Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Patrick Phanthanusorn, the founder and Executive Director of Transforming Trips, as well as a school counselor and Lead Pastor. For 4 years, Transforming Trips has worked to become a catalyst for change within the lives and communities of young people by creating volunteer opportunities locally and abroad for them to serve others. We'll explore: The story of Transforming Trips -  remaining faithful & doing the work How to be tri-vocational and thrive - Embracing the joy of serving others within your skillset How to learn what you don't know - The importance of continuous learning and growth Who are your cheerleaders? - Surrounding yourself with the right people to guide and support you Solutions over excuses - shades of success vs. black-and-white thinking Always taking the next step - how to keep moving forward with courage For more information about Transforming Trips, visit https://transformingtrips.org/ or check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn. For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/. To contact Tim, email [email protected]. To contact Mary, email [email protected].