Purpose & Profit Podcast

After six seasons, four years, and 64 episodes, co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna close this chapter of the Purpose & Profit Podcast. In this finale, they reflect on the journey, share personal highlights, and revisit the lessons that have shaped the show. Together, Dave and Carly highlight six key themes that surfaced across conversations with nonprofit and business leaders. From cultivatin...

What if solving trafficking and poverty required more than aid projects or skills training? What if the key was access to markets, to choices, to dignity? In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Erik Olson , CEO of Dignity Made . With two decades in international development and social enterprise, Erik has built a redemptive business that...

After six seasons, four years, and 64 episodes exploring the intersection of purpose and profit, co-hosts ⁠Dave Raley⁠ and ⁠Carly Berna⁠ share a big update: the Purpose & Profit Podcast is ending (for now!). This episode explains why the show is taking a step back, what to expect in the coming weeks, and what is next for the hosts. Stay tuned for: • An inspiring conversation with Eric Olson of...

Is your organization stuck in its ways, or evolving with purpose? In this special Season 6 finale of the Purpose & Profit Podcast , co-hosts ⁠⁠Dave Raley ⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Carly Berna⁠⁠ return to the mic — just the two of them — for a deep, candid conversation about one of the most important (and misunderstood) dynamics in any mission-driven organization: the difference between your mission and your mo...

What if the key to nonprofit success isn’t just more funding, but better systems, leadership, and innovation? In this episode, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Dan Bentley , Managing Director of Impacto Consulting and host of the Innovate for Impact podcast.  Dan’s work helps nonprofits break free from “survival mode” and become high-performing, impact-driven organizations. Drawing f...

What does it take to tell stories that truly move people and move them to action?  In an era flooded with misinformation and short attention spans, how do brands and causes break through the noise with truth, authenticity, and impact? In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast , we explore those questions and more with a journalist who’s spent her life on the front lines of global storytellin...

What does it look like to build a company—and a life—rooted in both purpose and profit?  In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast , we sit down with William Norvell , a top 1% podcaster, investor, and trusted advisor to faith-driven entrepreneurs. William brings a wealth of experience, from co-founding Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor , to his current work with Forte , a...

¥In this episode of Purpose & Profit , co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing & Growth at charity: water, to explore what it really takes to be disruptive—not just in marketing, but within an organization’s culture and strategy. Brady shares behind-the-scenes stories from the bold and sometimes controversial Dreamers campaign, as well as the insp...

In this episode of Purpose and Profit, we sit down with nonprofit innovator, author, and branding expert, David Rhode, for an engaging and insight-packed conversation about what it really takes to lead and grow a nonprofit organization in today’s world. David shares how his early career at Procter & Gamble shaped his strategic mindset, offering key branding lessons that translate surprisingly...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit , co-hosts Carly Berna and Dave Raley sit down with Kenny Jahng—strategic advisor, digital agency founder, and AI expert—who has dedicated his career to helping mission-driven leaders cut through the noise and build meaningful engagement with their audiences.  With an impressive background that spans business, ministry, and nonprofit leadership, Kenny shares...

In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna sit down with Mohamed Osman and Ali Metcalf from Spring Impact, a nonprofit dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations scale their impact effectively in both the UK and the US.Mohamed, Spring Impact’s CEO, brings over two decades of experience in health, social enterprise, and humanitarian work, including...

AI is transforming the way nonprofit organizations operate, but for many leaders, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast , your co-hosts, Carly Berna and Dave Raley, break down how leaders can confidently embrace AI to enhance their work. From using AI for brainstorming and decision-making to balancing machine-powered insights with human judgmen...

In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are pleased to welcome Amit Meredith to the show!  Amit is the Head of Marketing for “GoFundMe,” overseeing brand strategy, marketing activations, and growth in an effort to help connect people with causes they care about. With a background working for companies like Warner Bros. Discovery, Samsung, and Boots UK, as well as...

In this exciting new episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Carly Berna has the unique opportunity to interview fellow co-host, Dave Raley, on his new book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit, which became Amazon’s #1 new release for Nonprofit Organizations and Charities before its official launch date...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Grapevine Founder and CEO, Emily Rasmussen, for an exciting discussion about an exciting and growing trend known as crowdgranting. Emily founded Grapevine, an organization dedicated to bringing people and communities together to further the giving movement, and she shares her passion for giving and how she ha...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we’re excited to welcome back Sheeba Philip! Sheeba is a visionary leader with 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and purpose. During her career, she has transformed iconic brands like Oreo, JCPenney, and Jell-O, while also leading impactful nonprofit initiatives to combat human trafficking and create jobs for women in East Afric...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, your co-hosts, Carly Berna and Dave Raley, talk about the power of invented holidays and the concept of shared moments that rally people together around a common cause or idea. How do these shared moments across these various invented holidays relate to the for-profit and nonprofit sector and why might it be important to recognize as professionals i...

In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, your co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Leah Kral, a consultant, public speaker, and author of the book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results. Beginning with the concept of “Nonprofit Innovation,” Leah dives into what innovation can look like for nonprofits, how it isn’t just a for-p...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by co-founder of We and Me, Chad Littlefield, for a conversation about connection and the benefits of asking powerful questions.  They begin by diving into what it means to create impactful conversations and the idea of “connection over content” as a means of fostering transparency and trust. Chad laters defines...

In this episode of Purpose of Profit Podcast, Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by RKD Group’s Justin McCord for a discussion about how to create an experience that drives the value of your organization’s product or service. Justin begins by sharing his experiences working in sports as a marketer. He explains what it’s like to compete for the entertainment dollar and how to differentiate your...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley are joined by business and nonprofit leader, Jeff Henderson, for an inside look at how to grow your vision and to be ready for whatever comes next on your organizations path to success. Jeff shares his experiences working with well-known organizations such as the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Chick-fil-A and North Poin...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly Berna and Dave Raley dive into the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders and offer key insights for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategy, and sustainability in driving impact. Carly and Dave start by exploring the first habit—how to move from data to strategy. They discuss how successfu...

In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, Dave and Carly are joined by nonprofit expert Dana Snyder to talk about some of the lessons she learned from working on American Idol, and how those lessons can be applied to increasing your monthly donor programs as nonprofit leaders.  Dana is the founder of Positive Equation and the host of “Missions to Movements” podcast. She is also the author o...

Welcome to Season 5 of Purpose & Profit Podcast! In our first episode, we’re kicking things off with Chick-fil-A’s very own Officer VP of Innovation, David Farmer! In this episode, David joins Carly Berna and Dave Raley to discuss how innovation and entrepreneurship collide, and how nonprofits can benefit from change while staying true to their core values and beliefs. David begins by telling...

In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave talk about the power of nostalgia in boosting innovation in your business or non-profit.  They begin by sharing the history of the word “nostalgia” and reveal its varying definitions over the years as our culture has evolved. They dive into familiar topics that bring about nostalgia such as Disneyland, Super Bowl commercials, and the Ba...