The Official Do Good Better Podcast

Today's 5-Star Guest is Celina de Sola, Co-Founder and President of Glasswing International. Celina's  work focuses on designing and implementing innovative, community-based initiatives that bring together institutions and people for joint action. Celina has over 20 years of experience in international development and social change. She’s worked as a consultant for organizations like the...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Cassie Kasowski, Treatment Director, Clinical Supervisor, and CEO of Beth's Place. Cassie loves working with individuals and their families to offer education about substance abuse. She brings a gentle, empathetic approach to therapy and is passionate about helping patients make peace with themselves and develop effective coping skills to deal with uncomfortable e...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Cindy Graffeo, Executive Director of Fargo's Downtown Community Partnership. The purpose of the Downtown Community Partnership (DCP) is to serve their community through Advocacy, People, and Events. DCP is a strong advocate for businesses, residents, and community partners focused on economic growth, vibrancy, and advocacy of Downtown Fargo. Major initiatives faci...

Today's 5-Star Guests are Scott & Madison Toal of eMite.org. eMite connects givers with worthy causes, helping fund the missions of trusted nonprofits doing incredible charity work across the globe. By directing donations to projects that matter, together they put hope in motion & charity in action - changing the world one person & one community at a time. Madison is Executive Dir...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Karen Lauer, Director of Barnesville, Minnesota's Economic Development Authority and Executive Director of the Barnesville Area Community Fund. Visit Barnesville, MN:   https://www.barnesvillemn.com/ Connect with the Barnesville Area Community Fund:  https://www.barnesvilleareacommunityfund.com/ Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here: https://ww...

Today's 5-Star Guest is  Tom Newberger, CEO of the Red River Human Services Foundation. Tom has been with the RRHSF for 36 years. Red River Human Services Foundation (RRHSF) is a private, non-profit organization supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Fargo, West Fargo, and Wahpeton areas. They provide high-quality, individualized support to enhance people’s live...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Holly Rustick, author and CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and host of the popular podcast, Grant Writing & Funding .  More About Holly: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/about/ More About Grant Writing & Funding & Podcast Link: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Connect With Holly on LinkedIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-rustick-0765b817/ Suppor...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Ryan Lewis, Chaplain at Heart of Clay The Heart of Clay Correctional Ministry is located in Moorhead, Minnesota. Originally operating under the name Clay County Jail Ministry, they are a group of Christians from many walks of life who come together as an interdenominational group with the same purposes in mind. This effort is currently being guided by a group of volunt...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Jeremy Ulmer, Shareholder & CPA at Brady Martz.  Jeremy grew up on a farm near Fullerton, North Dakota. These days, he lives with his wife, Tosha—who was his high school sweetheart—and their three children, Tory, Christian, and Ryder, in Fargo. He is thankful that his parents also live in Fargo—as he and his family enjoy spending time with them at Big Pine Lake. Je...

Today's 5-Star Guest is John Stephens, CEO of The BOMA Project. THE BOMA PROJECT is building resilience to end extreme poverty in Africa’s drylands. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for solutions that build resilience among the most vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged an additional 70 to 100 million people into extreme poverty and climate change threatens millions more. I...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Dori Leslie, President of CHI Friendship.  CHI Friendship's vision is for a healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity. More About CHI Friendship:  https://chifriendship.com/ Donate To CHI Friendship:  https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/759 Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here: https:...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Janna Westerholm from Henrik's Heroes.  Henrik's Heroes mission is to support and empower children and their families through their medical journey. ​ From diagnosis, through treatment and recovery, they provide faith-based support as they walk alongside families through the life-changing events of having a child with a medical condition. They create custom W...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Jeb Ory, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Capitol Canary.  Jeb works at the intersection of technology and politics, providing technology that the world's largest organizations use to manage their policy and regulatory issues. He's raised more than $100M in financing and capital for the businesses he has founded. Jeb has a B.A. in International Rela...

Today's 5-Star Guests are Martha Mink & Ashley Ham, co-founders of Dear NICU Mama. Dear NICU Mama is a non-profit designed to connect, encourage, and create community with past and present NICU moms.   Whether your NICU journey was 16 years ago or whether you are still sitting in the hospital today, you are not alone and there is a beautiful sisterhood of women that are waiting to walk al...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Reverend Shawn Morrison of Good In The Hood.  Good in the ‘Hood is an urban-based, partnering organization committed to initiating and sustaining focused acts of kindness as a means of inspiring neighborhood decency and personal transformation. They believe that goodness and kindness are change-agent qualities and it is their firm conviction that urban renewal will tak...

Today's 5-Star Guest is "hub of inspiration" Bessi Graham.  Bessi Graham is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring “doing good” and “making money” back together. From the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners in the Pacific Islands to the United Nations headqua...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Rita Kahn, Executive Director of Chicago HOPES for Kids. Rita Kahn came to the organization five years ago as Development Manager. She brings a variety of skills and experiences to her position including a teaching background, human resources and marketing leadership. Rita LOVES going to school. She received her Master’s in Education from Dominican University in 2010 a...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Stacy Schaffer, Founder & Executive Director of 31:8 Project. With a passion towards serving others, Stacy has dedicated much of her time advocating for human rights. This pursuit has influenced her education, career, and community work. Stacy graduated with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Prior, she received...

Today's 5-Star Guest is Daniel Moss, Optimizer and Co-Founder and Lead Event Strategist of We & Goliath. We & Goliath: Virtual Events Inspired by Sustainability. We & Goliath is a full-service virtual event company that has been helping their clients present hugely successful events since 1999. They specialize in achieving optimal results for global enterprises, SMBs, and nonprofi...

Chelsea's Closet inspires hope and healing to seriously-ill children through therapeutic dress up and play. Their Executive Director & Founder, Alison Hicks, joins Patrick today. Chelsea Hicks was an amazing little girl who loved life.  In April 2007, Chelsea was diagnosed with Stage IV Wilms’ tumor cancer, involving her right kidney, lymph nodes and lungs.  She was just three years old a...

The Community Care Center operates a food pantry in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Today Patrick is joined by their Executive Director, Toby Robinson. "Through the love of Jesus Christ", the HC Community Care Center ​& Food ​Pantry ​exists to partner with the community to eliminate ​hunger and ​provide resources that promote independent living and a sustainable lifestyle. More About Comm...

Director of Community Development at Chezy, Emma McIntyre joins Patrick today to share their secrets & tips on how to do impact storytelling like the pros. Chezy is a national creative services company providing nonprofits (and others) with high-quality video and photography at flat-rate pricing. Founded in Fargo, North Dakota, Chezy delivers reliable and affordable creative content. (And they...

Patrick welcomes CEO & Co-Founder Jeremy Stalnecker to share Mighty Oaks Foundation's military veteran-based mission.   The Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress how to get beyond combat trauma and live their lives in the manner God intended. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back in...

Love Never Fails International began in 2009 when founder, Dr. Johnathan Kraus, felt the calling to leave his teaching career in NJ, USA to go to India and help children suffering in the slums. This all started after watching the movie Slumdog Millionaire   with friends from Church. After God spoke to Johnathan's heart he continued his teaching position in NJ, but would return home each day a...

"How to make the workplace a place where everyone feels cared for..." Patrick welcomes Mosaic Consulting Founder & CEO Olanike Ayomide Mensah to share the victories and challenges of making everyone feel cared for.  Olanike is a workplace equity strategist and executor rolled into one. She is experienced in applying a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) lens to all aspect...