Meet Michael. He has dedicated his career to social justice by reducing barriers and expanding opportunity for children and families in underserved communities, like those where he grew up. He’s the CEO of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that connects people and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges, with over 200,000 AmeriCorps members serving in 40,000 locations across the United States. Michael is sharing his incredible personal journey and the story of AmeriCorps’ 30-year legacy of transforming lives and communities💪Tune in to celebrate the power of volunteerism with us🎉

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• AmeriCorps 30 years of impact
• How AmeriCorps meets urgent needs
• The Importance of national service + volunteerism
  
  

Today's Guest

Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps

Episode Highlights

• Michael’s story and journey to where he is today (:00)
• Overview + history of AmeriCorps (9:00)
• How Americorps is meeting urgent needs (12:00)
• Equity and inclusion in AmeriCorps (17:25)
• The transformative power of service (21:50)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Michael’s life (27:30)
• Michael’s One Good Thing: People closest to the pain have to be closest to the power. (31:50)
• How to connect with Michael and AmeriCorps (36:20)

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Meet Becky. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, she’s sharing a raw account of Tuesday's Children's mission and their ever-evolving efforts to support communities still affected by 9/11 and military losses. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the unending journey of grief and healing, and the crucial role of standing by families as their needs change over time. Discover how they transform pain into purpose—not as a platitude, but as an essential path toward resilience and hope.

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• About Tuesday's Children Mission + Impact
• The Importance of Meeting Evolving Community Needs
• Ways to Support Families Affected by 9/11 + Military Losses

Today's Guest

Becky Rossmanm, CEO, Tuesday’s Children

Episode Highlights

• Becky’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
• Overview of Tuesday’s Children (4:30)
• Tuesday’s Children focus on innovation (12:00)
• Tuesday’s Children’s Programs and how they’ve evolved (17:00)
• Mindsets Becky is bringing to her role as CEO (22:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Becky’s life (23:00)
• Becky’s One Good Thing: Be a lifelong learner. (27:00)
• How to connect with Becky and Tuesday’s Children (28:00)
  
  

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Meet Christina. She’s the founder of The New Quo💭 She’s trained 14,000 leaders across 9 industries using her unique The New Quo Change Model, which uses neuroscience, equity principles, and narrative intelligence (a.k.a the science of story), to help people overcome bias, deepen trust in their relationships, and achieve equitable, status-quo breaking goals. Tune in as we explore how you can build your storytelling muscles + create cultures of storytelling. Spoiler: this episode is for everyone on the team - not just marketing folks ✍️

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• The Power of Storytelling
• How to use the New Quo Change Model
• The importance of questioning assumptions
  
  

Today's Guest
Christina Blacken, Founder + Chief Narrative Strategist, The New Quo

Episode Highlights

• Christina’s story and journey to where she is today (3:15)
• The New Quo change model (8:00)
• Applying The New Quo Change Model at nonprofits (12:00)
• The power of personal storytelling (15:55)
• Building a culture of storytelling in organizations (16:55)
• The role of leadership storytelling (25:00)
• Christina’s One Good Thing: Question your assumptions. (34:30)
• How to connect with Christina (36:10)
  
  

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