Best Rhea Allen Podcasts (2025)

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Advice for Marketing Students and Young Entrepreneurs with Jacob De Arman | Marketing Expedition Podcast 51:05

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00:00 - 00:25 "The way I look at the world is in terms of mindset, self-mastery, and service, or creating. And I think that our ability to create things depends on our self-mastery and our self-reliance. And our ability to master our lives depends on our awareness of ourselves and reality and understanding how the world really works.” — Jacob De Ar…

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#356- The Trust Crisis in Major Gift Fundraising with Greg Warner 40:21

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It’s year-end giving season — and if your strategy still relies on wealth screens and spray-and-pray asks, it’s time for a reset. On this week’s Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m joined by my friend (and fan favorite) Greg Warner, CEO of MarketSmart, to talk about why trust is your only currency — and how we’re getting it so, so wrong. 💥 Why wealth screens ca…

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#355- The Future of Fundraising and AI with Brooke Richie-Babbage 37:36

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This week on Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m joined by my business bestie and returning favorite, Brooke Richie-Babbage — strategist, executive, founder of Bending Arc, and all-around AI powerhouse. We’re diving deep into how AI is actually being used in the nonprofit space — beyond the hype. We discuss: How AI can support (but not replace) your thinking Us…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara 1:05:27

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Catherine O’Hara is nominated for two Emmy Awards this year – and ahead of Sunday’s awards ceremony, we wanted to listen back to the hilarious and heartwarming conversation Julia had with her last fall. On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old comedy icon – and star of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek – Catherine O’Hara. Cat…

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#354- Demystifying DAFs with Mitch Stein 34:17

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I’m joined by my friend and returning guest, Mitch Stein, now Head of Strategy at Chariot, and we’re breaking down the truth about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) — what they are, how they work, and what nonprofits are getting wrong about them. Here's what we cover: What a DAF actually is (and no, it's not just for the ultra-wealthy) Why $250 billion is…

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Transforming the Way Your Business Monetizes Website Traffic with Garrett Nann | Marketing Expedition Podcast 47:40

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Garrett Nann is a results-driven digital marketing expert and entrepreneur specializing in paid advertising, SEO, and data-driven growth strategies. As the Co-founder of POP Advertising Partners, he manages over $1 million per month in Google Ads and spearheads national SEO campaigns for eCommerce and B2C brands, helping businesses maximize their o…

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#353- AI Can't Be Ignored with Nate Wong 42:53

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This episode is a juicy one. I’m joined by my pal Nate Wong. Nate is a partner at The Bridgespan Group and co-author of a recent white paper, “AI Cannot Be Ignored,” which dives deep into the opportunities (and responsibilities!) that AI presents to nonprofits and the broader social sector. With the Fundraising.AI conference around the corner—where…

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#352- Year End Giving Prep with 10x Crew 41:36

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In this special episode, I host my powerhouse 10X crew for an energetic roundtable on one of the nonprofit sector’s most important seasons: end-of-year fundraising. The conversation covers: The fundraising landscape in 2025 How to use AI and automation without losing the human touch Maintaining donor trust The importance of mid-level donor strategy…

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START Planning: Getting ROI from Your Digital Marketing with Corey Morris | Marketing Expedition Podcast 46:19

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Corey Morris is an experienced industry speaker, best-selling author, and the owner/leader of VOLTAGE digital marketing agency. His new book, The Digital Marketing Success Plan (available on Amazon), published in July 2024 and details why companies need a documented, objective, and accountable digital marketing plan in today's era of unprecedented …

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#351- Why the Prime Time Woman is Gold for Fundraisers with Tisha Hyter 30:13

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I am so excited to drop this convo with my friend and powerhouse guest, Tisha Hyter. We’re talking all about something I’m totally obsessed with right now: the Primetime Woman – women aged 45–65 who are stepping into their full power, purpose, and philanthropic influence. Tisha and I go deep on: 💥 What it means to be a Primetime Woman 💰 Why this gr…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews 1:05:51

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"Mary Poppins" was released in August 1964. To mark the occasion, we're listening back to Julia's conversation with Academy Award-winning icon Julie Andrews. Acclaimed for her enduring roles in both “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music,” among many others, Julie brings a depth of wisdom from a lifetime in the spotlight. The pair discuss the resto…

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#350- Transforming Nonprofit Boards 58:45

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Welcome back to Nonprofit Lowdown — I'm Rhea Wong, and today you're getting the raw, unfiltered replay of the power session I co-led with my ride-or-die, Brooke Ritchie-Babbage, at AFP’s Fundraising Day in NYC. Here’s what we unpack: ✅ The ONE written give/get policy that shuts down the “I don’t fundraise” excuse. ✅ Our 2x2 skills map that sorts yo…

