Causepods
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsCausepods is a passion project of The Podcast Consultant, Mathew Passy. The aim is to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause. Whether that’s a non-profit, charity, medical cause, social justice movement, or anyone looking to create a positive impact in the world, from the local level to the global population. One unique feature to Causepods is that we are going to use this platform to raise money for a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choosing through GoFundMe. If you think you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form and we can’t wait to have you on Causepods.
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Getting Through It with Sunny Chang of the Three Siblings Podcast
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBAs Sunny Change and his siblings navigated the complexities of grief and healing, they realized that their experiences were not unique and that there were many people out there who had similar stories to share. They decided to use their platform to amplify these voices and create a safe space for listeners to explore their own traumas and healing journeys. One of the things that set the Three Siblings Podcast apart is its approach to storytelling. Rather than focusing solely on the events t...
Success Through Leadership with Nellie Harden of The 6570 Family Project Podcast
September 19, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBHave you ever had an opportunity in your life to pursue something new? Today we are talking with Nellie Harden, who had a very different start in her life but found through a family emergency where her passions could realign. She started with the 6570 Project to help families help their kids design and build their life. For anyone who might find them at a crossroads in life, this episode will resonate with how you might just find your life going in a different but gratifying direction. Ne...
Speaking The Truth with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes of The From Survivor to Thriver Podcast
September 12, 2022 10:30 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBHave you ever said you were ok when you were hurting? At some point, we have all said we were ok when something wasn’t right. It is the next thing we do after that matters. Did we continue lying to ourselves, or did we let someone know or get help? Today we are talking with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes, who have different mental health stories. Still, they both found relief in finding a way through it together. During the peak of the pandemic, they launched the podcast From Survivo...
Not Just a Podcast with Sandy Ciaramitaro of The Good Eggs Podcast
September 05, 2022 10:30 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBCould your book be a podcast? Today we are talking with Sandy Ciaramitaro, who did just that with her children's series. In this non-traditional way of starting a podcast, she found success by creating follow-on content that kept the younger readers between the age of 5-12 engaged in becoming a good egg. This path had some challenges because parents are the pathway to the kids, but it has worked, and her foundation, The Good Egg Foundation, has come alongside the podcast supporting other no...
Finding a Way With Sam Mitchell of The Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast
August 22, 2022 10:30 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBDo you feel alone and have a diagnosis of Autism? Our guest today Sam Mitchell, shares how he has taken his story and combined it with the stories of others and helps members of the Autism community feel connected. In the last 20 years, Autism has been on the rise, and with that, a need for connection has risen in the Autism community. We all know that feeling when you are around people who understand you and get you, and for people diagnosed with Autism, that feeling is even rarer. This ...
Finding Comfort with Devannon Hubert of the Sex, Drugs & Jesus Podcast
August 08, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBHave you ever felt rejected for being who you are? Many episodes here on the show have highlighted issues where people are rejected or, worse, injured for someone just being who they are. Today we are talking with DeVannon, who has a story written over the last decade. He now helps others fight their battles with sex, drugs, and Jesus. A common theme on the show is that pain can have a purpose and those who find it begin a road to healing. Book: Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Key Topics: · ...
Rare Genetic Diseases with Kira Dineen From The DNA Today Podcast
July 25, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBDid you know that 1/10 people in the world have a genetic disorder? Today we are talking with Kira Dineen, who started podcasting in high school as a project. Ten years later, it is still going and has evolved, connecting Geneticists and people affected by rare diseases. Most people live their life like any other normal human being. Still, a few are born with rare diseases that will impact them for the rest of their lives or, in some cases, will be with them for the rest of their lives. ...
Advocating for Pro-Choice Through Podcasting With Arielle Nissenblatt
July 11, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhen Roe vs Wade was overturned, did you wonder how you could help? "Every podcaster has a voice" is the common language in the industry, but what happens when the voices combine to advocate for change? That is precisely what Arielle did with the recent Roe vs. Wade overturned issue. She posted a call to action on Twitter which exploded into people rallying around the effort and offering to play a consistent host read ad at the beginning of their episodes. It's a simple but powerful way wh...
