Ellie Shojais an award-winning Writer, Producer, and Motivational Speaker. She is the founder of Peace Unleashed, a personal transformation company that focuses on helping individuals and groups level up holistically. The Peace Unleashed philosophy is rooted in the understanding that teams are more efficient and companies more productive when individual members attain a level of internal peace and groundedness that remains unshaken by life events. There is a reason many high-profile individuals ...
Jan 13, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why Millenials and GenZ are disconnected with nonprofits today? Pradeep Kandimalla, Founder and Chief Executive of SAHAVE™ is so passionate about social change he has dedicated his life to serving others. Spending twenty years in the nonprofit world and witnessing their struggles to fulfill their missions spurred him to build The Platform for Social Change to bring about social change worldwide. Not only does SAHAVE keep him hopping, his beautiful daughters keep him busy as well. Oh, and mom has...
Dec 23, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join and Shape Your Online Community for Community Builders A Preview with Russ and Hugh Hugh Ballou and Russell Dennis preview features and opportunities for leaders in the newly Hugh Ballou Russell Dennis launched SynerVision Leadership Community for Community Builders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Nonprofit is a Businesswith Alan Harrison [caption id="attachment_1275" align="alignleft" width="200"] Alan Harrison, CDCF[/caption] Alan Harrisonis a nonprofit executive with over 25 years of for-profit and nonprofit experience in a diverse set of roles. Born in Pennsylvania, Harrison holds a B.S. degree in Biology from Geneva College and an M.S. degree in Biology (specializing in Ecology) from Lehigh University. There is a pervading view that nonprofits are somehow less serious than for-prof...
Dec 09, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Interview Transcript Hugh Ballou: Hey there, it’s Hugh Ballou. We’re back. This is a bonus session of The Nonprofit Exchange. We are recording a series of interviews about partnerships and collaborations. Recording some thought leaders in the place where SynerVision is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It’s central western Virginia, about halfway up in the commonwealth on the side almost in West Virginia. Bill Varner: Almost. Hugh: Almost. And my guest today is a new friend. I have only been here ...
Nov 18, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hugh Ballou: This is Hugh Ballou, and I have the honor today. I am in Lynchburg, Virginia where I live. I have the honor of speaking to a native. Treney Tweedy: Yes, I am a native Lynchburger. Hugh: Burger. Treney, it’s a mouthful for me. Mayor Treney Tweedy. Hugh Ballou has its own challenge. Treney: Well, thank you for being here. Thank you for having me as your guest. We’re talking. Hugh: This is part of what we call The Nonprofit Exchange. We talk to people in social benefit work. They might...
Nov 11, 2018•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Geoffrey Kershner is the Executive Director at the Academy Center of the Arts (Lynchburg, VA) and the founder of the Endstation Theatre Company in residence at Randolph College. He is the winner of the 2015 Vice Mayor’s Young Adult Award of Excellence (City of Lynchburg) and was named a 2016 “Top 20 under 40” by Lynchburg Business Magazine. Under his leadership, Endstation was the winner of the 2012 Rising Star Award (Virginians for the Arts), the 2014 Cultural Organization Award (James River Co...
Nov 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beverly D. Burgess – Grant Writer, Grant Teacher, and “The Grant Guru” Former State of Florida Executive Administrator, Department of Labor, Employment, and Training, State of Florida Grant Writer and Federal Grant Writer, Bureau of Apprenticeship Former State of Florida Partnerships with NASA, Lockheed, Martin Marietta, Bureau of Apprenticeship, State of Florida CO-Programs Developer, Bureau of Apprenticeship, State of Florida Students Recording Certification Specialist, Bureau of Apprenticeshi...
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Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Successful nonprofits understand that in order to create a stable, sustainable organization capable of filling its missions for years to come, that it must earn a profit. Nonprofits are businesses just like for profits. One major difference is that a portion of a nonprofits profits are reinvested into achieving its mission. That mission is about making the world a better place. Successful nonprofits are nimble and think entrepreneurially. Steve Breitman is a CFO with a CEO perspective. His hands...
