Have you ever really dug into articulating your values and then asking yourself if your values are aligned with your actions? Your values shift over time and being intentional about exploring what matters to most today and then assessing whether your actions are in alignment with that is the key to building a truly resonant life. In this episode we are doing something a little different. Cindy Wagman, host of The Small Nonprofit Podcast as well as co-host of Confessions with Jess and Cindy which she produces with Jess Campbell. Cindy agreed to guest host today’s episode and to interview me on the work I continue to do around values and purpose. Last year, I was invited to write an article for the good folks at Fundraising Leadership podcast. While not intended, the article that emerged was my story of burn out, divorce, unemployment, consultancy, entrepreneurship and shifting values. All of these experiences culminated to a very real assessment of what I values and how to build a life of joyful resonance and abundance. In this episode Cindy and I chat about what we value, how we define it and how our actions are aligned with our values. Using your values as a compass for decisions you make can have a huge impact on your life. We hope this episode inspires you to explore whether your actions are aligned with your values and what shifts might you want to make in the coming year. If you would like to chat about this further and could use a guide to help you please reach out. Visit www.intersectionhub.ca and book a chemistry session with me so we can chat about it more. Well, that’s it for season three of our podcast. It’s hard to believe that have had 54 amazing conversations with so many incredible leaders in our sector. I’ll be taking a break for a few weeks, resting and then hatching plans for season four. If you have ideas for conversations you would like to see, please do send them along. In the meantime thank you for listening today. It would be amazing if you would consider writing a review, rating this podcast or sharing it with your friends.

Have you ever really dug into articulating your values and then asking yourself if your values are aligned with your actions? Your values shift over time and being intentional about exploring what matters to most today and then assessing whether your actions are in alignment with that is the key to building a truly resonant life. In this episode we are doing something a little different. <a href="https://cindywagman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cindy Wagman,</a> host of The Small Nonprofit Podcast as well as co-host of Confessions with Jess and Cindy which she produces with Jess Campbell. Cindy agreed to guest host today’s episode and to interview me on the work I continue to do around values and purpose. Last year, I was invited to write an <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/emergence-how-fundraiser-lost-found-her-smile-mackenzie-cfre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> for the good folks at Fundraising Leadership podcast. While not intended, the article that emerged was my story of burn out, divorce, unemployment, consultancy, entrepreneurship and shifting values. All of these experiences culminated to a very real assessment of what I values and how to build a life of joyful resonance and abundance. In this episode Cindy and I chat about what we value, how we define it and how our actions are aligned with our values. Using your values as a compass for decisions you make can have a huge impact on your life. We hope this episode inspires you to explore whether your actions are aligned with your values and what shifts might you want to make in the coming year. If you would like to chat about this further and could use a guide to help you please reach out. Visit <a href="http://www.intersectionhub.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.intersectionhub.ca</a> and book a chemistry session with me so we can chat about it more. Well, that’s it for season three of our podcast. It’s hard to believe that have had 54 amazing conversations with so many incredible leaders in our sector. I’ll be taking a break for a few weeks, resting and then hatching plans for season four. If you have ideas for conversations you would like to see, please do send them along. In the meantime thank you for listening today. It would be amazing if you would consider writing a review, rating this podcast or sharing it with your friends.

S03E13- Values in Action

Have you ever dreaded going into work, suiting up in professional armour? Ever wondered how to change your situation? What would that take? Today our guest Ashlee Livingstone shares her journey from hospital fundraiser to entrepreneur hypnotherapist and breathwork practitioner. A combination of energy, creativity and passion, Ashlee is known for her original ideas, executed with a thoughtful logistical approach, helping bring out the best in every undertaking. After working with leaders in the non-profit and corporate sector for many years, Ashlee understands that we are all struggling with similar challenges. Whether inspiring leaders and teams to build a thriving culture of gratitude and value or working with non-profits to create meaningful donor relationships, Ashlee works to build connections - between people, their goals and the broader community. In this episode we talk about how to get off the hamster wheel of work and the value of taking a pause. We also learn about how Ashlee uses breathwork for herself and to help her clients find clarity, purpose and joy. Let’s get into it. You can reach Ashlee by email atashlee@ourforte.ca or her website  https://www.ourforte.ca/.  Thank you so Ashlee for jumping into conversation. And thank you for spending time here today. Please remember to join the conversation with comments a review or sharing this podcast. Let’s keep building community through candid conversations. See you next time!

Have you ever dreaded going into work, suiting up in professional armour? Ever wondered how to change your situation? What would that take? Today our guest Ashlee Livingstone shares her journey from hospital fundraiser to entrepreneur hypnotherapist and breathwork practitioner. A combination of energy, creativity and passion, Ashlee is known for her original ideas, executed with a thoughtful logistical approach, helping bring out the best in every undertaking. After working with leaders in the non-profit and corporate sector for many years, Ashlee understands that we are all struggling with similar challenges. Whether inspiring leaders and teams to build a thriving culture of gratitude and value or working with non-profits to create meaningful donor relationships, Ashlee works to build connections - between people, their goals and the broader community. In this episode we talk about how to get off the hamster wheel of work and the value of taking a pause. We also learn about how Ashlee uses breathwork for herself and to help her clients find clarity, purpose and joy. Let’s get into it. You can reach Ashlee by email <a href="mailto:atashlee@ourforte.ca">atashlee@ourforte.ca</a> or her website  <a href="https://www.ourforte.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ourforte.ca/. </a> Thank you so Ashlee for jumping into conversation. And thank you for spending time here today. Please remember to join the conversation with comments a review or sharing this podcast. Let’s keep building community through candid conversations. See you next time!

S03E12 - A Full Body YES!

Nkoyo Effiong

Did you know that over 90,000 hours or one third of your life is spent working. What would the world look like if we had a different viewpoint around what work is or should be?  Our guest today Nkoyo Effiong-Lewis will be the first one to tell you that careers are not linear. Nkoyo-Ene is a national speaker, advocate, strategist, and systems leader on a mission to revolutionize the world of work…one leader at a time.  An educator at heart and attorney by training, Nkoyo speaks &amp; consults at the intersection of purpose, power, and professionalism in law, education, and social enterprise. Using her proprietary Audacious LeadershipTM framework, Nkoyo helps individuals and organizations navigate disruption with the courage, clarity, and conviction they need to do the “heart” things that ultimately change the world.  Through a mix of speaking, coaching, and consulting, Nkoyo equips leaders to design boldly for the future of work. She also curates dynamic solutions that accelerate personal and professional growth, overcome complex challenges, and grow through change with curiosity and confidence. In this episode, Nkoyo and I have a deep and rich conversation about making sure you are purposeful in everything you do, questioning and disrupting power dynamic s and the need to redefine professionalism. Just like people, organizations need to transition and shift in response to the community around them. Particularly in this post pandemic world.  We are living in a space where people want more agency over their work, their lives and their time. Yet, many organizations are slow to respond. Nkoyo is here with her audacious leadership framework to change that. Let’s get into it. Join the Audacious Leadership Circle or connect with Nkoyo on social media with the links below. And as always, we invite you to join the conversation by subscribing to this podcast, joining intersectionhub.ca mailing list and sharing this conversation with people who you think would get value from it. Thank you for spending time with us today. https://go.leadaudaciously.com/join Connect with Nkoyo on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkoyoeneeffiong  Instagram: https://instagram.com/nkoyospeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkoyospeaks 

