15. Lessons Learned: Building a Non-profit as a Single Mom

Building a non-profit organization from the ground up is no easy task; it takes dedication, perseverance, and not taking 'no' for an answer.This week, my guest Doina Oncel shares how she built her non-profit organization 'hEr VOLUTION' 9 years ago - an organization focused on helping underserved girls get into the field of STEM.Doina shares her story of immigrating to Canada at age 19 as an at-risk youth and how she reinvented herself many times before pursuing her true purpose. She shares the trials and tribulations of starting a non-profit as a single mom and tips for our listeners who are thinking about the not-for-profit world.Episode highlights you won't want to miss: 10:54: How an idea can be born even if you don't have the skills, knowledge or understanding of a field, using passion as a driver.19:51: How Doina bootstrapped an $80 loan from her mom was the catalyst for launching hEr VOLUTION and how she pulled together a community for support.33:19: When you design a vision for yourself, you will see the fruits of your labour.35:19: What you need to be aware of considering a non-profit path.38:00: What you need to consider when forming a board.You can learn more about hEr VOLUTION on their Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/her_volution/ Thinking about making a change but not sure where to start?Get started identifying your Purpose Statement with my simple template. Download the worksheet https://programs.lynetteturner.com/purpose_statement_guideLike this episode? Subscribe & rate my podcast on your favorite platform:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-50-freedom-through-passions/id1606795908Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HZb54dt8DwPnKKXKQhhPy?si=146a2ccffea3497bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0LLIUaBlFZZC2rOZZquqiwShare it with friends who may like it too :)Instagram: @lynettedaleLearn more about the ELA Community: https://programs.lynetteturner.com/coming-soon