Finding a Way Out with Andrew Pledger of the Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger
July 05, 2022 10:30 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBHave you ever been in a situation that didn’t have a way out? Today we are talking with Andrew Pledger, and his story of leaving the religion he grew up in will make you see the faith differently. Andrew has found power in his story and in sharing other stories for people to share their stories of abuse and religious Trauma in various religions. We dive into the hot issues he has walked through, the enemies he has created, and how he focuses on his healing journey, all while continuing to ...
When People Change with Rachel Bernstein of The Indoctrination Podcast
April 25, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWe don’t know what we don’t know. Today we are talking with Rachel Bernstein about cults and stories of healing. It’s a dark world that most know little about, and most won’t until it hits home. But, as we discuss today, research into the topic is just getting started on the physiology of influence and manipulation. With every episode, perspective is a powerful tool to influence how you see and interact with the world, even when stories are hard to hear or imagine. Those stories will sha...
It Makes Cents with Kriti Sarav with The WhyFi Matters Podcast
March 28, 2022 10:30 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIs your money working for you, or are you working for it? As Kriti tells us in this episode, there is a shortfall by schools to teach adequate financial literacy information in schools. Growing up, it simply wasn’t taught in her schools, and it wasn’t until she bought a home that she started to see the large world of money for what it is. The WhyFi Matters podcast is an excellent example of a niched podcast focused on a specific demographic and being the solution to that problem. If you ...
Finding Other Ways With John Stange of Dwell On These Things Podcast
December 20, 2021 10:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBHave you struggled to pay yourself a salary as a non-profit? As a non-profit, you get so focused on helping the cause you are concentrated on that your needs become the least of your problems. Add on top of that any guilt you might feel paying yourself through the organization. Our guest today, John Stange, was in a similar boat with the church and was close to having to close up his church. Until he found a path in podcasting that helped him generate revenue and remove the pressure of hav...
A Short Podcast With Big Impact With Carey Green
November 15, 2021 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBHave you ever considered a daily podcast? It’s a podcast category that is often overlooked because of what seems like too much work. But, under the right circumstance, it can be the perfect tool to provide short, daily value to a demographic you want to reach. Made famous by John Lee Dumas with Entrepreneurs on Fire, it ushered in proof that it can be done and successful. Our guest today Carey Green has shown that it can succeed in a category that often seems saturated, like religion and...
Rare Diseases with Kristine Hoestermann of the Because We Re Strong Podcast
November 08, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat would it feel like not knowing? For most of our life, we always get to know what's wrong, how to fix it, and what comes next. As we hear today, that is not always the case when it comes to diseases and for many people, they live life, not knowing what's wrong or how long they have. Our guest Kristine opens up about her story of feeling alone and a passion that came from it to find things in common within the rare disease community to help people feel they are not alone. Key Topics: ...
Finding Purpose with Mike Graglia of the SYNGAP10 Podcast
November 01, 2021 10:30 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBPurpose can come from anywhere. We often think of purpose as something that comes from something you love, but more often than not, purpose comes from the hard things in life. For example, today we are talking with Mike Graglia, who found a purpose through the struggle of being a child's parent with SYNGAP1. A rare disease where a specific protein is not created that is essential for nerve growth. It is so rare that it wasn't recognized in humans until 2009. Mike knew that information wou...
Sharing Stories with Jennifer Lee of The I Need Blue Podcast
October 25, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat is hard to get back once it's lost? Today's guest, Jennifer Lee, shares how she had the feeling of safety shattered in a robbery. It was a long journey of almost two years before she could begin the process of rebuilding it. We often take that feeling for granted, whether it be in our home or out in public; as she says, it's hard to explain what it feels like. But that is what her stories all have in common. They all know that feeling and can relate, knowing they are not alone. Jenn...
