In today’s episode we interview Kimber MacGibbon, the Founder and Executive Director of HER Foundation. The HER Foundation empowers those managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (also known as HG) with information and support to minimize suffering, long term health complications and pregnancy loss.
In today’s episode we interview Lexi Kaili and Shane Grimes with Fish for Garbage. Their organization brings volunteers, partners and water resource users together to physically remove trash and generate awareness for garbage in our rivers.
In today’s episode we interview Rania Mankarious, the CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston. Their mission is to prevent serious crimes in the greater Houston area in partnerships with citizens, media, and the criminal justice system.
In this episode we interview Shreyaa & Esha Venkat the founders of Nest4US. Their mission is to provide volunteer and leadership opportunities within their community. Their goal is to empower the next generation of compassionate youth by integrating kindness, generosity, and social good into their routine. Shreyaa & Esha completely blew our minds with the impact that they are making at such a young age. We talk about what inspired them to start a non-profit and how they’ve been able to s...
In this episode we interview Dr. Jordan Kassalow, the founder of VisionSpring. Their mission is to ensure that everyone in the developing world has access to eyeglasses. They provide affordable eyeglasses, vision screening and training so that non-profits, social entrepreneurs, government agencies, and corporate clients can bring the wonder of clear vision to their communities. We learn about Jordan’s journey and what led him to start VisionSpring. He details VisionSprings initiatives, and expla...
In this episode we interview Bejal Shah, the Communications Chair at Little Essentials. Their mission is to offer at-risk families living in poverty, urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well being and safety of their children under five years of age. Today, 30% of children in New York City live in poverty and Bejal shares with us the programs that Little Essentials offers to help these families in need. We discuss the inspiration to start the organi...
In this episode we interview Greg Han, the Director of Relations with Interfaith Ministries. Their mission is to bring people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of their shared beliefs. Greg shares with us the 50+ year history of Interfaith Ministries and the programs that they are positively impacting the Houston community. Houston Texas is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States. Interfaith ministries are bri...
In this episode we interview Yolande Charles, the Founder and Executive Director of Afro Colombian Centre. There mission is to improve the lives of individuals and the Afro-Colombian community as a whole, with a focus on education, employment, health, recreation, culture and social justice. Yolande shares how a trip to Cartagena Columbia sparked her mission to give back to the Afro-Colombian community. Although Yolande is a resident of Canada, she travels back and forth to Colombia to operate he...
In this episode we interview Erin Farrell, the Executive Director of Struggles to Strengths. Their mission is to serve vulnerable and exposed families recovering from long term and reoccurring trauma. Most all of their families have experienced homelessness and are in shelter programs. We learn about all of the programs that Struggles to Strength offers, one being a very unique photography program for youth. Erin shares what inspired her to start the organization as well as her vision for the fu...
In this episode we interview Teysha Wheeler-LeManski, the CEO of Cloth Connection Outreach. Their mission is to provide reusable feminine products to woman in need. We learn about what inspired Teysha to start Cloth Connection Outreach, as well as her burning desire to help people. Teysha shares how people in poverty often resort to using unsafe period protection because they cant afford the monthly cost of products. Cloth Connection Outreach is trying to help those in need here in the US.
In this episode we interview Phi Pham, the Founder and Executive Director of Building Beats. Their mission is to provide DJ and music programs that teach entrepreneurship, leadership, and life skills to under served youth. Phi shares with us how his love for music inspired him to start Building Beats. We discuss the programs offered in the New York City schools. He opens up about how one of their students started with building beats in the 7th grade, to now being accepted into the Clive Davis In...
In this episode we interview Troy Reinhart, the Senior Vice President of Smile Train.Their mission is to provide training, funding, and resources to empower local medical professionals in 90+ countries to provide 100%-free cleft repair surgery. Their model is based on true sustainability and Smile Train is raising the standard of cleft care and safety. Troy shares with us the founding story of Smile Train, as well as opens up about his remarkable 18 year journey with the organization. We discuss...
In this episode we interview Lauren Courville the President of Dress for Success Houston. Their mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Lauren shares with us about the growth of Dress for Success Houston over the past 21 years and how they have been positively impacting woman in the community. Dress for Success is not just providing woman with a suit for their ...
In this episode we interview Kristina Dulaney, who is the founder of Cherished Mom, which is a non-profit that promotes awareness and education for perinatal mood disorders. Cherished Mom focuses on the importance of self-care to new moms, families, healthcare professionals and the community by providing free self-care boxes to new moms after they view a series of educational videos surrounding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Kristina shares with us how her own battle with postpartum psych...
In today's episode we interview Leah Caffarelli & Dan Breidenstein of Living Lands and Waters. Over the past 20 years their organization has removed over 10 million pounds of garbage from American rivers and waterways. They not only clean up trash and debris along the rivers, but they also educate the communities that they visit on how to reduce trash getting into the rivers. Leah and Dan share how the organization was founded, as well as how they got involved with Living Lands and Waters. T...
