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Mariama Kamara- Mom who adopted the murderer of her son Back when we were broadcasting Mentoring Monday, I was told a story of forgiveness so profound, it could soften even the hardest of hearts. It begins in a small village in Sierra Leone, a nation torn apart by an 11-year civil war, a conflict so devastating that it scarred not just the land but the souls of its people.Lives were uprooted, families torn asunder, and a deep, abiding pain lingered long after the fighting ceased. Amid this wreckage lived Mariama Kamara. A mother who, like countless others, had suffered an unspeakable loss. Her son, her pride, her joy, had been taken from her—murdered in cold blood by a young rebel fighter. This was a time when children, some as young as 10, were turned into soldiers. They were armed, manipulated, and made to commit atrocities in the name of war.Mariama's son was just one of thousands of innocent lives lost. But this story is not about loss. It is about what came next. Mariama, driven by a deep faith and a belief in something greater than vengeance, did something unimaginable. She forgave. More than that, she took the young man who had killed her son into her home. She adopted him. Yes, you heard that right. The woman who had every reason to hate, to seek revenge, chose instead to heal—not just herself, but him as well. Why? She said it was her faith. She believed that harboring hatred would only perpetuate the violence that had already stolen so much from her and her country.“I wanted to stop the cycle,” she said. “If I didn't forgive, who would? And if I didn't forgive, how could I ask God to forgive me?” Mariama's act of forgiveness became a beacon in Sierra Leone, a country struggling to heal. Her story was one of many that emerged from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), a cornerstone of Sierra Leone's post-war recovery process. The TRC was established in 2002 to document the causes and consequences of the war, give survivors a voice, and promote healing through storytelling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
"I reviewed with each person the factors that motivated their giving. A recurring pattern was the towering gratification they received from making the gift." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets Them.Are you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
Some of history's greatest fundraisers have never asked people for money. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?Are you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
"There needs to be a near-militant belief in its mission..." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets ThemAre you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
"History has recorded few truly anonymous gifts. Many benefactors, who pretend anonymity, hide after a conferring a gift - much like Virgil's Galatea. She fled...but only after making certain she had been seen by everyone." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets ThemAre you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
"It is my experience - confirmed by the million dollar givers - that major philanthropy is spontaneous." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets ThemAre you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
"As Harold Seymour put it many years ago, no one ever got milk from a cow by sending a letter." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts Are you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
"For many major donors, sophisticated or fancy campaign literature has as much impact as the sound of one hand clapping." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets ThemAre you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
Are you on David's mailing list? Go to davidoaks.net, to the second pane that says: "Lean Into Your Visionary Capacity With David: FREE" and sign up for my Mentoring Monday's email. This puts you on my email list and you will always know where I will be speaking next.Get David's book Visionary Fundraising at Amazon.Get a digital copy of David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $5.00You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn
In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Michelle S. Gollapalli - an internationally accredited fundraising professional with over 24 years of experience in a variety of fields such as public broadcasting, healthcare, diversity, equity and inclusion youth services, disabilities, and education. Michelle's most recent position was as the Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Development at ECRI Institute, in PA. Before that, she served as Vice President of Development and Executive Director of the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey, part of the erstwhile Kennedy Health System in South Jersey, now known as Jefferson Health-New Jersey. Prior to joining the Foundation, Michelle worked as Chief Development Officer for Bancroft, where she oversaw Development, Marketing and Communications, and Admissions. Ms. Gollapalli has mentored many professionals in the area, most recently as a regular panelist for the Philadelphia Business Journal's Mentoring Monday. She is also a published author with an undergraduate triple major in English Literature, Psychology and Journalism and an MBA in Marketing from the Mount Carmel Institute of Management in India. She received her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2004 and in 2010 was awarded the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) certification from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Michelle was honored as one of Philadelphia's 40 under 40 by the Philadelphia Business Journal and received the distinction of being one of the 2014 “Women to Watch” by the South Jersey Biz magazine. In 2015, the Garden State Council of NJ named her as one of their “Women of Achievement” and South Jersey magazine deemed her to be one of the “Super Women of 2014”- an accolade she won again in 2016. The March 2019 Issue of South Jersey Biz magazine featured her as one of the Best in Healthcare for the Region. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgollapalli/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support
Marion Medina shares her heart and wisdom from 17 years of ministry into today's Mentoring Monday. This is ALL about life transformation for Kingdom work. Listen to this show that has extreme focus on evaluating disruptions, scheduling time for reflections, and listening to what God has to say for us. This is a revealing podcast. Thanks to our sponsors from Heatherbarnes.com and gracefully-yours.com greeting cards. Visit 4wordwomen.org to learn about their specific programs. Hear God and listen to the calling.
