Unleashing the Power of Giving: A Conversation with VolunteerNow CEO, Rachel Currie Triska

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Currie Triska, the dynamic CEO of VolunteerNow®, an organization at the forefront of volunteerism. With an impressive mobilization of 310,000 volunteers, who collectively gave 1.6 million hours to 3,500 local nonprofits last year, VolunteerNow's impact is truly transformative.

Rachel sheds light on how volunteerism fosters a sense of community, strengthens social bonds, and empowers individuals. We delve into the organization's approach to volunteering, its efforts across myriad cause areas, from education and health to animal welfare and the arts, and how it serves as the crucial connective tissue between nonprofits and dedicated volunteers.

We also talk church, community and a whole new way of fostering togetherness and relationships. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the vast, transformative power of volunteerism, and how VolunteerNow is shaping how volunteering is done. 

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Join us as we delve into the remarkable life of Rickey Hill, a man who turned the impossible into reality. From a challenging childhood marked by disability, Rickey's journey led him to the peaks of Major League Baseball, immortalized in the inspirational movie, 'The Hill.' In this episode, we uncover the grit, perseverance, and determination that propelled Rickey to defy the odds and create his own destiny. 

Prepare to be inspired by a true testament to human resilience and the transformative power of sports.

The Hill is in movie theaters Aug 25th

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After battling addiction and on the brink of suicide, Kevin Clevenger, better known as Iron Sanctuary online, decided to change his life. His story serves as an inspiration to anyone battling addiction. You can make it. 

His short form comedy content, best known on his TikTok account, is hilarious and shows some insights into his world. His unique form of humor and well kept red beard have amassed him more than 8 million followers. 

Now, his goal is to use his platform for good. 

**This podcast talks about addiction, suicide and drugs. If you are not comfortable with these topics please listen to one of our podcasts.

Recorded live at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

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How exactly does a violinist from Paris, France end up in New York city broke and homeless get on the David Letterman Show? The crazy real life story of world renowned violinist, Scott Tixier.

Tixier has worked in theater, film scoring, Broadway shows, for Sony Pictures, ARTE Creative, Heineken, Dos Equis, Fisher-Price, America's Got Talent on NBC, with Zedd on the David Letterman Late Show on CBS, for Josh Groban, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro, Sting, Jean Reno, Whoopi Goldberg, Marc Jacobs, Keith David, Pierre Palmade, Pierre Richard, David Ackroyd, NBA player Allan Houston, Christina Aguilera, Chrisette Michele, Doug E. Fresh, JR, Ariana Grande, and Monica Dogra.

He has performed and recorded with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Roger Waters, Kenny Barron, John Legend, Chris Potter, Christina Aguilera, Common, Anthony Braxton, Joss Stone, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Wayne Brady, Chris Walden, Greg Phillinganes, Ray Chew, The Isley Brothers, Cory Smythe, Maceo Parker, Janet Cardiff, Siegfried Kessler, Tony Middleton, Lonnie Plaxico, Myron Walden, Clifford Adams

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Timothy Klund is a United States Air Force Veteran and is regarded as one of the top industry leaders as a "Relationship Specialist" in the world of Corporate and Sports Marketing. Since 2001 he has been a leading authority when working with corporate leaders, professional athletes and celebrities on their personal name branding campaigns and potential endorsement opportunities.

He has executive level experience in Fortune 500 companies, as he was Executive Vice President with several companies before leaving the corporate sector to chase his personal dreams in 2008.

TK is currently the CEO and Founder of Verve Systems, LLC which is focused on life enhancing products that help performance, protection and recovery for our bodies. All of the below Verve Products can be viewed at buyverve.com

He started the "Celebrity Softball Classic" -  The Celebrity Softball Classic is an incredible co-ed event that brings professional athletes, musicians, actors from film & television, reality television stars, celebrity veterans, fitness models and many more together for one night of competition and fun to raise money for veterans’ services. http://celebritysoftballclassic.org 

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Special Season 5 opening - Part 3 of 3. Live from Bristol Motor Speedway. 

Today's guest: Betsy Holleman, Sr Manager of Development Speedway Children’s Charities at Bristol Motor Speedway. She talks children, charity and community. 

*Special Guest Host: Influencer, Jeremy Littel 

Speedway Children's Charities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and provides funding for hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. Their vision is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacle they are facing.   

Speedway Children's Charities is more than just a fundraiser. The local chapters are partners in change, working with a broad range of people and organizations to identify and resolve pressing issues dealing with children in their communities.

Because of the unique conditions in every community, the issues Speedway Children's Charities address are determined locally. Challenges ranging from learning disabilities, broken homes, and childhood cancer are on the agenda for the local chapters of SCC and the numerous non-profit organizations they support.

 Incredible organization, doing amazing work in our communities.

To find out more, or to donate >  https://www.speedwaycharities.org

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On today’s show, President and GM of Bristol Motor Speedway, Jerry Caldwell. Jerry talks racing, his most memorable moments at Bristol, and shares his personal story with Rich, and special guest host, Justin Danger Nunley. 

In April of 2022, Fox Sports did a feature on one of the most heart warming stories you’d ever see. It’s truly about faith, love and family. It was a feature on Jerry and his wife Belton, and their six kids. 

If you missed the special, watch it here. Hint: Get some tissues. 

https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/handler.cfm/template,video/cat_id,57842?med_id=1936976 

Want to help Speedway Charities? Go to  https://www.speedwaycharities.org 

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Season 5. This season is all about some of the nuances of event based businesses. Think sports! There is a LOT more to it than you think!

First up! A three part series on Speedway Motorsports. Starting on site at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Geoff Ulrich has served as Senior Vice President of Consumer Strategy for Speedway Motorsports since January of 2015. Ulrich oversees the brand strategy, positioning, creative, social, and consumer sales strategies for each of Speedway Motorsports’ properties.

Ulrich’s career began at Saatchi & Saatchi and Momentum managing national accounts such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Best Buy and Lowe’s. In 2001, Ulrich joined Lowe’s to lead their Sports, Events, Partnerships, Commercial Marketing and Gift Cards divisions prior to becoming a partner Victory Management Group (VMG).  

At VMG, he secured and managed national accounts including Lowe's, 3M, Charlotte Motor Speedway, CARSTAR, Nickelodeon and many more.  In June of 2013, Ulrich became the Vice President of Partnerships for Speedway Motorsports who is the owner and operator of the premiere motorsports facilities in America.

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