Learn Before It Happens with Bill Mitchell of The When Dating Hurts
October 11, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 37 MBHave you ever heard a story and said that couldn't happen to me? As a culture, we love shows like Law and Order, Criminal Minds, NCIS, but we typically live our lives every day that can't happen in real life. Today's guest Bill Mitchel shares his story about the murder of his daughter following her graduation from college. He has taken this tragedy and made it his message to help give others the tools, resources, and support to be aware of before it happens. He never expected his family...
Childhood Trauma with Asia Raine of the Letters to The People Podcast
September 27, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBHow many children scream for help but have no one to help? It is easy to go about our daily lives and isolate ourselves from the evil in our world, but that doesn't mean it isn't present. Today, Asia Raine talks about how her podcast Letters to the People are these complex stories of trauma from dark places where children's cries go unheard. Sharing these episodes and stories is one of the reasons Causepods was founded because, like a TED talk where we share ideas, it is just as important...
More Than One Way with Steven Bradley of The Black Doctors Podcast
August 09, 2021 10:30 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBDoes your podcast offer hope? Many of the podcasts featured here on Causepods do just that, and today we have a special episode. It’s about illuminating opportunities in the medical community for Black Doctors. Sometimes in a world of noise, confusion, and pain, we need good stories about people ahead of us in life, showing the way and bringing resources for those who are just getting started to lead the way forward. These podcasts are just what we need to help bring opportunity to those...
Why Local with Ryan Sullivan of The BopCast Podcast
August 02, 2021 10:30 - 17 minutes - 24 MBHow connected locally are you? We often hear of a podcast with a National or International focus, but today’s guest Ryan Sullivan shares with us how he focused on local and how telling the stories of local artists has been a unique project for him. As a podcast, we record audio, share it, and move on typically. Still, one special episode he recorded became a living legacy of the personality of a guest who passed away after being on the podcast. It’s not just about the audio; it's about ...
Get in Where You Fit In With Dr. Nii Darko of the Docs Outside the Box Podcast
July 26, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBDo you think outside the box? Today's guest, Dr. Nii Darko, explains how he chose a different path after medical school and became a freelance surgeon. Hear why that made sense and even how he and his wife have built their family around this idea. We can often get stuck in thinking life only has one-lane roads, but if we slow down and look for those hidden turns, we can find a life built from the ground up unique to us and designed and wired for success. Seeing these turns isn't easy, bu...
Go Do Something About It with Tahmina Watson of the Tahmina Talks Immigration Podcast
July 12, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBDo you know someone who has been affected by Immigration Law? Today is a CausePod first, where we talk about immigration law and how it affects so many people within our country and those trying to get legally. Immigration can be a hot topic to talk about in today’s fast-moving news cycle, but at the core of these stories are real people trying to find a better life. Tahmina works to create change through her podcast and books to advocate for better policy to support a better way. As an im...
Sharing Hard Stories With Nate Kelly of The Sobriety Diaries Podcast
June 21, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBDid you fit in when growing up? Today on the podcast, we have Nate Kelly, who didn’t feel accepted growing up; he had a loving family but never really found his place in a small town. Acceptance is an essential component for growing up, and it was this struggle to find acceptance that led Nate Down a path of alcoholism. After almost losing his life to a stroke, he was finally able to find his road to recovery with the help of the Mary Haven treatment center. He now takes his story, help...
Recording The Hard Stories With Jayne Amelia Larson of The Bonus Babies Podcast
June 14, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWill you take me home? These are the words that a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) hears when working with children in the foster system. A CASA is assigned to a child to represent the voice and advocate what is best for the child. It is a volunteer position, and with over 650,00 kids in the foster system, it is a position that is growing in demand every year. As you will hear in the episode, a CASA is a special kind of person with an open heart and an open mind. Jayne has created ...
I Have A Problem With Elaina, Jason, and Mikey from Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast
June 07, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBDo you have a problem? Anyone that has walked the road with an addiction knows that those first few words can be the most challenging words spoken. But as they highlight on the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast, there is hope to share the stories of others who have been where you are. It's been said that one person's story is another person's door, and in this episode, we talk a lot about how a group of people with a focused mission and an open heart can make an impact and help others say those...
