EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 21 MIN
Ep 2 | Dream Bigger, Do Bigger: Denise Cubbedge on Leadership and the Ronald McDonald House
from Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider · host Bench to Bold with Alisa and Marnie
Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to dream bigger and do bigger? In this episode of Bench to Bold, hosts Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider sit down with Denise Cubbedge, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, to talk about her inspiring journey in nonprofit leadership.Denise shares how she found her calling in philanthropy, why fundraising is really about building authentic relationships, and how she leads with both business acumen and heart. She also opens up about the mission of the Ronald McDonald House and what it takes to create lasting impact in the community.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why strong relationships are the key to successful fundraisingHow to blend leadership, empathy, and strategy in nonprofit workThe importance of legacy and what it means to “dream bigger, do bigger”If you’ve ever wondered how to turn compassion into action, this conversation will leave you inspired to take bold steps in your own life and career.Subscribe to Bench to Bold for more authentic conversations with women rewriting the rules of success.Substack | Instagram | YouTube | X | Facebook | LinkedIn | Threads
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Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to dream bigger and do bigger? In this episode of Bench to Bold, hosts Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider sit down with Denise Cubbedge, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, to talk about her inspiring journey in nonprofit leadership. Denise shares how she found her calling in philanthropy, why fundraising is really about building authentic relationships, and how she leads with both business acumen and heart. She also opens up about the mi...
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