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Connecting A Better WorldBecause EVERYONE MattersAspiration. Inspiration. Discipline. Dan Pelino is the co-founder of Everyone Matters, Inc, a social impact enterprise dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to citizen-based services, healthcare, and education. He is a regular contributor to the discussion on healthcare citizen based services on CNN, Bloomberg, the BBC, and other media outlets.Dan worked for IBM for 36 years, leading its global Healthcare and Life Sciences Business for 10 years. He is also co-author of Trusted Healers, a book that takes the reader on a journey to the future of healthcare.For more information about Dan Pel...2020-09-1841 min
Connecting A Better WorldProviding Opportunities and Support for Disadvantaged Youth, Teens, and Adults with Dantiel Daniels“We were homeless, but not hopeless.” Dantiel Daniels, former Colorado State men’s basketball player and professional player in Finland, Uruguay, and China is now an inspirational athletic coach. He takes time to share with me about his story growing up and the continued motivation to take opportunities that were foreign to him growing up in his environments. He shares his mother’s encouragement and support and his current drive with his new platform, TielTalk, a program dedicated to highlight and have an open conversation about current events surrounding African American culture. Bootstrapping and funding on his own, Tiel is a...2020-09-0440 min
Connecting A Better WorldTransforming Victimized Youth into Leaders Through Public SpeakingWarning: The following contains discussions of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.On this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips chats with Jackie Bailey, founder and director of the Speak Feed Lead Project. Jackie shares her story as an abused child who lost her self-worth, self-confidence, and the ability to empower her voice. When Jackie discovered the lessons in her experience along with the meaning of her message to others, she was able to fully heal. She created the Speak Feed Lead Project to be an advocate and provide a curriculum to mentor children in lifelong skills of...2020-08-1452 min
Connecting A Better WorldHelping People Help Others with CareZareOn this episode, our host, Dr. Natalie Phillips, spends time with Logan Wells, Co-Founder and CareChief of CareZare. Watching his parents and aunt take on the monumental task of caring for his grandmother after she was diagnosed with dementia triggered an entrepreneurial spark in Logan, who is the brains behind CareZare, and who created the CareZare App as a high school sophomore.Family caregivers are a mainstay of healthcare in the United States, with 40 million unpaid caregivers contributing an average of 20 hours per week in care. Logan realized he could make a difference in the wor...2020-07-2436 min
Connecting A Better WorldProviding Access for Survivors with Face Forward InternationalWarning: The following contains discussions and images of domestic and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.“Take the first step. Even if it is a baby step. Find something that you connect with and just give what you can.” ~ Charmi Gosalia. Today we will be talking with Charmi Gosalia, who is on the Board of Directors with Face Forward International, a non-profit organization founded by Deborah Alessi and Dr. David Alessi, on the principle that survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and cruel acts should have access to surgical care and emotional counseling regardless of their l...2020-07-1047 min
Connecting A Better WorldA Message of Courage and Grit with Lance Allred, the First Deaf Basketball Player in NBA HistoryIn this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips spends time talking with Lance Allred, the first deaf player in NBA history, international and online keynote speaker, TedX speaker, leadership consultant, visionary, motivator, and best-selling author. Lance was born legally deaf, with 80% hearing loss, into a fringe polygamist commune in rural Montana, where he and his family lived until managing to escape when Lance was 13. With his characteristic courage and grit, he eventually overcame tremendous odds and obstacles to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, making the NBA at the age of 27. "Perseverance is the ability to adapt." ~ Lance Allred...2020-06-261h 11
Connecting A Better WorldInspiration through Action and Adversity with Derrick Coleman, Jr., Super Bowl Champion and the First Legally Deaf Offensive Player in the NFLIn this episode, our host, Dr. Natalie Phillips, spends time with her friend and mission buddy, Derrick Coleman, Jr, Super Bowl Champion and the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL. When they first met serving with the Starkey Hearing Foundation in India, they were able to bond over the service of others. Derrick shares his incredible story with his hearing loss and attributes his character to both of his parents, who spent time pushing him to be the best he can be as well as did not treat him differently from either of his siblings who had he...2020-06-121h 24
