Synergos Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy

Rodney McKenzie, Jr. is Vice President of Ally Development at the Fetzer Institute, helping build the spiritual foundation for a loving world. Listen to hear Rodney speak about the role that the church played in his early years as a place to be seen as fully human. He shares how radical forgiveness supported his journey to understand that he is worthy of love and that in order to attract love, he...

Julianne Lee co-founded Krueger & Lee, a Swiss-based non-profit organization which aims to bring the wisdom and practices of spiritual traditions into today's lifestyle and make them accessible for the contemporary seeker. Listen to hear how Julianne has been exploring what it means to live well and how her outer life matches her inner values and what she believes in. She shares stories of her...

Esra Özsüer Is the President and Founder of Maya Vakfi Foundation, providing mental health and psychosocial support for trauma rehabilitation as a response to the complex needs of families and children in crisis. Esra speaks about her transformative life experiences that helped her understand her purpose and the role that healing plays. By listening to her heart she created the...

Jeffrey Walker is Chairman of New Profit, a venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in America. Listen to hear how Jeff has always been a seeker and the role meditation plays in his life. He discovered his purpose, to minimize suffering and enhance joy, on a trip to Bhutan. He shared how his approach to impact involves...

Peggy Dulany is Chair and Founder of Synergos, a global organization helping solve complex issues around the world by advancing bridging leadership, which builds trust and collective action. Listen to Peggy share how personal vulnerability is key for leaders to tackle some of the world’s most intractable problems. She believes that philanthropy is not just about money; it is also about conne...

Listen to hear how Heather has been guided throughout her life by a concern for the welfare of others and how, in her earlier career, she sought to transform systems by working on the frontlines of education. She also shares the role science plays in spirituality, what this means to her personally and how this is put into practice at the John Templeton Foundation. Heather Templeton Dill is preside...

Bo Shao is the Co-founder and Chairman of Evolve, a philanthropic investment firm composed of a foundation, Evolve Foundation, and an impact investment firm, Evolve Ventures. Listen to hear stories from Bo’s childhood growing up in China, how personal relationships shifted after he became a national math champion and the impact this has had on his life. Bo shares his view on the importance o...