Positive Impact Philanthropy Podcast

Join Lori and her guest, Melissa Stevens, as they talk about her philanthropic work in the area of medical research. Melissa is the Executive Vice President of Philanthropy at Milken Institute. She shares how she got started in philanthropy and how she developed a deeper appreciation for it after witnessing its benefits firsthand. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: What a...

Join Lori and her guest, Arlene Schiff, as they talk about the Life and Legacy program and how to build a very progressive structural program in your community. Arlene is the Senior Advisor of the Life and Legacy Initiative at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. She discusses her journey from looking for a job that positively impacts the community to eventually becoming Life and Legacy's Senior Advis...

Join Lori and her guest, Cecilia Razak, as they talk about how a company or product can provide value to customers and have a positive social impact. Cecilia co-founded Slides with Friends, an interactive presentation builder designed for human group connection. She shares her desire to create tangible value for others and how that purpose relates to her business and daily life. Stay tuned!   Here...

Join Lori and her guest, Vanessa Barboni Hallik, as they discuss how entrepreneurs can incorporate philanthropy with sustainability in their businesses. Vanessa is the founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, a B Corp Certified end-to-end sustainable design company. She talks about how her quest for her life's purpose led her to the world of fashion, where she uses sustainable and holistic practices a...

Join Lori and her guest, Celina de Sola, in today's episode of the Positive Impact Philanthropy podcast. Celina is the co-founder and president of Glasswing International. What does it look like to manage philanthropic work across many countries? Stay tuned!   Here's what to expect: Providing kids with opportunities to develop socio-emotional skills. How working with people across the globe inspir...

Join Lori and her guest, Dianne Bailey, as they discuss how philanthropy can be for anyone. Dianne is the national philanthropic strategy executive at Bank of America. She talks about the joy of working with a company that aligns with your values and also gets into how she got so deeply involved with philanthropy. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: What do philanthropic s...

Join Lori and her guest, Alison Mahoney, as they discuss how storytelling can carry the voice of any advocacy. Alison works with organizations and individuals who are making a positive social impact. In this episode, she shares how helps her clients with their narratives. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Her journey from practicing law to creating a PR and communications...

Join Lori and her guest, Julia Campbell, as they talk about the evolution of marketing for nonprofits. With her passion for philanthropy, Julia eventually started her own business where she helps nonprofits navigate the digital landscape for marketing. Is it ideal for organizations to fully shift to digital? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: A lot of people in philanthro...

Join Lori and her guest, LeiLani Quiray, as they talk about how for profit businesses can give back to the community. LeiLani is the founder and CEO of Be The Change HR, a human resources consulting firm and conscious company. As a business, how do they contribute a portion of their profits to the cause they support? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: What does it mean to...

Join Lori and her guest, Susan McPherson, as they talk about making an impact through effective communication. Susan is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a consultancy that helps corporations with communicating the good that they're doing. How can companies promote their philanthropy to their employees as well as external audiences? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this ep...

Join Lori and her guest, Katherine Miller, as they talk about how it's possible to take a business approach to make an impact on global causes. Katherine works with nonprofits and emerging philanthropists and helps them strategize how to make the most of their funding activities. In this episode, she shares how she helps these organizations create the change that they want to see. Stay tuned!   He...

Join Lori and her guest, Olivia Hipkins, as they discuss the power of letting your values influence your day-to-day activities. Olivia has a lot of titles but she mainly works with companies who tend to have impact and sustainability at the core of their mission. What does it look like to incorporate philanthropy as part of actual investment decisions? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect i...

Join Lori and her guest, Rosie Mangiarotti, as they talk about the impact it makes when passion meets purpose. Rosie is the founder and CEO of Perkies, a company that encourages sustainability and reusability in their products. How was she able to empower women through these products? How does she incorporate philanthropy in her business? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode...

Join Lori and her guest, Lisa Greer, as they discuss a common issue in nonprofit management. Unfortunately, fundraisers often look at donors as a piggy bank. In this episode, Lisa shares the perspective of the donors and how it's important to understand why they're supporting a cause. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: What's one of the most important things to have as pa...

Join Lori and her guest, Elise Schuster, in this discussion about using digital products to reach more young people. Elise is the co-founder and executive director of OkaySo. They share how their platform provides a safe space for the youth to ask questions they may be too scared to ask in other places. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Creating an app that provides yout...

Join Lori and her guest, Deepali Vyas, as they talk about democratizing access to education for the next generation. Deepali is the founder and CEO of Fearless+ and also a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry. She shares how her extensive experience in executive search has helped a passion project turn into reality. What's the story behind her wanting to give back to the next generation? Stay tuned!   Her...

Join Lori and her guest, Megan Rein as they talk about making a big positive impact through business. Megan is a co-founder of SIIA Cosmetics which promotes inclusivity and gives back to the community. Stay tuned as she shares how she has extended her humanitarian efforts through business! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Creating a business that helps solve inequality in the beauty...

Join Lori and her guest, Elizabeth Abel as they discuss how it's like to work with nonprofit leaders and their teams in raising the money they need. In what ways does she support these organizations in making a greater impact on the communities they serve? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: What are the causes very close to her heart? The types of campaigns she runs to help...

Join Lori and her guest, Diana Zhang, as they discuss the impact of having all kinds of help when needed. Diana is the co-founder and CEO of NeighborShare, a platform that directly connects nonprofits to families with needs. She talks about how helping these emergencies prevented them from spiraling into crisis. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Starting a nonprofit when...

Join Lori and her guests, Laura and Sabrina Merage, in this conversation about "generational philanthropy." Laura and Sabrina come from a family of business owners as well as philanthropists. In this episode, they talk about having a legacy that comes from a passion perspective, rather than from a duty-bound perspective. What is its impact on the next generation? Stay tuned!   Here are the things...

Join Lori and her guest, Ashlee Sang, as they talk about effective brand messaging in the nonprofit space. Ashlee is a brand strategist and consultant, where she works with businesses with their brand messaging strategy. With a background in nonprofit organizations, how has she been able to help them with growing their impact? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Your brand...

Join Lori and her guest, Loren Lewin, in this conversation about incorporating philanthropy in business. Loren is the founder of Companion Candles, which was launched because of a very personal experience (more about that in the podcast). Following the success of her business in just a short amount of time, she talks about the impact she's had with the cause she supports. Stay tuned!   Here are th...

Join Lori and her guest, Nina Lorez Collins, as they discuss the importance of connecting women in midlife. Nina talks about the impact of having a community where women can share similar experiences and empower one another. Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: The value of creating a community targeted to a specific demographic. As we get older, it's very important to have...

Join Lori and her guest, Maya Tussing, as they talk about how to save and invest for nonprofits. Maya is the co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, where she works with nonprofit institutions and individuals manage their financial assets. What are the things to consider if you want to bring in revenue to keep and grow your organization continuously? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this e...

Join Lori and her guest, Nanette Fridman, as they discuss how to work around the challenges in executing a plan in the nonprofit space. Nanette is the founder of Fridman Strategies, a consulting firm that works with nonprofits and helps them realize their mission and their vision. What are the key factors to consider that would allow a plan to be successful? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to ex...