local nonprofits and ultimately awarded a single grant of $123,000 to the mcmicken Dental Clinic, which is in over the Rhine, which at that time was one of Cincinnati's most challenged neighborhoods. It's now gotten much better, but then it was a it was a difficult part of town, and this particular clinic took care of the dental needs of the homeless and uninsured and and really change lives in a significant way.   Michael Hingson ** 23:08 So you gave back everything that you took in. How does that help pay for the administration of the organization?   Wendy Steele ** 23:16 It doesn't. That's, that's the idea is that impact 100 locally is run by volunteers, and the reason that we give 100% of those donations is so that no one has to wonder what the overhead expenses are or how it's being spent. Now, there are expenses to running a nonprofit, even if staff isn't one of them, so we invite women to join as what we call 110% members. You know, women will often tell us that they give 110% to the causes they care about. Well, if impact is one of them, then instead of writing a check for $1,000 we ask them to write a check for 1100 and the extra 100 helps to cover administrative expenses. Also we have men, and we have companies, and we have families, and in some cases, foundations who also want to be a friend of impact 100 and they can make a donation in any amount, and it's used purely to cover the costs of things like mailings, and you know, the tactical things that you'd have to do to do your work as a nonprofit. There were local companies that offered pro bono services and products, understanding that this relatively large group and growing group of women would also be women who might need their printing services or might need flowers for a graduation or for a baby shower or whatever it might be. And so we allow in every community. Community, the local community, to come around that chapter and sort of help it to reach its highest potential.   Michael Hingson ** 25:10 So you that's, that's pretty clever. And so you, you were in Cincinnati, and then you obviously went somewhere else.   25:22 Yes, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 25:24 fitness can't stay in one place, can you? I   Wendy Steele ** 25:27 guess not? Yeah, I guess not. But I've been lucky, because I really liked everywhere that I've lived. But yeah, from there, I ended up moving to Northern Michigan with my three kids, and I lived there for about 15 years, during which time I was still a banker for much of it, and I also was doing the Work of impact 100 and in those intervening years. Gosh, impact 100 has just continued to grow. And now, about five years ago, my mom, as you know, died when I was a kid. My father passed away in 2013 but my husband's parents were here in Florida. And so about five years ago, we were empty nesters. The kids had all gone to college and beyond, and we worked remotely back way before COVID. And so we decided that we would spend a little time in Florida to help his his parents. And so we ultimately ended up here. His mother passed away in 2022 but his dad is still going strong, and he will be 94 in November. So he is really amazing, still as sharp as attack, and in really good health all the way around, and a real joy to be around. So that's what brought us here.   Michael Hingson ** 27:05 That's cool, well and and impact 100 continues to grow,   Wendy Steele ** 27:13 yes. So we celebrated. We gave our first grant away in 2002 and that was Cincinnati for $123,000.20 years later, by 2022 we had given away, believe it or not, more than 123 million. So we grew 1000 fold in those 20 years, and then by the end of last year, we've given away north of $140 million and we now have chapters in four countries, and are growing faster today than we ever have before.   Michael Hingson ** 27:53 That's cool. And I assume in most states in the US, you   Wendy Steele ** 27:58 know, it's kind of spotty around the US. The thing with our growth is 100% of it is organic. And by that I mean someone locally raises their hand and says, Hey, I want to bring impact to my community. And so as a result, we sort of have clusters like we have a lot in Florida, we have a lot in New Jersey, and we have a lot in Michigan and and they're growing through word of mouth.   Michael Hingson ** 28:24 So I know that you talked about it being women that do it. Do men get involved at all   Wendy Steele ** 28:33 they can. So we have nine chapters in Australia and in Australia, all but one are gender neutral. Men and women joined together. And you know, part of the reason that they do it that way and that we keep it just with women in this country has to do with our history and theirs, and so in Australia, they really didn't have role models for giving that were men or women. Neither gender had really been involved in philanthropy. Whereas in the United States, you know, the founding fathers and then those very first wealthy entrepreneurs, they took their civic duty to heart. And so we really have an American history of generosity, although largely, as I said, largely men, women would typically have time and they would volunteer. But what struck me, and it was part of what led me to create impact 100 is I remember hearing a story about a local church, and they had come into some serious financial trouble, and so their lead pastor called his senior staff together and the head of the men's Guild and the head of the women's group, and explained the situation and asked everyone to go. Do what they could to raise money and to help this situation that was quite dire. Well, the staff went out and they they collected as many receivables as they could, they cut costs, they they stretched their payables, they got better terms, and they did what they could. The head of the women's group, she went out and with a group of women, my gosh, they they did a rummage sale, they did a bake sale, they washed cars, they they did all of this work. And at the end of this two week period, she happily delivered a check for $8,000 to the senior pastor. She'd never raised that kind of money so quickly. Well, then the head of the men's group, he came, but he delivered far more than that in a check, and she couldn't understand how he did it. And it turns out that he thought to himself, maybe with a spouse. Gosh, we want to help the church I can afford to write a check for x. And then he called his male friends and said, Hey, Michael, can you give what I gave? And Michael would probably say yes. And then he played golf with Joe, and then he had lunch with Steve. And the next thing you know, each one of these men wrote a check. And it wasn't at all that men were keeping women from writing a check. No one told the head of the women's guild that she couldn't simply write a check and ask her friends to do the same. It's that culturally, it never occurred to her to do, and as a banker, but also as somebody who understands that giving your time and your talent is very important and it's very helpful. Giving your treasure is very meaningful, too, and we short change ourselves when we only give one dimensionally, and I believe that's true for people who can only write a check. I think you have the most fulfillment in your life when you can do all three that's really when you connect with the nonprofits and the organizations that you're helping. And so that's kind of what drove it to be a women's organization here in this country.   Michael Hingson ** 32:26 Is it a 501 c3, Corporation?   Wendy Steele ** 32:30 It is, in fact, every local chapter, they're independent, so it's not one overarching every local chapter is an independent 501 c3, or they might be organized with a fiscal agent, like a community foundation or something similar.   Michael Hingson ** 32:49 So what other countries? You've mentioned Australia, and you said four countries. So what are the other two?   Wendy Steele ** 32:56 So we are also in New Zealand and we're in the United Kingdom. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 33:02 any opportunities coming up on the horizon for being in other countries as well?   Wendy Steele ** 33:08 We're having conversations right now in Switzerland, in Germany, in parts of India and so we'll see. But it's it's starting to happen right now. We've got 73 active chapters around the world, but we have almost 60 communities that are looking to launch. They're sort of figuring out whether they're going to be able to bring an impact 100 chapter. Impact 100 is really simple and really powerful, and it's easy to understand, but it is difficult to execute well, because when you give away grants, our minimum grant size is $100,000 and when you give away grants of that size, you take we take our responsibility of stewarding our members money very seriously, and so there's a lot of process to make sure that when we give a grant of $100,000 it goes to exactly what it's supposed to go to, and our members dollars are protected and and well cared for. What's   Michael Hingson ** 34:22 the largest grant that you've given?   Wendy Steele ** 34:26 Well, the largest grant was for $184,000 that was given to a single organization. But I will tell you that our impact 100 chapters can vary in size, right? The world's largest chapter in a single day gives away $1.1 million they have over 1100 members. And in fact, this year, they haven't, they haven't started giving money. Away yet, but they are giving away 1.2 million, and that is Pensacola Florida. So Pensacola Florida is the largest in terms of the biggest number of grants and biggest dollar amount. But the largest single Grant was in Cincinnati, and it was $184,000 but every increment of 100 members, we give away another grant. So 200 members, we give two grants and so on.   Michael Hingson ** 35:30 Now you talked about the cultural differences, like between men and women and so on, and I, having worked for a non profit, appreciate exactly what you say, which is, it's really, if at all possible, best, to have all three dimensions. Do you spend time? Or is there a way that impact 100 teaches members about maybe looking at being more than one dimensional in the whole giving process, that they can help people learn that it's culturally okay to write a check as well as going out and doing bake sales and and giving of your talents. So time count talents and treasure are all very important. Do you help teach people the value of that? You   Wendy Steele ** 36:17 know? It's interesting. I'm not sure that we necessarily teach people how to do that, although I think many of the women who come into an impact 100 chapter they are writing a check for $1,000 for the first time. In other words, they they've never written a check for that big it doesn't mean that they haven't donated to nonprofits prior to impact, but we have provided a viable path for them to feel like they can write that check. Now, very often, they're also interested in doing these other things, and so we do offer opportunities. They're invited to participate in ways where they can do things beyond writing the check. It's not a mandate by any means. It's simply an invitation. And many of them, once, they once they start getting involved, and they really start to realize that in every local community, there are heroes who are doing the heavy lifting in those nonprofits that are really moving the needle for the people in the causes that need it most. And I think it's more. It's like you're just compelled, you have to do more. And for those who have you know deep resources, they might write an extra check and help out financially. Others might introduce these nonprofits to their network or to other funders, and certainly others will volunteer, whether it's, you know, to paint the side of the barn or whether it's to sit on the on the board or an advisory committee to help they they find a way that works for both what the nonprofit needs and what the women's schedules and and other commitments will allow   Michael Hingson ** 38:14 Well, you have certainly created an interesting and a dedicated and committed community does impact 100 ever have meetings like national convention or anything like that, where people from around the country, or perhaps even around the world, come and get together? Or is that kind of something that doesn't really fit into the model of what you're doing?   Wendy Steele ** 38:42 No, we actually that's a great question. Michael, we do that. We call them global conferences, and we typically have people who come from outside the US. Right now we have only had them in the United States, but I imagine there will be a time that will have them overseas as well every other year. So my work at impact 100 global is I help existing chapters who because they're run by volunteers, you've got built in turnover, and those volunteer leaders need to be trained. They need to understand how the model works, best practices and resources. So my job is to work with all the existing chapters to help them reach their highest potential, and for the potentially founding chapters to get launched in as efficient and effective way as we can and some of the programming I offer includes a global conference every other year. So in 2023 we housed our global conference in Detroit, Michigan, and our next one is in 2025 and it will be in a pan. Handle of Florida. It'll be in Destin Florida, which it which will be a lot of fun. How   Michael Hingson ** 40:06 many people come? How many people came to Michigan? You   Wendy Steele ** 40:10 know, a couple of 100 usually come. In this case, it's usually three days, and it's a very intense curriculum. But women come, in part to learn from each other. And, you know, they end up meeting women from other parts of the world, other parts of the country, and friendships get forged, and it is a wonderful way for them to feel a bigger part of the community. Now, these only happen every couple of years. So every month, I have a virtual, what we call a chapter Chat, where chapter members can ask questions about, you know, I'm having trouble reaching a certain membership number. How, how do we attract new members? Or how do we retain our current members? Or how do we attract more nonprofit applicants? And so I answer the questions from my perspective being in this from the beginning, but other chapters will also weigh in and say what worked for them, or maybe what didn't work. And they give advice to each other as well. And so the more we can bring people together to create community and to learn from each other, the better off it is for everyone.   Michael Hingson ** 41:30 I understand that somewhere along the line, People Magazine learned about the work you're doing. I'd love to learn more about that and what happened when the story was published.   