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Latest Episodes

Surrey Hospitals Foundation With Nicole Robson, President & CEO
November 20, 2024

In this episode, host Douglas Nelson welcomes Nicole Robson, President & CEO of the Surrey Hospitals Foundation, to discuss her journey in healthcare philanthropy and her mission to support the thriving Surrey community. Just seven months into her rol

The Alex Community Health Centre With Joy Bowen-Eyre, Chief Executive Officer
November 13, 2024

Douglas Nelson speaks with Joy Bowen-Eyre, CEO of The Alex Community Health Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The conversation centers on community health and Joys insights into leadership, collaboration, and the importance of serving Calgary's most vulnerable

Royal BC Museum With Tracey Drake, Chief Executive Officer
November 06, 2024

In 2022, the Royal BC Museum faced major challenges due to the cancellation of the downtown campus rebuild. It fell to Tracey Drake, the museums CEO, to also rebuild the trust and reputation of the museum, as well as reinvigorate its connection with the

Coast Capital Savings With Maureen Young, Vice President, Social Purpose
October 30, 2024

Today, we welcome Maureen Young, Vice President of Social Purpose at Coast Capital Savings, to discuss the evolution of social purpose in business. Coast Capital Savings has integrated social impact into its core business model, shifting away from traditi

Opportunity Spotlight: Canadian Mental Health Association BC With Jonny Morris, CEO
October 24, 2024

"Leading transformational change in mental health careare you ready to be part of it?" In this episode, Christoph sits down with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA), to discuss the critical new role of Senior D

BabyGoRound With Meghan Neufeld, Executive Director
October 23, 2024

BabyGoRound takes center stage as Meghan Neufeld, Executive Director, shares the inspiring journey behind this innovative social-profit organization. Douglas explores how BabyGoRound provides gently used baby gear to low-income families in BC's Lower Main

BC Achievement Foundation With Cathryn Wilson, CEO
October 09, 2024

In this episode, Doug Nelson interviews Cathryn Wilson, Executive Director of the BC Achievement Foundation. Cathryn shares her insights into the foundation's journey, the importance of storytelling, and how leadership plays a pivotal role in uplifting co

Canucks Autism Network With Britt Andersen, CEO
October 02, 2024

Today, Douglas Nelson sits down with Britt Andersen, the CEO of the Canucks Autism Network. The conversation explores how the Canucks Autism Network is making a profound impact on individuals with autism, ensuring they are understood, accepted, and suppor

Family Services Of Greater Vancouver With Maria Howard, CEO
September 26, 2024

Join Christoph Clodius as he sits down with Maria Howard, CEO of Family Services of Greater Vancouver, as they discuss a new opportunity - Director of Development. Maria delves into the agencys wide range of programs, from youth outreach and family prese

The New School Of Fundraising With Rowena Veylan, Founder
September 25, 2024

In this episode, Douglas Nelson welcomes Rowena Veylan to discuss the importance of Indigenous Fundraising Protocols and how they shape the future of fundraising in Canada. As the founder of The New School of Fundraising, Rowena shares her journey and the