Did you know that over 90,000 hours or one third of your life is spent working. What would the world look like if we had a different viewpoint around what work is or should be?  Our guest today Nkoyo Effiong-Lewis will be the first one to tell you that careers are not linear. Nkoyo-Ene is a national speaker, advocate, strategist, and systems leader on a mission to revolutionize the world of work…one leader at a time.  An educator at heart and attorney by training, Nkoyo speaks &amp; consults at the intersection of purpose, power, and professionalism in law, education, and social enterprise. Using her proprietary Audacious LeadershipTM framework, Nkoyo helps individuals and organizations navigate disruption with the courage, clarity, and conviction they need to do the “heart” things that ultimately change the world.  Through a mix of speaking, coaching, and consulting, Nkoyo equips leaders to design boldly for the future of work. She also curates dynamic solutions that accelerate personal and professional growth, overcome complex challenges, and grow through change with curiosity and confidence. In this episode, Nkoyo and I have a deep and rich conversation about making sure you are purposeful in everything you do, questioning and disrupting power dynamic s and the need to redefine professionalism. Just like people, organizations need to transition and shift in response to the community around them. Particularly in this post pandemic world.  We are living in a space where people want more agency over their work, their lives and their time. Yet, many organizations are slow to respond. Nkoyo is here with her audacious leadership framework to change that. Let’s get into it. Join the Audacious Leadership Circle or connect with Nkoyo on social media with the links below. And as always, we invite you to join the conversation by subscribing to this podcast, joining <a href="http://intersectionhub.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">intersectionhub.ca</a> mailing list and sharing this conversation with people who you think would get value from it. Thank you for spending time with us today. <a href="https://go.leadaudaciously.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.leadaudaciously.com/join</a> Connect with Nkoyo on social media! LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkoyoeneeffiong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkoyoeneeffiong</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nkoyospeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/nkoyospeaks</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nkoyospeaks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nkoyospeaks</a>

S03E11 - Nkoyo Effiong – Lews

Rickesh Lakhani is one of the most emotionally intelligent and generous thought leaders in the charitable sector he was the very first guest we hosted and he couldn’t be more perfect to celebrate our 51st episode. Rickesh Lakhani believes that we are all responsible for each other’s success. He is the Founder of Radiance Advisory, supporting social impact organizations and leaders to align their actions with their values and build stronger cultures based on truth and trust. He has over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, including serving as the Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids, a community-based organization serving children, and as the Director, Campaign at United Way York Region, leading an $8M annual fundraising campaign. Rickesh is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), sits on the Global Council for the Community-Centric Fundraising movement, and has volunteered with numerous causes and boards. He enjoys spending time with his family including his 3 children, camping, bike riding, cooking, and playing drums. In this thoughtful and intimate conversation Rickesh and I cover a lot of territory. Rickesh openly shares why and how he chose to gracefully transition away from his executive director role at Future Possibilities for Kids. His realization that he was chronically burnt out and how he recovered. We talk about the need for our sector to treat their staff and volunteers better and how he is now using his voice to elevate important conversations during these times of great change in our sector and in the world. What I really appreciate Rickesh tackles tough topics with such thoughtfulness and kindness.  Please join me in welcoming my friend Rickesh back into The Hub. Please remember to share this podcast so that we can invite others into The Hub. Let’s keep building community and connection through candid conversation. See you next time.

Rickesh Lakhani is one of the most emotionally intelligent and generous thought leaders in the charitable sector he was the very first guest we hosted and he couldn’t be more perfect to celebrate our 51st episode. Rickesh Lakhani believes that we are all responsible for each other’s success. He is the Founder of Radiance Advisory, supporting social impact organizations and leaders to align their actions with their values and build stronger cultures based on truth and trust. He has over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, including serving as the Executive Director at Future Possibilities for Kids, a community-based organization serving children, and as the Director, Campaign at United Way York Region, leading an $8M annual fundraising campaign. Rickesh is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), sits on the Global Council for the Community-Centric Fundraising movement, and has volunteered with numerous causes and boards. He enjoys spending time with his family including his 3 children, camping, bike riding, cooking, and playing drums. In this thoughtful and intimate conversation Rickesh and I cover a lot of territory. Rickesh openly shares why and how he chose to gracefully transition away from his executive director role at Future Possibilities for Kids. His realization that he was chronically burnt out and how he recovered. We talk about the need for our sector to treat their staff and volunteers better and how he is now using his voice to elevate important conversations during these times of great change in our sector and in the world. What I really appreciate Rickesh tackles tough topics with such thoughtfulness and kindness.  Please join me in welcoming my friend Rickesh back into The Hub. Please remember to share this podcast so that we can invite others into The Hub. Let’s keep building community and connection through candid conversation. See you next time.

S03E10 - Constant Changes

Today we pull back the curtain on the personal life of Sam Laprade. Sam’s resilience, grit, strength and the beautiful green eyes of her daughter, have helped her overcome many hurdles to build what is now resonant and abundant life. As a radio broadcaster and professional fundraiser Sam works closely with her community to give a voice to new ideas, tough topics and philanthropy. Sam has a massive portfolio of work that spans over three decades, in fundraising, media and municipal politics. Over a 32-year period Sam has raised money for important charities in her community such as: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Humane Society and the Ottawa Mission Foundation. As a fundraising consultant, Sam helps non-profit and charity organizations engage with donors to maximize the impact of the important work they are doing every day. Through donor data analytics, fundraising and stewardship reports, board training and fundraising audits, Sam helps local, national, and international organizations with their fundraising strategy. Sam also helps small and medium sized organizations recruit for important roles such as development director and fundraising manager. Sam is the creator and host of “An Hour to Give” on CityNews 101.1, Ottawa and CityNews 95.7, Halifax.  This radio show highlights non-profit organizations and philanthropy. On July 5, 2021, The Sam Laprade Show was launched on CityNews 101.1 Ottawa. This daily radio show, which airs 12-2PM, is an opportunity to feature the stories that matter to the residents of Ottawa and the Valley. Sam also covers breaking news to ensure listeners are kept up to date with local, national, and global issues. Sam is living a joyous and abundant life. But it wasn’t always this way. In this episode Sam gets deeply personal about her setbacks and the break-up of her marriage. If you are caught up in or recovering from a dysfunctional relationship this episode will help inspire you to know that you are not alone AND that you can get through challenging times and become wildly successful. Just like Sam is.  As Sam said – everybody has their story. Sam thank you for sharing yours. Thank you for spending time here. Please remember to share this podcast to invite others in. Let’s keep building community and connection through candid conversation. See you next time.

Today we pull back the curtain on the personal life of Sam Laprade. Sam’s resilience, grit, strength and the beautiful green eyes of her daughter, have helped her overcome many hurdles to build what is now resonant and abundant life. As a radio broadcaster and professional fundraiser Sam works closely with her community to give a voice to new ideas, tough topics and philanthropy. Sam has a massive portfolio of work that spans over three decades, in fundraising, media and municipal politics. Over a 32-year period Sam has raised money for important charities in her community such as: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Humane Society and the Ottawa Mission Foundation. As a fundraising consultant, Sam helps non-profit and charity organizations engage with donors to maximize the impact of the important work they are doing every day. Through donor data analytics, fundraising and stewardship reports, board training and fundraising audits, Sam helps local, national, and international organizations with their fundraising strategy. Sam also helps small and medium sized organizations recruit for important roles such as development director and fundraising manager. Sam is the creator and host of “An Hour to Give” on CityNews 101.1, Ottawa and CityNews 95.7, Halifax.  This radio show highlights non-profit organizations and philanthropy. On July 5, 2021, The Sam Laprade Show was launched on CityNews 101.1 Ottawa. This daily radio show, which airs 12-2PM, is an opportunity to feature the stories that matter to the residents of Ottawa and the Valley. Sam also covers breaking news to ensure listeners are kept up to date with local, national, and global issues. Sam is living a joyous and abundant life. But it wasn’t always this way. In this episode Sam gets deeply personal about her setbacks and the break-up of her marriage. If you are caught up in or recovering from a dysfunctional relationship this episode will help inspire you to know that you are not alone AND that you can get through challenging times and become wildly successful. Just like Sam is.  As Sam said – everybody has their story. Sam thank you for sharing yours. Thank you for spending time here. Please remember to share this podcast to invite others in. Let’s keep building community and connection through candid conversation. See you next time.