Connecting A Better WorldProviding Safety for Victims with Alternatives to ViolenceThis episode contains discussion of domestic violence which may be disturbing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Home is not safe for everyone.1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips spends time with Kari Clark, Executive Director with Alternatives to Violence as she talks about the alarming statistics of domestic violence and the increased need for our community to step up and be aware of patterns of behavior and how to start a conversation to save someone. Alternatives to Violence serves Loveland, Colorado an...2020-05-2954 min
Connecting A Better WorldNo Child is Forgotten with Realities for Children“What are the most important words a kid can say? There are no words, but there are ACTIONS.” ~ Craig SecherNo Child Should Be Forgotten. On this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips chats with Craig Secher, Founder and Executive Director of Realities For Children.Realities For Children was incorporated in 1995 and has been funding the unmet needs of Larimer County children who have been abused, neglected, or at-risk through supporting the services of 39 Partner Youth Agencies and are represented by nearly 250 Business Members invested in making it their business to make a difference. Realities for Children provid...2020-05-1559 min
Connecting A Better WorldFinding Help to Build Your Non-Profit Organization"Start with a connection first. My contacts in my phone are both my friends and those I do business with." ~ Alex KoenigsbergOn this episode, Dr. Natalie Phillips chats with Alex Koenigsberg, President and Founder of Arula, Inc, providing consulting services for non-profit organizations. Alex truly believes in changing the model of nonprofit consulting by offering dedicated consulting services from the identification stage to implementation, all while sharing in the financial risk with the client.For more information about Alex Koenigsberg and Arula:http://www.arulainc.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ar...2020-05-0131 min
Connecting A Better WorldProviding Opportunities for Social Justice in Guatemala with Brent Bromstrup and Top of the Lake CoffeeGreat Coffee. Greater Good.On this episode, we chat with Brent Bromstrup and follow his journey that began in 2013 to bring awareness of the social injustice and pay of coffee growers in Guatemala. Through his friendship, service in the community, and his passion to help with the inequities by providing a way to sell coffee directly from Guatemala, he found other partnerships along the way to help propel the work of artisans in the Guatemalan village that became a family to him.Top of the Lake Coffee Roasters gives back to coffee producing communities through...2020-04-1744 min
Connecting A Better WorldRaising Social Awareness Through Performance Art with Jessica Starr and MusEffect“Take a step back to look in and then take that ONE step forward.” – Jessica Starr On this episode, we chat with Jessica Starr, founder of MusEffect, a non-profit organization dedicated to raise social awareness through performance art. Jessica shares her story as a young dancer in competitions and conventions to attending college, and finally starting her own business and dance company in 2005. Through her own journey, Jessica finds meaning and an understanding of her calling…to dance and create for a purpose. Receiving an award as a top-rated Great Non-Profits of 2019, MusEffect is committed...2020-04-0335 min
Connecting A Better WorldA Mission to Cure Blindness with Two Blind Brothers“Your disability does not preclude you from anything. In fact, your biggest challenge is your BEST empowerment!” – Bryan ManningOn this episode, we spend time talking with Bradford and Bryan Manning, two brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, Bradford and Bryan were both diagnosed with a rare eye disease, called Stargardt Disease, that destroys central vision over time. They decided to fight back and left their careers in finance to start a charitable clothing company and is now the fastest growing charitable clothing brand in the country with endorsements from Ellen Degen...2020-03-2046 min
Connecting A Better WorldProviding Basic Necessities with the Grace Upon Grace Project“1 in 8 women struggle to buy period products in the United States alone; this is called period poverty.” On this episode, we chat with Emily Jorgensen, as she shares her own, vulnerable story paired with her giving heart that led her to create the Grace Upon Grace Project in October 2019. The Grace Upon Grace Project is committed to provide under-served families and infants in northern Colorado the basic necessities to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. The Grace Upon Grace Project provides basic necessities to families in the northern...2020-03-0637 min
