Kay McDonald

The Power of Charms Podcast

Business EN ↓ 59 episodes

Since 2004, Charity Charms have been used as a vehicle for non-profits and organizations of all types to creatively brand, fundraise, and engage with their community. We began this journey as a way to meet the growing demand for socially conscious brands. Being socially conscious has grown into an international movement founded on collaboration, giving, and awareness. Our mission is to empower organizations and their supporters, employees, and customers through symbolic pieces that bring their important work to life. Charms have the power to tell a story, connect people in a meaningful way, an...

Author

Kay McDonald

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Business

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charitycharms.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Apr 27, 2026

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Episodes

#34: The ESG Revolution 30.09.2021

Episode Summary: Meet corporate social responsibility superstar, Tyler Butler! Join Kay and Tyler as they discuss ESG, the importance of sustainability, what inspires her to do the incredible work she does, and more! After You Listen: Visit Tyler's website Learn more about 11Eleven Consulting Get a copy of our new book, The Power of Charms on Amazon Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms...

#33: The Richness of Giving: Interview with Sharon Lechter 07.09.2021

Episode Summary: Meet best selling author and entrepreneur, Sharon Lechter! Join Kay and Sharon as they talk about her philanthropy, the Play Big movement, how she manages everything in her incredible career, and more. After You Listen: Contact Sharon Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn Get your copy of her latest book, Exit Rich Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com | 602.615.3200 | ww...

#32: Defining Your Design Style 11.08.2021

Episode Summary: Meet interior designer Barbara Kaplan! Join Kay and Barbara as they discuss her design philosophy The Bajaro Method, her tips for developing healing environments, Barbara's Picks, and how to find your personal style! After You Listen: Get a copy of Barbara's Book: The Bajaro Method Take the Color and Design Profile test See Barbara's Picks Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charit...

#31: The Power of Productivity and GSD 06.08.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Julie Jones! Join Kay and Julie as they discuss The Adventures of Julie Jones, 3 hacks for increasing productivity, her upcoming book Stop Waiting Start Living, and more! After You Listen: Connect with Julie on LinkedIn Learn more about Lead Up For Women's Arizona Chapter Download our new e-book The Power of Charms Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615....

#30: Meet Carol Cone: The Queen of Purpose 14.06.2021

Episode Summary: Meet the Queen of Purpose, Carol Cone! Join Kay and Carol as they discuss her long career in purpose driven marketing, her advice for nonprofits and businesses alike, and a dream project of hers! After You Listen: Learn more about Carol Cone On Purpose Connect with Carol on LinkedIn Listen to her podcast - Purpose 360 Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.32...

#29: Thanking Donors...A Key Strategy 02.06.2021

Episode Summary: Meet nonprofit marketing expert Shelley Nelson. Join Kay and Shelley as they discuss Paz de Cristo, their recurring donor program - Lifeline, the importance of storytelling for organizations, and her advice for other nonprofits. After You Listen: Learn more about Paz de Cristo Become a Lifeline donor Read about Paz de Cristo's donor thank you Charm Fobs Connect with Charity Charms...

#28: Media Maven Making Waves 06.05.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Clarissa Burt, CEO/Founder of In the Limelight Media! Join Kay and Clarissa as they discuss her multi-media empire In the Limelight Media, her new book, and her passion for helping others. After You Listen: Pre-Order Clarissa's Book, The Self-Esteem Regime Listen to the In the Limelight Podcast Contact Clarissa and In the Limelight Media Connect with Charity Charms at kay@cha...

#27: Meet Mom, My Hero, My Heart 04.05.2021

Episode Summary: In this special Mother's Day episode, Kay interviews her mom Sydna. Join them as they discuss her guiding principles to life, sharing the wisdom she's learned along the way, and just what makes Sydna who she is! After You Listen: Purchase a Sterling Silver Have a Heart Charm for Your Mom Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200 | www.charitycharms.com

#26: Embracing Your Higher Calling 13.04.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Skye Steele, CEO of StreetLightUSA! Kay recently spoke with Skye about StreetLightUSA, their programs, sex trafficking education and prevention, and more. After You Listen: Write a Letter of Encouragement Volunteer at StreetLightUSA Purchase items from their Wish List Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200 | www.charitycharms.com

#25: Love for Her Brother Inspires Autism Enterprise 05.04.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Mary Ann LaRoche from SEEDs for Autism! Kay and Mary Ann discuss Autism Awareness Month, SEEDs for Autism, how they pivoted through COVID, and the future of their organization! After You Listen: Learn more about Seeds for Autism Shop their handmade products Sign Up to volunteer at their summer camp Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200 | www.charit...

#24: The Exhilaration of a Career Pivot 29.03.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Becky Jackson! Kay recently spoke with Becky on the Power of Charms podcast about her triad of talents, her new consulting business, and her view on the importance of collaboration among other things.  After You Listen: Learn more about Becky Jackson Read about Becky in Frontdoors Magazine Contact Becky Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200 | www.c...

#23: Passion in Action 26.03.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Ginger Clayton from Elontec and the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona. Kay and Ginger discuss her business Elontec, its reinvention over the years, The Diaper Bank of Central Arizona, and how it is helping the solve the challenges faced by single mothers through the pandemic and beyond. After You Listen: Follow the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona on Facebook Donate Diapers to hel...

