With over 250 chapters across the US and globe, For The Children is a nonprofit comprised of a network of local churches dedicated to providing intervention programs and advocacy for child victims of family induced trauma. Their goal is to build a world free of family induced trauma. We spoke with Tiffany Everette, Vice President of Development, on how their program has grown over its 30+ years. She shares stories of sadness and healing. Of hope and joy and their vision for the future. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Sheridan Marquet of Celestial Cycles
No one should leave a bike shop bummed. That's Sheridan Marquet's, owner of Celestial Cycles, mantra. He is the bike guru of the greater OKC area with a huge heart for his community. In this episode you will hear about his new location, how he and his team choose to give back, and just what "Bike Elves" are. Enjoy!!
Conversations Around Good - Aley Cristelli - Pine Pantry
In this episode we hear from the creator of the Pine Pantry, Aley Cristelli. She shares her vision of the pantry and how its beautiful simplicity feeds hundreds.
Conversations Around Good with Marcus Jackson
In this episode of Conversations Around Good we hear from the Director of The Bridge Impact Center, Marcus Jackson. His past experiences, giving a TedX Talk and creating music for rap artist LeCrae, have opened up opportunities for Marcus that he wants to recreate for kids. The center strives to be a bridge to help students find their "thing" through pathways of growth. So much goodness here, enjoy!
Snippet of Good with Hannah Schmitt of The Treasury
In this Snippet of Good we hear from Hannah Schmitt, Co Founder of The Treasury, a co working space for women. She shares her "why" and the vision for starting The Treasury. This is a clip from 2019 and The Treasury is daily living the vision and helping entrepreneurial woman reach their goals. Come back on Friday to catch the full, throwback, episode. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Jill Castilla Citizens Bank of Edmond
There are many ways to describe Jill Castilla, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond. Banker, soldier, C-suite, wife, and mother. We would add; overcomer, fierce fighter, no nonsense, brilliant, and determined. Her efforts during the pandemic helped tens of thousands businesses keep their doors open. Her life struggles, of which there have been many, have given her a heart to help and an empathy to understand their pain. You will discover surprising facts about her including her love for rap music, but you will also be blessed by her vulnerability. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Rosalind Bluestone & Naomi Kitchen of Goods for Good
If you want to hear heart warming stories about an organization that is making a huge difference, not just on the human level with food and clothing, but also in eliminating global waste, we have you covered! Goods For Good sends goods donated by generous businesses and individuals in the UK to vulnerable communities living around the world. Balancing between those who have and those who do not. Rosalind Bluestone began at her dining room table, and 7 years later they have shared 33 million dollars of goods and have saved 500 tons of landfill waste. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Derrick Sier of Paradigm Shift
Oh my, this is a fun episode! Derrick Sier of Paradigm Shift had us both laughing and crying. He shares what being a mentor for decades means to him, and how he got there. Stories of his father; the dog across the street; students around the world, and much more. You can thank us later. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Tony and Denoya Crawford of Spunkie's Soul Food
WARNING, this episode is going to make you hungry, it will also feed your soul. We hear from Tony & Denoya Crawford, owners of Spunkie’s Soul Food. They share how they choose to invest in their communities, including regularly feeding the homeless. To quote Denoya, “Just because they are homeless doesn’t make them less.” You will leave inspired and wanting mac n cheese in a big way. Enjoy!!
Conversations Around Good - Carol Herrick of the OKC Dodgers Foundation
Removing barriers is not something you usually hear from a baseball organization but it’s just a normal day for the OKC Dodgers. Carol Herrick, Executive Director for the OKC Dodgers Foundation, shares the many ways they choose to invest in their communities. Anything from covering little league team costs; to hosting "Step Up to the Plate" events; to utilizing their staff's skills to add value to non profits. You will be inspired even if you are not a baseball fan. But, you will definitely leave a OKC Dodgers fan. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - We are for Good -Becky Endicott & Jonathan McCoy
This episode with Becky Enidcott and Jonathan McCoy the geniuses behind We Are For Good , is so full of goodness it is hard to contain. Listen to catch tidbits like: “Staying decent in indecent times.”; “Take the risk your challenge deserves.”; and how to Creating an inclusive table. They are the SMEs on all things non profit, marketing and story telling. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Nicol Ragland - Regenerate Oklahoma
In this episode we talk to Nicol Ragland of Regenerate Oklahoma (imagery craft specialist of 18+ years; environmental scientist; film maker and world traveler). She shares how her interest in "regenerative farming" began, and how it is much more than just organic, it's about actually healing the land. She also talks about how she traveled the world to discover what makes us us. That community isn't based on language or location. It comes down to connection. This episode will inspire you to make changes in your shopping habits, and provides tips on healing soil in your own back yard. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Dr. Nathan Proud - Proud Dental
In this episode we hear from Canadian born Dr. Proud of Proud Dental. He is an entrepreneur who cares deeply about his community. He invests in his town in many ways including local events, free clinics, sports teams and more. His university, Loma Linda,'s motto is "Service is our calling". He puts it into action daily. Community to him means to be a part of something bigger than self. Enjoy!