Connecting A Better WorldOrdinary Nurses Serving Malnourished Infants in GuatemalaOn this episode, we chat with Jeff and Karlie Ruiter, Founders of Ordinary Nurses.Jeff and Karlie founded the non-profit organization to bring health and hope to the starving babies of rural Guatemala. With infant mortality high and accounting for 25% of all registered deaths as well as knowing that within the villages of Guatemala, over 80% of children under five years of age are malnourished, Ordinary Nurses is on a mission to change these statistics through disease prevention, community health education, high-quality medical care, and nutrition services.Listen as they share their emotions and experience in t...2020-02-2134 min
Connecting A Better WorldFighting Human Trafficking with Rescue 1 Global“The world of human trafficking, both labor and sex trafficking, is not a new thing but the world of anti-trafficking is.” ~ Lacy Tolar. Human trafficking is the second fastest growing criminal industry in the world, trailing the drug industry. It has estimated an annual revenue of $42.5 billion and America is the #1 consumer of human trafficking due to the national and international consumption of commercialized sex and pornography. The average age a person enters into the sex industry is 13 years of age, with 70% women and 30% men. According to the International Labor Organization, over 45 million people are enslaved in...2020-02-0751 min
Connecting A Better WorldFrom Coaching Athletes to Creating Environments for Father FiguresOn this episode, we chat with Jason Phillips, husband to our OWN host, Dr. Natalie Phillips, father of two, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado State University, and Founder of DAWGS, a non-profit organization that provides dads, and other father figures, with opportunities to support, encourage, fellowship, and serve one another, their children, their families, and their communities while demonstrating the willingness to be involved in their own and their children's mental, physical, and spiritual health & well being.Going into its 4th year, DAWGS has provided many environments and activities for Dads to have fun with t...2020-01-2123 min
Connecting A Better WorldG.L.O.B.A.L. Justice with Sosamma Samuel-BurnettSosamma Samuel-Burnett, J.D, is Founder and President of G.L.O.B.A.L Justice, an international non-profit organization founded in 2014 that informs, impacts, and inspires the generations to learn, lead, and do justice together. With 30+ years of experience in human rights advocacy and 15+ years as a university professor, Sosamma has focused the work of G.L.O.B.A.L. on serving as a significant justice resource to the community. G.L.O.B.A.L. helps inform the community on international justice issues, equips students and professionals to pursue justice, promotes advocacy organizations addressing global injustices, and...2019-11-1930 min
Connecting A Better WorldAlessandra DesiderioAlessandra (Aley) Desiderio is a serial entrepreneur and mom who has fought to overcome homelessness, cancer, the loss of her daughter, domestic violence, and divorce. She has dedicated her life to making an impact in the areas of family issues and security, justice, equality, education, and creating economic opportunity. As a result of her own insufficient and expensive childcare issues raising children as a single parent, Alessandra created CREW Childcare Rewards App, a technology solution to the high cost of childcare. The app pays parent users to share information about the care options in their area; draws a map of...2019-11-0745 min
Connecting A Better WorldGod's Garage“I felt like God said...What’s in your hand to do? How can you help people? Getting a car is a big deal - it’s independence and freedom...but the skill sets that we get to impart on these ladies buoys them beyond what a car can do. We have a “holistic” approach to get people to the next level in their lives...We teach budgeting, life skills, single parenting skills, help with job interviews...we partnered with a local food bank so with every car that we give away, we give away 25 lbs of groceries...we have a...2019-07-3028 min
Connecting A Better WorldDiscover Pathwaze“We need to start [the conversation] as early as freshmen and sophomores. This group of the next generation coming up…is struggling with what they want to do, what direction they want to take, what education or career path would work for them as well as moms [and transitioning careers.]”“We know there is a lot more depression and anxiety and addictions, yet there is an affluence that we have not seen before. We want to empower people. If we can work with highschoolers while they are still going through the curriculum they are going through but before they hav...2019-07-1641 min
Connecting A Better WorldDr. Amit Gosalia“You can do all these great things but at the end of the day, it may not mean anything if you have not done anything positive for the community.” ~ Dr. Amit GosaliaMany people know Dr. Amit Gosalia for his passion and rallying behind his profession to encourage individuals to have healthy discussions, lead a healthy lifestyle, and to get involved in making a difference! Find out where Dr. Gosalia also spends his time and energy into giving back outside of the world of Audiology!For more information about Dr. Gosalia, please visit the following:2019-07-0237 min
