Civic Warriors
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago -Leaders in the nonprofit industry share their stories from the front lines of adversity. Where innovation meets determination, they withstand all odds to drive their mission forward and effect change. Each story's unique, each struggle's worth the fight, but the goal is constant - to make an impact. Join us on our journey to find the stories that are hidden beneath the corporate veil. Our guests open up on how they try, fail and overcome in their fight to fulfill their mission. Through their experiences, we can join forces to become civic warriors in our communities.
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Episodes
Civic Warriors Episode 59: BookSmiles: Spreading Joy and Literacy with Larry Abrams
April 02, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin us for an exciting episode of Civic Warriors with our guest Larry Abrams, Founder of BookSmiles, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that distributes new and gently used children's books to children and families living in underserved communities. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 58: Let’s Collaborate With NJ Association of Community Providers
March 13, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Valerie Sellers, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP). Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 57: How Veterans Are Becoming Warrior Strong
February 27, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Tom Tice, Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Strong. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 56: Let’s Learn More About Epilepsy
February 12, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with David Manchon, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 56: Let’s Debunk Some Myths About Epilepsy
February 12, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with David Manchon, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 55: How The Waterfront Project Is Tackling the Housing Crisis
January 15, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director, and Lissette Diaz, Legal Director, of The Waterfront Project, Inc. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 54: You Can’t Fire Cinderella With No1Hungryin EHC
November 17, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Angela Krukauskas, Founder and Director, of No1HungryinEHC. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 53: Campaigning for Women Candidates With She Should Run
November 03, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 53: Supporting Women Leaders with She Should Run
November 03, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 52: Alzheimer’s & Caregiver’s Awareness With the Alzheimer’s Association
November 01, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, and Stephanie Mansour, Senior Manager at Withum and Board member of the Alzheimer’s Association. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 51: Corporate Giving with the PSEG Foundation
October 05, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Maria Spina, Manager of the PSEG Foundation. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 50: Data Advocacy with Dance Data Project
July 26, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Elizabeth Yntema, President and Founder, of Dance Data Project (DDP). Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 49: Patient Advocacy and Support With The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 18, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Stacy Kreizman, Senior Manager of Patient and Community Outreach, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 48: Community Banking with ICBA
April 26, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, of Independent Community Bankers of America - ICBA. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 47: Fighting and Surviving Cancer With Amanda Ferraro
April 19, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Amanda Ferraro, a two-time cancer survivor and patient advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 46: Volunteering and Campaigning for a Great Cause With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
April 04, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Sheri Kirkpatrick, Campaign Development Manager, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 45: Changing Today’s Workforce With Out for Undergrad(O4U)
March 13, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Cindi Love, CEO, from Out for Undergrad(O4U). We are also joined by Bill Bradshaw, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Withum. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 44: Impact Investing with Ellavoz
March 01, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Bob Hutchins, CEO, from Ellavoz Impact Capital Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 43: Innovative Problem Solving with Mission:Cure
February 09, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Megan Golden, Co-Founder & CEO, from Mission:Cure. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 42: Building Playgrounds for Everybody With Build Jake’s Place
January 17, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Arthur Aston, Executive Director, from Build Jake’s Place. Listen to learn how Build Jake’s Place spreads awareness through education and advocacy efforts, the costs associated with building an inclusive playground, and how they raise funds to build these playgrounds. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 41: The Future of Early Childhood Education With Strong Starts for Success
November 28, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Hailey Breitenfeld, Founder & Executive Director of Strong Starts for Success. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 40: Supporting Our Veterans With Operation Hat Trick
November 09, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Dot Sheehan, Founder & President of Operation Hat Trick. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 39: Fire Prevention Awareness with Jon Kessler
October 28, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Assistant Chief, Jon Kessler, of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. October is fire prevention month – so he shares some top fire prevention tips everybody should know. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 39: Fire Prevention Awareness with Jon Kessler
October 28, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Assistant Chief, Jon Kessler, of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. October is fire prevention month – so he shares some top fire prevention tips everybody should know. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 38: Restoring Natural Habitats With the Irvine Ranch Conservancy
October 03, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Mike O’Connell, President & CEO, and Dave Raetz, Vice President & COO, from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 37: Make Giving a Habit with Daffy
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy about how Daffy encourages and facilitates giving to not-for-profits in an effortless and efficient way. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 36: Celebrating 100 Years of Service With the YMCA
May 18, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rose Cushing, President and CEO of YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 35: Giving the Gift of Hope