S03E09 - Reinventing Yourself

A colleague once described our Chandler as “kindest person to ever challenge you”. I have to say I also think he is my new best friend. If you can put up with the first few minutes of banter we then dive right into a super-rich conversation about how Chandler is working to transform the philanthropic space. Chandler is the Founder and CEO of Untraditional Philanthropy, a bespoke donor advisory reimagining philanthropic decision making by partnering with 40+ social impact leaders worldwide who serve as one-on-one advisors to donors and clients. More than 80% of these experts identify as people of color, women and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chandler honed his skills in the impact sector over 25 years as a successful Founder, Executive Director, COO, CEO, and Board Member of a range of local, national and global social enterprises. As the COO of First Book, for example, Chandler led day-to-day operations and fundraising efforts for a global education equity organization which distributed 160 million new books—valued at $1 billion USD—to children in need during his tenure. Chandler has also developed social impact efforts with some of the country's wealthiest families and leading brands; including Disney, Ford, KPMG, Pizza Hut, Ralph Lauren, Target and others. Chandler's private sector experience also includes working as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group and in strategy and marketing with The Coca-Cola Company. Chandler is a proud social innovation geek. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a concentration on social change in American History and Literature and earned his MBA at Stanford. A frequent speaker about innovation and social change, Chander has given guest lectures on social innovation at Yale, Columbia and Georgetown. Chandler, his husband, and their two young children live in Washington, D.C. Hopefully like me you are super excited about the collective impact that Chandler’s social enterprise Untraditional Philanthropy can have on our sector. You can get in touch with Chandler and learn more about Untraditional Philanthropy here: https://www.untraditionalphilanthropy.com/ Please remember to like subscribe and share this podcast so that more people can join us in conversation. Let’s keep building community through connection and candid conversation. See you next time. Brene Brown and her interview with Jake Wesley Rogers here: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/songwriting-storytelling-and-dropping-keys/

A colleague once described our Chandler as “kindest person to ever challenge you”. I have to say I also think he is my new best friend. If you can put up with the first few minutes of banter we then dive right into a super-rich conversation about how Chandler is working to transform the philanthropic space. Chandler is the Founder and CEO of Untraditional Philanthropy, a bespoke donor advisory reimagining philanthropic decision making by partnering with 40+ social impact leaders worldwide who serve as one-on-one advisors to donors and clients. More than 80% of these experts identify as people of color, women and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chandler honed his skills in the impact sector over 25 years as a successful Founder, Executive Director, COO, CEO, and Board Member of a range of local, national and global social enterprises. As the COO of First Book, for example, Chandler led day-to-day operations and fundraising efforts for a global education equity organization which distributed 160 million new books—valued at $1 billion USD—to children in need during his tenure. Chandler has also developed social impact efforts with some of the country's wealthiest families and leading brands; including Disney, Ford, KPMG, Pizza Hut, Ralph Lauren, Target and others. Chandler's private sector experience also includes working as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group and in strategy and marketing with The Coca-Cola Company. Chandler is a proud social innovation geek. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a concentration on social change in American History and Literature and earned his MBA at Stanford. A frequent speaker about innovation and social change, Chander has given guest lectures on social innovation at Yale, Columbia and Georgetown. Chandler, his husband, and their two young children live in Washington, D.C. Hopefully like me you are super excited about the collective impact that Chandler’s social enterprise Untraditional Philanthropy can have on our sector. You can get in touch with Chandler and learn more about Untraditional Philanthropy here: <a href="https://www.untraditionalphilanthropy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.untraditionalphilanthropy.com/</a> Please remember to like subscribe and share this podcast so that more people can join us in conversation. Let’s keep building community through connection and candid conversation. See you next time. Brene Brown and her interview with Jake Wesley Rogers here: <a href="https://brenebrown.com/podcast/songwriting-storytelling-and-dropping-keys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brenebrown.com/podcast/songwriting-storytelling-and-dropping-keys/</a>

S03E08 - Untraditional Philanthropy

This conversation might make you feel a little uncomfortable and it might be the most important podcast you listen to. I first came to know of Martha Awojobi during an online conference when she got up on a soapbox and blew my mind! One of the first things Martha will tell you is that she does not work in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Martha has their feet firmly planted in the anti-racism space.  Martha Awojobi, is Founder, Director and fearless leader of JMB Consulting. After spending ten years working in the charity and philanthropic sector, she was disappointed to find that the space that she believed could be truly transformational in bringing about the liberation of oppressed groups also perpetuated horrific racism. Leaders were slow to innovate, resistant to name structural racism and reluctant to meaningfully include Black and Brown people in decision making. Instead, they were preoccupied with being seen as ‘good people doing good work’ at the expense of confronting and dismantling the very real racism that their organisations perpetuate.   Martha works in coalition with organisations who share her goal of liberation from oppression through her work at JMB and through #BAMEOnline series which supports fundraisers and founders of colour to navigate the philanthropic sector and generate sustainable income. In this episode talk about the importance of really understanding the harm that systemic racism continues to cause and our respective roles in supporting that system. We talk about how most Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is performative and that we need to back up the train and really take time to understand what racism is and our respective roles in perpetuating systemic racism in the charitable sector. If you would like to get in touch with Martha you can reach her through her website here: https://www.jmb-consulting.co.uk/ Please join the conversation with a like, share and a review of this podcast. Let us know what you think. Let’s keep building community and fostering connection through candid conversation.

This conversation might make you feel a little uncomfortable and it might be the most important podcast you listen to. I first came to know of Martha Awojobi during an online conference when she got up on a soapbox and blew my mind! One of the first things Martha will tell you is that she does not work in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Martha has their feet firmly planted in the anti-racism space. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthaawojobi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Awojobi</a>, is Founder, Director and fearless leader of JMB Consulting. After spending ten years working in the charity and philanthropic sector, she was disappointed to find that the space that she believed could be truly transformational in bringing about the liberation of oppressed groups also perpetuated horrific racism. Leaders were slow to innovate, resistant to name structural racism and reluctant to meaningfully include Black and Brown people in decision making. Instead, they were preoccupied with being seen as ‘good people doing good work’ at the expense of confronting and dismantling the very real racism that their organisations perpetuate. Martha works in coalition with organisations who share her goal of liberation from oppression through her work at JMB and through #BAMEOnline series which supports fundraisers and founders of colour to navigate the philanthropic sector and generate sustainable income. In this episode talk about the importance of really understanding the harm that systemic racism continues to cause and our respective roles in supporting that system. We talk about how most Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is performative and that we need to back up the train and really take time to understand what racism is and our respective roles in perpetuating systemic racism in the charitable sector. If you would like to get in touch with Martha you can reach her through her website here: <a href="https://www.jmb-consulting.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jmb-consulting.co.uk/</a> Please join the conversation with a like, share and a review of this podcast. Let us know what you think. Let’s keep building community and fostering connection through candid conversation.

S03E07 - The Colonial Project

I’m totally geeking out in this episode because I love talking about systemic change and how to go all the way upstream to create lasting change and culture shifts. No one knows more about this than my friend Veronica LaFemina. Veronica Founder and CEO of LaFemina &amp; Co., an advisory firm supporting nonprofits and social impact businesses at the intersection of strategy, culture, communications, and change management. Veronica partners with organizations and their leaders to go beyond what "looks good on paper" to focus on what works well in real life. She is a leader, strategist, facilitator, trusted advisor, and certified change management professional with nearly two decades of experience as a senior executive at national U.S. nonprofit organizations and a high-impact consultant. Her work has been featured by Inc. Magazine, the Today Show, NPR, CNN, Capterra, and in news outlets nationwide. Veronica blogs regularly about nonprofit leadership, strategy, change management and culture at lafemina.co. In this episode we dive right into how to work with your team to create change that gets people excited about working with you to shift your culture, advance programs and do more good in the world. If you love change management you are going to LOVE this conversation. We talk about the humility, grace, vulnerability, compassion and patience required to create lasting system change. Get yourself a cup of tea, sit back and create some space to absorb the wisdom that Veronica shares with us today. Please join me in welcoming Veronica into the hub. Links &amp; Social Website: lafemina.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlafemina/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vlafemina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlafemina/ You can read Veronica’s article where she dives deeper into the seven steps to building yoru nonprofit’s capacity to manage change here: https://blog.capterra.com/change-management-for-nonprofits/ If you liked this episode please do share it with others who might like to join our community. Let’s come together to create community through candid conversation. See you next time.