Connecting A Better WorldYee Campbell of Young Men's Service League Fort CollinsCome listen as we chat with Yee Campbell, Founder of the Young Men’s Service League - Fort Collins Chapter. Listen to the story of how Yee brought the first chapter in Colorado to life from an incredible national non-profit organization and her vision to serve in the community, provide opportunities for other mother-son relationships, and to watch her own son thrive in leadership, education, and philanthropy.Young Men’s Service League is a 4-year program for moms and their high school sons to serve together and impact their local communities. YMSL believes that not every impo...2019-06-1836 min
Connecting A Better WorldJustin Osmond“I remember my mom would always read me the book about the ‘Little Engine that Could’ climbing up that mountain...and I found out later why...she KNEW that like many other deaf children out there, we would have our own mountains to climb and our own challenges to face”.Join our host, Dr. Natalie Phillips, as she learns from Justin Osmond as he shares the REAL story behind how the Osmond Brothers, Donny and Marie, and how the Children’s Miracle Network came to be!“I believe everybody has a gift. We may be broken, but I truly...2019-06-0534 min
Connecting A Better WorldMarkiss Stone“Lead with your heart and be genuine and unapologetically YOU.”“It wasn’t until my grandma passed away that I read her biography and saw that everything she did was to serve others – it’s IN my DNA! My definition of success has changed…it is no longer a monetary thing, but how many lives I have been able to touch and impact.”Markiss Stone delivers daily motivation and positivity on his daily show, The Daily Dose Show, on Facebook LIVE, Monday-Friday at 6:30amEST. In addition to being a military veteran and inspirational and motivational speaker and trainer, Mar...2019-05-2128 min
The We Podcast with Sarah MonaresDr. Natalie Phillips - Connecting with ConfidenceHey girl, it’s me… Welcome to episode #54 of The We Podcast- Connecting with Confidence. In this episode I get to talk with Dr. Natalie Phillips! Dr. Natalie Phillips is passionate about building deeprelationships and authentic connections to help make a difference in the worldtogether. She is committed to assistingindividuals and businesses to become more of who they are and to live out theirbrand. She believes in creatingenvironments in which people can connect on different levels to help theirbusinesses succeed. She is the creator,founder, and CEO...2019-05-171h 25The We Podcast with Sarah MonaresDr. Natalie Phillips - Connecting with ConfidenceHey girl, it’s me… Welcome to episode #54 of The We Podcast- Connecting with Confidence. In this episode I get to talk with Dr. Natalie Phillips! Dr. Natalie Phillips is passionate about building deeprelationships and authentic connections to help make a difference in the worldtogether. She is committed to assistingindividuals and businesses to become more of who they are and to live out theirbrand. She believes in creatingenvironments in which people can connect on different levels to help theirbusinesses succeed. She is the creator,founder, and CEO...2019-05-171h 25
Connecting A Better WorldDr. Judy Huch“I do not want to give a hand out, but want to give a HAND UP.” – Dr. Judy HuchHow do you give back to the community while running a private practice AND serve your own staff? Discover Dr. Judy Huch’s take on providing the gift of hearing as well as her way of encouraging recipients to pay it forward in a community-wide effort to spread awareness of hearing and hearing loss as she strives to make the world better ONE. RELATIONSHIP. AT. A. TIME.For more information about Dr. Judy Huch, please visit the followin...2019-05-0735 min
Connecting A Better WorldThe OtterCares FoundationThe OtterCares Foundation is an organization that was founded by Nancy Richardson to invest in the education and to empower youth to create lasting change through philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Since 2009, the foundation has equipped kids, classrooms and communities to recognize their true potential to make a difference. In this episode, Linda Crum, Executive Director of The OtterCares Foundation, chats about the mission of the Otter Products company of “Grow to Give” and how working for and with the company starts from the interview process all the way to their end goal of inspiring people in business through their inve...2019-04-2341 min
Connecting A Better WorldJunior League of Fort CollinsThe Junior League of Fort Collins is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and identifying needs within the community to create projects to impact those needs through collaborations and partnerships. In this episode, Amanda Sammartino, President of the Junior League of Fort Collins chats about how the Junior League continues to support our community with an ongoing project called the Career Closet, which is a place where women can make an appointment to be “styled” with gently used (and sometimes new) clothes and accessories to help them be confident and prepared for the work force.2019-04-0934 min