Invisible Wounds With Bella Paige of the Post Concussion Podcast
May 03, 2021 10:30 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBHow do you know when something is wrong? This can be a tricky question to answer and even more problematic when the wounds may be invisible. Our guest today, Bella Paige, shares her story of having concussions throughout her life, how that affected her, and how did it leave her feelings. Through the time we have been doing CausePods, a common theme of “I just felt like the only one” has been the genesis for creating a podcast to fight that thought and remove the stigma related to a topic....
When Is It a Problem with Becca Atkinson of The Unashamed Alcoholic Podcast
April 26, 2021 10:30 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen do you have a problem with Alcohol? Alcohol is one of those topics that most people just assume you drink, as Becca says. It has been so integrated into our culture that it can be hard to know where the line is and when you have crossed it. Becca launched her podcast in 2020 to have conversations with celebrities and how they overcame their battle with Alcohol. Sharing her own story on the podcast and first on a local radio station, her podcast is an excellent example of the force fo...
100K to Charity With Kimi Culp of The All The Wiser Podcast
April 19, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBHear how one podcast reached fifty episodes and donated one-hundred thousand dollars to charity. Kimi’s podcast is the first one-one podcast where each guest that comes on two thousand dollars is donated to a charity of their choice. It is a podcast similar to this one that profoundly impacts the world through the generous support of a foundation. It is an excellent example of how a cause-focused podcast can create change in the world. Kimi also opens up on her podcast about her mental he...
The More We Know with Rich Bendis of the BioTalk Podcast
March 22, 2021 10:30 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWho do you know that others need to know? We are always one conversation away from changing our lives, and Rich Bendis of BioHealth Innovations started the BioTalk podcast to connect the world of bio-health better. In a world where medical science advances are growing at the fastest pace in human history, we can still run into a problem where the people who know each other don’t get connected to advance therapy, new medicine, or new approaches. Key Topics: What is the goal of Biohealth...
The Art of Friendships with Fawn And Matt Anderson of The Our Friendly World Podcast
March 15, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat kind of friend are you? This question has been tested, worn down, and needs rebuilding after the events of COVID-19. Fawn and Matt started a podcast to talk about how friendship is one of the cornerstones of our society, and over the last decade, we have seen it weakened with the advancement in social media. Our Friendly World takes a broad creative look at how many things can make up a friendship, local restaurants, food, and exciting people. Key Topics: Motivation and passion be...
Loneliness with Jeremy Warshaw and Judy D'Mello of the Is Anybody Out There Podcast
March 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBEver felt lonely? Why is it that people get lonely? Why do we not have a word for the opposite of loneliness? Can we become un-lonely? These questions and more were the questions that sparked a documentary-style podcast series about loneliness. As a society, we often don't talk about loneliness, but we almost all can find a time in our lives where we felt it but did have the courage to say it. When the world has never been more connected digitally, we are also at a crossroads where we a...
The Right Response with Melissa and Kathryn of the No Grey Zone Podcast
March 01, 2021 10:30 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBHave you ever given the birds and bee’s conversation? Did you feel like you knew what to say? Melissa and Kathryn from the No Grey Zone podcast are both prosecutors in a special victims unit. When the courts closed due to COVID-19, they found an opportunity to start something new. To help and serve the victims they fought for before the crime was committed. They are essentially putting themselves out of a job. They dive deep into the topic of educating parents on resources to talk to kids...
Live Well by Doing Good with Corinna Bellizzi of the Care More Do Better Podcast
February 22, 2021 10:30 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBDo you see the good in the world, or do you see the negative? With all the world's recent events, it can be easy to see what is wrong with the world. What if there is good? How would you find it? These are the questions that Corinna felt called to start the Care More Do Better Podcast. It is a podcast with a mission of shining a light on the good, even when surrounded by darkness. Love Without Borders – Etsy Store Episode explaining – Love Without Borders Key Topics: Having a missio...
The Time We Have Left with Kyle Bryant and Sean Baumstark of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast.