I’m totally geeking out in this episode because I love talking about systemic change and how to go all the way upstream to create lasting change and culture shifts. No one knows more about this than my friend Veronica LaFemina. Veronica Founder and CEO of LaFemina &amp; Co., an advisory firm supporting nonprofits and social impact businesses at the intersection of strategy, culture, communications, and change management. Veronica partners with organizations and their leaders to go beyond what "looks good on paper" to focus on what works well in real life. She is a leader, strategist, facilitator, trusted advisor, and certified change management professional with nearly two decades of experience as a senior executive at national U.S. nonprofit organizations and a high-impact consultant. Her work has been featured by Inc. Magazine, the Today Show, NPR, CNN, Capterra, and in news outlets nationwide. Veronica blogs regularly about nonprofit leadership, strategy, change management and culture at <a href="https://lafemina.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lafemina.co</a>. In this episode we dive right into how to work with your team to create change that gets people excited about working with you to shift your culture, advance programs and do more good in the world. If you love change management you are going to LOVE this conversation. We talk about the humility, grace, vulnerability, compassion and patience required to create lasting system change. Get yourself a cup of tea, sit back and create some space to absorb the wisdom that Veronica shares with us today. Please join me in welcoming Veronica into the hub. Links &amp; Social Website: <a href="https://lafemina.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lafemina.co</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlafemina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlafemina/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vlafemina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vlafemina</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vlafemina/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/vlafemina/</a> You can read Veronica’s article where she dives deeper into the seven steps to building yoru nonprofit’s capacity to manage change here: <a href="https://blog.capterra.com/change-management-for-nonprofits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.capterra.com/change-management-for-nonprofits/</a> If you liked this episode please do share it with others who might like to join our community. Let’s come together to create community through candid conversation. See you next time.

S03E06 - Building Lasting Change

It’s important to start this episode by saying that my guest Heather Nelson and I are not experts in the complicated situation unfolding with respect to Hockey Canada and the allegations that the institution has a slush fund in place to compensate victims of the rampant culture of sexual assault among its players. You can find some great articles below if you are interested in the details of this scandal. What we can speak to is that when this situation at Hockey Canada was reported by sports reporter Rick Westhead the organization was asked to make some changes. They to didn’t do it. Consequently, their corporate partners started abandoning ship, falling like cards and as Heather said by their action, they elevated the voices of their customers by withdrawing financial support to the organization. Every time another fleeing sponsor hit the news cycle, I thought to myself “What would Heather say?” Founder and President at boutique fundraising consultancy, BridgeRaise, Heather and her team help nonprofits raise more money from companies by prioritizing aligned values. Heather is a 20+ year fundraiser, corporate partnership expert, mentor, teacher, tree person, and a dog and hockey mom! Heather is also a dear friend of mine and trusted advisor to The Intersection. There is so much that organizations can learn about the Hockey Canada Scandal and that is why I’m very pleased to have someone who is an expert in the sponsorship arena into conversation. To learn more about the Hockey Canada Scandal: Hockey Canada Scandal Abuse and Sexual Assault Slush Fund  https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/ Corporate Partners discuss permanently ending relationship with Hockey Canada https://www.tsn.ca/corporate-partners-discuss-permanently-ending-relationship-with-hockey-canada-1.1858288 Hockey Canada Unravelled Before our Eyes https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/ If you have questions about your corporate fundraising please don’t hesitate Heather and her team a call. You can learn more about Bridgeraise here: https://www.bridgeraise.com/ Please remember to like subscribe, review and share this podcast so that we can invite more people into conversation. Let’s keep building community and connection through conversation.

It’s important to start this episode by saying that my guest Heather Nelson and I are not experts in the complicated situation unfolding with respect to Hockey Canada and the allegations that the institution has a slush fund in place to compensate victims of the rampant culture of sexual assault among its players. You can find some great articles below if you are interested in the details of this scandal. What we can speak to is that when this situation at Hockey Canada was reported by sports reporter Rick Westhead the organization was asked to make some changes. They to didn’t do it. Consequently, their corporate partners started abandoning ship, falling like cards and as Heather said by their action, they elevated the voices of their customers by withdrawing financial support to the organization. Every time another fleeing sponsor hit the news cycle, I thought to myself “What would Heather say?” Founder and President at boutique fundraising consultancy, <a href="https://www.bridgeraise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BridgeRaise</a>, Heather and her team help nonprofits raise more money from companies by prioritizing aligned values. Heather is a 20+ year fundraiser, corporate partnership expert, mentor, teacher, tree person, and a dog and hockey mom! Heather is also a dear friend of mine and trusted advisor to The Intersection. There is so much that organizations can learn about the Hockey Canada Scandal and that is why I’m very pleased to have someone who is an expert in the sponsorship arena into conversation. To learn more about the Hockey Canada Scandal: Hockey Canada Scandal Abuse and Sexual Assault Slush Fund <a href="https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/</a> Corporate Partners discuss permanently ending relationship with Hockey Canada <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/corporate-partners-discuss-permanently-ending-relationship-with-hockey-canada-1.1858288" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tsn.ca/corporate-partners-discuss-permanently-ending-relationship-with-hockey-canada-1.1858288</a> Hockey Canada Unravelled Before our Eyes <a href="https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehockeywriters.com/hockey-canada-scandal-abuse-sexual-assault-slush-fund/</a> If you have questions about your corporate fundraising please don’t hesitate Heather and her team a call. You can learn more about Bridgeraise here: <a href="https://www.bridgeraise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bridgeraise.com/</a> Please remember to like subscribe, review and share this podcast so that we can invite more people into conversation. Let’s keep building community and connection through conversation.

S03E05 - Lesson Learned from Hockey Canada

Dan Hanley is one of the nicest most authentic people I know and I’m so grateful to him for joining us in conversation today. It you don’t know Dan you are in for a real treat – if you do know Dan you will know that this episode, as Dan would say “ROCKS”. Dan spreads kindness everywhere he goes and is ecstatic to work with nonprofits to support their growth in relationship building and fundraising, especially those serving populations that include the unheard, forgotten and invisible. For Dan being of service is key. He loves the thrill of helping his clients to build true relationships with donors that exceed fundraising goals.   Dan’s family includes his husband and three rescued dogs. He is a Veteran of US Navy is Bilingual. He is fluent in English and Spanish and he loves his work diving into all things fundraising and leadership with some of the most marginalized communities in the United States In this episode Dan opens up about the impact his sobriety has had on his life and inspires us with his kindness and gratitude and the value of impeccable, honourable leadership. Learn about Dan’s work here: https://altrui.org/ Dan likes to get emails so drop him a note here: dan@altrui.org Please remember to like, share and subscribe to this podcast so that we can keep fostering community and connection through conversation. And if you would like to talk to me about this podcast, my coaching practice or heck even my puppies I would love to hear from you. See you next time.