Marion Medina shares her heart and wisdom from 17 years of ministry into today's Mentoring Monday. This is ALL about life transformation for Kingdom work. Listen to this show that has extreme focus on evaluating disruptions, scheduling time for reflections, and listening to what God has to say for us. This is a revealing podcast. Thanks to our sponsors from Heatherbarnes.com and gracefully-yours.com greeting cards. Visit 4wordwomen.org to learn about their specific programs. Hear God and listen to the calling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Mentoring Monday is presented by www.4wordwomen.org. Our returning mentor is media specialist Kathleen Cooke. Her faith centered leadership continues to minister to so many people, especially women leaders seeking balance between work, life and passion. This show is presented by Gracefully Yours Greeting cards (www.gracefully-yours.com) and Heather Barnes product photography. (www.heatherbarnes.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Success Made to Last Mentoring Monday focuses on setting Godly examples and being role models. Hear Naomi Inman, very experienced mentor and counselor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
4wordwomen.org presents Mentoring Monday with Diana Romero, world class mentor with The Integrated Life. Gracefully Yours greeting cards sponsors this show. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com and use promotion code Thanks50 to receive 50% off any product today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Success Mentoring Monday with 4wordwomen's Monica Escobar. She manages a variety of grants at the National Urban League. Dream big and have a heart of excellence. Hear Monica discuss how we wrestle with success and ambition relative to Blblical truths. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Caroline Mendez is a Kingdom catalyst and is a mentor for 4wordwomen.org. The three words that described her Mother's Day celebration were dirt, food and plants. Her 22 year old son was mentoring Caroline on gardening. Listen to this enjoyable show about reverse mentoring. Hear the benefits of reverse mentoring as seen at P&G, Caterpillar and other companies.
Caroline Mendez is a Kingdom catalyst and is a mentor for 4wordwomen.org. The three words that described her Mother's Day celebration were dirt, food and plants. Her 22 year old son was mentoring Caroline on gardening. Listen to this enjoyable show about reverse mentoring. Hear the benefits of reverse mentoring as seen at P&G, Caterpillar and other companies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Our summer series continues with Kristen Stockton from 4wordwomen.org. Kristen is highly focused, always positive and blueprints of life. Hear about how to build communities in a post Covid-19 environment. Traditional strategies no longer work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Mentoring Monday is presented by www.4wordwomen.org. Our returning mentor is media specialist Kathleen Cooke. Her faith centered leadership continues to minister to so many people, especially women leaders seeking balance between work, life and passion.
Our summer series continues with Kristen Stockton from 4wordwomen.org. Kristen is highly focused, always positive and blueprints of life. Hear about how to build communities in a post Covid-19 environment.
Success Mentoring Monday with 4wordwomen's Monica Escobar. She manages a variety of grants at the National Urban League. Dream big and have a heart of excellence. Hear Monica discuss how we wrestle with success and ambition relative to Blblical truths. This show is presented by www.gracefully-yours.com greeting cards.
Success Made to Last Mentoring Monday focuses on setting Godly examples and being role models. Hear Naomi Inman, very experienced mentor and counselor.
4wordwomen.org presents Success Made to Last Mentoring Monday uncovering the issue of mental illness. This show features Swallowtail's Founder and CEO Emma Sharma. If you aren't equipped to guide people on mental illness, find the most qualified professionals.
