Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!We have an exciting guest on today’s episode - Michael Burns, the co-founder of StratSimple. StratSimple is a groundbreaking tech startup that leverages artificial intelligence to automate best practices for strategic planning and beyond. I am so excited for Mike to share his insights on how your organization can utilize AI to enhance your work, the importance of annual strategic planning, and why OKRs (objectives and key results) are the ideal...

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Reggie Thomas - a relationship guru, who passionately helps leaders cultivate healthy relationships in both their professional and personal lives.With a doctorate in organization development, Reggie has leveraged his research on emotional intelligence to enhance leadership skills and workplace culture across the globe and in numerous organizations....

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!On this episode of Lead with Heart, I have the honor of speaking with CJ Stewart, a former Chicago Cubs outfielder and the visionary co-founder of the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth in Atlanta.Through the transformative power of baseball and tennis, the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth is empowering at-risk youth, addressing trauma, and creating lasting change. CJ’s dedication to empowering youth through sports and the L.E.A.D. Center’s innovative app...

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!I have a special episode lined up for you today with guest, Julia Devine, who co-founded Relatable Nonprofit with her business partner Catalina Parker. These two trailblazers left their six figure nonprofit jobs in their mid-twenties to start their own consulting agency. And over the past two years, they've not only built a successful business but they’ve also launched Relatable Nonprofit to empower other growth-driven women with nonprofit...

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!I am honored to have Carol Cone on the podcast today. She is a visionary who saw the immense potential in linking business and social issues way back in the early eighties. Carol spearheaded the walking movement for the Rockport shoe company, transforming it into a household name and growing the business exponentially. Beyond Rockport, her initiatives have touched and saved millions of lives. Carol has raised over 5 billion for social caus...

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!Today’s guest is Susan Combs - the founder of the nonprofit organization Pancakes for Roger. Her journey began with a heartfelt tribute to her father, Major General Roger Combs, a Vietnam War veteran who battled throat cancer due to Agent Orange exposure.From a simple wish for pancakes to a nationwide movement, Susan has turned a personal loss into a mission of giving back to the brave men and women who serve our country. Her innovative approac...

Today’s guest is Dr. Rob Harter - a nonprofit executive professional with over 29 years of experience leading and building nonprofit organizations, fundraising, leveraging resources, and managing organizational growth.He has a lot of advice to share on fundraising trends, what makes a fundraiser successful, and why creating a culture of development at your nonprofit is so important.Rob's passion and commitment to nonprofit leadership and coaching is truly inspiring and I can’t wait for you to...

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am very excited to have Kathy Archer as my guest today. Kathy is a leadership development coach and an expert in women's leadership and personal development.Kathy has dedicated her career to helping women discover their true leadership potential by mastering their inner guidance system and building the confidence needed to thrive beyond survival mode. She is sharing some of those insights and strategies with us today.In this episode:[06:09] The d...

I am very excited and honored to have Echo VanderWal as today’s guest on the Lead with Heart podcast. Echo is the founder of The Luke Commission (also known as TLC) and has led TLC to scale compassion in a way many deemed impossible.TLC’s mission is to provide free, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations in Eswatini and has transformed the lives of 1000s. Today, TLC serves one-third of the nation, all without any cost to the patients.Echo is sharing how she has...

I'm very excited to have Megan Whitney on this episode of Lead with Heart. Megan is talking about burnout and sharing some mindfulness strategies we can use to build a supportive and inclusive nonprofit culture. Megan is a seasoned fundraising consultant and mindfulness coach with 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She understands the unique pressures of nonprofit work firsthand, having burned out a decade ago. Since then, she's dedicated her career to helping change-makers navig...

When I learned about today’s guest as a working mom, business owner, and CEO of the Nonprofit Science Institute, I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast.Sheela Mahajan helps nonprofits go from intangible and ambiguous goals to quantifiable, measured impact. She is leading the effort in bringing scientific thinking to the nonprofit field. Sheela is sharing her Signals Framework with us, a process to help nonprofits make informed decisions, and explaining how scientific thinking can help you...