Dan Hanley is one of the nicest most authentic people I know and I’m so grateful to him for joining us in conversation today. It you don’t know Dan you are in for a real treat – if you do know Dan you will know that this episode, as Dan would say “ROCKS”. Dan spreads kindness everywhere he goes and is ecstatic to work with nonprofits to support their growth in relationship building and fundraising, especially those serving populations that include the unheard, forgotten and invisible. For Dan being of service is key. He loves the thrill of helping his clients to build true relationships with donors that exceed fundraising goals. Dan’s family includes his husband and three rescued dogs. He is a Veteran of US Navy is Bilingual. He is fluent in English and Spanish and he loves his work diving into all things fundraising and leadership with some of the most marginalized communities in the United States In this episode Dan opens up about the impact his sobriety has had on his life and inspires us with his kindness and gratitude and the value of impeccable, honourable leadership. Learn about Dan’s work here: <a href="https://altrui.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://altrui.org/</a> Dan likes to get emails so drop him a note here: <a href="mailto:dan@altrui.org">dan@altrui.org</a> Please remember to like, share and subscribe to this podcast so that we can keep fostering community and connection through conversation. And if you would like to talk to me about this podcast, my coaching practice or heck even my puppies I would love to hear from you. See you next time.

S03E04 - Gratitude ROCKS!!

Okay so we may not be hanging out in Clubhouse that much anymore but there is no denying that some very meaningful relationships were forged there. Today, I am so pleased to be welcoming the lovely and generous Tania Bhattacharyya into conversation. Tania helps purpose driven women stand out while they stand up for their mission. Tania works with social impact entrepreneurs, mental health change-makers, non-profit founders and disruptors in philanthropy and women making a difference who aren’t sure how to share their message without “simply adding to the noise.” Tania helps these busy change-makers clarify their vision, story, and messages so that they can build impactful deep relationship that will position them as thought leaders that yes raise revenue but more importantly drive positive change. Tania and I have a rich conversation about the importance of helping everyone be successful, building community and how to find your fire and overcome self-limiting stories. Tania also is the host of a fabulous podcast called The Campfire Circle so when you are finished with this episode be sure to check it out. You can reach Tania on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya/ Check out her website and her podcast here: https://lumosmarketing.co/ Thank you for spending your time here. Remember to like, subscribe and share this podcast so that more people can join the conversation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at https://www.intersectionhub.ca/ See you next time!

Okay so we may not be hanging out in Clubhouse that much anymore but there is no denying that some very meaningful relationships were forged there. Today, I am so pleased to be welcoming the lovely and generous Tania Bhattacharyya into conversation. Tania helps purpose driven women stand out while they stand up for their mission. Tania works with social impact entrepreneurs, mental health change-makers, non-profit founders and disruptors in philanthropy and women making a difference who aren’t sure how to share their message without “simply adding to the noise.” Tania helps these busy change-makers clarify their vision, story, and messages so that they can build impactful deep relationship that will position them as thought leaders that yes raise revenue but more importantly drive positive change. Tania and I have a rich conversation about the importance of helping everyone be successful, building community and how to find your fire and overcome self-limiting stories. Tania also is the host of a fabulous podcast called The Campfire Circle so when you are finished with this episode be sure to check it out. You can reach Tania on Linked In here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya/</a> Check out her website and her podcast here: <a href="https://lumosmarketing.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lumosmarketing.co/</a> Thank you for spending your time here. Remember to like, subscribe and share this podcast so that more people can join the conversation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at <a href="https://www.intersectionhub.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intersectionhub.ca/</a> See you next time!

S03E02 - Tania Bhattacharyya

The first time I logged into a Fundraising Everywhere event I immediately could see that something different was happening. Not only is the platform one of the first – pre covid online conference platforms the business model is crushing existing ways of not just delivering conferences but also building a values-based business that serves the charitable sector. I am thrilled to welcome the co-founder and Director of Fundraising Everywhere Nikki Bell. With over a decade of charity experience, Nikki is passionate about accessible and innovative digital methods that can help charities achieve success without adding more stress. Nikki is also building a company that values it’s people more than profit and is laser focussed on building a culture that puts the well-being of their people first. In this conversation we really pull back the covers of how Nikki and their business partner Simon are building something completely different than we have seen before. Remember to check out the Fundraising Everywhere manifesto here: https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/ourmanifesto/ If you are interested in listening to the hub podcast episode with Nikki’s business partner Simon Scriver you can get it here: https://www.intersectionhub.ca/podcast/episode/7271a838/s02e04-connections-belonging-and-learning Nikki thank you so much for being so open and candid about how you are building a profitable values driven business. I loved being in conversation with you. And thank you dear listener for spending time here today. Remember to like subscribe and share this podcast so more folks can join us in conversation. And if you would like to talk to me about your work, goals, dreams and success you can book time with me at intersection hub.ca.

The first time I logged into a Fundraising Everywhere event I immediately could see that something different was happening. Not only is the platform one of the first – pre covid online conference platforms the business model is crushing existing ways of not just delivering conferences but also building a values-based business that serves the charitable sector. I am thrilled to welcome the co-founder and Director of Fundraising Everywhere Nikki Bell. With over a decade of charity experience, Nikki is passionate about accessible and innovative digital methods that can help charities achieve success without adding more stress. Nikki is also building a company that values it’s people more than profit and is laser focussed on building a culture that puts the well-being of their people first. In this conversation we really pull back the covers of how Nikki and their business partner Simon are building something completely different than we have seen before. Remember to check out the Fundraising Everywhere manifesto here: <a href="https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/ourmanifesto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/ourmanifesto/</a> If you are interested in listening to the hub podcast episode with Nikki’s business partner Simon Scriver you can get it here: <a href="https://www.intersectionhub.ca/podcast/episode/7271a838/s02e04-connections-belonging-and-learning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intersectionhub.ca/podcast/episode/7271a838/s02e04-connections-belonging-and-learning</a> Nikki thank you so much for being so open and candid about how you are building a profitable values driven business. I loved being in conversation with you. And thank you dear listener for spending time here today. Remember to like subscribe and share this podcast so more folks can join us in conversation. And if you would like to talk to me about your work, goals, dreams and success you can book time with me at intersection <a href="http://hub.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hub.ca</a>.

S03E03 - Spilling the Tea

Today we have such a treat. For years I have had a fan girl crush on Tycely Williams and I’m so excited that she has joined us in the first episode of our third season in the hub. Tycely currently serves as the Chief Development Officer of the Bipartisan Policy centre Washington DC. Tycely is a Certified Fundraising Executive and in her more than 20-year career she has inspired individuals and institutions to invest more than $100 million dollars in charitable causes. Tycely leads the Association of Fundraising Professionals global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee; chairs the governing boards of Monument Academy Public Charter School, the Nonprofit Alliance Foundation, and Rising Media Stars; and teaches Fundraising and Leadership at The Pennsylvania State University. A cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University, Tycely holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with distinguished departmental honors and a minor in Journalism. She also earned an Executive Master’s in Leadership from The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and is Tycely is proud to be a joyful divorce. She is absolutely one of the most gracious, smart and kind leaders I have ever met in the charitable sector. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her about leading with curiosity, not making assumptions about people, having the right mindset and the importance of showing up rested, healed and with a willingness to be open to other people’s perspectives. We go deep into the state of our society how our own perspectives and well-being can have an enormous impact on a positive or negative culture in our organizations and the importance of shared values and how doing so can lead to a more joyful life. You can find Tycely: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tycely/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tycelywilliams/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tycely Tycely thank you one more time for helping to launch Season Three. And thank you listeners for making this podcast part of your day. Please remember to like share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. There are so many great conversations coming up this season. I can’t wait to share them with you. 