Wendy Steele ** 41:39 Yeah, absolutely. Well, so as I said, when I was in Cincinnati, you know, I was a banker and I didn't have a non profit pedigree, you know, I didn't do a lot of the things that you would expect someone who would end up founding a non profit would have done, um, we tried like crazy to get the local press in Cincinnati to tell our story, because we wanted all women to to know about this. All women in Cincinnati were invited and and even from the beginning, in 2001 the founding board was very diverse, and that's part of the secret sauce is you've got to represent your community in a way that would invite women to join. Well, that was, you know, that was fine, but for whatever reason, we really had trouble getting the Cincinnati press to tell our story. So when we had given away that grant to the mcin Dental Clinic, The Cincinnati Enquirer, which is the local paper, they wrote a story, and it was in the living section, you know, a few pages in, and it was a little small excerpt, but it had a, I think, a picture of me with a quote about the funding, and a quote From the clinic that received the grant. And, you know, it just talked very little bit about impact 100 Well, actually, the there was a writer or a reporter with People magazine located out of Chicago, and she was pitching her editor on a story covering eight or six or eight nonprofits, grassroots movements that were happening around the country. Of you know, people trying to do good, trying to help others. So she called me on my landline. Well, at that time, I almost hung up on her. I thought it was a prank call, because we'd had so much trouble getting local press. I certainly didn't think she was really from People Magazine. Ultimately, the magazine ended up writing a story only about impact 100 and me, and so she found us by the smallest little bit of media. Now, if I would have known when I was creating what I did in Cincinnati, if I'd known that it would grow like this, and had I known about the effect of that People magazine article, I don't know. I hope I would have still done it, but it may have been, may have felt too big for me. But it turns out that from that People magazine article, new chapters started launching. But one other thing happened, because it was People Magazine, they always talk about the people in the story, and in this case, they gave my maiden name. They gave they said I was divorced. They gave my whole life story, and believe it or not, a boy that when I was in high school, but during the summers, we went to Northern. Michigan, a boy that I dated in the summers, was somewhere at his doctor's office getting a physical, and he picked the magazine off the coffee table in front of him, started flipping through it, and came to my picture, recognized me, read the story and reached out, and that man is Rick Steele. We got married in 2005 and so we are getting ready to celebrate 19 years of marriage thanks, in large part to People Magazine. That's cool. Is she really cool? Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 45:39 Well, it's a good thing, and it's and it's and it's lasting and sticking. So that's good.   Wendy Steele ** 45:45 Very good, absolutely. So, so   Michael Hingson ** 45:48 what does your husband do?   Wendy Steele ** 45:51 My husband is an industrial design engineer. He works for a company called Polaris, which most people think of Polaris as snowmobiles, which they do, but they also do Indian motorcycles. They do all the off road vehicles. They do something called a slingshot, which is kind of a fancy cross between a car and an ATV. But what my husband does for them is he puts the designs with a whole group of others, but he puts the designs in the computer for the next vehicle that's going to come out, or the next snowmobile, whatever it's going to be. And so He absolutely loves their product line, loves his work and is really good at it, and has been working virtually, as I said, for ages, so he can work from wherever he is. And he goes to Minnesota, where they're headquartered. You know, fairly often, because he really likes the people he works with, but most of the time he has a home office and stays right here,   Michael Hingson ** 47:01 and you finally are attached to and or working with someone who's not in the banking world. Yes, exactly, gone. Gone a different direction. Well, that's that's still cool. So you wrote a book, um invitation to impact. I'd love to learn more about that, what, what prompted it, and what's it about, and all of that.   Wendy Steele ** 47:30 You know, I, I always sort of had in the back of my mind, I thought I would write a book. Um, people had always asked about how impact 100 got started, and they they want, they were looking for me to do something like this. And what happened was Carrie Morgridge, who is part of the Morgridge Family Foundation and a prolific author in her own right. She and her husband John, created MFF publishing, which is the publishing arm of the mortgage Family Foundation. And she decided, or they decided, that they wanted to tell the stories of nonprofit leaders, that those were the stories they wanted to tell through their publishing arm. And so she asked if I had ever considered writing a book, and I said yes. And she said, perfect. And so I was the first book of MFS publishing. And what it really, what this book really talks about is part my personal story and part the story of impact 100 and then I would say part sort of generosity in general, why you want to train your kids to be generous, and how to do that and and the, you know, the good ways to give and the ways to give that really aren't all that helpful. Part of it was that, you know, if you if people in your audience were to hear me or see me on your podcast, and they think, oh, gosh, you know, this woman, it must have been easy, or she must be super smart, or she probably didn't make any mistakes. You know, I wanted to make the journey real that I made mistakes along the way, and there were things that I didn't get right, and I didn't have this perfect pedigree. But what I did is I didn't let go of the idea that I could make the world better, that I could create something that would make the kind of change that I was hoping to see. Because I think sometimes we all have ideas about what we can do and how we can help people, or some big idea, and then that voice in our head sort of talks us out of it. And so my hope is that. The people who read the book would understand that if I can do it, they can do it, and that you just have to stay true to your vision and work hard and surround yourself with people who know things you don't know, who are smarter than you in some areas, and who will respectfully challenge you in order to make you better. And that's a lot of what this book is about. It's, it's a very real look of the sort of behind the scenes   Michael Hingson ** 50:31 you talk in the book about your teaching your children to be generous through volunteering and so on. But what other ways, or how else did you instill generosity in them?   Wendy Steele ** 50:43 Yeah, gosh, thank you. Um, you know, through everything, we used to volunteer together. Um, we would raise money to help different causes that the kids would work on that they were interested in. In the beginning, it was the animal shelter, but it would grow. One of the most important things I did when they were very, very young is it was around Thanksgiving time, maybe just after and, you know, Christmas was coming up, and the kids were little, and they were talking about what they wanted Santa Claus to bring. And I we had a basement playroom, and I brought them down there, and I said, Well, my gosh, look your your shelves have books and toys and games. There's no room for anything else. And I explained that there were kids who didn't have what they had. And maybe before they start thinking about the list of what they want, maybe they should think about the things that another child might really enjoy playing with. And so the kids each filled big black garbage bags, you know, those leaf bags with toys and stuffed animals and things that they didn't necessarily play with anymore. And then I did something that I I would advise any parent who's trying to instill this in their kids. I called the organization that we were going to drop off these things at, and I explained the kids ages, they were all little, and that I just wanted someone there who would engage the kids when we brought in this bag of of toys that would thank them and and connect their gift to What was going to happen. And that that nonprofit leader did an amazing job. So we showed up at the appointed hour, and instead of, you know, just sort of dropping it, we brought it in. And this executive director, who was a man, he spent so much time with my kids, asking them about each item, and do I think a little boy or a little girl would like it and and it really made a huge impression on them. If you do that once, that's all it takes. Now, next year, we did the same thing, but I reminded them of the experience. In other words, you don't have to make a big moment out of everything, but make the moments when you can so that it sticks in their heart. I also had given them a piggy bank that was plastic. It was designed to have a compartment for spending, a compartment for saving and a compartment for giving. And their allowance would be divided in thirds. And every week we would put money in all three and the kids would talk about what they were saving for something big, what they wanted to spend, that they could spend that week, and then where they might do the giving, and when you can take money, equate it to chores that they did to earn their allowance, then relate it to their piggy bank in a tangible way, it teaches them budgeting. It teaches them understanding that saving, spending and giving are all equal, that we need to budget for all three of those things. And what can happen if we don't budget for any one of those is that, you know, it's not nearly as fulfilling. And so there were, there were lots of experiences like that that I worked with the kids on that have stayed with them ever since.   Michael Hingson ** 54:46 Well, what's next for impact 100   Wendy Steele ** 54:50 Oh, my goodness. Well, right now we are growing at a faster pace. What's next is my work at globe. Global, you're talking to the entire staff of global. And so I work longer hours and more than I should. And so what's next is building sustainability, getting some I'm working very hard to bring in funding so that we can have a staff of people, and if, as they say, I am hit by the proverbial bus, there will be my institutional knowledge will be in the hearts and minds of others. It'll be codified in a systematic way that will make it easier for impact 100 to thrive well beyond my lifetime. So that's the most important thing I'm working toward right now.   Michael Hingson ** 55:44 And that's always a good thing to work toward. It's a great goal, sustainability and and keeping true to the model is is very important by any standard. Yes. So what would your message be to anyone who is considering driving real change, or who want to drive real change, and especially who are concerned and apprehensive about getting involved in doing things.   Wendy Steele ** 56:19 You know, I would say, listen to your heart, that if there is something that's on your mind and on your heart that you think you want to do, I would listen to it. I believe that that thing that's in your head or in your heart, it it's an indication that it's your responsibility to affect change in that particular area. So don't self select out, trust your feelings and do what you can where you are, and if you can involve other people in it, all the better. You know, when I created impact 100 I'd never given $1,000 to a charity. I'd I'd never done that, but I knew I could do it, but I also knew that me doing it alone wasn't going to move the needle the way it would if I brought everyone else along. And so I hope that anyone who's out there listening and who has an idea or an inkling of what they think they want to do, I hope they pursue it with as much passion and energy as they can muster, because it likely will be much more effective than they can imagine, and it really can make the world a better place.   Michael Hingson ** 57:35 If people want to reach out and contact you, maybe talk about starting a chapter, maybe learning more about impact 100 or who want to meet you? How do they do that?   Wendy Steele ** 57:44 Gosh, they can reach me at Wendy at impact 100 global.org or I have a website called Wendy H steel.com and so they can, they can find me there. I'm very easy to find   Michael Hingson ** 58:04 well, and that obviously means a lot. So and steel is S, T, E, E, L, E, just to make sure people know great well, I want to thank you for taking the time to be with us today and talking about all of this. I think it's important. I think it's valuable. And I think you've given us all a lot to think about, and hopefully we'll think about the whole concept of giving and donating our time and treasures and talents in a little bit different way.   Wendy Steele ** 58:40 Thank you, Michael. I'm so glad to have been with you today.   Michael Hingson ** 58:44 Well, I really appreciate it. Love to hear from all of you out there as to what you think. If you have any thoughts or want to reach out to me, you're welcome to do so you can reach me at Michael H, i@accessibe.com that's m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I, B, e.com, go to our podcast page if you would, w, w, w, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, where you can observe all the episodes that we've had, and that's another way to reach out to me. Michael hingson is m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, O n.com/podcast, wherever you're listening, would really appreciate it if you give us a five star rating. We love those ratings, and we love your reviews and your thoughts, so please don't hesitate. And if you know of anyone who might need the opportunity to be a guest on a podcast. And Wendy, you as well. Please feel free to reach out, provide introductions. We're always looking to meet more people and bring more people into unstoppable mindset. So please do that. So once again, Wendy, I want to thank you for being here. This has been a lot of fun. Thank you,   Wendy Steele ** 59:57 Michael. This real treat for me too. You.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:05 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. 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Send us a textToday's episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book club members. You might have heard of giving circles before, where you meet regularly with a group of people and pool your money and then decide collectively where to donate.But have you ever heard of a pop up giving circle? This is a very condensed version of that! No long term commitment, no complicated scheduling! It's pretty genius. Invite a group of similarly minded people, set aside 90 minutes and get ready to have a lot of fun and make an impact in less time than it takes to watch a movie!Tune in this week to learn more about how to take part!Links from today's episode:Philanthropy Togetherhttps://philanthropytogether.org/ https://philanthropytogether.org/pop-up-giving-circles-employee-engagement-csr-and-30000-in-90-minutes-or-less/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#99 What's your plan for Giving Tuesday this year? (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Episode #28 How to set up a giving circle (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

