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Connect Kindness Podcast
by Tim Evans
Our mission is to connect people with nonprofit organizations to inspire kindness. By featuring the founders and directors of the organizations on our podcast, our listeners can learn more about the nonprofits.
Episodes
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Episode 75 - Chris Jacobs, Communications Event Manager of Pasitos de Luz
Welcome back to the Connect Kindness podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories of individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the world. I'm your host, Krystal Aziz, and I’m joined by my Co-Host Tim Evans. Today, we have a very special episode in store for you. Joining us today…
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Episode 74 - Leah Craig Fieser, Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
In today's episode we interview Leah Craig Fieser, the executive director at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Their mission is to better the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. Through adoption programs, a low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinic, lifesaving shelter transfer...
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Episode 73 - Mark Barlet, Founder of AbleGamers
In today's episode we interview Mark Barlet, the founder of AbleGamers. Their mission is to create opportunities that enable gaming to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Mark founded AbleGamers after his best…
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Episode 72 - Jean Sicurella, Co-founder of Misión de Caridad
In this episode we interview Jean Sicurella, one of the co-founders of Misión de Caridad. Their mission is to provide programs and resources for refugee, migrant and vulnerable women and children on the Mexico side of the U.S. border. Jean shares with us the origin story of her organization and...
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Episode 71 - Beth Kempe, Founder of The Uniform Project
In this episode we interview Beth Kempe, the founder of The Uniform Project. Her nonprofit keeps good clothing out of the landfill by recycling uniforms to children who need them worldwide. In the communities they serve you must have a uniform to attend school so each donation enables the kids to...
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Episode 70 - Sam and Shariff Sayed, Co-Founders of Dayna's Footprint
In today's episode we interview Sam and Shariff Sayed, the co-founders of Dayna’s Footprint, which is a non-profit organization aimed at buying name brand shoes for underprivileged students. The organization’s mission is to combat learning inequity by providing students shoes to wear proudly,...
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Episode 69 - Gary Oppenheimer, Founder of Faith Fights Food Waste
In today's episode we interview Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of Faith Fights Food Waste, which is a global awareness program of AmpleHarvest.org. The program gives faith leaders of all religions the opportunity to speak to their congregations about the waste of food in America, each from their…
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Episode 68 - Tracy Chmelecki, Founder of Children without Beds
In today's episode we interview Tracy Chmelecki, the founder of Children without beds. Tracy and her team started a nonprofit in 2017 to answer the calling of children without beds in the Metro Atlanta area. Tracy opens up about how volunteering in an underprivileged community in Atlanta, GA…
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Episode 67 - Gary Oppenheimer, Founder of AmpleHarvest.org
In today's episode we interview Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of AmpleHarvest.org. Gary and his team envision an America where millions of gardeners eliminate wasted food, malnutrition and hunger in their own community. Gary shares with us the inspiration behind starting AmpleHarvest.org, and how...
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Episode 66 - Christine O'Connell, Executive Director of Riley’s Way Foundation
In today's episode we interview Christine O’Connell, the executive Director of Riley’s Way Foundation. Their mission is to empower young leaders to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful connections and positive change. Christine shares with us the background of Riley’s Way and details the...
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Episode 65 - Victoria Strickland, Director of Communications and Partnerships at About Fresh
In today's episode we interview Victoria Strickland, the Director of Communications and Partnerships at About Fresh. Located in the Boston area, they are on a mission to strengthen communities by getting healthy food to the households that need it most. The key to accomplishing their mission is...
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Episode 64 - Jacob Cramer, Founder of Love for our Elders
In today's episode we interview Jacob Cramer, the founder of Love for our Elders. His motto is - It only takes 5 minutes to put a smile on someone else’s face so Jacob began making & collecting cards to mail to elders in senior communities across the globe. He started his nonprofit at 13 so they...
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Episode 63 - Brian Dozer, Founder of Vital Link
In today's episode we interview Brian Dozer, the founder of Vital Link. This 501c3 organization is dedicated to preparing students for their future careers through experiential learning opportunities. They offer programs that introduce students to the world of robotics, manufacturing, healthcare,...
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Episode 62 - Sarah Aadland, Director at Doing Good Together
In today's episode we interview Sarah Aadland, the Director of Doing Good Together's Big-Hearted Families Program. DGT is a Minnesota-based national nonprofit that works to make volunteering and service, along with daily kindness, easy for every family. Sarah shares with us the mission of Doing...
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Episode 61 - Luke Mickelson, Founder & Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace
In today's episode we interview Luke Michelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Luke and his team of volunteers are dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Their motto is “No kid sleeps on the floor in…
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Episode 60 - Gloria Abram, Founder of A Bouquet of Balloons
In today's episode we interview Gloria Abram, the founder of A Bouquet of Balloons. Based in Georgia, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to delivering smiles and a bouquet of balloons to those patients in hospitals and the various senior citizens communities. Gloria shares with us the…
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Episode 59 - Andrea Muñiz & Mahathi Kumar of PSYDEH
In today's episode we interview two amazing young women from the PSYDEH Team, Mahathi Kumar, the Assistant Project Manager & Andrea Muñiz who leads Digital Communications. PSYDEH A.C. is an award-winning, non-profit organization that educates and empowers marginalized women in Mexico to lead…
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Episode 58 - Diana Greenfield, Executive Director of Young Voices of Austin
In this episode we interview Diana Greenfield, the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of Young Voices of Austin. They foster musical excellence, leadership, and sustained academic achievement for a diverse population of young people ages 6 to 18. The children of Young Voices of Austin...
