Episodes

98: The Unglamorous side of events | Lessons Learned the hard way ft Melva LaJoy Legrand

This week’s woman behind the scenes and in front of the scenes featured guest is someone I admire a lot, my new friend, Melva LaJoy Legrand, founder/CEO of LaJoy Plans, an event planning firm, a  self-made entrepreneur recognized for her work in the Live Events industry, as well as causes rooted in social equality as

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Checkmate: Lessons Learned from Chess and Winning at Workplace Politics!

The workplace is, for better or for worse, a chess game. Workplace politics is unavoidable and inescapable. The chess game/politics, however, is not inherently evil. Today, we talk about what we can learn from chess, the influence of office politics, and how developing your savviness in it can benefit you and your career.  Follow us

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321 – Dr. Craig Hanen – University of Applied Research and Development

I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Hansen in March of 2021 (YouTube Link – https://youtu.be/DBjAYEPeukE). According to Dr. Hansen, The University of Applied Research & Development is a Veterans Affairs-funded institute of higher learning, allowing active service personnel, veterans, and their families to gain bachelor’s and master’s degrees. his conversation focused on the

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AIM Episode 14 – How To Grow Into Who You Envision With Mike Szczesniak

From a thriving Software Engineering career, yet struggling with anxiety and panic, to leaving it all and building a successful High-Performance Coaching and Consulting company. Mike Szczesniak, is a life-long student of high performance, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Mike connects with the world’s top performers and shares the tactics that can help you get next-level results

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Finding Employment Is The Easiest Part Of The Transition Journey

On todays show we talk to guest Drew Stamp, Chief of Operations for the Donovan and Bank Foundation. As the COO, Drew manages and handles the daily business operations of the foundation, working closely with foundation staff and partners to support the day-to-day activities and all of our programs. The Donovan & Bank Foundation is

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ENCORE EPISODE: Everybody Wins Iowa Executive Director Karen Ligas | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #269

Originally aired May 26, 2022. Patrick is joined today by Everybody Wins Iowa Executive Director Karen Ligas. Everybody Wins Iowa’s mission is to increase children’s success in school and life through one-to-one reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. More About Everybody Wins Iowa & To Donate: https://everybodywinsiowa.org/powerread/ Contact Karen: https://everybodywinsiowa.org/our-staff/Get on our waiting list

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OneCause CEO, Author & Fundraising Expert Steve Johns | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #268

Today’s Five-Star Guest is Steve Johns, CEO of OneCause.  Steve Johns is passionate about helping nonprofits build a better tomorrow. As the Chief Executive Officer at OneCause, he leads a team of dedicated, curious, and helpful professionals who have supported more than 10,000 nonprofits as they achieve their missions. Steve brings over 30 years of

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Katelyn Baughan: Raise More Money with Email

Katelyn started her marketing career in tech then moved to the nonprofit sector to focus on mission-driven marketing. After having her first daughter (now has two!), she started her consultancy for more flexibility and freedom. Her strengths are digital strategy, project management, fundraising, and email marketing.   Key Takeaways: If you want to give the

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Episode 72 – How To Live A Life Of Purpose And Fulfillment With JR Rivera

JR Rivera is a business owner, podcast host, father, and leader. Ho focuses on his core values are Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finances.  He built THE PODCAST FACTORY®. Every day he is inspiring, entertaining, and influencing our listeners to live lives of infinite fulfillment. JR and I jammed on life, business, being present, staying cognizant

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114; It’s Time to Bust the Overhead Myth! Special Invitation: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com + Conversation with Michael Thatcher, Charity Navigator CEO

Join the Nonprofit Mythbusters: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com Getting Over the Nonprofit Overhead Myth In 2013 Dan Pallotta released his TED Talk that called out what is now known as The Overhead Myth. The nonprofit sector was hopeful that things might turn around. Now, almost a decade later, has anything changed? Have we stopped judging organizational effectiveness based solely on

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114; It’s Time to Bust the Overhead Myth! Special Invitation: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com + Conversation with Michael Thatcher, Charity Navigator CEO

Join the Nonprofit Mythbusters: www.nonprofitmythbusters.com Getting Over the Nonprofit Overhead Myth In 2013 Dan Pallotta released his TED Talk that called out what is now known as The Overhead Myth. The nonprofit sector was hopeful that things might turn around. Now, almost a decade later, has anything changed? Have we stopped judging organizational effectiveness based solely on

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PTSD Discussion “Lets Talk About it” with Eric Pettepher

Eric PettepherFrom Atlanta GaTotal 10 yrs army paratrooper 7 years 82nd Abn3 years Long range reconnaissance and surveillance. Afghanistan 07-08 Injured in theater 08MEB’d out ‘09Married father of 3Camp Hope ‘17Assistant Manager of the PTSD Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter. We will discuss PTSD Types and ways to better cope and deal and what to

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Live from Somewhere… (Feat Hosts Tyree and Kevin w/Guest Nora)

Hey! Join us in our latest show as we speak to Nora (everything else you could possibly want to know is classified). Listen to Nora explain growing up in Iraq in the 90’s under Saddam Hussein’s brutal regime.  Please Listen, Like, Share and Subscribe! SHARE! — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforeiforget/message

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Insightful Inquiries with Alisa Gbiorczyk

Alisa Gbiorczyk is a graduate of Harvard and survivor advocate for those affected by Human Trafficking. She is the CEO & Founder of CYBER NITEWATCH, LLC which provides private intelligence consulting, training, research, presentations, and operational support .Alisa trained INTERPOL’s Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling Unit and their Crimes Against Children Unit. During the Ukraine

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Embracing Entrepreneurship and Young Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector

What inspires young leaders and entrepreneurs to get involved in the nonprofit sector? More importantly, what do they need to succeed? Listen as Delaney chats with Meghana Gunturi who founded a nonprofit organization now with 24 international chapters and a start-up, all before graduating high school.

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