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Shawn Stewart is the founder of People First Financial Solutions A Nonprofit Organization helping low-income Individuals and families, Free themselves of Financial Bondage, Develop Financial Skills that will get People out of Poverty, and build a bright Financial Future. He has 25 Years of Experience in Credit Personal Finance 15 Years as a Mortgage and Real Estate Coach 5 Years as Insurance Agent...

Anthony A. Dicks, Jr. is a leader’s leader! His passion for leadership development is seen through his work with emerging leaders across a multitude of industries. He has spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He firmly believes that leaders are not developed by accident, they must be engineered. ⁠http://www.180managementg...

In 2017, Vichi co-founded Rural Opportunity Institute (ROI). ROI builds the capacity of rural communities to support people’s healing from generational trauma to achieve health, safety, connection, and self-determination. Based in rural Eastern North Carolina, ROI has grown from a small, grassroots effort to an influential organization that impacts more than 20,000 people in 15 states. ROI’s innov...

Creating a powerful and active nonprofit board is the foundation for success. Miriam shares tips on how to do just that! Miriam Dicks is an operations leader with proven experience in transforming organizations to achieve optimal operational performance. Over the past 20+ years, she has held several positions in operations management and operations consulting as well as serving as adjunct faculty...

Is your organization lacking vision and clarity? Today I speak with Nadine Dyer founder of Purposeful Living. Purposeful Living is an organization whose goal is to invite women out of isolation and into community. Purposeful Living just hosted its 7th annual “Breakfast with a Purpose” and surpassed its fundraising goal of 50k this week. Here’s a little more about this impactful group of women and...

Join Fiverr and a cohort of outstanding female entrepreneurs for a discussion in honor of “Bridge the Gap,” a Women’s History Month celebration with an emphasis on financial equity! We’ll take a look at how many women today are increasing their earning potential, finding flexibility, and achieving financial stability after leaving their 9-5 jobs and freelancing full time. Thank you for helping us...

Mentorship is an essential ingredient for success in the business world. An experienced mentor can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights that can help a mentee navigate difficult challenges in their career. A mentor is someone who has already walked the path and knows the mistakes to avoid and the best practices to follow. Mentors bring objectivity and an outside perspective to business...

This nonprofit raises 375k per quarter in a very unique way. Nonprofits strive to make a meaningful impact in their community, but funding can be a significant obstacle to achieving their goals. One way to combat this challenge is by diversifying their revenue streams. By exploring multiple streams of income, nonprofits can increase their financial stability and expand their reach. While many orga...

Understanding Media connections and how to be featured is a game changer for any nonprofit organization! How will people give, volunteer, and connect if they don't know who you are and what you are doing for the community? Meet Kim from Coburn Place. Coburn Place has been featured in countless news stories and articles and has mastered understanding media relations. You may not have the capaci...

Relationship-building forms the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Why? Because the work we do is fueled by the goodwill of others - donors, volunteers, partners, and the communities we serve. These relationships are the beating heart of our mission, and we must nurture them with care and intention. The hustle of building relationships can be challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding. When...

If you missed the Purposeful Living Event here is the recording of my live speech on the shedding method. This is a Method that God gave me when I was suffering from my highest level of overwhelm and anxiety! It focuses on removing things from your life to create room for your purpose! This is a million-dollar formula! We have created over a million dollars in business revenue and 11 million dolla...

There are givers and there are takers. How do you want to be remembered? In today's podcast, we interview Barbara Leveton who obtained her 501c3 last year and has already received 2 grants!   Posetude's Mission At this incredible organization, we strive for more than just motivational speaking; we strive for true motivational doing. We have dedicated our time and resources to providing those...

In today's podcast, we learn how to stop carrying all that useless luggage, gain clarity, and be Empowered to Grow and Change. If you caught last week's episode "Thriving Big", you don't want to miss this one. Monica is Elijah's (our last guest) mom, and you will soon see that the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree!  Dr. Mo is an Author, Trauma Counselor, Educator, and a Self Edit Exper...

This week I had the honor of speaking at a Purposeful Living Momentum event! Purposeful Living INC is here to serve the modern woman: the woman who feels pressure to have it all together, but behind closed doors, she’s hurting, searching, or lonely. In-person events are always scary for me, but they are worth it in the end. There is nothing that can compare to connecting and encouraging women face...

We are elated to announce our first service plus cash grant recipient! This generous financial support is a testament to our commitment and dedication to improving the lives of those in need. We are so proud of our newest grant recipient, who will be afforded a year of service and a cash donation as a result of receiving this special funding. The ability to help people through mentorship, educatio...

Are you wondering what positions are required to make your nonprofit Successful? A nonprofit development director is an individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who is mainly responsible for raising funds for a nonprofit institution. The duties include supervising the fundraising process, communicating with donors, and establishing strong relationships with them. On today's p...

Are you one of many nonprofits not taking advantage of the biggest tool available for spreading your mission?  Social media is one of the most powerful tools at a nonprofit’s disposal when it comes to building relationships and driving growth. In order to maximize social media's usefulness, the content should be authentic and engaging, not just a call for donations. Nonprofits should craft so...

Season 4 of The Service Driven Life Podcasts starts today! We will also be airing on Fridays rather than Wednesdays this season. What's your word of the year? Ours is Awareness! You see, you cannot begin to change unless you are first aware of the thoughts, actions, and results that are happening in this very moment. Are you aware of where you spend your time, your money, and your energy? Do you k...

Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season filled with Family, Joy, and Love!  In today’s podcast, I discuss removing momentum blocks in your business or nonprofit! This is the final chapter of our Momentum Series and Part 2 of Momentum Stealers. If momentum is your intention for 2023 be sure to listen to all 3 episodes and add these tools to your toolbox.  We will be...

In today’s podcast, I discuss removing momentum blocks in your business or nonprofit! Everyone has the same 24 hours per day. What you do with those hours is what matters most. Everyone knows the saying “Time is Money” Yet we get disconnected from the true meaning. We only focus on one of the words, Money.  If you have a money challenge the fix is easy. It’s not really a money issue at all. I...

Are you feeling stagnant when it comes to building and growing your organization? In today’s podcast, I speak on tips to build momentum in your business or nonprofit! There are several ways to grow your organization, but it will take getting out of your comfort zone.  https://www.clarkandclark.org/ Featured Funding $5K Grant Opportunity: Keep It Local Business Fund Nextdoor Kind Foundation an...

This year Giving Tuesday raised over $3.2 billion in donations! Did your organization participate? Did you get the results you expected? What would you do differently?  In today’s podcast, I speak on tips I give when clients don’t get the results they expected! This can be applied to anything from applying for grants to launching a program. Overanalyzing the results may be exactly what’s stop...

Have you ever worked on a project for months at ungodly hours all for it to never launch or not produce? I know I have and it’s completely heart-wrenching! You go into this “building” zone and your vision goes full “tunnel”! What if I told you it’s not the things I tore apart for months that got me my biggest result but it’s been my ability to make fast imperfect decisions and leave room to edit a...

If you ask me the thing that has been most impactful in my life, I would say coaching and mentorship, hands-down! There is nothing more powerful than having a challenge and linking with someone who has not only experienced that same exact challenge but has also helped thousands of people to be able to overcome what you are facing. To have someone hold your hand and say, “I’ve been there, and here’...

If you missed the Instagram live from last Friday, we have added it to this week's podcast! I enjoyed speaking with our client, Emily Showard of Building Confident Women Ministries. Emily and I discussed how she has been able to find success in building her nonprofit organization. If you want to link with other nonprofits and see what's working and what's not, the best way to do that is to join ou...