September 10, 2024 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the She Gave Women's Giving Circle. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doree and Elise bring on return guest Melissa Walker (Head of Giving Circles at The States Project) to discuss why you should care about state legislatures, which states The States Project is really focusing on this year (and why), the ~vibes~ in politics right now, and the amazing changes that Forever35 listeners have helped enact in the last few years through our Giving Circle. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BigTentUSA was honored to welcome Mandara Meyers, Chief Programs officer of The States Project along with Senior Manager of Recruitment, Giving Circles, Tia Howard. “The States Project” is a pivotal national organization dedicated to highlighting the critical role of state legislatures in shaping our communities. The discussion focused on both electoral and policy work as well as giving circles in order to ensure fair elections, foster collaboration among state lawmakers, and protect the spirit of democracy. In 2024, they are focusing their efforts on AZ, KS, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, PA, and WI.As the threat of authoritarianism increases, states could become the key defenders of our democracy.OUR SPEAKERSMandara Meyers has served as Chief Programs Officer at The States Project since 2020 and is driving the strategy and expansion of TSP's electoral and policy work. Previously, Mandara was a government relations attorney, developed hundreds of state and local political leaders at the Center for Progressive Leadership, oversaw programming for 40,000 members as a Vice President at Leadership for Educational Equity, and led a foundation focused on leadership. An alumna of Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Mandara started her career as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs.Tia Howard is Senior Manager of Recruitment, Giving Circles. Tia began her career working on the fundraising side of several political campaigns at the national and state levels. Just prior to joining The States Project, Tia worked to uplift the voices of women of color, immigrants, and care workers with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Care in Action. Tia is an alumna of American University's School of International Service and Northeastern University's School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.See Links Below discussed on call.