February 15, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBKey Topics: What is Sean and Kyle's mission that led up to the launch of the Podcast (01:26) With a diagnosis like FA, how did you react and respond to the news (2:53) Living with FA, what does life look like for Sean and Kyle (5:17) How is the charity Determinence supporting the community (6:19) What made podcasting the right medium to add to the brand (9:38) Starting a podcast with a big mission in mind (12:26) How has creating a community help support the Podcast (14:40) Starting ...
Adversity with Scott Davidson of the Living Adaptive Podcast
February 01, 2021 10:30 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBKey Topics: What brought Scott to creating this podcast (2:32) Out of all the media formats available, what made podcasting special (3:51) Podcasting can open so many doors, what doors did it open for Scott, and where has it taken him (5:36) What guests have had the most significant impact on Scott’s journey (6:15) Podcasting is often about storytelling, what stories have shaped Scott the most over the years (9:17) Building a strong community around your podcast (10:00) What makes the...
A Better Way with Kirt Roskoph of The World of Ability Podcast
January 25, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 45 MBDo you consider yourself as having a disability? This episode of Causepods highlights a unique perspective, one where we take a look at the question "do you have a disability?" Kurt presents a view that, typically, most people will not identify as someone who has a disability unless you receive a rating from the government. To identify as someone with a disability means you have less abilities than others. Kurt's podcast takes that idea of less, flips it on its head, and says; let's not f...
People Will Suprise You with Kell Bjorn of the Stick Around - A Suicide Discussion Podcast
January 18, 2021 10:30 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat if your story could save a life? Talking about suicide is never easy, and today's guest knows that a story's power can save a life. A story can move mountains for someone who feels depressed because knowing others have been there and got through can be the flashlight they need to get through the darkness. It is one reason why podcasts make for such a perfect medium for mental health issues because it's private, safe, and easy to listen. Our episode with Kell Bjorn will help support...
Rural America with Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind Podcast
January 11, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 35 MBDo you want to start a podcast but too afraid to get started? This episode with Jason Medows will speak life into your message in a powerful way. His story of getting started will inspire you to start, grow, and publish your first episode. Jason’s podcast Ag State of Mind focuses on bringing awareness to the agriculture community's mental health issues. These issues often go unnoticed due to the nature of farming as it is self-isolating by nature. Key Topics: What was the desire behind...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Natalie Vecchione of the FASD Hope Podcast
January 04, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBDo you know someone touched by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? We have learned over the years here at CausePods that so many causes exist under the fabric of society without ever seeing mainstream attention. This is the case with our interview with Natalie Vecchione from the FASD Hope podcast, where she highlights stories of hope for parents who may just be beginning to face this diagnosis or maybe have worked through it alone for years. Natalie teaches us to use our stories and help s...
What Holds us Together with Andrea Splendori of the Social Fabric Podcast
December 28, 2020 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBWhen is the last time you just had a great conversation with someone? On the podcast, we are talking with Andrea Splendori, who aims to raise awareness of the good in people right next door. With the polar times, we live in, it can be easy to forget that we have more things in common than we have that make us different. Andrea wants to bring stories about community and people and shine a light on the good people are doing. Our society's social fabric is a conversation, and in some ways, w...
Thriving after Trauma with Lorilee Binstock of the A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast
December 21, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBAre you taking your mess and making it your message? That is precisely what Lorilee Binstock from A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast does. She is a trauma survivor herself and has taken her story and message to her audience to help inspire others to thrive. It is often said that when one person shares their story, they give permission to someone else listening to go second. Key Topics: What trauma did Lorilee go through that brought her to this point of having a podcast (1:21) What w...
The Digital Nomad With Nancy Diaz of the Global Citizen Therapy Podcast
December 14, 2020 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBDo you live in paradise? What about feeling like you have made it? But what about feeling overwhelmed, sad, or depressed? These are the questions that Nancy Diaz set out to answer and provide resources for a group of people who seem to have it all. Behind the Instagram perfect life, they can have the same mental health problems as everyone else. A stigma we often apply to others is seeing what we want to see and assume the grass is greener on the other side. It couldn't be further from...
