Make a Difference (MAD) Podcast

Dr. Lori is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping everyone live their best lives possible.  In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lori a lot about kindness, especially about being kind to yourself. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Cindy was on the fast-track to success at a Fortune 300 company. But when Cindy and her husband decided to expand their family, they concluded Cindy should stay home to take care of her newborn. Though she loved her time at home, Cindy yearned for professional career growth. So, she started her own business—and now faces the challenge of juggling it all. Angelle is a mother of 4 whose husband has...

We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Joel from Recognize Good, an Austin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides the means for anyone to illuminate, connect with and learn from great examples of goodness. Check them out at: https://recognizegood.org/ https://www.facebook.com/RecognizeGood http://www.instagram.com/recognizegood http://www.youtube.com/RecognizeGood

In episode 18, we talk to Jordan and Dan from Beef Sticks for Backpacks, who's mission is to create a world where no child in Colorado suffers from weekend food insecurity. How do they help to accomplish this? They provide high quality, high protein beef sticks to put into kids backpack programs throughout the state of Colorado. To date, Beef Sticks for Backpacks has distributed 79,023 beef s...

In episode 17, we talk to Daniel about corporate responsibility and philanthropy, and the unique ways that TyRex Manufacturing gives back. 

The H Foundation was created, as all great ideas are, over a cocktail called the Goombay Smash.  It started out as a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit that decided they could make a difference in the fight against cancer. So, every Summer The H Foundation hosts the Goombay Bash, a fundraising event under the disguise of a casual Caribbean-style party. Since 2001, The H Foundation has grown t...

Happy 2021!  We'll be back with new episodes and fantastic new guests next week, but for now, we wanted to send our wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

Featured by ForbesWomen and The New York Times, Doll Avant is an award-winning tech entrepreneur, a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, and a TEDx speaker. As a data scientist and social impact strategist, Doll was honored with the global designation of “Google's Woman of Water” and featured on Google's home page for creating the “world’s largest water database.”  Doll is the Found...

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!  In episode 13, we talk to Sheri St Marie who is on a mission to make the world a better place through inspiring and educating humans in personal and professional development.  Connect with Sheri at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-st-marie-ms-education-%F0%9F%8E%A4%F0%9F%94%A5%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8-and-real-estate-8089b494/

In episode 12, we talk to Lester Young, founder of Path2Redemption, a 501c (3) non-profit organization that hosts workshops for anyone in need of assistance with transitioning back into society. Its mission is to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the essential life skills needed for success. The organization also provides mentoring services for at-risk youth, in hopes of preventing th...

All about Bitcoin...no, seriously! In episode 11, we talk to Isaiah Jackson (Bitcoin Zay) about Bitcoin, financial freedom, and how he's working to change the economic status for black America. Farra  may also purchase her very first fraction of a Bitcoin live. Check out Bitcoin Zay: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinzay https://www.facebook.com/bitcoinzay/ https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Black...

Welcome to episode 10! We had such a great talk with Dr. Charlie Cartwright about the power of people, leadership, and giving back.  Dr. Charlie is one of the foremost experts on leadership, employee engagement, and workplace safety in the country. He is the creator of the People Success Formula, the outcome of an exhaustive meta-analysis spanning decades. Dr. Charlie uses it to teach leaders crit...

Meet Michael, Founder of Smile Project Louisville, organization created to affect attitude and behaviors through smiling with strangers.  As the oldest of 7, Michael has seen life take many twists and turns. After 20+ years in the tumultuous mortgage industry, the death of a child, the challenges of a non-verbal special needs daughter and divorce, this father of 4 acted on a once dreamt desire of...

Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a consultant and business coach, a keynote speaker, and a 3x best-selling author, David Meltzer had so much amazing knowledge to share with us in episode 8! Find David at https://dmeltzer.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2 https://www.entrepreneur.com/listen/playbook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflt1OopRWIApMOjVgZyJ6Q https://twitter.com/davidmelt...

Welcome to episode 7, our JAM packed episode with Jamie Kolnick, owner and founder of Jam with Jamie. Jam with Jamie is a nationwide children’s entertainment company specializing in music for birthday parties, events, public and private classes/playgroups and preschool music education. Their mission is to bring music into children’s lives and spark the little musician that lives inside every child...

In episode 6, we chat with Kyle Baird, Co-Founder and Director of Operations for Kibera Penda Project. Kibera Penda Project was founded in 2008 after a group of friends spent the summer volunteering in the slum of Kibera. KPP exists to end the cycle of poverty through investing in education in Kibera. They desire to see their students be the break in the poverty cycle for their families. Check out...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Wishing you and yours a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving. It might look different this year, but we think there's a lot to be thankful for, and we hope you agree. In episode 5, we talk to Nathan Shaw of Vindeket Foods.  Vindeket Foods’ mission is to empower each of us to take ownership in the food cycle to restore our earth, our communities, and ourselves. Check out V...

In episode 4, we talk to Lisa and Russell of Keep Austin Fed. Keep Austin Fed is a heavily volunteer based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that gathers wholesome surplus food from commercial kitchens and distributes it to area charities that serve people in need. Check them out at: https://keepaustinfed.org/ http://www.facebook.com/keepaustinfed https://twitter.com/keepaustinfed http://instagram....

In episode 3, we talk to Whitney and Nick Runyon, founders of The Archibald Project. The Archibald Project is an orphan care advocacy organization, using media to tell stories. Their stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community, and inspire people into action. Because The Archibald Project exists, fewer children are called orphan. Check them out at: https://www.thearchibal...

In this episode, we talk to Mitch Majeski of Peak Solutions about all things leadership. 

In episode 1 of the Make a Difference Podcast, get to know the co-hosts, Darius and Farra, and learn about upcoming episodes.