Ron Deutsch discusses his recent trip to Uganda to support the charitable work of the nonprofit Giving Circle based in Saratoga Springs. The Giving Circle, Inc. was initially started in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita where it worked to rebuild homes and lives in southern Mississippi. and has since expanded its efforts working locally and internationally with the underserved families in the Capital District, Uganda and Ukraine. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

First, we hear from the Troy City Council President on the controversy over the City Planning Commission. Then, we hear about the Giving Circle's recent trip to Uganda. Willie Terry files a report from the Third Annual Kid's Entrepreneurship Fair in Troy. Later on, Blaise Bryant talks with Disability Rights Advocate Shameka Andrews. We finish with a segment on bees.

Today Virginia is chatting with Melissa Walker, head of Giving Circles at The States Project about how to save democracy.The States Project works to flip state legislations blue around the country. In 2022, Burnt Toast raised over $28,000 to hold ground in the Arizona State Senate. Last year we raised over $15,000 to elect majority making candidates in Virginia, where we defended the State Senate and flipped the House of Delegates to put a wall in front of Governor Youngkin's right wing agenda. You can help us do it again! Join the Burnt Toast Giving Circle and vote in our poll for the state you want us to support. You can also start your own Giving Circle to support the state of your choice!To tell us YOUR thoughts, and to get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber — subscriptions are just $7 per month! —to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don't forget to check out our Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she and her guests give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.FAT TALK is out! Order your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. You can also order the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay. Follow Virginia on Instagram, Follow Corinne  @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing and subscribe to Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

We're live with Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Amy Ponson, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana discusses the distribution of funds through the Women's Giving Circle in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and Eric Groth, executive producer of Wildcat, talks about the film on the writings of famed Catholic author Flannery O'Connor.

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Barron's journey of self-discovery leads him to understand his role in philanthropy.The importance of discovering one's philanthropic 'why.'Examples of small acts of kindness that can positively impact communities.The three P's of philanthropy and the philosophy around giving.And much more! About Barron:Barron Damon is a Certified Philanthropic Coach through the International Coaching Federation with over 20 years of experience as a Non-Profit Executive. Barron is currently the Managing Partner of the Business of Life Coaching and Consulting (BOLCC), a service and education company. As a philanthropic coach, Barron teaches donors how to Live their Legacy through strategic giving that aligns with their deepest values.Barron has coached and trained thousands of people during his professional career. He has been featured in national magazines and a special guest on TV, radio shows, and podcasts discussing topics related to philanthropy, business, youth development, and travel. Barron hosts the Giving While Black Podcast and is the author of Monday Morning Manna.Barron is the CEO of the BK Damon Foundation, whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of young people and adults through philanthropic acts of kindness. The Foundation was established in 2020 by him and his wife, Dr. Katrina Damon. They manage a portfolio of non-profit organizations that they support. Barron serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. He has co-created an award-winning Giving Circle and helped many communities around the USA create their own philanthropic Giving Circles. Connect with Barron Damon!Website: https://barrondamon.com/The Business of Life CC, LLC: https://businessoflifecc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barron-j-damon-84a6283/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BOLCC4SUCCESS/Giving While Black Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-while-black/id1685589532Book: Monday Morning Manna: A 52-Week Devotional for Families, on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3U9WFzm Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/

In this episode, Lady Petra and Saffermaster chat with Pro Domme, sex worker, Musician and activist, Savannah Sly, about her latest project, the New Moon Giving Circle, her advocacy group for sex worker rrights, over a Hendrix gin infused adult tea.  Please visit and support the giving circle. https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/PdWhezl/New-Moon-Giving-CircleThe Kinky Cocktail Hour is brought to you by Motorbunny, the worlds most powerful saddle style sex machine. Save $50 using this link http://motorbunny.com/?ref=KINKYSupport the showListen on Podurama https://podurama.com

Come and listen while Host Christina Spoletini interviews women who are helping others rediscover themselves and build confidence. #DivasThatCare  Caterina Rando, is a best-selling author, podcaster and women's business mentor who passionately serves women on a mission. She shows women how to be loud and proud about the value they bring in order to serve more people and make their businesses thrive. Her books include: Learn to Think Differently released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women's Guide To Starting a Giving Circle and her latest book, the ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories. Caterina is also, the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco. https://www.facebook.com/CaterinaRandoTWIBC https://www.facebook.com/thrivingbusiness https://www.instagram.com/caterina_rando https://www.linkedin.com/in/caterinarando https://twitter.com/CaterinaRandohttps://www.youtube.com/user/CaterinaRando/videos Website: https://caterinarando.com

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Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women.   In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. After almost eight years, she became disillusioned with the lack of change resulting from her efforts. She realized that the most effective vehicle for driving change and solving big world problems is business. Businesses are sustainable solutions to problems. They drive economies, create self-sufficiencies, and change our world. Business can, and should, be a force for good.   Today, Sarah offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  www.pranary.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn  

October 10, 2023 - Natalie Beck, Dr. Juanita Morris, and Abby Svoboda joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Foundation's new She Gave Women's Giving Circle. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a small or medium size business, a start-up or entrepreneur who is ready to rock and roll, we've got a representative of the CT Small Business Development Center to let you in on everything the SBDC can do for you. Then we'll help parents, friends and loved ones of adolescents and teens facing possible mental health challenges access an important new resource from the CT Council of Family Service Agencies - free youth mental health screening and fast-track referrals for support to anyone who may need it across the state. And we'll close as Black Philanthropy Month arrives this August by bringing in the founder of Waterbury's Black Giving Circle, which is ramping up recruiting and is seeking a whole new group of younger new members who want to to cultivate charitable giving within the Black community.

