I couldn't resist asking Ainslie a whole host of questions regarding our souls, romantic soulmates, our spirit guides, and so much more. Plus, we get into the discussion of what it means to truly be an empath and why he believes there is an epidemic between the empaths and the narcissists. Let's just say that this content is just for the soul ✨ -- Figure Out Your Soul Type! Take the Soul Type Quiz: https://ainsliemacleod.com/soul-type-quiz/ Ainslie's Instagram: @ainslie_macleod Websites: https:/...
Jun 30, 2021•44 min
What is your soul's purpose? What are you meant to be doing with your life? Why are you being called into certain career paths? Why do you feel drawn to helping other people? Ainslie MacLeod is a past-life psychic who has uncovered these exact burning questions. He explains that in order to know where we're going in life, we have to understand where we've been. Everything about where we've been can explain why those of us feel 'called' into our helping profession. Whether you're in the non-profi...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
So you want to start a non-profit, but have no idea where to start, right? Do you actually need a 501(c)3 status in order to be legit? How much paperwork is actually involved? Does it cost any money to make a charity - after all the term is “non” profit. Well, this episode is about to be your new best friend in making your NPO road map! I also include a few other ‘start-up’ tips that you need to know if you are embarking on your non-profit journey for the first time! This episode is sponsored by...
Jun 14, 2021•17 min
There's achieving goals, and then there's striving to achieve your whole next level of life. How you want your days to look, where your income streams are flowing from, how you're making an impact on the world, and everything in between. When you're getting ready to reach for the next level in life that aligns with your authentic code, you might need to audit your inner circle. Changing those people in your inner circle who don't actually have your best interest at heart, might be the biggest ke...
Jun 07, 2021•57 min
What is the difference between a charitable organization and a charitable foundation? What is the difference between a 501(c)3 and a 501(c)4? Which one should you start that better matches your goals, vision, and long-term funding options? How does fundraising work for each type? What is the best option for taxes? I'll answer all of those questions and more if you've been debating which charitable type is best for you! -- This episode has partnered with Headbands of Hope! Use code IMPACT for $5 ...
May 31, 2021•25 min
As a non-profit founder, do you think that you'll have this job forever? Did you start it with the same mindset track as an entrepreneur? Well then this episode is for you! This advice from a college past college professor absolutely blew my mind and changed the way I look at the ultimate role of being a non-profit founder -- and it will change yours too! -- Social Enterprise Feature of the Week: Headbands of Hope which donates 1 headband and $1 to the St. Baldrick's Foundation for Cancer Resear...
May 24, 2021•32 min
Have you been wondering to yourself, "am I in the right city for my next big move?" Whether that's for your career, starting a business, looking for a new romantic partnership, or just looking for a fresh start it can be overwhelming with where to start. I was so fortunate to sit down with Jessica Palm and Tim Cowden from The Kansas City Area Development Council to talk about the unique idea that some cities are better than others for your entrepreneurial goals. From cost of living, to tax impli...
May 17, 2021•34 min
Train Like a Warrior Campaign: This 15-minute session with Lindsay Stecher, who is a behavioral health professional and the CEO of Cultivate Humanity, is all about self-care. But not the traditional self-care you've heard of before! She breaks down the 6 areas of self-care that we have and need to focus on and how to make them harmonious for our best selves. -- To learn more about Lindsay and connect with her, check her out here: Instagram: @cultivatehumanity This audio was made for the Train Li...
May 10, 2021•16 min
Hitting you with a controversial topic today! 100% model non-profits are loved by donors, sometimes cringed at by long-time professionals, and a confusing catch for aspiring founders. Can this noble dream actually work in practice? Tune in to hear 2 potential options to run your organization with a 100% giving model. -- Non-Profit Feature of the Week: Ten Eighteen Uganda! They serve extremely impoverished youth with programs on - food, clean water, vocational training, and a halfway house for te...
May 03, 2021•31 min
I’ve been thinking a LOT about comparison lately and how I’ve let it consume me negatively in previous stages of life (whether it was in a literal competition setting) or not. Social media and having a front row seat to most people’s super polished lives is incredibly difficult to combat on a daily basis. BUT - the next time you’re feeling too far gone with comparison fatigue, check out this episode and a new way to think about it. When you get down to the root of it, you might change your tune....