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Mastering the Art of Follow-Up with Wanda Allen | Marketing Expedition Podcast 42:49

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Wanda Allen is an international speaker, coach, corporate trainer, author, and award-winning business owner. She's the author of Follow Up Savvy and Follow Up Sales Strategies. Wanda had a 25-year corporate career where she held the position of senior vice president for 15 years. She has a sales background and worked with sales teams throughout her…

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#349- Fundraising Across Generation Divides with Connor Kirkpatrick 39:25

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This week, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Connor Kirkpatrick, Director of Development at Book Harvest. Connor’s a proud alum of my Big Ask Big Give program, and in this convo we go deep on: -Going from 8 to 24 major donors in 2 years -Using data + automation to build a scalable fundraising engine -What it really means to build a culture of philan…

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Fundraising Fri-Yay #1- Recession Ready Playbook 10:52

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Welcome to the FIRST episode of Fundraising Fri-Yay with me, Rhea Wong! 🎉 Kicking things off with a solo episode that gets real about the uncertainty we’re all feeling right now in the nonprofit world—tariff shifts, funding freezes, economic turbulence... it’s a lot. But here’s the deal: panic won’t pay the bills. So instead of reacting, let’s resp…

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#348- How to Navigate in This Moment with Rhonda Allen 37:43

2M ago37:43

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I’m so excited to share this powerful convo with my friend and guest, Rhonda Allen, CEO of Dev Color. We went in on what it means to lead an org that centers Black technologists — especially in a moment when DEI is under fire and folks are playing it safe. In this episode, we talk about: ➡️ Navigating leadership as a Black woman in tech ➡️ What it …

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The Chief Excuse Obliterator: Transforming Workplaces with Larry Mietus | Marketing Expedition Podcast 56:00

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Larry Mietus (Chief Excuse Obliterator) is the Founder of Speaking of Strategy. He is an engaging speaker, business consultant, author, podcaster, and educator with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses leadership development, organizational design, employee engagement, and sales and marketing strategies. His clients…

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#347- Advice from a BIPOC Fundraiser with Anysa Holder 40:03

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I had the real pleasure of sitting down with my brilliant friend Anysa Holder, Chief Advancement Officer at Easterseals NJ, on the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown. 🙌🏽 We covered so much ground, including: 💥 What it’s like to stay in the nonprofit sector for 15+ years 💥 The emotional labor of fundraising (especially as women of color) 💥 Unpackin…

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SPECIAL: The #1 Mistake in Donor Emails 2:51

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If you’re ready to stop guessing and start converting—join me live on July 23.🎯 The Donor Reckoning™ is where real pipeline repair starts. There’s No fluff. No replay. Just results. https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

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SPECIAL: Why You’re Not Getting a Second Gift 2:53

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Don’t lose your biggest future gifts to silence. Join me live on July 23 for The Donor Reckoning™. I’ll give you the tools to rebuild your trust sequence, so you can see massive results for the rest of the year! https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

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SPECIAL: The Fix for Panic Fundraising (in 90 Days or Less) 2:33

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🎯 Join me for The Donor Reckoning™ live on July 23.You’ll walk away with the full playbook + the tools to implement it: my 24-Touch Revenue Rhythm & the Donor Decoder GPT There is No replay... Just results. https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

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SPECIAL: Signal vs. Noise: How Fundraisers Waste Their Best Leads 3:02

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Join me live on July 23 for The Donor Reckoning™.We’re unpacking the Signal-Driven System—and building your exit ramp from the panic loop. 🎟 Reserve your seat now. Only 300 spots, no replay. https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

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SPECIAL: Why 92% of Your Donors Have Disappeared 2:48

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Join The Donor Reckoning™ on July 23 🎟 No replay. No fluff. Just truth + tactics. → Save your seat now (only 300 spots): https://go.rheawong.com/thedonorreckoning

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Presenting: Julia on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson 41:31

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Recently, Julia was a guest on IMO, where Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, …

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#346- How an Indie Newsroom Fights Big‑Money Media with Yukari Kane 33:06

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I'm so excited to share this week’s conversation with my guest and friend Yukari Kane, CEO and co-founder of the Prison Journalism Project (@prisonjournalism). Yukari is a former @WSJ tech reporter who made the leap into nonprofit leadership — and let me tell you, her story is incredible. We talk about what it’s like to run a growing org that opera…

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Actionable Strategies for Your Marketing Team with Peter Murphy Lewis | Marketing Expedition Podcast 49:31