Hear Stacy Osborn explain the Bibbidy, Bobbity, Boo effect in mentoring. Mentoring Monday is presented by 4wordwomen.org and sponsored by Gracefully-yours.com greeting cards....America's favorite encouragement company. Use discount code TPT60 and get 60% discount on your next purchase. This show features mentor Stacy is a veteranentrepreneur. Stacy talks about the importance of a selection process for mentors. Look for a discerning person who can see through what you are saying. Seek out a storyteller who can relate to success and failure. Find someone who is resilient with "scabs on their knees."
Success Made to Last Mentoring Monday with Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben, 61st Chaplain for the US House of Representatives. Hear Chaplain's sense of call. Growing up Presbyterian, went to church that was used as a hospital by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Call it pre-ordained, she had a wonderful youth pastor who helped her understand her future role as a minister. She discerned where God was calling her. Grateful for the space that her mentors gave her leading to her role as a Naval Chaplain. Listen to her legendary mentoring tips.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Success Made to Last Mentoring Monday with Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben, 61st Chaplain for the US House of Representatives. Hear Chaplain's sense of call. Growing up Presbyterian, went to church that was used as a hospital by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Call it pre-ordained, she had a wonderful youth pastor who helped her understand her future role as a minister. She discerned where God was calling her. Grateful for the space that her mentors gave her leading to her role as a Naval Chaplain. Listen to her legendary mentoring tips.
With great power comes great responsibility. Enjoy this special mentoring session with Diana Romero, 4word mentor ask the key question about self awareness...Am I adding value? Hear Diana's story about her toughest job ever and how she dealt with the tough challenge. This show sponsored by Gracefully-Yours.com. Use discount code Mentor50 and get 50% off all product at www.gracefully-yours.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
With great power comes great responsibility. Enjoy this special mentoring session with Diana Romero, 4word mentor ask the key question about self awareness...Am I adding value? Hear Diana's story about her toughest job ever and how she dealt with the tough challenge. This show sponsored by Gracefully-Yours.com. Use discount code Mentor50 and get 50% off all product at www.gracefully-yours.com.
Twenty five years as a General Counsel, Emma Sharma is a world class mentor, writer and courageous leader. Hear her challenge to all mentors and mentees. Her company motto is "add value and get out." For young mothers, she says get your relationship with Christ and you first. Your children will find their way to Jesus on their own. You cannot make a relationship for other people.
Get ready for a great mentoring session with Caroline Mendez. She is an ordained minister, Kingdom catalyst and author of Threads of Wisdom. Caroline covers eight (8) challenges facing women in their calling. Shop Gracefully-Yours.com and get all your greeting cards needs for birthday and encouragement for 60% retail. Use promotion code TPT60. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Get ready for a great mentoring session with Caroline Mendez. She is an ordained minister, Kingdom catalyst and author of Threads of Wisdom. Caroline covers eight (8) challenges facing women in their calling.
Christa Vanzant leads Mentoring Monday talks about the "silent retreat." This means taking time to evaluate your life, your spiritual walk, being still and unplugging completely. It was three days into Christa's silent retreat for her to quiet her mind. It starts with having intentions and permitting yourself to take the time off. Thanks to our sponsor Gracefully-Yours.com for sponsoring this show. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com and use promotion code TPT and receive 50% retail on all products.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Christa Vanzant leads Mentoring Monday talks about the "silent retreat." This means taking time to evaluate your life, your spiritual walk, being still and unplugging completely. It was three days into Christa's silent retreat for her to quiet her mind. It starts with having intentions and permitting yourself to take the time off.
Work looks a lot different today than it did three years ago. So, too, does mentoring. Traci Martinez, managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs' Columbus office, shared her thoughts on the evolving nature of mentoring relationships during our recent Mentoring Monday event. She also talked about her own unusual path to a legal career, taking on a new role amid an unprecedented global crisis, and how the law firm has supported working mothers through the challenges wrought by that crisis. Check out the full conversation, recorded live during the virtual event, to hear more from Traci.