April 28, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carmine Deo, Executive Director and Peggy Banko, Development Director of Community Hope. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 34: Accepting Non Fungible Token (NFT) Donations
April 06, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Joe Agoada, Founder & CEO of Sostento. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 33: Understanding the Importance of Crypto Donations with Engiven
March 23, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with James Lawrence Co-Founder and CEO of Engiven. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 32: Insight on Cryptocurrency with The Giving Block
March 08, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 31: Understanding Political Action Committees with NABPAC
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC). Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 30: Hip Hop for Change
February 10, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Khafre Jay, founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 29: Finding Strength in the Family Ecosystem
December 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Kathy Rivera, Executive Director and CEO, and Elissa Smilowitz, Director of Triage, Emergency & Suicide Prevention Services, from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 28: Mission Possible at Clinic+O
November 09, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Nasser Diallo, CEO of Clinic+O, a tech-enabled network of medical providers and partners that offer primary care services to marginalized communities in West Africa. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 27: OnePULSE Foundation
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with owner of PULSE night club and founder and CEO of nonprofit onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma, as well as Scott Bowman, Chief Communication and Government Relations Officer. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 26: Thoughtful Schooling at Prentice
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Caroline Cecil, Chief Financial Officer at The Prentice School. Check out this episode to find out more about how Prentice gracefully combines thoughtfulness into their day to day operations. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 25: Embrella & Felix
August 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Darryl McDaniels, "DMC", co-founder of the Felix Organization and Corinne LeBaron CEO of Embrella Academy. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 24: Preventing Pandemics
June 07, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Bhavana Chilukuri, Director of Programs at Dalberg Catalyst. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 23: Soldier Passion Reignited
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Harrison Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Soldiers to Sidelines. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 22: New Jersey’s Nature Visionaries
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBBrad and Ashley chat with Eric Stiles, CEO and President of New Jersey Audubon about the major benefits of being in nature and how time spent in nature is needed now more than ever not only for the people, but for the economy and for the health of communities as a whole. Understanding wildlife around you is for more than the local bird enthusiast. As a fundamental right, it is meant for and benefits all people impacting generations to come. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 21: Child Advocacy in Action
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Leslie Slingsby, Executive Director and Michelle McDyre, Prevention Education and Outreach Manager at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center. Support the show
Civic Warriors Episode 20: Embrace Kids Foundation
November 30, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBEmbrace Kids Foundation supports families whose children are facing serious health issues. Glenn and Armaan talk with us on how they have become a trusted source for families and children during some of the most daunting times they may face in their lives. Families find themselves in hospitals where stress levels and worry are high and Embrace Kids takes their time to get to know the families and through their genuine compassion, have become a beacon of hope in the hospital, an extension of ...
Civic Warriors Episode 19: Accessing the World Through Music
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBHer passion? Music education for all. In this episode we talk with Tamar Kaprelian who tells us about how Nvak Foundation is shaping the lives of women and young adults around the world. Giving those who may not otherwise have opportunities the chance to share their voice, we hear how the introduction of music has brought communities and individuals immense positive change. Tamar shares her own journey, and how her quest to create equal opportunities within an industry have made an impact in...
Civic Warriors Episode 19: Accessing the World Through Music
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBHer passion? Music education for all. In this episode we talk with Tamar Kaprelian who tells us about how Nvak Foundation is shaping the lives of women and young adults around the world. Giving those who may not otherwise have opportunities the chance to share their voice, we hear how the introduction of music has brought communities and individuals immense positive change. Tamar shares her own journey, and how her quest to create equal opportunities within an industry have made an impact in...
Civic Warriors Episode 18: Planting Seeds of Change Through Art
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMaking a significant positive impact on the lives of others around the world, Artolution has programs in over 30 countries on 500 different projects, and over 70 artists executing on these programs every day. Max and Stephanie talk with us about what role the arts have in crisis response settings, ways in which they have inspired facilitated opportunities for art to be used as an educational tool, and moreover, the ways art has been used as a vessel for immense healing within communities. S...
Civic Warriors Episode 18: Planting Seeds of Change Through Art
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMaking a significant positive impact on the lives of others around the world, Artolution has programs in over 30 countries on 500 different projects, and over 70 artists executing on these programs every day. Max and Stephanie talk with us about what role the arts have in crisis response settings, ways in which they have inspired facilitated opportunities for art to be used as an educational tool, and moreover, the ways art has been used as a vessel for immense healing within communities. Su...
Civic Warriors Episode 17: Newark Trust for Education
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBNewark Trust for Education believes that the right partnerships and continuous desire for improvement are both keys to which children’s development and success is accessed. In this Civic Warriors episode ,we speak with Ron and Natasha on what it takes to create an environment which focuses on maintaining the student’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. As well as what they are doing to help enable students to be the best people they can be, even in times of uncertainty. Support the ...
Civic Warriors Episode 16: TerraCycle, Inc.
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSupport the show
Civic Warriors Episode 15: People Are There (P.A.T.)
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSupport the show