#22: Creating a Community of Support 23.03.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Michele Swinick of Everything Home. Join Kay and Michele as they discuss Everything Home, it's Purpose Driven Platform, how it's driving collaboration and helping nonprofits.   After You Listen: Check our Michele's Daily Radio Show Listen to the Everything Home Podcast Visit the Socially Conscious Marketplace   Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200...

#21 Charms with Heart 05.03.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Celina Gorre CEO of WomenHeart. Join Kay and Celina as they discuss the common myths about Heart Disease, her efforts to help the world improve their health, how she overcomes challenges, and more! After You Listen: Learn more about WomenHeart Join the fight for women's health Check out these helpful resources Connect with Charity Charms at kay@charitycharms.com 602.615.3200...

#20: Finding Your Higher Purpose In Business and Life 27.02.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Laura Juarez, founder of Pure Potential. Join Kay and Laura as they discuss the beginnings of Pure Potential, how businesses can find their higher purpose, what inspires her, and how it's important we listen to ourselves. After You Listen:   Listen to Laura's Conscious Leadership podcast  Read Laura's blog to get inspired Get in Contact with Laura Connect with Charity Charms...

#19: A Global Force for Good Supporting Women Worldwide 17.02.2021

Episode Summary: Meet Linda Rendleman the visionary behind the Women Like Us Foundation and the What's Next for Women Like Us podcast. Join Kay and Linda as they discuss the creation of the Women Like Us Foundation, her new podcast/radio show, and her yearly trips to Kenya in support of women and the Women Like Us Center. After You Listen: Support the Women Like Us Foundation Listen to Linda's pod...

Episode #18: The Impact of Women's Corporate Communities 01.02.2021

Meet Lisa Wester, Senior Marketing Executive at Labcorp. Kay is joined by Lisa to discuss the Women's Empowerment Network (WEN) within Labcorp, how it's making a difference in the lives of women across the globe, and the special bracelets Charity Charms and Lisa designed to unite their community. Lisa also shares with Kay her defining symbol and what it means to her. Episode Notes: After you liste...

#17: Helping Women Find Their Way with Susan Brooks 25.01.2021

Meet Susan Brooks, founder of Susan Brooks Coaching and Cookies From Home . Susan Brooks Coaching is a result-based strategic coaching program for women business owners and corporate leaders. Susan is the author of 3 books for women in business. Susan shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, how she helps women leaders in transition both professionally and personally. Episode N...

#16: The Queen of Green with Dorie Morales 05.01.2021

Meet Dorie Morales, Publisher and CEO of Green Living magazine. Green Living magazine aims to Educate, Empower and Inspire our readers to make eco-conscious choices for a healthy life and healthy planet. Dorie shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, ways to make eco-conscious choices personally and through your business. Episode Notes After you listen... Visit Green Living mag...

#15: Aligning Your Companies Give Back Philsophy with Your Passion 25.11.2020

Meet Teri Davis, Founder of Sierra Signs. Sierra Signs mission is to both create and support long-term change that leads to financially stable and healthy individuals and families. Sierra Signs is a sponsor of the Key to Strength program and is raising funds and awareness surrounding food insecurity. Terri shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, how they are partnering with Wa...

#14: Creating a Global Caregiving Culture 13.11.2020

Meet Debbie Howard, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Aging Matters International (AIM) and The Caregiving Journey.com. Debbie is a former caregiver and global market analyst who helps companies understand and support their employees' individual caregiving journeys. Debbie shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, her mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving so the...

#13: Solving the Challenge of Hunger 09.11.2020

Meet Kate Thoene, Executive Director of Waste Not. Waste Not provides a unique solution to food insecurity by focusing on prepared and perishable food redistribution throughout the Phoenix, Arizona area. Kate and Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, discussed the Key to Strength program which has paired Waste Not with Sierra Signs to raise funds to meet the increasing food waste and hu...

#12: The Challenge of Domestic Violence 20.10.2020

Meet Cindy Quenneville, Executive Director of the Sojourner Center. The Sojourner Center has partnered with Charity Charms through the Key to Strength which is working to raise funds for the Sojourner Center and to raise awareness about domestic violence. Cindy shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, about the increased need for support through donations and financial support...

#11: The Perfect Balance of Purpose and Life 19.10.2020

Meet Andrea Tyler Evans, Publisher at Frontdoors Magazine. Frontdoors Magazine partners with Charity Charms through the Key to Strength campaign to raise funds for the Sojourner Center to raise awareness for domestic violence. Andrea shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, about the power of collaboration and community . Episode Notes After you listen... Learn more about Front...

#10: The Purpose of Finding Your Why 15.10.2020

Meet Deborah Bateman, CEO of Risk Blossoming and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at National Bank of Arizona. Deborah Bateman is committed to helping you live the life you deserve. Deborah shared with Kay McDonald, Founder and CEO of Charity Charms, about the power of discovering who you are and honoring your life's calling . Risk Blossoming encourages you to move on, speak out, change and...

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