Conversations Around Good - Madeline LeBlanc - On Board
This episode highlights Canadian Female Elite Paddle Boarding Champion Madeline LeBlanc. She shares how she fell in love with the sport while on vacation with her family and how that moment grew into a career in the SUP industry. In 2017 she claimed the Ontario SUP Series overall Open Female Category winner, as well as the ‘MVP’ (most valued paddler) award for her On Board efforts. At the end of the season she signed on as a team rider with ‘Starboard’ one of the worlds leading SUP companies. In 2018 she made an even bigger statement winning the overall Elite Female Category with the Ontario SUP Series, as well as taking the overall win and the yellow jersey at the 2018 and 2019 Mammoth Race in Toronto. She is also university student currently working on her master degree while congruently training the the world champion event. Hear how tragically losing two friends to cancer inspired her to create On Board, cancer research fundraiser which is now in its 7th year.
Conversations Around Good - Terrance Craft of Young Professionals OKC
In this episode Terrance Craft, Executive Director of OKC Young Professionals, will make you feel so good about you. He shares how celebrating the little things in life helps him succeed and can help you as well. He is a small business owner, horror movie addict, and huge supporter of young professionals. He also shares how OKCYP has meant everything to him and how they choose to invest in its communities through volunteering with organizations like Food Bank, OK Children Rehab, OU Children Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Great OKC Bake Off.
Conversations Around Good - Dr. Deb Shropshire of OK Child Welfare
May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to acknowledge families and professionals who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. Dr. Deb Shropshire, the director of Child Welfare for OK Department of Child Services, shares about the incredible support Oklahoman foster families have not just from DHS but from a plethora of community organizations. She also shares how more homes are needed. This is an inspiring conversation and quite possibly the sign you have been looking for to take the next step.
Snippet of Good with Dr. Deb Shropshire of DHS
May is National Foster Care Month which makes it the perfect time to hear from Dr. Deb Shropshire. She is the director of Child Welfare for OK Department of Child Services. In this Snippet of Good Dr. Deb talks about the desperate need for more therapeutic foster homes. Stay tuned to catch her entire Conversations Around Good podcast that drops on Friday.
Conversations Around Good - Abigail Cabello of Focus Federal Credit Union
Part of our vision at Made Possible By is to equip, align and inspire companies, causes and people to do make a bigger difference together. Focus Federal Credit Union fits right in. Their heart to help their community succeed financially is inspiring. Their programs, their mission, their community involvement are all centered around serving their community. As Abigail Cabello, their Community Development Officer, shares “Can’t isn’t a word.”. If you are in need of a second chance bank account or simply want to work with an organization that cares about others, Focus is at the top of the list. Thank you to Focus for supporting the YMCA, YWCA, Litter Blitz, Feed the Children and more. We see you working!
Conversations Around Good - Eve Staszczyszyn & Livia Han of Wellness World Canada
Meet the two, female founders of Wellness World Canada. Eve Straszczyszyn and Livia Han . They share how having 5 suicides their senior year in college drove them to create the platform. Learn how Wellness World, designed by students for students, makes it easy for students to navigate the saturated wellness system with a recommendations tool that directs them to existing resources on campus, off campus, or online.
Conversations Around Good - Rachel Mathew of Polston Tax
In this episode we hear from attorney; accountant; public speaker; author and more, Shiny Rachel Mathew of Polston Tax. She shares how Polston fervently fights for the “little guy”, and how giving is part of the Polston culture. All employees receive a quarterly paid day off to volunteer with an organization of their choice. They have also volunteered together with the Regional Food Bank, painting an elementary school, to helping a cancer patients family move. So much goodness here. Enjoy!