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Peter Murphy Lewis is the founder of StrategicPete.com and a fractional Chief Marketing Officer who helps CEOs turn overwhelming marketing data into clear paths for revenue and growth. His expertise spans industries like software, travel, media—even zoos and banks, which are more alike than you might think. Peter has hosted two TV shows, recently p…

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#345- Cinderella Nonprofit: How a Brooklyn Debate Coach Went Viral and Raised $1.3 Million in 48 Hours with DiCo 34:32

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This week’s episode of Nonprofit Lowdown is straight-up magic. 🪄 I sat down with my friend DiCo, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Debate League, and their story is nothing short of jaw-dropping. One minute, they're a public school teacher running debate club on Fridays. The next? A viral Humans of New York post, a GoFundMe that raises $1.3 millio…

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#344- Beyond Burnout with Dr. Dee Frayne 41:55

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On the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dee Frayne (aka Dr. D), a life + business coach and former nonprofit exec who gets it. We went deep on what it means to burn out in a sector that’s often under-resourced, under-supported, and powered by people who care way too much to quit… until we’re forc…

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Integrating Digital and Physical Experiences to Enhance Brand Loyalty with Ondar Tarlow | Marketing Expedition Podcast 56:42

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Ondar Tarlow is a seasoned marketing executive with 20+ years of experience in brand strategy, digital transformation, and lifestyle marketing. Now a consultant for motorsports, finance, and lifestyle brands, he partners with organizations like Fast Lane Drive to fuse passion and performance. His creative work, including sponsorships with the LA Ch…

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#343: Defending Democracy + Raising Money for Policy with Omri Preiss 38:22

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I’m so excited to share this week’s episode of Nonprofit Lowdown with you. I sat down with my friend and former student, Omri Preiss, the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Alliance for Europe — and we had a powerful, eye-opening conversation. We don’t often feature voices from outside the U.S., so this one is extra special. Omri is on the frontline…

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#342- Fundraising for International NGO with Katy Troyer 26:29

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and former student, Katy Troyer, the Executive Director of the KGSA Foundation — the U.S.-based fundraising arm for the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. We talked about what it’s really like to raise money for a cause that’s thousands of miles away, how the international development se…

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Everyday Courage: Tapping into Your Core Values with Louis Katz | Marketing Expedition Podcast 51:04

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Louis Katz is a keynote speaker, coach, and founder of The Courage Inside, where he helps leaders and teams build courageous companies—one bold step at a time. With a unique blend of business acumen, street photography, standup comedy, and a knack for storytelling, Louis inspires audiences to ditch fear-based decisions and embrace everyday courage …

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende 1:14:43

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We are celebrating Isabel Allende’s newest book – My Name is Emilia del Valle – by listening back to the beautiful conversion she had with Julia in Season 1. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia gets schooled by 82-year-old award-winning author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits). Isabel enlightens Julia about organic justice, letter writing, and bl…

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#341- Building A Nonprofit From Scratch with Dr. Nastassia Harris 34:02

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This week on Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with the phenomenal Dr. Nastassia Harris (@perinatalhealthequity) to talk about her journey from professor and nurse to full-time founder and CEO of the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative. We talk about: ✅ Making the leap into nonprofit leadership ✅ Facing fears around fundraising & salary ✅ “Burning the s…

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#340- Scaling an Organization to 7 Figures with Jehron Petty 32:44

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I’m beyond excited to share my latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown featuring one of my former students and now nonprofit powerhouse, Jehron Petty, founder and CEO of ColorStack. Y’all—Jehron started ColorStack during the height of the pandemic, fresh out of Cornell, and five years later? He’s leading a national org serving over 15,000 Black and Lat…

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Unlocking the Power of Quiz Marketing with Maxwell Nee | Marketing Expedition Podcast 34:32

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Maxwell Nee is the Chief Revenue Officer of ScoreApp, a Quiz Marketing Platform with 6,000 paying clients. He's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, bodybuilder & dancer. He’s been featured on TV, Radio, Forbes, Singapore’s The Business Times & The Australian Business Review. 00:00 - 00:17 "We have a mantra in our business that we want to force…

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#339- Stepping Into Consulting with Amber Buck Hamilton 32:36

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I got to chat with my friend and former student Amber Buck Hamilton, founder of Fig Leaf Development and a total rockstar in the fundraising world. We talked about: ✅ Why she left her high-level nonprofit job to start her own consulting biz ✅ How burnout, family, and values drove her decision ✅ What it really feels like to take the leap (spoiler: t…

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#338- Power of a Healthy Pipeline with Maria Griffin 41:23

