Nonprofits Episodes
Doing What You Love with Tamara Lewis
Aug. 5, 2021
When Tamara Lewis was growing up in Jamaica, there were only two versions of what future "career success" might look like. She could become a doctor, or she could become a lawyer. She started college as a pre-med student ...…
Embracing Differences with Adriane Armstrong
Dec. 3, 2020
“I have had an identity of being different from such an early age that it's never even occurred to me to try to fit in with those around me.” That’s how Adriane Armstrong, CEO of the nonprofit social enterprise Juma Ventures…
My Inadvertent Career with Greg Stern
Oct. 1, 2020
When Greg Stern graduated from college with a degree in Political Science, he certainly did not expect to eventually co-found and co-chair the award-winning creative advertising agency BSSP. He also didn't anticipate that he…
Living a Creative Life with Denise Young Smith
Sept. 3, 2020
Since she was a young girl, Denise Young Smith has had a love for music and singing. Her career, though, took her into the world of Human Resources including executive roles at Apple. Did this mean she left the arts behind? …
Bringing It All Together with Brandon Hernandez
Aug. 6, 2020
Sometimes reaching your destination means making moves that seem to be on different paths. That's what Brandon Hernandez has been consciously doing as he's built his career in Public Affairs while also volunteering his time …
The Power of a Personal Mission with Darryl Knudsen
July 2, 2020
“I channel the power of civil society movements to create enduring, positive change toward social and environmental justice for the underrepresented.” That’s how Darryl Knudsen, Executive Director of International Rivers, de…
Facing Your Fears with Rodney Fong
June 4, 2020
“All of the other things that I have done before just bubble up into this one particular moment in time.” That’s how Rodney Fong, President & CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, describes getting ready for the chal…
Designing Your Career with Burak Cakmak
Jan. 30, 2020
Many people assume that to work in a particular field, you have to have a degree in that field. Well, sometimes this is true but not always. On this episode, we’re joined by Burak Cakmak who became Dean of Fashion at Parsons…
Connecting for Good with Daniel Lurie
Dec. 19, 2019
It’s the holidays, a time when many of us think of giving, both to our loved ones and to those in need, making this the perfect time to share our interview with Daniel Lurie, who has spent his career in philanthropy and the …
Leveraging Relationships for Impact with Wade Crowfoot
Dec. 5, 2019
How do you take opportunities and experiences early in your life and use them to shape your career so you can make an impact? And how important are the relationships you form along the way? On this episode, Wade Crowfoot, Ca…
Speaking Truth to Power with Hydra Mendoza
Nov. 21, 2019
Suppose you step away from work for awhile for personal reasons. Does this have to set you back? The answer is NO! It actually can propel you forward. On this episode, Hydra Mendoza shares how she used time away from work to…
Finding Balance with Dr. Markus Watson
Nov. 7, 2019
What does work-life balance mean to you? Could you achieve it if your career was threatened by something completely beyond your control? Our interview with Dr. Markus Watson explores how he has found balance throughout his l…
Just Get In There with Jonathan Moscone
Oct. 24, 2019
Some people have a passion from an early age that they want to turn into a career. In this episode, we hear from someone who successfully did this. Jon Moscone discovered as a teenager that the theater was a place where he b…
Driven by a Passion with Manny Hernandez
Aug. 29, 2019
Can you take something you're passionate about and make it the focal point of your career? Manny Hernandez did, but it was a tough journey filled with long days and personal sacrifices. Manny candidly shares why he made the …