The Giving Circle, based in Saratoga Springs, was initially started in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita where it worked to rebuild homes and lives in southern Mississippi. It has since expanded its efforts working locally and internationally with the underserved families in the Capital District, Uganda and Ukraine. Ron Deutsch talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their recent visit to see their projects in Uganda. www.thegivingcircle.org/

It may have started with her daughter wanting to join the Youth Alive step team, however, Leah Reed's involvement in the Women of Color Giving Circle was a spiritual extension of the legacy of her legendary grandmother Edna Wilks and the Monday Night Club. And it is a true Circle, says Leah, as "everyone can contribute and everyone has something to give" as it relates to providing mentorship to build self-esteem and resilience for the young people of color in our community. Her experience is informed by Leah's own journey that included losing both her parents at a very young age, but never forgetting their lessons of respect and prioritizing education. Earning the wonderful accolade as Best Mom at the 2023 Albany Tulip Festival, Leah has three children, including an oldest daughter who she has fostered for more than a decade and will soon be adopted, which is sure to be a joyous occasion. This weekend the Women of Color Giving Circle will celebrate the latest graduating class of young people of color, another tradition started by the organization to recognize success. Also in this episode we cover: the contributions of Leah's grandmother Edna Wilks, being proactive rather than reactive in developing mentorship, Leah's journey as a young person of color at Monument Mountain and navigating life after losing her father at 16, setting high standards, her work to earn her masters at Boston University School of Social Work, learning to provide constructive feedback effectively, exposing children to financial literacy, music, expressive dance and other cultural arts, disparity in health care for African Americans, the surprise honor of Mom of the Year at the Albany Tulip Festival and more. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Leah Reed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-krol/support

On this episode of HR Like a Boss we're so excited to be joined by LaToya Smith, the Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Fifth Third Bank. Hear LaToya share her vast knowledge and experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, as well as explain how HR can change the negative narrative they're given. About LaToya LaToya has been a valuable team member of Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. She is responsible for attracting, acquiring, and advancing top diverse talent through her leadership of a dynamic team of Talent Acquisition Consultants for the Bancorp. LaToya is actively involved in the community with multiple organizations including EL Barrio Job Readiness Program, Dress for Success and Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) LaToya is a true philanthropist and is a founding member of a Giving Circle, “Our Hope, Our Future.” She has been recognized and earned numerous awards for professional development including Kaleidoscope Magazine's Forty/Forty Club, Cleveland Bridge Builders, Women of Color Foundation's Stephanie Tubbs Jones Courage Award, CSU LINK Distinguished Alumni, The Girl Scouts of N.E. Ohio Women of Distinction, NAACP Unsung Hero Community Award, the Ohio Diversity Council 2022 Woman of the Year and Crain's 2022 HR Employee Advocacy, Public Award. Additionally, LaToya serves on many boards including The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Bessie's Angel's, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing FSS, DNA Rising and Cuyahoga County Workforce. LaToya has also served as a Volunteer Chair for a large traveling exhibit project called, “The Soul of Philanthropy.” She is member of Delta Sigma Theta and Eta Phi Beta Sororities. Additionally, she is an Intimacy/Life Coach and the Founder of Eros Heart, LLC. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University. She is a lifelong Clevelander along with her husband Brandon and their two children, Bryce and Brielle. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willory/message

Five years ago, Rainbow Village established its Women's Giving Circle to provide opportunities to promote the concept of giving time, talent and treasure for women who have a passion for philanthropy and volunteerism.Two years ago, the Women's Giving Circle developed its “Be the Change” Microgrants Initiative to provide aid to members of the Duluth-based nonprofit's Aspire Rental and Thrive Alumni programs. In the last two years, the group has raised and awarded $16,800 to help current residents and alumni overcome obstacles in achieving their goals.In early December, the Women's Giving Circle hosted its third annual holiday party and distributed a series of small grants to recipients totaling $23,650, its largest grand total to date.SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com______________________________________________My Affiliate LinksBelow are links to my Shopify store as well as other affiliate links. If you've found this episode helpful or inspiring, do me a favor and support my by clicking on the links below. Your support helps me to keep my channel going and sharing my entrepreneurial experience with you.https://www.PillowEnvy.cohttps://www.digistore24.com/redir/283755/NoiseMaker/ (Keto)https://www.digistore24.com/redir/302188/NoiseMaker/ (His Secret Obsession)https://www.digistore24.com/redir/357631/NoiseMaker/ (Manifest)https://www.digistore24.com/redir/325658/NoiseMaker/ (Crypto)https://www.digistore24.com/redir/307348/NoiseMaker/ (Crypto Newsletter)https://www.digistore24.com/redir/299134/NoiseMaker/ (TubeMastery)

CW: This episode contains discussions of sexual harassment.Kate calls for Forever35 moments in honor of the upcoming 5 year anniversary of the pod and Doree announces their new Giving Circle. Then, model and author Paulina Porizkova sits down with them to talk about her new book No Filter: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful, why she keeps buying creams knowing they can't do what they promise, and what stories her face tellsTo leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:AURA FRAMES - Get 15% off their purchase with the code forever35 at auraframes.com.BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.KIWICO - Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping with code FOREVER35 at kiwico.com.VEGAMOUR - Go to vegamour.com/forever35 and use code FOREVER35 to save 20 percent on your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving Circles have been around as a concept since the 1980s, but in combination with new technologies, those circles are wider and more generous than ever before. As we learn from Emily Rasmussen, my guest on this episode of What the Fundraising, having a platform around which to congregate strengthens the communities that are fueling movements. She founded Grapevine in 2018 specifically to facilitate multiple small donations – maximizing their impact and helping to connect the dots between people and organizations. We know that more collaboration equals more momentum. Pooling resources only expands the pie (which is another reason why a scarcity mindset does no one any favors).  In this conversation, you'll learn about the different models for Giving Circles, what kinds of networks have been most successful thus far, and how technology can aggregate and amplify the interests of small donors and the community. Emily is sharing key ingredients to keep in mind when setting up a Giving Circle modality and highlights the importance of putting an intentional framework in place. “Nonprofits are recognizing this model and seeing the power,” says Emily. “This is a movement. It's only accelerating!” We're leaving you with lots of points of entry for moving your nonprofit into the fast lane with this form of turbocharged fundraising – and the community purpose it stewards and grows. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Follow along on Instagram  Connect with Mallory on LinkedIn Ready to streamline and modernize your organization's fundraising strategy? Smash through stumbling blocks with my VIP Day, an intensive one-to-one executive coaching experience. You can also click here to learn how I can work with you to pinpoint problems, develop a clear plan, and create content and design habits to support your nonprofit in achieving its goals. Please note: This episode is a part of a very special series called The People Behind the Products. More than ever, nonprofits care about the company behind their technology and service providers. What's the underlying mission and vision of the company? What do they stand for? And how are they thinking about the sector and serving nonprofits? This series is an opportunity to get to know some of my favorite nonprofit technology companies so that the next time you're making a tech decision, you can understand a little bit more about the people behind the product. There is no sponsorship or industry money behind the production of this series and the editorial content was at the sole discretion of the What the Fundraising team. 

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ginger Duncan, President of Impact100 Nashville, who highlights the organization's mission and efforts to leverage collaborative philanthropy to build a dynamic and diverse membership of generous women who accelerate positive social change in the greater Nashville area. Since its inception, Impact100 Nashville has empowered a diverse local group of women of all ages, stages in life, income levels, and backgrounds to come together to fund transformational grants of $100,000 in the Greater Nashville region.During the interview, Ginger shares some of the history for the organization, talks about the model and grant making process, and spotlights the 2022 nonprofit grant award winners. She highlights the impact the organization is having on the women who are members, the nonprofits they work with, and the community at large, and how the community can support their efforts.Website:      https://nashville.impact100council.org/LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact100nashville/pact100NashvilleFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/impact100Nashville/

In this podcast episode, Carolyn Dun discusses her simple approach to generosity and how it has made a deep impact. Carolyn Dun is a connector extraordinaire and saw a gap between small, locally focused nonprofits and the abundance of resources in the communities around her. She founded Community Purse, a giving circle that has donated nearly half a million dollars to community organizations. In this episode we talk about the benefits of generosity, both for the individual and for the community, how she embraced generosity through various biblical stewardship studies as well as how she started Community Purse, a simple, yet elegant giving circle that has been the catalyst for impacting numerous local organizations from the generosity of hundreds of women.   QuoteI have yet to run into an unhappy, generous person. Resources: Community Purse https://www.communitypurse.org/ Generous Giving https://generousgiving.org/ National Christian Foundation https://www.ncfgiving.com/ Crown Financial Ministries https://www.crown.org/ Why Giving is Good for Your Health https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-giving-is-good-for-your-health/ Connect with Carolyn and Community Purse: Facebook: @communitypurse Website: www.communitypurse.org Connect with me: Instagram: @thismomknowspodcast Facebook: @thismomknows YouTube: @thismomknows Website: www.thismomknows.com  

