Podcast Episodes

Ep. 227: Nonprofits in the Chaos of 2025: What's At Stake And How to Respond

Season 1 Episode 227

The nonprofit sector is under attack. But, there’s hope. In this episode, Glennda Testone and I talk with Amol Sinha about the unique harms facing nonprofits and how we can all take action to protect…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep 225: The Secret to Sustainability: Taking Care of Yourself as You Lead (with Mariam Habib)

Nonprofit leadership can be deeply meaningful—and deeply exhausting. In this powerful conversation, Glennda Testone and trauma specialist Mariam Habib explore what it takes to sustain yourself while …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 224: Fighting Loneliness In Remote Work (with Dr. Tracy Brower)

Work can be a source of joy and fulfillment—but only if we feel connected. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Brower unpacks why we’re feeling more isolated than ever—and what leaders can do to build workpla…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 223: Activating Change: Fighting Ableism and Building Accessible Nonprofits

Season 1 Episode 223

Disability is not a niche issue—it’s a reality for 60 million Americans. Yet, systemic bias and stereotypes continue to exclude people with disabilities from conversations about inclusion. In this ep…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 222 - The Joys and Challenges of Leading A Small Nonprofit

Season 1 Episode 222

Three fearless nonprofit leaders share what drives them, how they navigate burnout, and the vision that keeps them going. Tomik Dash, Laura Carmichael, and Adrienne McCue are breaking barriers and sh…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 221: Building Organizational Capacity For Rapid Response (with Deepa Iyer)

Season 1 Episode 221

From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of c…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025

Season 1 Episode 220

Whether you’re grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you ins…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership with Christie Machorek

Season 1 Episode 219

Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celeb…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

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Season 1 Episode 218

I sit down with Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, to unpack personal and professional lessons from 2024. Together, we discuss navigating change, embracing resilience, and how nonp…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 217 - Why We Must Reframe The Narrative Around Gen Z

Season 1 Episode 217

Bianca Anderson and Lamisa Mustafa join me in a conversation about shifting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Gen Z. Whether you're grappling with workforce challenges or striving to lead incl…

Published on 9 months ago