Nonprofits Episodes

Doing What You Love with Tamara Lewis
Nonprofits Human Resources Recruiting Foundations

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 ...…

Guest: Tamara Lewis
Embracing Differences with Adriane Armstrong
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Executive Leadership Nonprofits

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
Advertising Executive Leadership Music The Arts Nonprofits Entrepreneur Marketing

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…

Guest: Greg Stern
Living a Creative Life with Denise Young Smith
The Arts Human Resources Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion High Tech Higher Ed Music Nonprofits Retail Corporate Sector

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
Consulting Environment Nonprofits Politics Public Affairs Public Utilities Corporate Sector

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
Consulting Corporate Sector Environment Executive Leadership Natural Resources Nonprofits Social Responsibility Supply Chain Sustainability

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
Entrepreneur Executive Leadership Nonprofits Property Management Real Estate

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…

Guest: Rodney Fong
Designing Your Career with Burak Cakmak
Education Higher Ed Nonprofits Social Responsibility

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…

Guest: Burak Cakmak
Connecting for Good with Daniel Lurie
Entrepreneur Executive Leadership Nonprofits Philanthropy Politics

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 …

Guest: Daniel Lurie
Leveraging Relationships for Impact with Wade Crowfoot
Government Nonprofits Philanthropy Politics Environment Natural Resources

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 …