On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am excited to have Jane Pfeiffer as my guest. Jane is the founder and president of Fieldtrip - a cause-driven agency that amplifies nonprofits and the impact they make.Jane and her team recently surveyed 400 participants to explore people's thoughts and feelings about supporting nonprofits. She is sharing the fascinating insights from that survey with us and discussing how nonprofits can better connect with and engage their supporters.This conversation...

In today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am very excited to have Howard Levy as my guest. Howard is the president of the Red Rooster Group and helps organizations engage their audiences, wake up their brands, and create systemic change.How does he do this? Through behavioral science principles, sophisticated messaging strategies, and data-driven campaigns. Today, Howard is sharing how you can incorporate behavioral science into your fundraising strategies to create more effective campaigns.In...

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am beyond excited to have Jenny Mitchell as my guest. Jenny is the chief visionary officer and founder of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time.Jenny recently released her book, Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead, and she is sharing some insights from it with us today. This episode is full of practical advice for women in leadership roles. In t...

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am honored to have Stephanie Skryzowski as my guest. Stephanie is the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting and a visionary chief financial officer that helps purpose driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions to grow their bottom line and their impact.That’s exactly what she’s sharing with us today. Find out how you can use your finances to highlight the story of your organization and how a well-establi...

This episode of the Lead with Heart podcast features Hannah Blackwell, founder and creative director of Southside Blooms, a social enterprise nonprofit based in Chicago. Southside Blooms transforms vacant urban land into productive flower farms using solar power and sustainable methods. Hannah shares how her childhood love of nature led her to establish Southside Blooms' youth training program, which provides job and leadership skills in the floral industry. Through urban farming an...

In this episode, I have Kel Haney, a former theater director turned fundraising expert, on the show. Kel shares her journey from theater to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional encounters. She discusses the power of vulnerability and storytelling in connecting with donors and highlights the need for everyone in an organization to engage in fundraising. The conversation also explores the significance of understanding personal motivations, creating...

Today on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and thought leadership consultant for social impact entrepreneurs.In this episode, Tania shares valuable insights on using personal branding and storytelling to develop thought leadership on LinkedIn. She introduces the "Campfire Circle" concept for inclusive leadership discussions. Together we will learn how to craft engaging content through regular reflection and discover how c...

Today, we're having a crucial conversation about salary negotiation and career advancement in the nonprofit sector. My guest is Shannon Bowen, a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, career advancement coach, and salary negotiation expert. She helps nonprofit professionals advocate for themselves and get paid what they're worth. As Chief Advancement Officer at Pacific Northwest Research Institute and CEO of Monsoon Leadership, Shannon has over 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.&nbsp...

Welcome to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I’m joined by LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal shares his journey from youth to leadership. He credits his success to God's guidance, emphasizing how faith informs his servant leadership approach.At South County Outreach, LaVal aims to transform its food pantry into a dignified shopping experience through a people-first culture.This episode provides insights o...

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations. We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing effective leadership and positive cultures. Learn how Steve's coaching approach can help you empower your team and take your impact to the next lev...

In today’s episode, guest Rob Webb, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 35 years of experience, discusses the sustainability of fundraising efforts through volunteer-led campaigns. By empowering volunteer leaders to spearhead fundraising initiatives, nonprofits can navigate challenges stemming from staff turnover more effectively.Rob discusses defining a culture of philanthropy over charity and the importance of passion for the mission. We discussed key techniques like making the ask co...

In this episode, I discuss the consequences of a nonprofit becoming too dependent on its CEO with my guest Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big.Emily shares her expertise in helping nonprofits untangle their identity from individual leadership and build resilient structures for long-term success. Tune in to understand how to empower other leaders within your organization and ensure the enduring impact of your mission.In this episode:[04:58] Problems that arise when an organization becomes...

This week, I had the pleasure of having Lydia Knight on the Lead with Heart podcast. Lydia Knight is the founder and CEO of The She Center, an internationally recognized eating disorder expert and a pioneer in the field of female empowerment. Lydia shares her personal journey from struggling with disordered eating to helping over 1,000 women achieve lasting freedom. She discusses applying neuroscience principles to reprogram limiting beliefs around thoughts, emotions, and leadership.We ...