Different Strokes with Tim Brien of the Create Art Podcast
December 07, 2020 10:30 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBAre you a right-brain or left-brain kind of person? This isn't a question many people pause to think about daily, but as today's guest points out, it is a big question when working with Veterans and how they are trained to think to survive while serving. Art has become a great tool that has allowed Veterans to tap into their right brain and establish new thinking patterns and relaxing methods. Tim Brien is an Army Veteran with a background in art, and he found his story, combined with h...
Break The Stigma with Michelle Lauren of the Fck Depression Podcast
November 30, 2020 10:30 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBDo you sometimes feel like your broken inside? This can be the question that many people who are suffering from depression feel. Depression and suicide are extensive issues globally, and given the recent challenges 2020 has presented us, it has been on the rise. Lauren Michelle is the founder and host of the Fck Depression podcast who aims to help break the stigma related to mental health and help people feel ok reaching out and asking for help. Key Topics: · What is the connection...
Misinformation with Darragh Worland of the Is That a Fact Podcast
November 23, 2020 10:30 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIt is getting harder to separate fact from fiction. In today's world, we are often left feeling after watching the news, reading an article, or scrolling on our social media. The truth has become a mechanism to share misinformation to create confusion amount of everyday people. This is where the News Literacy Project steps into as an organization that started in 2008. They are a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that provides programs and resources for educators and the public to te...
Who Speaks For The Trees with Rick Friedman of the A Breath of Fresh Earth Podcast
November 16, 2020 10:30 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBDo you believe a single moment can bring about significant change? In today’s episode with Rick Friedman, he shares how finding a simple book sparked a passion for bringing a voice to climate change and the issues facing our planet. Many CausePods are born from a single moment of inspiration where a few months in the rearview mirror, you can easily say that was a great 90-degree turn in a new direction, and it was a simple moment that started it. The Breath of Fresh Earth podcast brings ...
A Legacy of Love with Tony Loyd from the Social Entrepreneur Podcast
November 09, 2020 10:30 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBDo you have a calling on your heart? Today we talk with Tony Loyd, who didn’t have just one calling; he has had three that he felt compelled to give a voice to the topic and start a conversation. Tony runs the Social Entrepreneur, Antiracist Voter, and Thrive. Connect. Contribute Podcasts. He shares why he feels compelled to drive change because Tony was always focusing on what he leaves behind, and in his words, the only thing you leave behind is the love you give to the world. “The On...
Powerful Conversations with Nancy Bynum of the New Faces of Democracy Podcast
November 02, 2020 10:30 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBNew Faces of Democracy features inspiring interviews with people who have transformed their lives since 2016 and are transforming our political landscape. These are not career politicians or former cabinet members, but ordinary citizens who are starting organizations, running for office for the first time, using their creative skills, and otherwise stepping outside their comfort zones to stand up for our democracy. Along the way, they are discovering new skills and talents and creating new c...
Leading a Fight with Jordan McConnell of the Crohn’s Veteran Podcast
August 27, 2020 10:30 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBToday we chat with Jordan McConnell who is the co-host and founder of the Crohn's Veteran Podcast. Like many of our guests who start a cause-based podcast, it is a calling they feel to lead, and he understands that his and the other co-hosts story can help others. The premise for the podcast is to simply bring awareness and bring like hearted stories of others who live with Crohn’s diseases and other irritable bowel syndromes related illness. The podcast is just getting started with fi...
The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship with Paul Zelizer of Awarepreneurs
August 20, 2020 10:30 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBToday on the show we have Paul Zelizer, the creator of The Awarepreneurs Podcast. Paul is committed to be a social entrepreneur, encouraging others to create for profit business that help foster social change. Paul worked with the Tewa Women United Organization for 15 years and saw a pattern of for-profit business thriving and non-profits struggling and wondered if there was a better way. Taking what he has learned running a non-profit and now multiple businesses, he now runs a small mas...