Hear about Ka's meeting with SW Airlines pilot and author of Nerves of Steel- Tammie Jo Shults. You, too can develop mental muscle for highly stressful situations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
4word mentor Ka Cotter reports on the 4word Gala and her conversation with famed Southwest Airlines pilot Tammie Jo Shults, showing Nerves of Steel. Hear the life lessons learned from one of America's great mentors. Listen to the insights on how to handle stressful situations and even land your next leadership position. Thanks to our sponsor Gracefully-Yours.com for offering a 50% discount to all listeners. Use discount code TPT on www.gracefully-yours.com.
Mentoring Monday is presented by 4wordwomen.org and sponsored by Gracefully-Yours.com. This show features Kellie Hill who is a leader in commercial real estate and has deep experience in teamwork from the building construction industry. You will be mentored by Kellie who has a load of horse sense. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com and use promotion code TPT to receive 50% off your entire purchase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Enjoy this special Mentoring Monday with Diane Darling, pioneer in social networking. Hear her perspective about being in the right place at the right time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
4wordwomen.org is the premiere organization for mentoring professional women Today's guest is Diana Romero, Mother, wife, CEO and MBA grad from Texas A&M University. Diana runs Integrated Management and shares her heart and wisdom about mentoring. Thanks to pur sponsor Gracefully-yours.com greeting cards. Enjoy 50% off discount on any products by using the promotion code TPT (The Passion Translation). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
This is our annual show with 4wordwomen's founder Diane Paddison. Hear about her lessons from the previous year and the new vision for 2022. Diane talks about the process to approach for leadership. You can follow this recipe that has create excellence at 4wordwomen.org What's important to you. Lay out a plan. Set systems in place. Communicate with key people. Have the courage to adjust. Establish accountability. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
4wordwomen's Mentoring Monday with Lori Berry talking about effective networking, presented by Gracefully-Yours greeting cards. Join 4wordwomen as a mentor or mentee and be changed forever. How can you help someone else and create added purpose in your life? Support gracefully-yours.com greeting card company and use promotion code 4wordwomen to receive 50% of any product plus free shipping. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Let's talk today about Insta-vangelist. It's a new term introduced by Kathleen Cooke of Cooke Pictures. We can be a light and voice if we use our social platforms more intelligently. If we are so engaged with social media, why not mentor and encourage others in the new style of "church." Just for listening to this show, visit www.gracefully-yours.com and get 40% off your greeting card purchases using the discount code 4wordwomen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Gracefully-Yours Presents Mentoring Monday with 4WordWomen's Annette Stewart. Annette talks about The Great Resignation and how we should be mentoring others relative to this movement. People are contemplating life and their future. Be in the right roles and be happy. Is there something you can fix first before you make the leap! Remember to access Gracefully-yours.com and use the promotion code of 4wordwomen and get 40% off discount. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Gracefully-Yours presents Mentoring Monday with 4word women's Marilyn Price. Hear from the former VP of James Avery and executive of American Greetings. Enjoy a 40% off discount on www.gracefully-yours.com by using the promotion code of 4wordwomen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Success' Mentoring Monday Presented by Gracefully-Yours.com and 4wordwomen featuring Monica Escobar. Monica manages grants. She knows her purpose, dreams big and live for it. She talks about reslience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Annette Stewart is a world class mentor and leader. She is a Director of RBC and former SVP of HSBC. Hear the wisdom of this thought leader and learn how to become a more effective mentor. This show is presented by www.gracefully-yours.com. Get a 40% discount by using the promotion code 4wordwomen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Gracefully-Yours 4 Wordwomen Present Mentoring Monday with LaDonna Slade. This particular episode is about handling PRESSURE. Shop Gracefully-yours.com and use the promotion code 4word to receive 25% any of your purchases today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
Success Mentoring Monday with Kathleen Cooke presented by Gracefully-Yours Cards. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com and use the promotion code 4word to receive 25% off any of your purchases today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.