Today we have such a treat. For years I have had a fan girl crush on Tycely Williams and I’m so excited that she has joined us in the first episode of our third season in the hub. Tycely currently serves as the Chief Development Officer of the Bipartisan Policy centre Washington DC. Tycely is a Certified Fundraising Executive and in her more than 20-year career she has inspired individuals and institutions to invest more than $100 million dollars in charitable causes. Tycely leads the Association of Fundraising Professionals global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee; chairs the governing boards of Monument Academy Public Charter School, the Nonprofit Alliance Foundation, and Rising Media Stars; and teaches Fundraising and Leadership at The Pennsylvania State University. A cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University, Tycely holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with distinguished departmental honors and a minor in Journalism. She also earned an Executive Master’s in Leadership from The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and is Tycely is proud to be a joyful divorce. She is absolutely one of the most gracious, smart and kind leaders I have ever met in the charitable sector. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her about leading with curiosity, not making assumptions about people, having the right mindset and the importance of showing up rested, healed and with a willingness to be open to other people’s perspectives. We go deep into the state of our society how our own perspectives and well-being can have an enormous impact on a positive or negative culture in our organizations and the importance of shared values and how doing so can lead to a more joyful life. You can find Tycely: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tycely/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tycely/</a> Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tycelywilliams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tycelywilliams/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tycely" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/tycely</a> Tycely thank you one more time for helping to launch Season Three. And thank you listeners for making this podcast part of your day. Please remember to like share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. There are so many great conversations coming up this season. I can’t wait to share them with you.

S03E01 - People are Peculiar

Supporting your child to live their truth, stand in their power and be wildly successful can be a tough for every single parent. Navigating parenting through your child’s gender transition can be even more challenging. There is so much to learn and every step can feel like a potential landmine. In this episode, Nicole McVan and I (Kimberley MacKenzie) welcome Mary Cahalane into an important, and for some, lifesaving conversation about Mary’s experience parenting her two children through a gender transition. In addition to being a mother of two adult daughters, Mary Cahalane is the principal of Hands-On Fundraising. After more than 35 years in the nonprofit world, Mary still approaches her work hands-on. She’s a consultant, copywriter, and blogger. Mary helps organizations with effective donor communications and smart planning. Learn more and subscribe at mcahalane.com. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and fun Pride Month. Please remember to subscribe, like and share this podcast.  Thank you for spending time in “The Hub”. We are glad you are here! Let’s keep widening the circle, fostering connection and building community through candid conversation.

Supporting your child to live their truth, stand in their power and be wildly successful can be a tough for every single parent. Navigating parenting through your child’s gender transition can be even more challenging. There is so much to learn and every step can feel like a potential landmine. In this episode, Nicole McVan and I (Kimberley MacKenzie) welcome Mary Cahalane into an important, and for some, lifesaving conversation about Mary’s experience parenting her two children through a gender transition. In addition to being a mother of two adult daughters, Mary Cahalane is the principal of Hands-On Fundraising. After more than 35 years in the nonprofit world, Mary still approaches her work hands-on. She’s a consultant, copywriter, and blogger. Mary helps organizations with effective donor communications and smart planning. Learn more and subscribe at <a href="https://mcahalane.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcahalane.com.</a> Wishing you all a happy, healthy and fun Pride Month. Please remember to subscribe, like and share this podcast.  Thank you for spending time in “The Hub”. We are glad you are here! Let’s keep widening the circle, fostering connection and building community through candid conversation.

S02E11 - Parenting Through Gender Transition

What does it mean to stand in your truth? How do your values show up in your life? What do you do when your values are no longer aligned with your actions? Today my co-host Jen Love and I, Kimberley MacKenzie are thrilled to welcome Mimosa Kabir into conversation. Mimosa is a dynamic, creative fundraiser with an established track record as a strategic and results-oriented champion of the nonprofit sector. With a career background ranging from libraries to theatres, international aid to science, Mimosa brings a broad, holistic perspective to industry issues. She has extensive experience growing revenue through major gifts, individual giving, special events and sponsorship. Mimosa currently works as a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts at the University of Toronto Libraries. This is an intimate chat about standing in our truth, the evolution of values as we get older, imposter syndrome, the importance of representation and the discord that can happen when your personal values don’t align with your organization’s values. We are so grateful that Mimosa made time to join us for this episode. Please remember to like subscribe and share this podcast. Let’s keep widening the circle and building community through conversation. Here are the links mentioned in the podcast: Anything for ten seconds: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Kimberley’s Sculpture: Andrew Benyei’s Sun Goddess

What does it mean to stand in your truth? How do your values show up in your life? What do you do when your values are no longer aligned with your actions? Today my co-host Jen Love and I, Kimberley MacKenzie are thrilled to welcome Mimosa Kabir into conversation. Mimosa is a dynamic, creative fundraiser with an established track record as a strategic and results-oriented champion of the nonprofit sector. With a career background ranging from libraries to theatres, international aid to science, Mimosa brings a broad, holistic perspective to industry issues. She has extensive experience growing revenue through major gifts, individual giving, special events and sponsorship. Mimosa currently works as a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts at the University of Toronto Libraries. This is an intimate chat about standing in our truth, the evolution of values as we get older, imposter syndrome, the importance of representation and the discord that can happen when your personal values don’t align with your organization’s values. We are so grateful that Mimosa made time to join us for this episode. Please remember to like subscribe and share this podcast. Let’s keep widening the circle and building community through conversation. Here are the links mentioned in the podcast: Anything for ten seconds: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3339966/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt</a> Kimberley’s Sculpture: <a href="https://www.benyei.com/feature/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Benyei’s Sun Goddess</a>

S02E10 - Standing in Your Truth

Have you ever wondered how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization but aren’t sure how to start without causing and or perpetuating harm? Many organizations are struggling with exactly this. My co-host Paul Nazareth and I, Kimberley MacKenzie are thrilled to welcome Chanel Grenaway into conversation. Paul and I loved Chanel’s recently published article in Charity eNews called How to Keep a Growth Mindset at a Time of Failure and we just had to invite her into the hub to chat about her work. Chanel Grenaway has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector focused on integrating equity and intersectionality practice into workplace cultures. She has worked with Foundations, multi-service non-profit agencies and academic institutions.  She currently supports organizations to improve their equity and inclusion outcomes through equity assessments, training and knowledge building, community engagement, and action planning.  She also coaches leaders, board members and staff teams on how they can normalize conversations about racism and integrate equity-based approaches in their programs, policies and services. In this episode we start learning more about Chanel’s work and digging into what it means to be an equitable leader in this moment. How can we lead learning organizations, how to continue to build a culture of trust in times of failure? And how can we be intentional about taking pauses to reflect, process and learn in such a busy and important time. As a sector we have so much work to do. I hope this podcast has helps you know that while the work is important, it can also be complicated and sometimes messy. Let’s call people in and welcome everyone into the brave and bold conversations. Please remember to share, like, subscribe and continue to build connection and community through candid conversation. ARTICLE: How to Keep a Growth Mindset at a Time of Failure https://hilborn-charityenews.ca/articles/leadership-how-keep-growth-mindset-time-failure Hire Chanel: www.chanelgrenaway.com

Have you ever wondered how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization but aren’t sure how to start without causing and or perpetuating harm? Many organizations are struggling with exactly this. My co-host Paul Nazareth and I, Kimberley MacKenzie are thrilled to welcome Chanel Grenaway into conversation. Paul and I loved Chanel’s recently published article in Charity eNews called How to Keep a Growth Mindset at a Time of Failure and we just had to invite her into the hub to chat about her work. Chanel Grenaway has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector focused on integrating equity and intersectionality practice into workplace cultures. She has worked with Foundations, multi-service non-profit agencies and academic institutions.  She currently supports organizations to improve their equity and inclusion outcomes through equity assessments, training and knowledge building, community engagement, and action planning.  She also coaches leaders, board members and staff teams on how they can normalize conversations about racism and integrate equity-based approaches in their programs, policies and services. In this episode we start learning more about Chanel’s work and digging into what it means to be an equitable leader in this moment. How can we lead learning organizations, how to continue to build a culture of trust in times of failure? And how can we be intentional about taking pauses to reflect, process and learn in such a busy and important time. As a sector we have so much work to do. I hope this podcast has helps you know that while the work is important, it can also be complicated and sometimes messy. Let’s call people in and welcome everyone into the brave and bold conversations. Please remember to share, like, subscribe and continue to build connection and community through candid conversation. ARTICLE: How to Keep a Growth Mindset at a Time of Failure <a href="https://hilborn-charityenews.ca/articles/leadership-how-keep-growth-mindset-time-failure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hilborn-charityenews.ca/articles/leadership-how-keep-growth-mindset-time-failure</a> Hire Chanel: <a href="http://www.chanelgrenaway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chanelgrenaway.com</a>

