All Things Nonprofit: Recent Episodes
John Loblack
A podcast about nonprofits, for nonprofits, with nonprofit leaders and funders. The podcast seeks to highlight the work of nonprofits in the growth and development of the communities they serve.
Ever so often you learn about individuals and organizations that go beyond the call of duty to provide for others, to care for others. Positive Impact Worldwide in St. Petersburg, Florida is one such organization. And Kara 'lynne Brubaker is one such individual. In this week's episode of All Things Nonprofit, we speak with Kara 'lynne about her journey and the journey of Positive Impact Worldwide.
From as long as she can remember, Ellen has been on a mission to help others discover the answers they need to lead meaningful lives. While she may not have all the answers, she believes she has the questions to lead others to the answers they need. In our conversation, she shares with us the road she traveled from her days as a co-owner of a bagel shop to a positive psychology practitioner.
In this episode, Dr. Stem Mahlatini takes us behind the curtains of how she helps others grow into the best version of themselves. She also shares with us what we can do to care for ourselves.
Jule Colvin has been in the trenches of grant writing for almost two decades. That means, she has had had share of wins and losses. No wonder she says' "The elation always comes from a win. The grant wins never get old. Even if it is a few thousand dollars or like last week when we had a $1.2 million win. That was great! But we just celebrate all of it. No win is too small."
In this episode, Stephanie Gularte, Executive Director and President of American Stage Theatre shares with us the new story that the American Stage Theatre has been forced to write; thanks to COVID-19. In her story, she reflects on the road she traveled from Sacramento, CA to St. Petersburg, FL. But more than anything else, she uses the moment to emphasize the role that the arts play in the human experience.
The Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative is on a mission to make healthy inequity a thing of the past. While it recognizes the weight of the load it has taken on, its Executive Director, Dr. Sheron Brown believes the organization's mission is feasible.
This week, Dr. Brown shares with us her experiences as the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative. She also shares with us the road she has traveled to get to the executive chair at the Collaborative.
In sports, one of the worst things that could happen is to fall behind. In life, it will take a herculean effort to build a successful life on a fragile foundation. Therefore, parents must do all they can to set their kids up for success by starting them off on a solid foundation. And that's where the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) comes in. Through its technical assistance center, HIPPY helps parents develop the necessary skills to get their youngsters ready for academic success.
In this week's episode of All Things Nonprofit, we speak with Dr. Tracy Payne, the director of HIPPY's Technical Assistance Center. In our interview, Dr. Payne brings us up to speed with the work of HIPPY and how the organization puts parents in the best possible position to get their youngsters ready for preschool.
Many of us who are able to keep a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, and food our tables, seldom think of what life would be like for our fellowmen and women who are not as fortunate as we are. I would hasten to add that we often turn our noses up at them. And many of us who can lend a hand, seldom do.
Fortunately, for the least fortunate among us, there is an organization called Metropolitan Ministries. It's unimaginable to think what their lives would be like if organizations like Metropolitan Ministries were to close their doors.
In this week's episode of All Things Nonprofit, we speak with Keri Thatcher, vice president of human resources at Metropolitan Ministries. And while the organization she represents has been able to remain stable through the rough coronavirus waters, it still needs your support to fulfill its mission.
Chief Operating Officer of Revealing Truth Ministries, Wille Hill shares his optimism about Revealing Truth Ministries' role in the Tampa Bay Community. Mr. Hill also reflects on the impact Revealing Truth Ministries has had in the community it has been serving for the past 30 years.
In this week's episode, President and CEO of 211 Tampa Bay Cares, Micki Thompson shares with us the story of 211 Tampa Bay Cares. She takes us deep into the world of 211 Tampa Bay Cares.
In this episode, the CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan, Derrick Blue shares his experiences as the CEO of THAP and the work the organization has been doing on the east side of Tampa.
In this episode, Shelton Gilyard, a contract manager at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County shares with us the work of the Children's Board. He also shares with us his journey from the University of South Florida, failing to make the 2004 US Olympic team to the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.