The 501cTV Podcast

501cTV sits down with Sue Mann, the founder of Bright Minds Processing, shifted from a career as a police officer in San Francisco to establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with undiagnosed learning disabilities. After moving from Ireland and witnessing her children’s academic difficulties, she learned that her daughter’s struggles were linked to a vision problem affec...

501cTV sits down with Angela Barnard and Cindy Lopez from Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County shared insights about their organization, which operates independently from law enforcement and relies entirely on volunteers. Established in the 1980s, the program prioritizes the anonymity of tipsters, allowing crime tips to be submitted through various channels, including a website, an 800 number, and...

501cTV invites back Jason Mandle, the new executive director of Restoration Bridge, highlights the organization’s commitment to combating food insecurity in Palm Beach County. Under his leadership and with founder Pastor Dan West’s support, Restoration Bridge aims to distribute nearly 13 million pounds of donated food this year. The organization has moved to a larger facility near the South Florid...

501cTV's Jenell Harris discusses A New Beginning Community Outreach, with CEO Randall White and Marketing Director Edward Williams founded in 2014 by Harold Nickerson to assist ex-veterans facing challenges related to housing, food access, and benefits. Following Nickerson’s recent passing, the organization continues his mission, expanding its services from paperwork assistance to providing quicke...

In this episode of 501cTV, host Jenell Harris interviews Jared Smith, CEO of Bethesda Hospital East and West, to explore his journey, Bethesda's impact, and the future of healthcare in South Florida. Jared shares his transition from accounting to healthcare leadership, reflecting on his passion for innovation and patient care. He highlights Bethesda's role within the Baptist Health system, the lar...

In this episode, we sit down with O'Brien Edwards, President and India Edwards, Vice President of Raw Academic Services , to explore the role of tutoring and education support in helping young athletes balance both academic and athletic goals. O'Brien shares insights on how tutoring programs, offered consistently throughout the year, can make a lasting impact on students' academic progress and sel...

In this episode, we welcome Umberto Rosi, founder of The Give Back Community ( thegivebackcommunity.org ), an inspiring movement dedicated to spreading compassion and generosity. While studying at university in the Spring of 2020, Umberto and a group of peers decided to hand out food to those in need on the streets of Downtown West Palm Beach. That simple act of kindness sparked a powerful realiza...

In this episode, 501cTV explores the impactful mission of Save a Teen , a nonprofit dedicated to supporting teens in foster care and helping them transition into adulthood. CEO Chase Bruder and President Aaron Clemens discuss their efforts to prepare parents for adopting teens and emphasize the importance of fostering educational opportunities through scholarships that cover book expenses and esse...

501cTV sits down with Ric Bradshaw of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Bradshaw discusses his long career in law enforcement, starting as a high school athlete who joined the Marines and then transitioned into police work. He became the police chief in West Palm Beach before being encouraged to run for sheriff, a position he has held for the past 20 years. Sheriff Bradshaw describes...

In this episode, Lisa Stella and Carmencita Mitchell from Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches shares insights into the organization's mission to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The discussion covers the wide range of programs and services that Lighthouse offers, including vision rehabilitation, educational resources, and activities aimed at community integration. L...

In this episode, Jodi S. from Ruth's Pantry discusses their vital mission to combat food insecurity within the community. The conversation delves into the challenges they face in ensuring consistent access to nutritious food for those in need and the innovative initiatives Ruth's Pantry has implemented to address these challenges. Jodi further shares poignant stories of families and individuals wh...

In this episode, Laura Waterman and Lisa Mason from Gulfstream Goodwill shares insights into the organization's mission and the wide range of programs they offer to support individuals and communities in need. The discussion focuses on how Goodwill provides essential services such as job training, employment opportunities, and other resources to help people achieve economic independence. Laura and...

In this episode, Madean Gilzene of Extraordinary Kids Foundation shares her passionate journey into community activism and the various initiatives she leads to empower underrepresented groups. She discusses the challenges she has encountered and the significant successes she has achieved in advocating for social change. Madean emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements, detailing her collab...

In this episode, Christine Raymond highlights her involvement with various charities, emphasizing their importance and the impact they have on both the community and her audience. She discusses how these charitable organizations embrace their missions and the value they bring to society. Christine explores the ways these charities contribute to causes like education, health, and social justice, an...

In this episode, Dustin Lampros delves into the mission and work of 561 Predator Catchers , an organization dedicated to identifying and exposing individuals attempting to exploit children online. He elaborates on the various methods his team uses to track and apprehend these predators, including the use of decoys and online sting operations. Dustin discusses the significant challenges they encoun...

In this episode of the podcast featuring Tenecia Sproull from The Pink Queen Foundation, Tenecia passionately discusses her motivation for founding the organization, inspired by a close family member's battle with breast cancer. She explains the various programs and services the foundation offers, including support groups, financial assistance, and educational workshops. Tenecia emphasizes the imp...

In this inspiring episode of 501cTV, we sit down with the remarkable Diana Davis, founder of the nonprofit organization MoviesMakingADifference (MMAD). Diana shares her personal journey and the powerful story behind the inception of MMAD, an organization dedicated to using the art of filmmaking to spotlight social issues and drive meaningful change. Listeners will learn about the core mission of M...

In this episode of 501c TV, Ted Hoskinson, the founder of Roots and Wings, shares the heartwarming story behind the organization’s inception. Established in memory of his late wife, Roots and Wings symbolizes the importance of laying strong foundations before taking flight in life. The program’s core focus revolves around uplifting children and families, with a particular emphasis on supporting ed...

501cTV welcomes Trudy Crowetz from Nonprofits First. Nonprofits First is a beacon of support for other nonprofit causes striving to achieve their missions with exceptional performance and results. However, amid their noble endeavor, they face a formidable challenge: the ever-growing demand for increasing capacity and infrastructure support needed by nonprofits. Nonprofits First understands that fo...

501cTV has the honor of hosting Rhonda Rogers, the inspiring founder of Rhonda's Promise. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Rhonda and her nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged children and families. Rhonda shares her heartfelt story, from the challenges she faced growing up to the pivotal moments that inspired her to create Rhonda's Promise. We...

501cTV welcomes Sherry Henry, CEO at HABCENTER Boca Raton, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. Sherry shares her inspiring journey, highlighting her passion for advocacy and inclusion. She delves into the various programs and initiatives at HABCENTER, aimed at empowering people with disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Listeners will gain valuab...

501cTV sits down with HCA Florida - Palms West Hospital CEO Jason Kimbrell to share how his service in the Air Force led to his service as a Fire Fighter and Paramedic to want to serve and help the few on calls he was on to the many that Palms West serves today that he oversees. Palms West over the years has become a leader in specialized care like ER care and response, Robotic Assisted Surgeries...

501cTV sits down with CEO Ken West to discuss how his small hometown and undergrad degree catapulted his career to want to serve on a larger scale. He completed his Masters at Georgetown in Health Systems Administration that has defined his philosophies and his leadership principles at the largest hospital in Palm Beach County.

501cTV sits down with Executive Director Tom Rivera speaking about how his love for mentoring started with 3 kids and grew the mentorship to teach them on a track and setting goals for them to find their place and work on their skills to find jobs, earn a living and along the way to care and empower others is critical to self growth and reaching their dreams.

501cTV sits down with Takeata King Pang and Jennifer Kryshka of Women's Foundation of Florida speaking about their mission to empower women and girls to be leaders so they can change the world. The investments they make in their ideas and encourage their leadership to positively affect the economic, political, and social status of women and girls across Florida. They also host a variety of profess...