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Ep 223: Activating Change: Fighting Ableism and Building Accessible Nonprofits
Disability is not a niche issueits a reality for 60 million Americans. Yet, systemic bias and stereotypes continue to exclude people with disabilities from conversations about inclusion. In this epi
Ep 222: The Joys and Challenges of Leading A Small Nonprofit (with members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Three fearless nonprofit leaders share what drives them, how they navigate burnout, and the vision that keeps them going. Tomik Dash, Laura Carmichael, and Adrienne McCue are breaking barriers and sha
Ep 221: Building Organizational Capacity For Rapid Response (with Deepa Iyer)
From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of cr
Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025
Whether youre grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you insp
Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership (with Christie Machorek)
Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebr
Ep. 218: 2024 In Review: A Heartfelt Reflection on Leadership and What Lies Ahead
I sit down with Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, to unpack personal and professional lessons from 2024. Together, we discuss navigating change, embracing resilience, and how nonpr
Ep 217: Why We Must Reframe The Narrative Around Gen Z
Bianca Anderson and Lamisa Mustafa join me in a conversation about shifting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Gen Z. Whether you're grappling with workforce challenges or striving to lead inclu
Ep 216: Just Fund Me! (with Iara Peng)
Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money.
Ep 215: The Worst Headline Just Hit The New York Times. Now What? (with Seth Chalmer)
Seth Chalmers insights on crisis management will help you navigate todays challenging social landscape as a nonprofit leader. This conversation gives tools to spark valuable conversations that can c
Ep 214: Productive Conversations in Polarizing Conflicts (with Parisa Parsa)
Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for