In this episode we interview Ryan Hreljac, who is the founder of the Ryan's Well Foundation. Their foundation is bringing clean water to almost a million people across the world. Their focus is building wells and improving sanitation in rural communities that may not otherwise have access to clean water. Ryan shares with us how a 1st grade fundraiser ended up turning into a passion project that he has dedicated his life to. Ryan talks in-depth about the process of funding a well and the actions ...
Imagine losing your home in a blink of an eye to a natural disaster. Unfortunately every year in the US many Americans know what this feels like. In today's episode we interview Kelsey Pett who is the Volunteer Manager for SBP in Houston, TX. SBP is a disaster resilience and recovery non profit. Kelsey shares with us the background of SBP and how she was drawn to the organization by wanting to help in her hometown. Kelsey and her team are helping to rebuild Houston, TX from hurricane Harvey. We ...
In this episode we interview Mike Charbonnet of Beyond the Teams. Mike is a retired Navy Seal and he started Beyond the Teams along with 4 of his Navy Seal team members. Mike and his team raise money and awareness for nonprofits in need. Mike opens up about how a tragic accident involving his son, who is also a Navy Seal, drew him to want to help others in need. Mike and his team are organizing a 1000 mile bike ride to raise money for a rehabilitation clinic that is run by his son and daughter-i...
In this episode we interview Kate Church, who is the founder of African Wildlife Vets. With inspiration from her mother, Kate founded the organization because she saw a desperate need for conservation of endangered species in protected areas of South Africa. African Wildlife Vets provide enhanced veterinary support to wildlife and partner with other non profits in the area that need their assistance. Kate shares with us how she went from being a school teacher one day, to being the founder of a ...
In this episode we interview Laura Wood, the executive director of Kids in a New Groove. They are the only nonprofit in the US focused on providing music mentorships to kids in foster care. Kids in a New Groove are celebrating their 10th anniversary and we learn all about the amazing things they are doing to serve the foster care community of Austin, TX. Laura shares with us in detail on how Kids in a New Groove was founded, as well as how they operate in finding their students and mentors. Laur...
In this episode we interview Derrick Stinson of Kickstart Kids. Derrick is a Regional Director with Kickstart Kids and has been with the organization for 26 years... 7 years as a student and 19 as an employee. Kickstart Kids was founded in 1990 by martial artist, actor, and philanthropist Chuck Norris. The organization created a character development program that uses karate to teach life-changing values to middle school and high school students. Derrick shares with us how the organization teach...
In this episode we interview Regina Anderson, the Executive Director of Food Recovery Network. Have you ever been to an event or a restaurant that had plenty of food left over at the end of the night, and wondered "what happens to all of this food"? Food Recovery Network is answering that question. In this interview Regina shares her passion for Food Recovery Network and we learn about how the idea for the organization came to be. How Food Recovery Network went from starting at the University of...
In today's episode we interview Brianna Fowler of Save a Child's Heart. The name of the organization is pretty self explanatory, but they have saved over 5000 children with heart conditions at no cost to the child or their family. Brianna shares with us how and why the organization was founded. We learn about the unique process for helping children in need. Brianna opens up about how she got involved with the organization and shares a personal story that is near and dear to her heart. Save a Chi...
In this episode we interview Genevieve Frederick of Pets of the Homeless. Pets of the Homeless is the only national animal organization completely focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care for pets of the homeless. Genevive shares with us how her passion for animals and helping people were the driving factors for her starting the organization. She goes into detail on how pets of the homeless operates, as well as ways that listeners can get involved and make a deference in their ...
In this episode we interview Justin Wren aka "The Big Pygmy", who is the founder of Fight for the Forgotten. Their mission is to empower those who don’t have a voice. From the forgotten people around the world affected by the water crisis, to kids bullied in our own neighborhoods and schools, Fight for the Forgotten wants to be their voice. In this interview Justin opens up about how being bullied as a child has shaped the man he is today. He also shares how he went from being bullied and overco...
In this episode we interview Aviram Rozin of Sadhana Forest. Aviram shares why he started Sadahana Forest and how it was originally meant to be a home for him and his family, but grew into a movement. We learn about how Sadhana Forest grew from a single volunteer into 3 locations in three different countries. Sadhana Forest is not only an environmental restoration organization, but Aviram has created an organization centered around helping people be the best version of themselves through veganis...
In this episode we interview Kris Stubbs of Hair without Borders. Their mission is to create opportunities for hairdressers to get involved within their communities as well as communities around the world through education and service.
In this episode we interview Lisa Wolling, who is the Executive Director of Friends of Texas Wildlife. Lisa and the entire organization focuses on rehabilitating abandoned animals in the Texas community. Friends of Texas Wildlife is celebrating 25 years of saving animals & we get to hear all about it in this amazing podcast.
In this episode we interview Sam Adams of Second Effort Foundation. Sam is passionate about helping children in need, so she started the foundation to collect and donate soccer equipment to children around the world so that they can safely play the beautiful game that she loves.
In this episode we interview Jet Appling of No Shave November and learn about why the No Shave November challenge was established and the great organizations that No Shave November works with to support cancer prevention, research and education.