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my friend and fundraising rockstar Maria Griffin on the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown — and trust me, you need to hear this one. Maria is the Chief Advancement Officer at DREAM (yes, the same DREAM from the episode with Rich Berlin!) and she's about to launch her own consultancy to help nonprof…

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The Power of Scalability Fueling Long-Term Growth with Jason Kramer | Marketing Expedition Podcast 57:13

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Jason Kramer founded Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm specializing in lead-nurturing strategies and technology. With 15 years of experience running a creative agency, Jason identified revenue gaps in marketing and sales funnels for distributors, service providers, marketing agencies, and manufacturers. He launched Cultivize to provide customized CR…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Diane von Furstenberg 45:30

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Listen back to this fascinating interview from season one, where Diane von Furstenberg talks about the relationships in her life – and who she believes the most important one of all is. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 76-year-old fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg. In this conversation, Diane tells Julia why she’s always looked forward…

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#337- Tenacious Fundraising in Tough Times 48:19

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Hey friends—I'm turning my recent Leadership Connect session into a podcast episode because the conversation was too real not to share with a wider audience. If you’re a fundraiser, ED, or nonprofit leader navigating today’s uncertainty, this one’s for you. Yes, the economy is wobbly. Yes, federal and state dollars are shrinking. But no, that doesn…

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#336- Values Driven Fundraising with Karla Altmayer 37:48

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I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Karla Altmayer, co-founder of Healing to Action, on Nonprofit Lowdown this week — and wow, this conversation is a must-listen. We talked about how her team is flipping the script on both gender-based violence and traditional fundraising. Instead of fancy decks or transactional asks, they’re hosting under…

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The Inner Earthquake: Navigating Major Life Events That Challenge Identity with Jenny Calcoen | Marketing Expedition Podcast 34:09

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Internationally-recognized mentor, speaker, and author, Jenny Calcoen, is the CEO and Founder of Inner Earthquake, a boutique consulting and coaching practice dedicated to empowering women. After a successful 26-year corporate career in senior leadership, Calcoen now mentors, coaches, and teaches women philanthropists, executives, and entrepreneurs…

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#335- Celebration + Joy as Resistance with Yully Cha 40:11

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This week on Nonprofit Lowdown, I had the absolute pleasure of reconnecting with my friend Yully Cha, SVP of Research & Policy and Senior Advisor at Embrace Boston. We dove into a deep and inspiring conversation about what it really means to lead equity work in today’s climate—and why joy and belonging are central to the fight for justice. 💥 We tal…

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Julia Gets Wise with Sylvia Earle 45:11

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In this special Earth Day episode, Julia chats with 89-year-old marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, who joins from a boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Sylvia shares what it's like to walk untethered on the ocean floor, how her first dive changed her life, and the ocean's vital role in our survival. Plus, Julia tells a comical story about…

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#334- Retention Marketing with Sean Littman 35:19

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If you’re struggling with donor retention (let’s be real — who isn’t?), you need to hear this convo I had with my friend Sean Littman, founder of GiveSuite.com. We got into the real talk about why retention in the nonprofit sector is so dismal (below 40% — yikes), and more importantly, what to actually do about it. 💡 Here’s a taste of what we cover…

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Measure What Matters: Creating Authenticity in Your Social Media with Karlyn Ankrom | Marketing Expedition Podcast 40:12

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Karlyn Ankrom is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, a new approach to social media marketing made specifically for businesses tempted to fake their own death and flee to Tahiti at the mere thought of content creation. Karlyn developed her user-friendly strategy after working for a decade…

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#333- Power of Authencity with Jacob Adams 25:39

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Nonprofit fam, you do not want to miss this one. On the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with the brilliant, bold, and beautifully authentic Jacob Adams — founder + CEO of Inner Spark — to talk about what it really means to lead and fundraise with authenticity. 🙌🏽🔥 We go deep on: Being unapologetically real in funder relationships Wh…

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Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett 1:06:42

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In honor of Carol Burnett’s 92nd birthday later this month, we wanted to re-share the heartwarming conversation she and Julia had back in season one. On the season one finale of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down in person with 90-year-old groundbreaking actress, comedian, and writer Carol Burnett. Carol tells Julia how she learned to accept rejection,…

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#332- The State of Nonprofit Staffing with Evan Wildstein and Michelle Flores Vryn 32:55

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Nonprofit Leaders, it's time to wake up and take action! In the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with two experts, Michelle Flores Vryn and Evan Wildstein, to dive deep into a critical issue facing our sector: nonprofit staffing struggles. They discuss trends from their groundbreaking Social Impact Staff Retention Report, revealing t…