Show Notes, Links & Resources:Psychedelic Revival Learning Series – videos, resourcesPress release for the training initiativeReconsider – non-profit in the psychedelic space that hosts the gatherings I mentionedVideos from the gatherings & the Stories of TransformationGo Wish cardsSOUL RYEDERS – the cancer organization I startedHeroic Hearts ProjectFireside ProjectBeckley Foundation, Chacruna, Reason For HopeSandy's Bio:Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSN & MSN, I worked as a nurse practitioner in a group practice in NYC. After a few years, I decided to pursue an idea I had to develop a starter kit for new parents. The kit became a business, which was ultimately acquired by a health care company. Unfortunately, 9/11 had detrimental effects on our business and our parent company closed our division. I learned a tremendous amount through the experience and have subsequently applied many of the skills I acquired in a myriad of ways.Following a move to Rye, NY with my husband and two young sons in 2002, I began utilizing my nursing, business and entrepreneurial skills to help a variety of local charities as a volunteer.After participating in the 39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in 2006 in memory of one friend, in honor of another, and a year after having open heart surgery, I started a team for the 2007 Avon Walk. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of what SOUL RYEDERS is today - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which supports anyone in the NY Tri-State area impacted by any type of cancer. In addition to providing personalized resources and offering several innovative programs, SOUL RYEDERS also awards grants to other local cancer-related organizations. In December 2020, I made the challenging decision to transition from my role as Executive Director of SOUL RYEDERS in an effort to free up time to pursue other interests. I continue to be a part of SOUL RYEDERS as an engaged Board member, strategic advisor, Giving Circle member, Grant Committee Co-Chair, and Young Survivor Group Coordinator.Helping individuals facing terminal illness through SOUL RYEDERS inspired me to expand my knowledge about end-of-life care. Intrigued by the promising research about the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for those impacted by life-threatening conditions, I began a personal learning journey to educate myself about the larger psychedelic ecosystem. In light of the current mental health crisis, and having had a keen interest in mental wellness since childhood, I am now focusing my time and energy towards helping move the needle forward in this field. In addition to SOUL RYEDERS, I am involved with several other non-profit organizations. While my true passion is helping those in need, I love spending time with family & friends, exercising, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, listening to interesting podcasts, and curling up by the fireplace with a good book & a glass of wine!

We continue on sharing with you the different live talks from the Sensing Woman 2022: A multisensory event that took place at C24 Gallery in Chelsea, New York City a few weeks ago. Next in this series about the 2022 Midterm Elections (that will end in a few days). Most likely the major factor in how Americans vote are policies, women's autonomy, health care, and inflation.This panel is led by Paten Hughes, along with Sasha Eden, Lisa Kron, and Tzipora Lederman. They talk about their call for activism. their community of changemakers and some of the current challenges that can impact the elections. Your voice matters and Your vote matters #vthevote #novembHER8 #2022midterms In this episode, we cover:A brief overview of how the election system works in the USA.How to use your voice through phone activismThe Swingleft organization and their missionWhat is the Giving Circle by The States Project?The latest United States redistricting cycleScripts and volunteering at phone and text bankingHow do we let the younger generation understand the impacts of the current eventsWhat are the battleground states? Helpful Links:Paten Hughes - Actress and creator, known for the series HEIRLOOM inspired by her journey into organic tomato farming. Check out her instagram @tresapay and Facebook @patenhughesSasha Eden - an actor and producer; known for blending her innovative creativity with activism. Also recognized as a leader in the parity movement, Sasha is a frequent guest speaker on gender equality, media literacy, girls' empowerment and producing your own work. Check out her Facebook and Instagram @sashaedenLisa Kron - Award-winning writer and performer who's been creating theater for four decades. Her best-known plays include WELL, 2.5 MINUTE RIDE, and the musical, FUN HOME. She's part of SOS, a giving circle that's raised money in every election cycle since 2018 to support The States Project's in their game-changing work shifting the balance of power in state legislatures. Follow her on Instagram @elkay100Tzipora Lederman - she has spent the last decade working to elect Democrats and improve elections. She has a B.A. in Politics from Oberlin College. Check out @swingleftThe States Project - A Community of Change MakersChop Wood, Carry Water Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Jason Okrent who discusses how he helps people with wealth, both in their investment strategies and also by helping them think through how to give back to the community through donations. Jason shares the tips and tricks that his firm offers for donors to be able to give effectively.Episode Highlights:Defining your valuesConnecting your values to causes Create better outcomes.Track your progress.Inform your loved ones about your plansJason Okrent Bio:Jason Okrent is a Vice President and Financial Advisor in the Seattle office of Bernstein Private Wealth Management responsible for leading our Foundations and Institutions advisory practice in the northwest region. He provides wealth planning advice to individuals and families as well as trusts, estates, foundations, and tax-exempt organizations. Jason is a board member for the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle and at Hillel of the University of Washington. Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as director of investor sales at Integral Development, a start-up specializing in foreign exchange and digital asset trading. Jason holds a BA in business administration from the University of Washington and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.Links referenced in this interviewBernstein Private Wealth Management: https://www.bernstein.com/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jokrentIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#98 Strategies to Support Entrepreneurship in Your Giving Strategy, with Conor Carmody Program Director @The Innovation Exchange Furthr & Chief Commercial Officer (COO) for Airify Technology#76 The Creation of a Giving Circle to Support Survivor-Driven Change with Ken Kroner, Principal, Kroner Family Foundation#73 Sybil Speaks: It Takes Time to Make a DifferenceCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

