Episode 10 - Making a Difference through Advocacy and Communication

Sandra Miniutti, Chief Program Officer at Family Promise, shares about her work supporting families experiencing homelessness and how she maintains balance and well-being in pursuit of her mission. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Lynette Atch, Director of the Leadership Development Institute at ZERO TO THREE, shared her personal journey and the importance of early childhood development. Lynette shares her motivations for entering the field, the challenges she faces in maintaining work-life balance in the current remote-working context, and her commitment to the well-being and joy of young children. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Jeremy Garcia shares his journey from military service to nonprofit work, and talks about the importance of intentional work-life balance, self-care strategies, and his work with NTEN, an association of nonprofit professionals who are using technology to change the world. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

JD Davids, a Health Justice Strategist advocating for disabled and chronically ill people, shares his journey as an activist, his experiences working with different communities, and the importance of storytelling for advocates. He also discusses the mental and physical effects of fatigue, and strategies for self-care as an activist. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Jason Shim, a nonprofit technologist and Chief Digital Officer of the Canadian Center for Nonprofit Digital Resilience, shares his journey and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to empower nonprofits. Detailing his approach to balancing personal life and professional obligations, Jason shares insightful tips on productivity, the importance of rituals at work, and managing time effectively. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Rachel Davis, Executive Director and CEO of Greater Wealth Works, discusses her journey in economic development, the role her organization plays in wealth building and entrepreneurship, and how she balances her professional role with personal obligations while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Shelby Rogala, the Professional and Organizational Development Director at the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA), shares her experience working in the nonprofit sector, including the challenges and solutions associated with working towards work-life balance. Highlighting the importance of a supportive work culture, Shelby shares valuable insights on shifting to a 32-hour work week, the significance of interconnected resilience, and the benefits of saying 'no' to overcommitment. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Thriving Mindfully coach, artist, author, and Human Design Doula Ananda Leeke reflects on her personal journey of defining success and realizing that making an impact is more important to her. She shares how her purpose is to impact one person per day through various means, such as coaching, art, prayer, and reiki. Ananda emphasizes the importance of using her skills, gifts, and intuition to make a positive difference in someone's life. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Najeed Kassam, CEO of Keela, discusses his passion for using technology and data to scale nonprofit impact, what he’s learned as a son of immigrants, and how he balances fatherhood and family with the demands of being a nonprofit executive. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.

Shana Glickfield, founding Partner of the Beekeeper Group, a public affairs firm that helps corporate, association, and nonprofit clients with their communications and advocacy strategies, shares her professional journey and how she and her team balance work, life, and play in a fast-paced and ever-changing field. See more episodes and show notes at www.mindfultechie.com/podcast.