S02E09 - Equity Centred Leadership

When a woman becomes a mother society tells us it is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. For many mothers it is a time of great conflict. The paradox of loving this tiny human you love and missing your professional life before baby is very real. Many women want to be home but are also aching for the stimulation and satisfaction of their paid work. Will your job be there when you are finished maternity leave? Do you even want it to be? What will happen to all the relationships you have cultivated and projects you led? In this episode Lacey Kempinski joins us to talk about the complexities of becoming a mother. In the past seven years Lacey has made 3 amazing humans, all currently under the age of 6! Lacey is a CFRE, the founder of Balanced Good which she created after more than a decade of progressive experience in traditional fundraising shops building a career in major gifts after she recognized she needed more balance, autonomy, and support to be both the mother and sector leader she wanted to be. In 2019, when her second son was a year old, she opened Balanced Good. In the past three years she has focused on helping women and leaders find balance and charities to do good. Lacey’s work at Balanced Good has focused on helping small to mid-sized organizations build and streamline their fundraising programs. Recognizing that the sector (and mothers and parents) needed more support, Balanced Good is shifting its focus to ensuring parents are supported in their careers throughout their parental leave and beyond. Balanced Good is also focused on helping organizations successfully navigate parental leaves and ensuring they can support their most valuable assets – their employees. As a passionate volunteer with numerous roles supporting AFP Golden Horseshoe and a speaker at a variety of conferences including Happy YOU Year, AFP Congress, and AFP Speaker Discovery Series, her message has always been the same: we need to do better to support the working parents in our sector. We look forward to continuing the conversation and helping to fix this very important need in our sector. We hope you find value in this episode. Please remember to join The Intersection at www.intersectionhub.ca  and to like, share and subscribe to this podcast. Let’s keep building community and connection through conversation.

When a woman becomes a mother society tells us it is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. For many mothers it is a time of great conflict. The paradox of loving this tiny human you love and missing your professional life before baby is very real. Many women want to be home but are also aching for the stimulation and satisfaction of their paid work. Will your job be there when you are finished maternity leave? Do you even want it to be? What will happen to all the relationships you have cultivated and projects you led? In this episode Lacey Kempinski joins us to talk about the complexities of becoming a mother. In the past seven years Lacey has made 3 amazing humans, all currently under the age of 6! Lacey is a CFRE, the founder of <a href="https://www.balancedgood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balanced Good</a> which she created after more than a decade of progressive experience in traditional fundraising shops building a career in major gifts after she recognized she needed more balance, autonomy, and support to be both the mother and sector leader she wanted to be. In 2019, when her second son was a year old, she opened Balanced Good. In the past three years she has focused on helping women and leaders find balance and charities to do good. Lacey’s work at Balanced Good has focused on helping small to mid-sized organizations build and streamline their fundraising programs. Recognizing that the sector (and mothers and parents) needed more support, Balanced Good is shifting its focus to ensuring parents are supported in their careers throughout their parental leave and beyond. Balanced Good is also focused on helping organizations successfully navigate parental leaves and ensuring they can support their most valuable assets – their employees. As a passionate volunteer with numerous roles supporting AFP Golden Horseshoe and a speaker at a variety of conferences including Happy YOU Year, AFP Congress, and AFP Speaker Discovery Series, her message has always been the same: we need to do better to support the working parents in our sector. We look forward to continuing the conversation and helping to fix this very important need in our sector. We hope you find value in this episode. Please remember to join The Intersection at <a href="http://www.intersectionhub.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.intersectionhub.ca</a>  and to like, share and subscribe to this podcast. Let’s keep building community and connection through conversation.

S02E08 - The Complexities of Motherhood

How does power show up in your work and your life? Do you benefit from the power and privilege or are you constantly striving to find your power? Do power dynamics show up in ways that you can predict and what do you do when you are sideswiped with a surprisingly quick loss of power? This week in The Hub, Jen Love and Kimberley MacKenzie have a chance to sit down with Amanda Baca and have a rich and deep conversation about the complexities of power and privilege. Amanda brings an extraordinary set of lived experiences as a self-described Nexus, a single mother and a Latinx women working as a Director or Development at The University of New Mexico Foundation and I’m proud to say one of the co-hosts for The Intersection's Women in the Hub (WiTH) events. As Jen says – the power dynamic in the philanthropic sector is layered sideways and up and down. We hope that this episode inspires you to consider the power and privilege you carry and how it may show up in your organization and in your life. As always, we do hope that you will share, like subscribe and review this podcast. Let’s keep building community through candid conversation. Thank you for spending time here.

How does power show up in your work and your life? Do you benefit from the power and privilege or are you constantly striving to find your power? Do power dynamics show up in ways that you can predict and what do you do when you are sideswiped with a surprisingly quick loss of power? This week in The Hub, Jen Love and Kimberley MacKenzie have a chance to sit down with Amanda Baca and have a rich and deep conversation about the complexities of power and privilege. Amanda brings an extraordinary set of lived experiences as a self-described Nexus, a single mother and a Latinx women working as a Director or Development at The University of New Mexico Foundation and I’m proud to say one of the co-hosts for The Intersection's Women in the Hub (WiTH) events. As Jen says – the power dynamic in the philanthropic sector is layered sideways and up and down. We hope that this episode inspires you to consider the power and privilege you carry and how it may show up in your organization and in your life. As always, we do hope that you will share, like subscribe and review this podcast. Let’s keep building community through candid conversation. Thank you for spending time here.

S02E07 - Power Dynamics & Pretty Privilege

Did your parents ever talk to you about money? What is your personal relationship with money? Have you ever thought of that? Professionals who works with high net worth individuals, need to first must understand their own money mindset before they can truly serve their donors and their missions fully. Paul and Kimberley are thrilled to welcome Jenny Mitchell into the hub. Jenny has done a lot of work in this area personally and professionally. Jenny is the President of Chavender and has a vision to help more people do more good. Jenny, works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world – one mission at a time. Chavender assists clients, across Canada and the U.S., to inspire their donors and achieve their fundraising goals through personalized fundraising coaching and training. Before completing her CFRE, Jenny trained as a classical musician and earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She brings her creative approach, her drive for excellence, and her passion for people to the world of not-for-profits. That conversation really shifted my mindset around how I think about and talk about money and I hope it did for you too. As always thank you so much for being here and we would love it if you would help widen the circle by sharing, subscribing, and reviewing this podcast. We are so glad you here. See you next time.

Did your parents ever talk to you about money? What is your personal relationship with money? Have you ever thought of that? Professionals who works with high net worth individuals, need to first must understand their own money mindset before they can truly serve their donors and their missions fully. Paul and Kimberley are thrilled to welcome Jenny Mitchell into the hub. Jenny has done a lot of work in this area personally and professionally. Jenny is the President of Chavender and has a vision to help more people do more good. Jenny, works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world – one mission at a time. Chavender assists clients, across Canada and the U.S., to inspire their donors and achieve their fundraising goals through personalized fundraising coaching and training. Before completing her CFRE, Jenny trained as a classical musician and earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She brings her creative approach, her drive for excellence, and her passion for people to the world of not-for-profits. That conversation really shifted my mindset around how I think about and talk about money and I hope it did for you too. As always thank you so much for being here and we would love it if you would help widen the circle by sharing, subscribing, and reviewing this podcast. We are so glad you here. See you next time.