Sep 23, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Nonprofit Exchange Episode Reviews with Russ and Hugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stepping On and Off the Field of Hope and Transformation with Wendy Adams Interview Transcript Hugh Ballou: Greetings to The Nonprofit Exchange listeners. We talk about the important themes that we as leaders step up to the plate as influencers in our arena as community leaders, as religious leaders, as leaders in organizations, no matter where we are. We do influence other people in the organization. My guest today is actually a neighbor in Lynchburg. Her name is Wendy Adams. Wendy, welcome to ...
Sep 04, 2018•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast A New Approach to Decision Making for Nonprofits with Jim Dygert Interview Transcript Hugh Ballou: Greetings, it’s Hugh Ballou and Russell Dennis. Russell, good day to you, sir. Russell Dennis: Happy Tuesday, the last Tuesday of August. Welcome to The Nonprofit Exchange. We have a brilliant financial mind here today in the form of young Jim Dygert. He is going to talk to us about money, something some of us get a little uncomfortable with, but we always have to keep in mind. Hugh: Oh, Jim Dygert...
Aug 28, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jim Chandler began coaching and consulting in 2016 after nearly 30 years of experience as a pastor and church planter in the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church. He also served on the staff as a campus pastor and leader of the stewardship system at The Journey Church in New York City — a dynamic multi-site church known for its effective church ministry and small groups systems. Jim brings a positive and encouraging approach, believing that God is at work in churches of all shapes ...
Aug 26, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Ruke: We go so far back, and we know each other so well. You actually know my real name because you said my real name. Daniel’s my real name. Ruke is my last name. As a guy who loves branding, there is a lot of Daniels out there, but there is no Rukes. I attach my identity to my last name. If you’re confused, that’s why because he knows me more than most people. I’m an artist privately trained since the third grade. I had a gift. I had really cool parents who supported that gift, and they...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast At Super Brand Publishing, we are experts at helping you become the world authority you always knew you could be. You know it. We know it. And this is how the rest of the world catches up. Confidence, passion, and a strong vision of her potential have all contributed to Juliet Clark's incredible success as a woman entrepreneur. Juliet Clark founded Winsome Media Group in November 2009. Within 90 days of opening her coaching and publishing company, she had filled her coaching schedule and establi...
Aug 02, 2018•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Barry Auchettl (ock-er-tell) is a world leader in communications from the Gold Coast, Australia. Barry is the creator of Conversations: an inspirational game, which transforms ordinary talk into meaningful connections. Having a Masters of Education, he is also trained facilitator of The Virtues Project and The Blue Wren project for the prevention of domestic violence. He is currently working towards being a Non-Violent Communication facilitator. Barry is an author, international keynote speaker ...
Jul 29, 2018•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Staying in business can be difficult at times. Critical skills that are required to build a business exist and grow year after year. All business owners, at one time or another, find themselves struggling to keep clients (retention), to keep up with what customers want from the company (experience), and to add people (increase products). Over the last 20 years, Jess Dewell has worked on many of these problems with companies and clients. When there is a chasm to cross, she points it out and culti...
Jul 15, 2018•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Using An Effective Integrated Marketing Communication Mix In Nonprofit Organizations Clark Greer is the founder of Clark Greer Communications, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on assisting nonprofit organizations with marketing communications and public relations. He holds a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, and a doctorate in Communication Studies from Bowling Green State University. Clark’s full-time job for the past 20 years has been as a c...
Jul 08, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Quarantotto: The Story of Miriam's House - Ending the Cycle of Homelessness Sarah Quarantotto joined Miriam’s House in 2010, after working for a number of years in the Lynchburg area with local social service and mental health agencies. She has immensely appreciated the opportunity to lead an organization with such a rich history of empowering families and individuals made vulnerable by homelessness. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Comm...
