Philanthropy should not only be purposeful but fun. Check out these fun and informative conversations with Rena Olsen of the Uncommon Philanthropist Show.
Next Gen Philanthropist with Morgan DeNicola
In this episode, Rena sits down with Morgan DeNicola, a fresh voice in philanthropy. Morgan leads The DeNicola Family Foundation a private, charitable foundation rooted in advancing World Health, Cultural Diplomacy, Humanitarian Recognition and Conservation. An extension of Cosmo DeNicola Companies (CDC) – a privately held company with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from technology, publishing, professional sports and entertainment. Its mission is to continue the work of the family business, Cosmo DeNicola Companies and its legacy of doing good. The organization’s founding principle is caring is an action, not just an emotion. Let go!
Watch this episode on YouTube or your favorite podcasting platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/yURt8kKNhdM
Https://denicolafamilyfoundation.org
Innovative Solutions for Complex Challenges with Dawn Pinnock
In this fabulous conversation for Uncommon Philanthropist, Rena sits down with Dawn Pinnock, President and CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), one of New York’s most effective social service organizations. The organizations mission is “Helping New Yorkers rise from poverty, exit homelessness and be healthy.” With nearly three decades of experience in public service and nonprofit leadership, Dawn has transformed how communities think about housing, mental health, workforce development, and integrated care. CUCS currently cares, uplifts, connects and serves 50,000 individual in New York and nationally. Let go!
Watch on YouTube or your favorite podcasting platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/jsHran_1Tr8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35GJY28xEOPMNgFyIYulSZ?si=hx9nZoZ_QXeKDS52yf90kA
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#NYSolutions #NYHousing #HomelessSolutions #IntegratedCare
Never Ever Give Up with Erik Reese
It was not the illness that defined Erik's daughter, Jessie, but her ebullient spirit, her heart to serve others and the encouragement she delivered to other children battling cancer to "Never Ever Give Up" (NEGU.)
Jessie's spirit lives on through the foundation her family founded to encourage children battling cancer. Jessie's dad, Erik, is here to share more about his daughter and family, Jessie’s JoyJars, and other initiatives led by the Jessie Rees Foundation.
Watch the full episode here or on your favorite podcasting platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/A8z9za5752E
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uiojrfEnARaJhOR3yCV55?si=pVR8UdyvR6WraXC2qbpaWw
To learn more:
https://uncommonphilanthropist.com
#hope #JoyJars #pediatric cancer #foundation #NEGU #neverevergiveup #philanthropy #uncommonphilanthropist
The Power of Equine Therapy with Patrice Gibson
Horses have power, intuition and gentleness within to be magical therapists. Hippotherapy can be used in a number of therapies--helping disabled children learn to walk and healing emotional wounds of veterans and other trauma survivors. Shining Hope Farms, a non-profit, is a three-farm facility in North Carolina that started small with tremendous results and is now delivering big impact for residents in that area. Patrice Gibson, Executive Director of Shining Hope Farms, is here to share more. Our conversation includes details of a unique donation the organization received from a family to honor their loved one, who too loved horses: the Ellie T. Tractor.
To learn more: https://shininghopefarms.org
Watch the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcasting platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Snl5bFIoKGk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TtESffy4ggpd6GquGWABh?si=FkGLm_ANTzOpTPmI6D3dSA
Mentoring for Life with Dr. Deborah Heiser
Dr. Deborah Heiser joins Rena for an inspiring word about aging (newsflash, it does have its advantages) and mentoring as a form of philanthropy. Dr. Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist and shares her brilliant insight on mentoring, generativity and how we can make the most of our later years. Let go!
Watch the full episode here or your favorite podcasting platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ay_gZ7aJXVI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PY9GsCjyxqAqXj4YEOxQK?si=pmm2BDBhRweLedzO4b17PA
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When Words Fail They Can Also Inspire
Walking with a loved one through dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease can be a long and often lonely experience. It can also be offset by moments of love and joy. Family members who’ve traveled this path often learn valuable lessons along the way. Many are inspired to write and publish books to help process what they are going through and to provide a roadmap for others. The ALZ Authors organization is here to support those writers and to bridge the gap so that these books find their way to those who need it most. Marianne Sciucco, a nurse, author and one of the co-founders of ALZ Authors, is here to share more about “when words fail they can also inspire.”
Listen on the following channels or your favorite podcasting platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CJVCXVcj4wIm6uwWIdDGm?si=TWcbdJY_SZ2MDzBwELwHLA
To learn more: ALZauthors.com
#dementia #alzheimers #homecare #servantleadership #caringforalovedone
Delivering Hope with Ethan Forhetz of Convoy of Hope
In this episode of Uncommon Philanthropist, you'll learn more about the power of hope and help as shared by Ethan Forhetz, Vice President of Public Engagement/ National Spokesperson for Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope is a tremendous organization working to make a difference in the lives of children around the world. As UPs, let's connect, engage and support this faith-based organization with a passion to feed the world. Let go!
P.S. Since this episode was recorded, Convoy of Hope is now on the ground in Jamaica serving our brothers and sisters with disaster recovery support services following Hurricane Melissa. Please remember the people of Jamaica in your prayers and give generously if you are able: https://convoyofhope.
To learn more:
https://uncommonphilanthropist.com
Listen on:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c1TTiQ451Jo
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JylBH73gDLGZ6O1Q67l6U?si=UJZYHqISRpqeAU0hOBAyhA
Please accept our apologies and excuse the less than stellar audio in this episode as we experienced an audio feedback issue on Rena's mic that went undetected until the recording was over. This conversation was too good, however, not to share, thanks to the professionalism and talent of our guest, Ethan Forhetz, a former news anchor with over 25 years experience. We hope you enjoy their conversation.
Building Purposeful Communities with David Homan
Have you ever considered that connecting is a form of philanthropy? In this episode, you’ll meet David Homan, a next level connector, uncommon philanthropist, dad, author and composer. He is here today to challenge the way we think about connection and how we can maximize our ability as connectors to build purposeful communities. Let go!
Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcasting platforms, including:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibPilX_ldy8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4y6B2dWF3us466ntWQyhdq?si=KZQ5KZJeTNmIfaMNQnYQtQ
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