Apr 26, 2021•17 min
Okay, so you’ve tackled the fundraising and the grant writing. You’ve secured the money! But now where does it sit and who is managing it? Who is responsible when your organization gets audited? Does the word ‘audit’ make your palms sweat a little? Don’t worry - that’s a totally normal reaction, but thankfully, it doesn’t have to be! The Visionary Accountant, Germeen Greene, joins this episode to share her wisdom on all things non-profit accounting, cloud-based accounting systems, staying audit ...
Apr 19, 2021•59 min
Ah, success. A word we all tend to have a love-hate relationship with. And when you’re on the entrepreneurial journey, it can be even more difficult to define and work towards. We’ve known for years that success and money aren’t a perfect correlation, because money isn’t the only thing we should be striving for in life. (It’s super important) but it doesn’t grasp the full range of human emotions that we need, crave, and desire. I’ve heard a thousand definitions for success over the years, and to...
Apr 12, 2021•19 min
Train Like a Warrior Campaign: This guided meditation is meant to take you through a full-body scan to relax, appreciate, and fuel your body. It’s easy to get caught up in the societal pressures of how our bodies look and what expectations are set for them, but we forget what our bodies are actually made for. They are here to walk us through this crazy, beautiful, winding road of a life -- and we need to do a better job at thanking them for it. So take 20 minutes today, listen to this complete w...
Apr 05, 2021•26 min
A question about the non-profit sector that gets me really fired up? “How much of my donation goes to the mission vs. overhead?” This is an antiquated and outdated question about non-profits and we. need. to. stop. asking. It. It is suffocating the sector, keeping our talent pool down, and isn’t an adequate number to measure the entire organization. Tune in to figure out my take on the subject and what questions I think we should be asking non-profits instead! Non-Profit Feature of the Week: The...
Mar 29, 2021•38 min
Did someone say, “the youngest Muslim elected official in the United States?” Bushra Amiwala is a Pakistani-American who was elected to her first public service position at just 19-years-old in Skokie, Illinois. While this interview talks about the fun stuff, like the fact that she’s been on the cover of Time Magazine, is a part of a Hulu Documentary, got to hang out with Kamala Harris, and more ( as if that wasn’t enough! ) We also talk about the realities behind this kind of global exposure, w...
Mar 22, 2021•45 min
Have you ever thought to evaluate how well your organization was doing in terms of...health? If a non-profit was a body, how is each area really doing? And how does that translate to the outside world? It’s an interesting, but incredibly useful perspective, that Jess Cooper developed after her years in non-profit management. She knew there had to be a different way to evaluate the ‘health-beat’ of an organization in order to maximize how they’re giving back and how the people within the organiza...
Mar 15, 2021•50 min
It’s no secret that the marketing and advertising space becomes more crowded by the second. Everything in our lives can feel like an ad is attached to it, or like our phones are listening to us (targeting the next brand of vacuum cleaner we just discussed in the creepiest way, right?) For non-profits trying to share their mission and grow their supporters, it can feel even harder to break through the noise. There are a thousand ways to try and combat this and push through the noise, but non-prof...
Mar 08, 2021•46 min
The secret to finding your most powerful story that is waiting inside of you to come out is not always easy, nor a natural feeling process. Carlos Maestas is a standup comedian, turned bestselling author, and is a fantastic storyteller. He uses these skills to help nonprofits, universities and foundations tap into the equity of their stories in order to inspire and motivate audiences. He even wrote the book on it! It’s called Mommy Lied to God and today he shares the best way to really tap into ...
Mar 01, 2021•41 min
Have you ever thought of your speaking career? Have you been doing some free gigs here and there? Are you afraid of telling people that you’re transitioning from free to paid? Does the idea of charging for your expertise sound terrifying to you? Well, enter Jasmine Williams! This adversity and resilience speaker, turned speaking coach for female entrepreneurs, is here to drop a lot of truth bombs and rockstar tips on how to evaluate certain speaking opportunities. Mainly, how do you know when yo...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min
One of the least exciting, fun, or sexy aspects to non-profits? Paperwork and tax filings. BUT! They don’t have to be the beast that we build it up to be in our heads. Welcome to my 20-minute guide to non-profit taxes and end-of-year paperwork to keep your organization in good standing. **Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert and this is not legal advice. This is from my studies and past experience. This episode is sponsored by: The ONA Boutique! Head to theonaboutique.com and use code IMPACT for fr...