Jul 01, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Bodine is a graduate of the soon to be University of Lynchburg with both undergraduate and graduate degrees there. Much of his career was spent in healthcare, but he is now the President and CEO of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, which was formed in 1972 and last year provided grants to local nonprofits and scholarships totaling just under $1.7 million. The Interview Transcript Hugh Ballou: Welcome to The Nonprofit Exchange. This is Hugh Ballou. My guest today is a dear friend o...
Jun 24, 2018•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cracking the Focus Code to Prevent Chaos James is Author, Speaker, Business Planning Strategist and Business Management Consultant, providing real and permanent solutions to business planning challenges through programs creating radical focus and accountability Transcript of the Interview with James Burgess Hugh Ballou: Greetings, this is Hugh Ballou and Russell David Dennis. Russell, how are you today? Russell Dennis:Greetings and salutations. It’s a beautiful day here out in the mountain west....
Jun 19, 2018•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Collaboration and Authenticity in Nonprofit t Leadership Transcript of the Interview with Joe Homs Hugh Ballou: Greetings. Welcome to this edition of The Nonprofit Exchange. This guest today is a connection through the co-host, Russell David Dennis. And Russell, you met this guy a few years ago, right? Russell Dennis: A few years ago, yes. They were doing an interesting project that helped you expand your mind. Since that time, he has gone light years ahead of that. Don’t let that youthful appea...
Jun 10, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Transcript of Interview with Scot McCarthy Hugh Ballou: It’s Hugh Ballou. It’s another great version of The Nonprofit Exchange. We are four years into this, Russell. What do you think of that? Russell Dennis: I think the next six we are going to blow the lid off of this thing. Hugh: You blow the lid off every week. Russell: And grow and grow and grow. Hugh: We have a mild-mannered man here in Lynchburg. He has got a lot under the hood. He’s got a little hair there. He hasn’t quite reached your p...
May 29, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hugh Ballou and Russell Dennis Review 2018 Quarter One Highlights for The Nonprofit Exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Romal Tune:What Happens When Men Heal? The Impact of Life, Leadership, and Legacy! Romal Tune is committed to this five-word sentence: “Help the hurting find healing.” He equips people to heal the wounds of their past, bravely offering his own journey as a case study of raw transparency and refreshing honesty. Romal is dedicated to helping others overcome shame, self-doubt, and self-sabotage and discover a new path to wholeness. This commitment is rooted in the Belief that whole people comprise ...
Apr 29, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Barry Shore: Coming from Personal Trauma to Success and Helping Other Succeed Barry Shoreis an ambassador of Joy. Because of his successes in business and recovery from full body paralysis he has built an “Eco System of Good” internet platform that enables people to Give to their Favorite cause at No Cost. Barry was an instructor in the Diamond Program at the GIA, an author of a world wide resource book on diamonds and an international wholesale diamantaire with sales exceeding 100 Million dolla...
Apr 22, 2018•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danna Olivo is a Business Growth Sequencing Strategist and CEO of MarketAtomy, LLC. Her passion is working with small first stage entrepreneurs to ensure that they start out on the right foot and stay on the path to financial freedom. Known as the Business Birthing Specialist, Danna understands the intricacies involved in starting and running a successful business. Her efforts extend beyond the initial strategic planning process on into the implementation and monitoring phase. As an intricate co...
Apr 15, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Interview with Steve Durie Hugh Ballou: Greetings, it’s Hugh Ballou. Another episode of The Nonprofit Exchange live, it’s Hugh Ballou and Russell Dennis. Russell, how are you doing today out there in beautiful Colorado? Russell Dennis: After a snowfall last night, the sun has come back out. Everything is beautiful out here in Colorado. Hugh: Love it. People on the podcast can’t see it, but you’ve got a shiny head. Is that part of the sign, or is that just the light over your head? Russell: All o...
Apr 12, 2018•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hugh Ballou and Dr. Thyonne Gordon share highlights from the 27th Leadership Empowerment Symposium held in Lynchburg, VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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