Connecting A Better WorldHearts Connected 4 HumanityDo you know when your heart may be touched where you can no longer ignore the strong pull and drive to give back and help others? It can be ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. “It all started with a home visit.” ~ Regina Dickerson.Join us as we talk with Regina Dickerson, Executive Director of Hearts Connected 4 Humanity, as she shares her experience walking into a home visit to witness bare cupboards and true hunger happening right here in our own cities and communities. Regina opens her heart and fuels her passion by providing services for youth, men, women, and seni...2019-03-1922 min
Connecting A Better WorldCherie Mathews“Open your mind to innovative thinking in everything you do.” ~ Cherie MathewsFrom computer engineer to PE teacher, to becoming an entrepreneur and business owner, Cherie Mathews teaches you how to look at the world through a different lens through her curious and questioning mind along with her passion to solve a problem and serve a need.In this episode, we follow Cherie’s journey through pioneering the First Tee National School Program, which exposed ALL children to the game of golf as well as taught core life values, beginning with 48 kids and growing to reach 10 millio...2019-03-0559 min
Connecting A Better WorldFeeding Our Community Ourselves with FoCo CafeDid you know the FoCo (Feeding Our Community Ourselves) Café is NOT only a restaurant where you can enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal with local, sustainable, and organic ingredients, but also provides food to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. The FoCo Café also has many resources to help serve our community such as a free refrigerator, non-perishable food cupboard, and a giving tree with basic need items to include toiletries and clothing.In this episode, we chat with Mallory Garneau, Executive Director of the FoCo Café as she fills us in on this is incredible non...2019-02-1933 min
Connecting A Better WorldRegeanie Corona of Advancing the Seed“THAT is transformation because you know you have changed a person’s life."Regeanie Corona is Founder & CEO of Advancing the Seed, a non-profit organization to help youth find their path to prosperity through entrepreneurial education aimed at financial literacy and stability.Listen to her journey beginning in cybersecurity to becoming an entrepreneur, business development strategist and coach, speaker, author, and social change agent. Regeanie has truly learned to embrace her gifts that has led her to serve both youth and young adults, creating a track record of starting non-profit organizations in 30 days or less, and how...2019-02-0551 min
Connecting A Better WorldJason McCulloughEvery day, a child is lost to the streets. In this episode, we meet college student Jason McCullough, talk about his journey in philanthropy dating back to when he began serving with his family in non-profit organizations at age 5. Jason created his own non-profit organization called Closed Eyes Open Heart to treat, educate, and empower transitional aged homeless youth in South Los Angeles.“Develop a true passion and it will set you apart and help you develop true empathy.” For more information to volunteer, support, or connect with Jason McCullough and Closed Eyes Open Hear...2019-01-0832 min
Connecting A Better WorldCourtney SantanaIn this episode, we meet musician, vocalist, actress, new author, and community volunteer and activist, Courtney Santana. As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, Courtney takes her experience and gives back in order to ensure opportunities for other domestic violence victims and survivors are in place. This includes guiding them to be served by the right people, helping them build strategic plans, and providing connections to safe environments in order to reduce homelessness and repetitive behavior. (Warning: this episode contains frank descriptions of domestic abuse.)Courtney's new book, 'Off Kilter: Getting Yourself "Right" After Abuse':https...2018-12-1839 min
Connecting A Better WorldPatti SmithWho are the women in your neighborhood? In your neighborhood…in your neighborhood…Whether you have grown up living in Fort Collins, have lived here for 10 years, or have just moved to town, have you ever wondered just WHO had a part in changing the landscape for the future? Who are the prominent and courageous female trailblazers who leave behind a LEGACY in our community?In this episode, we meet retired nurse and entrepreneur, Patti Smith. We spend time learning about the journey of her idea into a now 4-year project coming into fruition as an art...2018-12-0428 min
Connecting A Better WorldSuzanne MillerKindness inspires. Each one of us sharing one simple act of kindness; imagine the difference we could make in this world. Is there a reason why you give back? Was it a life event that propelled you into this new trajectory? Many of us had a role model or choose to give back with our time, talents, and treasures. In this episode, we meet uber-connector and mother of Fort Collins, Suzanne Miller, who has stepped into a role of creating a pay-it-forward movement due to a tragic event in her own life and the friends who...2018-11-2126 min