Society & Culture Episodes

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Homelessness is often misunderstood. For many women and families, it begins with a single crisis—domestic violence, a medical emergency, or simply the inability to afford housing while raising children. In this episode, I …

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when a community decides the arts aren’t a luxury — they’re essential? In this episode, I sit down with Allison Cagley, Executive Director and the driving force behind Friends of Sacramento Arts, an organizati…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Impact 100 Greater Sacramento is now accepting nonprofit grant applications —and this is not just another funding opportunity. In this Newspod, I sit down with Sarina Paulsen, President of Impact 100 Greater Sacramento, to…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... American River Parkway Foundation – Protecting 23 Miles of Sacramento’s Backyard I’m on the American River Parkway multiple times a week. Cycling. Running. Watching the fog rise off the river. And like many of you, I’ve pr…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens once the flames are out? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Joe Pick, Executive Director of the Firefighters Burn Institute and a 30-year veteran of the fire service, to explore what recovery really loo…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What does it take to build something that lasts 30 years? In this episode, I sit down with Donald Kendrick, founder and artistic force behind the Sacramento Choral Society, to reflect on three decades of music, leadership,…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... In this update episode, I welcome Debbie Gabelich back to the Nonprofit Podcast Network, the third time for the organization — and a lot has changed since our last conversation in early 2024. Kids First has always been kno…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Family businesses sit at the heart of our economy — and at the heart of our families. In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Bender and Justin Horner from the Capital Region Family Business Center for a thoughtful, honest c…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you could directly impact the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) while fostering a more inclusive s...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me, Jeff Holden, for an enlightening conversation with Amanda McCarthy, Executive Director of River City Food Bank, as we explore the vital rol...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you could help create a world where people with disabilities thrive in fulfilling careers? We're going to discuss just that. Join me as I si...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if nearly half the youth in your community felt hopeless? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I sit down with Staci Anderson, President and CEO of Pro You...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if the solution to combating domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking lies in the power of community collaboration? Join me as I s...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What critical role do vernal pools play in our ecosystem, and why should their preservation be a priority? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I uncover these ...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if navigating the healthcare system could be a seamless journey rather than a daunting challenge? Greg Stone, CEO of Peach Tree Health joins me...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me for a fascinating exploration of Sacramento's significant historical evolution with our passionate guests, Walter White, President of the Sa...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What does it take to help newly arriving refugees, immigrants, and survivors of trafficking find stability and a sense of belonging in a new country...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What can a school garden teach us about community health and education? On this episode of the Nonprofit Podcast Network, I am thrilled to welcome S...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How does a small organization tackling hypertension grow into a community health powerhouse? Join me for an inspiring conversation with Deborah Oto-...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can humor save lives? Join me, Jeff Holden, for an extraordinary episode where we'll uncover the potent mix of comedy and mental health with our spe...

Love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a text... Learn how one parent with twins born with hearing loss was introduced to an effective support program for children as we share the compelling story of Licia Green, t...

What happens when theater arts meet social-emotional learning and conflict resolution? Join me, Jeff Holden, in this thought-provoking episode as we shed light on the extraordinary work of the NorCal School of the Arts. We'll...

Can horses really sense human emotions? Join me, Jeff Holden, as I uncover the profound mental health benefits of equine assisted therapy with Donna Eckwortzel, Founder and Executive Director of Hearts Landing Ranch. Donna’s...

What if nonprofits could thrive with the same professionalism and efficiency as for-profit businesses? Join me as I sit down with Kim Tucker from The Impact Foundry to dissect the evolving landscape of nonprofit business mode...