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Episode 57 - Peter Rose, President of the Rockhouse Foundation
In this episode we interview Peter Rose, who is the President of the Rockhouse Foundation in Jamaica. The Rockhouse Foundation has been transforming learning environments in the Negril area for over 15 years. Originally focused on the renovation of public primary schools, the foundation broadened...
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Episode 56 - Cathy Heying, Founder of The Lift Garage
In today's episode we interview Cathy Heying, the Founder of The Lift Garage. Imagine a homeless person who lives in their cars or the families that can barely put food on the table. Have you ever wondered who fixes their cars when they need it? The Lift Garage is the answer. Cathy and her team…
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Episode 55 - Krystal & Tim of Connect Kindness interviewed on the Choose Kindness Podcast
Krystal & Tim of Connect Kindness interviewed on the Choose Kindness Podcast
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Episode 54 - Natalie Silverstein, author of “Simple Acts - The busy family guide to giving back”
In today's episode we interview Natalie Silverstein, who is a philanthropist and the author of “Simple Acts - The busy family guide to giving back”. Teaching young children to be socially conscious, community oriented, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task, especially for busy…
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Episode 53 - Erin Christopher-Sisk, Founder of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
In today's episode we interview Erin Christopher-Sisk, the founder of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Their mission is to support retired racehorses which then are retrained as therapy horses. Equine Assisted Learning connects therapy horses with vulnerable members of the community. Both adults…
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Episode 52 - Eric Skaggs, Founder of Grades 4 Good
In today's episode we interview Eric Skaggs, the founder of Grades 4 Good. Their mission is to support academics for marginalized youth and underserved parents. Eric opens up about the unique path that led him to starting Grades4Good and how he has dedicated his life to teaching and inspiring our...
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Episode 51 - Marcia Hall, Founder of Mr. Bubblez
In today's episode we interview Marcia Hall, the founder of Mr.Bubblez. Their mission is to provide mobile showers which allows their clients the basic dignity of cleaning themselves, and also gives them the encouragement and care they need to make it one more day. THey focus on the homeless...
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Episode 50 - Harold Becker, Founder of The Love Foundation
In today's episode we interview Harold Becker, the founder of The Love Foundation. Their mission is to inspire people to love unconditionally. Why start a nonprofit about love? It's because love is something that is understood by anyone in the world, no matter their upbringing, their culture...
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Episode 49 - Kyle Gregory, Co-Founder of Give Back Nation
In this episode we interview Kyle Gregory, the co-founder of Give Back Nation. They are a one-stop hub for helping nonprofits streamline, elevate and expand their initiatives to create bigger waves of impact in communities across the country. Kyle shares the story of Give Back Nation, and how his...
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Episode 48 - Jon Weed & Laura Formentini, Co-founders of Rifugio Isola Del Sole
In this episode we interview Jon Weed & Laura Formentini, the co-founders of Rifugio Isola Del Sole which means Refuge Island of the Sun. Their mission is to help animal rights, welfare and education in Sicily Italy by creating their own animal sanctuary. Jon and Laura open up about how even…
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Episode 47 - Alison Silberman, CEO of Stupid Cancer
In this episode we interview Alison Silbermon, the CEO of Stupid Cancer. They empower adolescents and young adults affected by cancer by connecting them to age-appropriate resources and peers who get it. We learn about how Allison got involved with the organization, as well as the programs that...
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Episode 46 - Jaclyn Lindsey, Co-founder and CEO of Kindness.org
In today’s episode we interview Jaclyn Lindsey, the co-founder of Kindness.org. Their mission is to educate and inspire people to choose kindness.
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Episode 45 - Kimber MacGibbon, Founder and Executive Director of HER Foundation
In today’s episode we interview Kimber MacGibbon, the Founder and Executive Director of HER Foundation. The HER Foundation empowers those managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (also known as HG) with information and support to minimize suffering, long term health complications and pregnancy loss.
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Episode 44 - Lexi Kaili and Shane Grimes of Fish for Garbage
In today’s episode we interview Lexi Kaili and Shane Grimes with Fish for Garbage. Their organization brings volunteers, partners and water resource users together to physically remove trash and generate awareness for garbage in our rivers.
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Episode 43 - Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston
In today’s episode we interview Rania Mankarious, the CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston. Their mission is to prevent serious crimes in the greater Houston area in partnerships with citizens, media, and the criminal justice system.
