A Better Way

How do you build generational wealth that lasts beyond money? In this episode of A Better Way, Foundation X explores how generational wealth, family legacy, charitable giving, strategic philanthropy, financial planning, faith, investing, and generosity come together to create lasting impact. Former NBA player Anthony Tolliver shares how his definition of wealth evolved beyond financial success int...

What starts as a single opportunity can create impact for a lifetime. In this episode of A Better Way, Leah Barr sits down with brothers Brandon and Ryan Schenck to explore how an early experience through the nonprofit organization For Us shaped not only their futures, but their understanding of mentorship, leadership, and the responsibility to create opportunity for others. What began as a summer...

What if philanthropy wasn’t an add-on to financial advice, but a central part of financial planning and wealth management? In this episode of A Better Way , Leah Barr sits down with Rob Nelson, Founder and CEO of NorthRock Partners, to explore how philanthropy, charitable giving, and purpose can be fully integrated into comprehensive financial advice. Drawing from over 30 years of experience as a...

Innovation thrives when it’s aligned with personal vocation. In this episode, Sara Meslow, founder and executive director of Camp Odayin, shares her journey of creating a space for children with heart disease to experience the transformational power of camp. What began with her own lived experience as a heart patient became something she couldn’t ignore, a deep sense that something needed to exist...

In this engaging conversation, Leah Barr speaks with Caroline Correia, a seasoned professional in the event industry, about her journey into event design, the importance of generosity, and how to create meaningful experiences. They discuss the role of joy and creativity in events, the impact of small moments, and the significance of understanding the audience to foster connection and engagement. C...

Sometimes the most transformative moment in giving is realizing it changes not just the world, but the giver as well. In this first episode of A Better Way , the Foundation X podcast, Leah Barr is joined by Emily Vennerstrom, COO of NorthRock Partners and President of Foundation X, for an honest conversation about generosity, joy, and the deeply personal nature of social impact. Through stories ro...

In this About Our Podcast episode of A Better Way, host Leah Barr shares why the podcast exists and the perspective that shaped it. She reflects on how values-aligned generosity can feel more intentional, human, and joyful, and why there isn’t one right way to do good, while also diving into the work and philosophy of Foundation X. This episode helps set the stage for what’s to come, inviting list...

The pilot episode of A Better Way , the Foundation X podcast, sets the tone for the conversations ahead. Host Leah Barr welcomes listeners into a space for thoughtful, honest dialogue about impact, purpose, and generosity. It’s a grounding introduction to the conversations and perspectives that challenge how we think about doing good and what impact can truly mean.