In 2022, book bans in United States schools and libraries are at their highest since the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom started collecting data. Bans are happening around the country, in every state, and disproportionately affecting books by and about LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people. What's more, challenges are likely underreported, because librarians who are resisting them are facing unprecedented workplace retribution and in some cases physical danger.Book Bans are on the ballot on November 8th, in every state and local election, up and down the ticket. State legislatures, local town councils, county leadership and school boards are being overrun with candidates supported by conservative activists looking to limit access to books and ideas that offer identity, empathy, awareness, and power to young people around the country. We're concerned, so today, we're releasing a special episode of Fated Mates focused on book bans across the country. We interview three experts on what's happening, who is most impacted, and how we can all help. Show notes are extensive, and we hope you'll take a look at them. Thank you to librarians, teachers, and kids and families who are standing up and speaking out. We are proud to stand with you. GuestsJarett Dapier, librarian, activist and author of Mr. Watson's Chickens Lily Freeman, activist and student in Central Bucks County, PA. Read Lily's op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer and follow her instagram at ProjectUncensored.Melissa Walker, political activist at The States Project, journalist, and Middle Grade and YA author of Violet on the Runway, Let's Pretend We Never Met, Small Town Sinners and more. ResourcesThe Youth Censorship Database at the National Coalition Against CensorshipBook Riot's censorship coverage is excellent and updated almost daily. They have an excellent explainer for how to find and develop a local anti-censorship groupIntellectual Round Table Freedom Blog: an exhaustive list of links related to news about challenges, censorship, and banning incidents, developing issues, and controversies that is updated weeklyPEN America's data on School Book Bans and Index of Educational Gag OrdersAmerican Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, full of resources and toolkits on challenges and how to combat themWhat's happening in Central Bucks County, PA is happening all over the country. Kids, families and educators are protesting loudlyAdvocates for Inclusive Education, for more information on what's happening on the ground in Bucks County, PAA map from ALA Banned Books week at the University of Illinois Library, and another from Red Wine & Blue. Teens around the country can get library cards from the Brooklyn Public Library. To apply for the card, teens can send a note to BooksUnbanned@bklynlibrary.org, or via the Library's s teen-run Instagram account, @bklynfuture. The $50 fee normally associated with out-of-state cards will be waivedLearn more about the Book Ban Busters at Red Wine & Blue.Ballotpedia is a resource for your local ballot and your local election mapsVote.org, to check your voter registration, locate your voting place and moreHow to HelpEducate yourself about the book challenge process in your school district: How it works, who sits on the book challenge committee, how those committee members are appointed.If there are book bans and protests in your school district, attend local school board meetings and support students, teachers & librarians who are speaking up. Tell your local public and school librarians they have your support. Write letters. Visit the library. Thank them for standing for intellectual freedom.Research school board candidates in your district. Vote accordingly. Consider running for something! Your school board and your state legislature need you! Consider this us telling you seven times! (We'll phonebank for you!) Vote to flip your state legislature blue. Rally your friends to join you in a Giving Circle at the States Project.Donate to organizations (listed below) that support intellectual freedom and combat book bans. Organizations to Support (and Volunteer with)You can join PenAmerica, and your membership helps defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture.Donate to the Freedom To Read Foundation and become a member. The Freedom To Read Foundation effectively conducts important first amendment legal work regarding book bans and censorship.GLSEN, Creating a Better World for LGBTQ StudentsIntellectual Freedom Endowment Fund at the American Library AssociationThe National Coalition Against Censorship, providing direct intervention for people and groups facing censorshipThe States Project, helping to flip (or keep) state legislatures blueThe Trevor Project, supporting LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year roundWe Believe in Education, a movement of parents and families fighting for students' freedom to learnThe Most Banned Books of 2021Gender Queer by Maia KobabeReasons: Banned, challenged, and restricted for LGBTQIA+ content, and because it was considered to have sexually explicit imagesLawn Boy by Jonathan EvisonReasons: Banned and challenged for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicitAll Boys Aren't Blue by George M. JohnsonReasons: Banned and challenged for LGBTQIA+ content, profanity, and because it was considered to be sexually explicitOut of Darkness by Ashley Hope PerezReasons: Banned, challenged, and restricted for depictions of abuse and because it was considered to be sexually explicitThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasReasons: Banned and challenged for profanity, violence, and because it was thought to promote an anti-police message and indoctrination of a social agendaThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieReasons: Banned and challenged for profanity, sexual references and use of a derogatory termMe and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse AndrewsReasons: Banned and challenged because it was considered sexually explicit and degrading to womenThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonReasons: Banned and challenged because it depicts child sexual abuse and was considered sexually explicitThis Book is Gay by Juno DawsonReasons: Banned, challenged, relocated, and restricted for providing sexual education and LGBTQIA+ content.Beyond Magenta by Susan KuklinReasons: Banned and challenged for LGBTQIA+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit.

We are joined by Conor Carmody to discuss entrepreneurship and how nonprofits can support innovation. Conor explains to donors how to recognize a successful organization that collaborates with start-ups and what warning signs to watch out for. Conor emphasizes the value of businesspeople who support the next generation of businesspeople by giving back. Sybil asked Conor to join because she was intrigued by the Furthr Festival that Conor and his team is organizing this October, and most years, to help entrepreneurs. Episode Highlights:How donors can fund entrepreneursHow a donor can spot a successful nonprofit that assists start-ups.The “Furthr” Festival in 2022. Conor Carmody Bio:A highly experienced business executive who has held senior management positions across all commercial disciplines in telecoms. Conor is a results-focused individual with strategic, operational, and entrepreneurial qualities. His core area of expertise is developing and implementing business strategies, Leading, mentoring, and developing teams to deliver success. A clear focus on results through teamwork. Key strengths include Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, and implementation Specialties, Strategy Business Start-Up, Marketing, Communications, Training, and DevelopmentConnect with Conor:linkedin.com/in/conorcarmodyLinks referenced in this interviewFurthr Festival - https://furthr.ie/event/furthr-festival/Twitter – @furthr_ieLinkedIn – FurthrFacebook – @furthr.ieInstagram - @furthr_ieIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#91 New Investigation Into a Wealth Generating Asset with Marc Beshears Owner of Top Wealth Agenda/ Bank On Yourself Professional® #76 The Creation of a Giving Circle to Support Survivor-Driven Change with Ken Kroner, Principal, Kroner Family Foundation#73 Sybil Speaks: It Takes Time to Make a DifferenceCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Sybil is joined by Brent Fenty to talk about his life's work in the Oregon desert and how he has worked with donors like you to create a new organization that successfully filled a gap in desert conservation in Oregon. He discusses how donors can show up in a good way, and offers warnings of how not to show up. He explains how a donor can help leverage money and make the most of it. Brent shares his words of wisdom and the journey that led him to where he is today.Episode Highlights:How a donor can proceed to have a successful relationship with a nonprofit professional. The importance of donor clarity with a nonprofit. Brent Fenty bio:Brent Fenty is the Executive Director of The Oregon Desert Land Trust and has lived and worked in Oregon's high desert for most of his life. Before founding the Land Trust in 2017, Brent worked for nearly two decades in the region on conservation and restoration efforts to create several conservation areas and the 800-mile long Oregon Desert Trail, as the Executive Director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association. His other experiences include hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, serving as a research assistant at the United Nations, volunteering for the Peace Corps in West Africa, and working as an environmental scientist in Alaska. Brent spends as much time as he can exploring Oregon's high desert with his wife, daughter, and canine co-pilot Eddy.Connect with Brent:www.oregondesertlandtrust.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#77 The Correct Steps to Support Indigenous Communities with Erik Stegman, Executive Director, Native Americans in Philanthropy#76 The Creation of a Giving Circle to Support Survivor-Driven Change with Ken Kroner, Principal, Kroner Family Foundation#12 Be Inspired to Support the Grassroots with Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild, Foundation Directors, NW Fund for the EnvironmentCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Family Eldercare is a nonprofit that provides supportive services to keep older adults stably housed. Family Eldercare believes older adults and people with disabilities are a vital part of creating a more livable, inclusive community for everyone. Join us today as Kent Herring, the CEO, tells us how this inspiring organization works to provide support for older adults at risk for homelessness in Austin and the importance of recognizing that aging in community is contingent on having a safe, affordable place to live.

Orphan Outreach is a nonprofit that helps equip orphaned and vulnerable children all over the world reach their fullest potential by providing education programs, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual care. Join us today as Amy Norton, Co-founder and VP of Strategic Partnerships, tells us inspiring stories about their new outreach program which serves to provide essentials and individualized care to preschool-aged orphaned and vulnerable Maasai children and their families living in the village of Naisoya, Kenya.

More Than a Phone is a nonprofit that partners with domestic violence programs across the U.S. to provide free smartphones and data service to survivors, so they can build a strong foundation to support themselves and their families. Join us today as Julie Moorehead, the Director, tells us how More Than a Phone is changing lives through providing a safe protected means of communication for survivors of domestic violence to rebuild with more than just a phone.

City House is a nonprofit founded in 1988 with the mission to protect, serve and empower children and young adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Join us today as Sheri Messer, the CEO, tells us about the organization's new LGBTQ+ affirming Transitional Living Program and how this innovative new program works to ensure that LGBTQ+ young adults in crisis receive safe, welcoming shelter, specialized counseling, and life skills to help them become successful independent adults.

Global Village Project is a nonprofit school that provides tuition-free academic year long schooling for refugee girls of middle school age. This remarkable school serves 40-50 refugee learners from all over the world and is the only school in the U.S. dedicated to addressing the educational needs of young female refugees. Join us today as Elizabeth Elango, the CEO and Head of School, tells us what day-to-day life is like for these young women attending school and the obstacles they are overcoming to thrive. 

Meet Sara. As the founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, she's working to diversify and democratize philanthropy through the power of giving circles. She believes nonprofit leaders can best connect with giving circles by working in local communities and remembering that giving circle donors are not your regular donors. They want to go beyond giving to elevate your message. “Giving by, for, and with the communities we represent is the future of philanthropy — and each and every one of us belongs in this movement.” 

