Episodes

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Curious about how a regional theater can thrive in a mid-sized city? Join me for a conversation with Executive Artistic Director and CEO, Lyndsay Burch from B Street Theatre as we explore the remarkable journey of this Sac…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How do organizations like the American Cancer Society (ACS) orchestrate a national fight against cancer while making a difference on a local level? Join me as I unravel this complex puzzle with Alexis Padilla, Executive Di…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What happens when three visionary grad students decide to tackle food instability in under-resourced communities? Join us as we ask Sam Greenlee, CEO and Shannin Stein, Director of Advancement from Alchemist CDC about thei…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... I went into this thinking I knew the American Red Cross—fires and floods, they're there. Disasters? Yep. All over it. What I didn't know is what you're going to hear in this episode and that is what happens the rest of the…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Growing up in a single-parent household, Michael Lynch found his way to higher education through football. A tragic loss to gun violence transformed his perspective, driving him to uplift his community. Set against the bac…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me, Jeff Holden, as I speak with Peter Pemberton and Christina Kitchen as they discuss the vast range of services provided by the Salvation Army. Peter, recently promoted to Major and transferred to Sacramento, shares…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I converse with David Sobon, Founder and CEO of Wide Open Walls, a most unique nonprofit. We discuss the impactful mural movement that has transformed Sacramento into a vibrant city-wide canvas, celebrating dive…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can a personal tragedy ignite a movement to reshape our healthcare system? Doug Carson joins us to reveal the poignant story behind Albie Aware, a foundation born from the heartache of losing his wife, Albie, to breast can…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Can a tragic loss transform into a legacy of life? Join us for an emotional journey with Brad Barroso, Founder of Trevor's 2nd Chance, as he recounts the story of his son Trevor, whose selfless decision to become an organ …

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Growing up in a household fraught with challenges, including a mother battling addiction, Paul Somerhausen's relationship with Christmas was anything but typical. Despite these hurdles, Paul turned his early life experienc…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if a nonprofit could not only sustain itself but thrive in an ever-changing financial landscape? Doug Bergman, President and CEO from the innovative organization known as United Cerebral Palsy or UCP, shares how they'…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What would you do if your mind remained sharp, but your body slowly ceased to respond? Join me as I explore the harrowing reality of ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that traps individuals in their own bodies while leaving…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... How do we truly support those navigating the turbulent waters of grief and loss? How do we even define the nature of what grief or loss may be? Gather insightful perspectives from my guests, Elizabeth Cantu and Suzanne Aus…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if we could give a voice to those who struggle to express themselves verbally? Join me as I explore this powerful question with my guest, Program Manager, Stephanie Maki from CTEC. Stephanie walks us through the visio…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Join me as I explore this concept with our insightful guests, Macey Amissah McKinney and Josefina Avena Garcia from City Year. We uncover ho…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What transformative power can philanthropy hold in addressing community health challenges? Explore this fascinating question as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sierra Health Foundation with President & CEO, Ch…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Join me as I welcome Rachel Prettyman, newly announced Executive Director and Emily Calanchini, Community Outreach Manager, to the Nonprofit Podcast Network for an inspiring discussion about Project R.I.D.E, an amazing equ…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... As a high school freshman, Katie Escajeda's passion for community service was ignited when she joined Kiwanis. Katie, Divison leader and President o...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... This episode highlights a significant leadership transition at My Sister's House. Christine Nguyen steps into the role of CEO, while Yen Marshall moves back on to the board of directors after a well-deserved break. This ch…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Continuing our theme of organizations serving mother's and children in the month of May, Single Mom Strong brings us yet another perspective on how properly addressing a need can really change lives for the better. Ever wo…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What role do endowments and foundations play in ensuring the financial health of nonprofits? Scott Thomas, Principal and Financial Advisor at CapTrust Sacramento, joins us to share. Drawing from the 2024 CapTrust report, S…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Genelle Smith, Executive Director of Wellspring Women's Center joins me to share the inspiring journey of an organization that started with a simple act of kindness and blossomed into a vital community sanctuary. Founded o…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... What if you found yourself on the brink of losing everything, only to rise stronger than ever before? Join me in conversation with Scott Richards, CEO of Saint John's Program for Real Change and Monica, a resilient alum of…

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... Maria Medrano joins me this episode to share her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in educational technology. Her d...