Mission Control Podcast

On this episode of Mission Control the conversation with Tashmica Torok one of the co-directors of the Firecracker Foundation revolves around founding a non-profit, having time for self-care and knowing when to give up control.    The Firecracker Foundation's mission is honoring the bravery of children who have survived sexual trauma by building a community invested in the healing of the...

n this episode, the conversation revolves around how she came to be CEO, merging with another agency that had an identical name and similar mission and beginning a capital campaign as they are out growing their space   Child and Family Charities' mission is to strengthen and support children, families, and individuals as they evolve and grow in a changing community.  For more on Child an...

In this episode, I sit down with CJ of Living Water Ministries and we talk about him being the longest tenured client, his ties to camping ministry from a young age, dealing with no camp for two years and offering camp free for everyone gong forward.    Living Water Ministries' mission is  to bring together all of God’s children to experience Christian community, grow in faith, deve...

In this episode, we have a repeat conversation with Lysne Tait who we interviewed last year. We felt that due to all of the publicity around the article in Oprah's Magazine and the legislation she helped spearhead there was a lot to talk about since the beginning of the year. So join us for that as well as her journey into solo executive director leadership over the past couple of years.  Hel...

JUST TO NOTE: Since the recording of this interview in earlier in the year, Melina has taken a new position as Director of Public Policy of the NASW-MI. In this episode, Melina and I talk about diving into the deep end in being an Executive Director and finding support from the community and how she has expanded her art beyond just a way to unwind.  For more on the Women's Center of Greater L...

In this episode we bring back former co-host, Cindy Kangas. She talks about getting back into being an executive director again and working in an area that she had little knowledge of prior and what she has learned.    For more on the Capital Area Manufacturing Council: https://camconline.org/   The Capital Area Manufacturing Council is a membership association that champions activi...

Our season 2 opening interview is with Linda Vail, Health Officer for the Ingham County Health Department. She talks about how she came to Ingham County and how she handled being on the frontlines of the COVID19 pandemic.  For more on the Ingham County Health Department: https://hd.ingham.org/ The mission of the Ingham County Health Department is to protect, improve, and advocate for the heal...

In this episode, Paul and Cindy talk about one of their favorite subjects: Networking! They are joined by Rita LaMoreaux of Lacor Consultants to chat about the reason non-profits should network and the differences between social  groups and service based groups and the importance of both.    Please learn more about Rita's business, Lacor Consultants:   As a team, Rita LaMo...

In this episode, Paul and Cindy talk with Heather Vida and Kathy Mrozinski about the unique aspects of Hospice of Lansing and how they are different from other hospices that you may have heard of.    Not only that, but we also talk about how they approach talking about what they do out in public and having those difficult conversations with family members about their services.  &nbs...

n this edition of the Mission Control Podcast, Cindy and Paul chat with Andrew Brewer of Men Making a Difference. They touch on the need for mentorship and volunteerism and Andrew tells a bit more about his journey in the development of this organization. This is a must listen!  Please check out Men Making a Difference on Facebook!

In this second episode of Mission Control, we talk with Lysne Tait, Executive Director of Helping Women Period. She talks about how the organization started as a grassroots venture trying to feed a need. In the second part, we talk with Rose Tantrapohl of Moonsail North. They were the design firm that helped in the brand refresh for Helping Women Period.    For more information on Helpin...

In the inaugural episode, Paul and Cindy talk with Kim Renwick of the Shiawassee Community Foundation about how Giving Tuesday is big in the Shiawassee Region in Michigan. She also brings on two guests: Yvette Collard of Raise Up Shiawassee and Emily Marrah of the United Way of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties who talk about the impact this special holiday has in their region.   Don't Forget t...