S02E06 - Money Mindset

It is time to really question what “best practice” in the social sector. How can we move forward with inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging when we are stuck in archaic systems? We are thrilled to welcome Tanya Hannah Rumble and Nicole McVan back into The Hub to update us on their work building a strong community practice and charting a new way forward for our sector. Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) are long-time collaborators and respected fundraising leaders. Together they have led learning sessions and facilitated workshops for more than 2,000 professional fundraisers across North America and Europe on the topics of power and privilege; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and fundraising. Their clients include: UNICEF Canada, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada Board of Directors, Art Gallery of Ontario, Association for Opera in Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society. They bring a unique blend of deep expertise as full-time professional fundraisers; the vulnerability they share and cultivate in their learning sessions through sharing of their collective lived experiences as racialized, disabled, and trans-non binary professionals; and the power to help folks examine sensitive and challenging topics such as race, oppression, and privilege with non-judgement. Tanya is a racialized settler of multi-ethnic origins living in Tkaronto. She is a fundraising leader who has raised millions for some of Canada's largest charities including Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, McMaster University and now the Faculty of Arts and Yellowhead Institute at X University. As a racialized philanthropy professional Tanya is honoured to share her influence and insights with students, emerging professionals and peers in the sector. Tanya regularly writes articles on the topics of inclusion, equity, and access; and power, privilege and fundraising for industry publications and speaks to professional audiences at learning events regularly. She graduated with an Hons. B.A. Political Science from McMaster University, earned a Graduate Certificate at NYU in Marketing Communications, and is currently enrolled in the Master Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) at Carleton University. She has also completed numerous professional certificates including Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials (Rotman School of Management, Institute of Corporate Directors) and Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations (Banff Centre). Tanya is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Master Financial Advisor - Philanthropy (MFA-P™). Additionally, she is an active leadership volunteer in the philanthropy and non-profit sector: Board Director with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, and Board Committee volunteer with AFP Canada-Foundation; executive volunteer with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners; Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the HR Committee with FindHelp Information Services - operators of 211 Toronto; and Board Director with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. In addition to sharing her knowledge, she is committed to lifelong learning -  she is a graduate of the 2017 Association of Fundraising Professionals Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship, and 2010 DiverseCity Fellowship. Tanya gratefully acknowledges the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee nations, whose traditional territory she is a settler and responsible steward of. Nicole McVan is a strategic non-profit leader with 20 years of experience in Canada and abroad. Their experience spans many areas including corporate philanthropy, individual and community-based giving, volunteer development, national event management, and alumni giving. They are currently the Vice President, Philanthropy &amp; Marketing at United Way Greater Toronto. Tanya and Nicole have extensive experience as fundraisers and I’ve included their full bio’s in the show notes. Because I know you are ready to dig into this incredible conversation. As a white, able-bodied, transgender and non-binary person, Nicole uses an anti-oppressive lens in building philanthropy and marketing plans to work with and for communities. Nicole regularly speaks and writes on the topic of equity, privilege, and power dynamics for fundraising publications and at conferences and learning events. Nicole volunteers their time in the community, including on the Board at Inside Out Film festival - an organization committed to the promotion and exhibition of film made by and about LGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities. They hold a master’s degree in Non-profit Marketing and Fundraising from City University of London and is currently working on a certificate in Community Engagement, Leadership and Development at Ryerson University to build their knowledge of how to work with and for communities for lasting change. Nicole is grateful to live and work on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations and acknowledges their role as a treaty person to reconcile and rebuild the relationship between indigenous peoples and settlers on Turtle Island. This work will continue. Together we must contribute to building a strong community of practice. If you would like to participate in this work or have question for Tanya and Nicole please reach out to them on Linked In. Here: Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE (she/her) and Nicole McVan, MA (they/them) Thank you so much for spending time in The Hub. Please remember to widen the circle by sharing, reviewing and subscribing to this podcast. See you next time!

It is time to really question what “best practice” in the social sector. How can we move forward with inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging when we are stuck in archaic systems? We are thrilled to welcome Tanya Hannah Rumble and Nicole McVan back into The Hub to update us on their work building a strong community practice and charting a new way forward for our sector. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trumble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE</a> (she/her) and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemcvan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole McVan, MA</a> (they/them) are long-time collaborators and respected fundraising leaders. Together they have led learning sessions and facilitated workshops for more than 2,000 professional fundraisers across North America and Europe on the topics of power and privilege; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and fundraising. Their clients include: UNICEF Canada, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada Board of Directors, Art Gallery of Ontario, Association for Opera in Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society. They bring a unique blend of deep expertise as full-time professional fundraisers; the vulnerability they share and cultivate in their learning sessions through sharing of their collective lived experiences as racialized, disabled, and trans-non binary professionals; and the power to help folks examine sensitive and challenging topics such as race, oppression, and privilege with non-judgement. Tanya is a racialized settler of multi-ethnic origins living in Tkaronto. She is a fundraising leader who has raised millions for some of Canada's largest charities including Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, McMaster University and now the Faculty of Arts and Yellowhead Institute at X University. As a racialized philanthropy professional Tanya is honoured to share her influence and insights with students, emerging professionals and peers in the sector. Tanya regularly writes articles on the topics of inclusion, equity, and access; and power, privilege and fundraising for industry publications and speaks to professional audiences at learning events regularly. She graduated with an Hons. B.A. Political Science from McMaster University, earned a Graduate Certificate at NYU in Marketing Communications, and is currently enrolled in the Master Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) at Carleton University. She has also completed numerous professional certificates including Not-For-Profit Governance Essentials (Rotman School of Management, Institute of Corporate Directors) and Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations (Banff Centre). Tanya is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Master Financial Advisor - Philanthropy (MFA-P™). Additionally, she is an active leadership volunteer in the philanthropy and non-profit sector: Board Director with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada, and Board Committee volunteer with AFP Canada-Foundation; executive volunteer with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners; Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the HR Committee with FindHelp Information Services - operators of 211 Toronto; and Board Director with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. In addition to sharing her knowledge, she is committed to lifelong learning -  she is a graduate of the 2017 Association of Fundraising Professionals Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship, and 2010 DiverseCity Fellowship. Tanya gratefully acknowledges the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee nations, whose traditional territory she is a settler and responsible steward of. Nicole McVan is a strategic non-profit leader with 20 years of experience in Canada and abroad. Their experience spans many areas including corporate philanthropy, individual and community-based giving, volunteer development, national event management, and alumni giving. They are currently the Vice President, Philanthropy &amp; Marketing at United Way Greater Toronto. Tanya and Nicole have extensive experience as fundraisers and I’ve included their full bio’s in the show notes. Because I know you are ready to dig into this incredible conversation. As a white, able-bodied, transgender and non-binary person, Nicole uses an anti-oppressive lens in building philanthropy and marketing plans to work with and for communities. Nicole regularly speaks and writes on the topic of equity, privilege, and power dynamics for fundraising publications and at conferences and learning events. Nicole volunteers their time in the community, including on the Board at Inside Out Film festival - an organization committed to the promotion and exhibition of film made by and about LGBTQ+ people of all ages, races and abilities. They hold a master’s degree in Non-profit Marketing and Fundraising from City University of London and is currently working on a certificate in Community Engagement, Leadership and Development at Ryerson University to build their knowledge of how to work with and for communities for lasting change. Nicole is grateful to live and work on the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations and acknowledges their role as a treaty person to reconcile and rebuild the relationship between indigenous peoples and settlers on Turtle Island. This work will continue. Together we must contribute to building a strong community of practice. If you would like to participate in this work or have question for Tanya and Nicole please reach out to them on Linked In. Here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trumble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya Hannah Rumble, CFRE</a> (she/her) and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemcvan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole McVan, MA</a> (they/them) Thank you so much for spending time in The Hub. Please remember to widen the circle by sharing, reviewing and subscribing to this podcast. See you next time!

S02E05 - The Five Fallacies of Fundraising

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