Feb 15, 2021•26 min
Train Like a Warrior Campaign with Operation Not Alone This guided meditation is meant to help you find, and release, the burdens holding you back in life as you fly into the life that you’ve always dreamt of. This meditation has been adapted from Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD’s book, The Source . *Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this music.
Feb 14, 2021•18 min
As non-profit people and social entrepreneurs, we are so fast to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity that comes our way to make money, gain exposure, help more people, etc. But how often do we say ‘yes’ to the opportunities to help ourselves? How often do we take time to love ourselves and engage in self care that doesn’t look like a bath bomb and a glass of wine? Kyla Morris has had a dynamic career that led her to the point of burnout like none other. This self proclaimed ‘recovering people pleaser...
Feb 08, 2021•52 min
Train Like A Warrior: Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw from How About HOPE Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is the Founder of How About HOPE, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that raises awareness about suicide and mental health conditions, because your voice and story matter. This video provides a lesson on, and tips for, self-care and how to define that for yourself. Watch the full video on the Operation Not Alone YouTube page at: https://youtu.be/vr46auxn540. Head to: https://howabouthope.com/ for more information!...
Feb 08, 2021•7 min
This fundraising tactic is one of my biggest pet peeves in the non-profit industry. Tune in to hear what it is, and what my proposed solution is and the psychological reason behind it! For one-on-one non-profit consulting, email me at: susan@operationnotalone.net This episode is sponsored by: The ONA Boutique! Head to theonaboutique.com and use code IMPACT for free shipping on your order today!
Feb 01, 2021•18 min
Operation Not Alone was founded 8 years ago - this week! It’s crazy to think how time has flown, but so has the impact! What started as a small idea to focus on active-duty service members out of my freshman college dorm room, evolved into something beyond the dreams of 18-year-old Susan. Tune in to hear my top 8 lessons that I’ve learned over the last 8 years of being a non-profit CEO! Plus: hear the results of our first month of the Train Like a Warrior Campaign with Operation Not Alone -- and...
Jan 25, 2021•48 min
One great way to make an impact and make an *income*?! Speaking. Becoming a public speaker - even when slow and steady is your method for getting gigs - can be a game changer to those who hear the message that you have, and also for your bank account. This is a great way to add a mutually beneficial income stream that still supports your non-profit or business, and the mission you’re looking to put into the world. A fellow UW-Oshkosh alumni who started his own non-profit centered on the idea tha...
Jan 18, 2021•52 min
Does talking about money make your palms sweat? Do you know how, when, or where to invest? Does it all seem too overwhelming and like you just want to hide from the topic of money/retirement/investing? Well, let’s conquer that fear! This interview with Katie Perry from Public will be the single most useful thing you’ve heard today. We talk about the reasons behind why women, people of different races, and millennials have all historically been at a disadvantage when it comes to understanding fin...
Jan 11, 2021•53 min
EPISODE 31: BONUS - Meditation for Healing Trauma and PTSD with Casey Dohse, LMFT (Train Like a Warrior Campaign) In week 2 of the Train Like A Warrior Campaign with Operation Not Alone, we thought in light of this weeks’ events in the United States, there couldn’t be a better time to release this meditation. Taking just 10 minutes to breathe deeply, become aware of your body and surroundings, and do a mental health check on yourself is beyond important. This is a meditation created by a veteran...
Jan 08, 2021•10 min
2021 is the year for side hustles, am I right? Well, it’s getting easier and easier to earn extra money on the side while you fight for your big, impactful goals. One easy way, you ask? Affiliate marketing. Annie Jorgensen started out being Miss Georgia 2018 on a broadcast journalism path, hoping to land her anchor spot on Good Morning America. But, by the end of that year, she would make a huge pivot, and head to New York City for a new career in marketing and public relations. She also runs a ...
Jan 04, 2021•56 min
Operation Not Alone is kicking off 2021 with the Train Like A Warrior Campaign! But what the heck is it? Check out this episode for an in-depth explanation, how it came to be, some love for our partners, and what you can expect to see all year long! Plus -- if you know of anyone who would like to be a part of this campaign, whether it's an in-person gym, or a professional in any area of health that would like to be a video partner for us, DM us! Or send me an email at: susan@operationnotalone.ne...
Jan 01, 2021•27 min
