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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 49 MIN

The Business of Giving: When Impact Becomes Identity with Julie Hoffmann

from Fearful Giants · host Clay Stelzer

Most leaders don't talk about the fear underneath their success. And in philanthropy, that silence shows up in questions no one wants to ask out loud: Am I giving enough? What if I'm doing this for the wrong reasons? What will my wealth do to my kids?In this episode of Fearful Giants, Clay sits down with Julie Hoffmann, founder and CEO of JH Philanthropy, a firm that helps high-capacity families navigate the complexities of charitable giving and create meaningful impact through philanthropy.With over two decades in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, Julie has become a trusted advisor to families wrestling with questions most people never have to face and the fears that come with them.What You'll Hear:How fear shows up for high-wealth families navigating philanthropyThe difference between healthy and unhealthy legacyWhy "clarity is kind" when working through family dynamicsJulie's own inner critic: "She has no idea what she's doing"What it means to learn out loud instead of staying smallThe responsibility that comes with wealth and leadershipIf this conversation resonates, share it with a leader who needs to hear it. And don't forget to subscribe to Fearful Giants for more honest conversations about the human side of leadership.Connect with Julie Hoffmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoffmannjulie/ Website: https://www.jhphilanthropy.com/juliehoffmann Email: [email protected] with Clay:Website: https://15sixty.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claystelzer Email: [email protected]

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