Do you wonder what really needs to be done in preparation for an ask? I talk with Amanda about the work she has done in the last year plus in her role created and designed to work with all parts of the advancement team. Amanda has had success keeping constituents engaged at all levels. She compares her work to setting the table before a meal. Amanda Pulawski is Director of Constituent Engagement at The Taft School, an independent boarding school in Watertown, Connecticut. Prior to her current role at Taft, she was a member of the Annual Fund team and served as Director of Special Events. A passionate and creative professional, she works with each part of their Advancement team to connect the schools constituents to the institution through events, communication, engagement, and stewardship. Amanda works closely with volunteers of the school to ensure that their practices are relatable and engaging across generations and relationships. She is a volunteer herself, working as an advisor to The Red Rhino Fund a 9-student board tasked with raising funds to grant awards to local organizations in support of education, literacy, and the arts, is a member of the Connecticut Community Foundation Women's Giving Circle, and serves as Board President at her children's school. She graduated from Albertus Magnus with a degree in Humanities and attended Boston University's Center for Professional Education for Fundraising. She and her husband, Artie, have two boys Jack (5) and Owen (3). Subscribe to my website www.devdebrief.com or follow for more info on instagram @devdebrief --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

Do you know how to use the power of your money with Impact Investing? That's an incredible opportunity for you to have both profit and purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Recha Bergstrom, a radiologist and founder of The Physician Philanthropist, shares how she has worked extensively with other doctors to develop effective giving strategies that provide personal community and global impact. She discloses how physicians can donate effectively and invest responsibly and touches on why being intentional and thoughtful with where you put your money can make a difference and maximize your positive impact on the world. Listen and enjoy! Key Highlights: [00:02 - 07:47] Opening Segment • What The Physician Philanthropist does • How Dr. Recha helps physicians be the change they want to see in the world and feel empowered [07:48 - 15:09] Different Ways to Do Philanthropy • How to invest your money thoughtfully to make a difference • Making the world more the kind of place you want to see is one of the best returns • Dr. Recha shares what she looked at in the first organizations that she donated [15:10 - 22:17] How to Make The Most Impact with Your Money • What a Giving Circle is and how it helps women and children all over the world • Focus on what contributions will accomplish and be able to see a long-term impact. • How a fund has been set up to make donating to charity easy for anyone [22:18 - 30:01] Make a Difference in the World • How people can invest in an impactful way • Why impact investments can be hard to find and  come by [30:02 - 35:07] Closing Segment • Why companies can benefit from social and environmental responsibility, and how this has become more important • Always follow up with companies to make sure they're meeting your expectations Want to connect with Dr. Recha? Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Head to The Physician Philanthropist, and find out why your money is a powerful tool! Join Dr. Recha Bergstrom in making a difference with Impact Investing for Doctors https://www.thephysicianphilanthropist.com/impact-investing Ready to create wealth that lasts? Download our free eBook, How to Create Wealth that Outlives You Key Quotes: "What I want to do is make it easy for people to donate and know that they're making the best impact or the most impact that they can with their money." - Dr. Recha Bergstrom Let's Connect! You can connect with our host Felecia Froe on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to check out her website https://moneywithmission.com/ to discover investment strategies designed to make a difference! If you would like to schedule a call with Felecia, go to https://calendly.com/feleciafroemd and she will be more than happy to talk with you! LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.

This is a long one because we start this episode talking about the terrible, heartbreaking loss of lives that happened in Uvalde. Since we've recorded this episode, there have been AT LEAST 2 more mass shootings and we NEED to do something about it. Text ACT to 644-33 to email your senators and then text MARCH to 954954 to find out where you can find a "March for Your Lives" event near you.  It really is so quick to do this, please please do this.RESOURCES: Follow Everytown on Instagram and go to everytown.org to learn more information. Learn who your senators are: https://openstates.org/ Text ACT to 644-33 to email your senators and then text MARCH to 954954 to find out where you can find a "March for Your Lives" event near you. https://marchforourlives.com/ Create a Giving Circle with States Projects to donate to the cause of your choice. https://statesproject.org/ Please don't become numb to this, let's remember what we are fighting for. After you're done with your civic duties, AND ONLY AFTER, we dive into Freddy Spaghetti where we hear from amazing guest stars like Deborah Puette (she also played the waitress in the Mafia episode of the Office WHAT!) and Deb Hiett (who was also in the Office as the flight attendant when Michael goes to Canada! so much crossover!) AND our favorite nurse friend Nicole Pettis who was also in the Greg Pikitis episode! We also hear from Emily Adams and Claudia Choi who emailed and texted me back! Thank you!Deborah Puette Personal Page: https://www.instagram.com/lassothemoonxo/ Cash for Gold Short film: https://www.instagram.com/cashforgoldthefilm/http://cashforgoldthefilm.com/Deb Hiett: Personal Page: https://www.instagram.com/debhiett/Website: https://www.debhiett.com/ Did you know Ann's house was a set? Did you know there was an incredible stunt person named Joe Bucaro who did the Andy motorcycle stunt? Did you know certain parts of this were cut from original airing but are now on Peacock/were on Netflix when Parks was there? Listen to the episode to find more amazing nuggets! Please rate and review us! Questions? Comments? Email us! parkpalspodcast@gmail.comTruly,Holly and Madi@parkpalspodcastMusic by @seantrainormusicArt cover by @sketch.it.snipsSupport the show

Doree and Kate announce their Giving Circle with the States Project, and Kate reports on some isolation prods she enjoys. Then, Executive Director of Access Reproductive Justice Jessica Pinckney joins them to discuss reproductive justice and abortion access, what's happening to them right now, and how we can help. Plus, they chat about why romance novels are part of Jessica's self-care and why she wants you to say the word “abortion” more.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:COLORGURU - Get 10% off any color consultation at yourcolorguru.com when you enter promo code FOREVER at checkout. ISSUU - Get started today for FREE or sign-up for a premium account and get 50% off when you go to issuu.com/podcast and use promo code FOREVER35.BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.PROSE - Get a FREE consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements! Go to Prose.com/forever35. MASTERCLASS - Visit masterclass.com/forever35 for 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caterina Rando, is a business transformation coach who passionately serves women leaders on a mission. Her over twenty-five years of educating and empowering audiences and groups, makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value. She shares how to be loud and proud about the value you bring in order to serve more people and make your businesses thrive with speaking, workshops, group programs and retreats. Caterina is all about, positivity, integrity, generosity, community and providing massive value while uplifting others. She is a sought-after-speaker, event producer and a prolific author her books include: Learn to Think Differently, from Watkins Publishing, released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women's Guide To Starting a Giving Circle and her latest book, the ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.Caterina is also, the founder of The The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a place for women to gather and host workshops. Plus she also started the Thriving Women in Business Giving Community which raises money for women and girls education and entrepreneurship training.Today is our Mother's day show. Yesterday was Mothers day and today I want to honor how much our moms contribute to our lives in so many ways. In this episode Caterina and I talked about the impact and influence our amazing moms have had on us.In this episode, we discuss:How both of our mother's impacted our lives and our real estate investing journey.To watch the EXTRA portion of this show go to RealEstateInvestingForWomenExtra.com------------------------------------------------------Learn how to create a consistent income stream by only working 5 hours a month the Blissful Investor Way.Grab my FREE guide at http://www.BlissfulInvestor.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://blissfulinvestor.com/podcast/

Sarah Dusek is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In 2018 after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas Inc, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. She is actively creating solutions to wealth disparity and provides access to capital for women. Sarah actively believes that businesses are sustainable solutions to the world's problems, driving economies, creating self-sufficiencies, and moving our world forward. Sarah has been recognized for her work, being named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) start-up companies in Southern Africa, as well as continuing to provide leadership to Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from the University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children. Social Media Links: @enygmaventures www.enygmaventures.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-dusek-0b630ab/