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Episode 42 - Shreyaa & Esha Venkat, Founders of NEST4US
In this episode we interview Shreyaa & Esha Venkat the founders of Nest4US. Their mission is to provide volunteer and leadership opportunities within their community. Their goal is to empower the next generation of compassionate youth by integrating kindness, generosity, and social good into…
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Episode 41 - Dr. Jordan Kassalow, Founder of VisionSpring
In this episode we interview Dr. Jordan Kassalow, the founder of VisionSpring. Their mission is to ensure that everyone in the developing world has access to eyeglasses. They provide affordable eyeglasses, vision screening and training so that non-profits, social entrepreneurs, government…
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Episode 40 - Bejal Shah, Communications Chair at Little Essentials
In this episode we interview Bejal Shah, the Communications Chair at Little Essentials. Their mission is to offer at-risk families living in poverty, urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well being and safety of their children under five years of age....
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Episode 39 - Greg Han, Director of Relations at Interfaith Ministries
In this episode we interview Greg Han, the Director of Relations with Interfaith Ministries. Their mission is to bring people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of their shared beliefs. Greg shares with us the 50+ year history of...
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Episode 38 - Yolande Charles, Founder and Executive Director of Afro Colombian Centre
In this episode we interview Yolande Charles, the Founder and Executive Director of Afro Colombian Centre. There mission is to improve the lives of individuals and the Afro-Colombian community as a whole, with a focus on education, employment, health, recreation, culture and social justice.…
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Episode 37 - Erin Farrell, Executive Director of Struggles to Strengths
In this episode we interview Erin Farrell, the Executive Director of Struggles to Strengths. Their mission is to serve vulnerable and exposed families recovering from long term and reoccurring trauma. Most all of their families have experienced homelessness and are in shelter programs. We learn...
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Episode 36 - Teysha Wheeler-LeManski of Cloth Connection Outreach
In this episode we interview Teysha Wheeler-LeManski, the CEO of Cloth Connection Outreach. Their mission is to provide reusable feminine products to woman in need. We learn about what inspired Teysha to start Cloth Connection Outreach, as well as her burning desire to help people. Teysha shares...
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Episode 35 - Phi Pham, Founder and Executive Director of Building Beats
In this episode we interview Phi Pham, the Founder and Executive Director of Building Beats. Their mission is to provide DJ and music programs that teach entrepreneurship, leadership, and life skills to under served youth. Phi shares with us how his love for music inspired him to start Building...
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Episode 34 - Troy Reinhart, Vice President of Smile Train
In this episode we interview Troy Reinhart, the Senior Vice President of Smile Train.Their mission is to provide training, funding, and resources to empower local medical professionals in 90+ countries to provide 100%-free cleft repair surgery. Their model is based on true sustainability and…
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Episode 33 - Lauren Courville of Dress for Success Houston
In this episode we interview Lauren Courville the President of Dress for Success Houston. Their mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Lauren shares with us...
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Episode 32 - Kristina Dulaney, Founder of Cherished Mom
In this episode we interview Kristina Dulaney, who is the founder of Cherished Mom, which is a non-profit that promotes awareness and education for perinatal mood disorders. Cherished Mom focuses on the importance of self-care to new moms, families, healthcare professionals and the community by...
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Episode 31 - Leah Caffarelli & Dan Breidenstein of Living Lands & Waters
In today's episode we interview Leah Caffarelli & Dan Breidenstein of Living Lands and Waters. Over the past 20 years their organization has removed over 10 million pounds of garbage from American rivers and waterways. They not only clean up trash and debris along the rivers, but they also…
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Episode 30 - Ryan Hreljac of Ryan’s Well Foundation
In this episode we interview Ryan Hreljac, who is the founder of the Ryan's Well Foundation. Their foundation is bringing clean water to almost a million people across the world. Their focus is building wells and improving sanitation in rural communities that may not otherwise have access to…
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Episode 29 - Kelsey Pett of SBP USA
Imagine losing your home in a blink of an eye to a natural disaster. Unfortunately every year in the US many Americans know what this feels like. In today's episode we interview Kelsey Pett who is the Volunteer Manager for SBP in Houston, TX. SBP is a disaster resilience and recovery non profit....
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Episode 28 - Mike Charbonnet of Beyond the Teams
In this episode we interview Mike Charbonnet of Beyond the Teams. Mike is a retired Navy Seal and he started Beyond the Teams along with 4 of his Navy Seal team members. Mike and his team raise money and awareness for nonprofits in need. Mike opens up about how a tragic accident involving his…
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Episode 27 - Kate Church of African Wildlife Vets
In this episode we interview Kate Church, who is the founder of African Wildlife Vets. With inspiration from her mother, Kate founded the organization because she saw a desperate need for conservation of endangered species in protected areas of South Africa. African Wildlife Vets provide enhanced...
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Episode 26 - Laura Wood of Kids in a New Groove
In this episode we interview Laura Wood, the executive director of Kids in a New Groove. They are the only nonprofit in the US focused on providing music mentorships to kids in foster care. Kids in a New Groove are celebrating their 10th anniversary and we learn all about the amazing things they...
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Our mission is to connect people with nonprofit organizations to inspire kindness. By featuring the founders and directors of the organizations on our podcast, our listeners can learn more about the nonprofits.
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