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A Better Way

by Leah Barr, Foundation X

A Better Way is the Foundation X podcast created to spark values-aligned conversations with the people shaping the future of philanthropy, social impact, and purpose-driven work. Hosted by Leah Barr, social impact leader and Vice President at Foundation X, the podcast brings thoughtful dialogue to the forefront of how impact is created and what a better way for doing good can look like in practice. Each episode features nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, advisors, and innovators who are rethinking how giving, investing, and impact can be more intentional and effective. Through candid storytelling and practical insight, the Foundation X podcast explores how values can guide strategy, deepen relationships, and create lasting change. Rooted in Foundation X’s approach to strategic philanthropy, A Better Way blends thoughtful conversation with real-world application. Listeners will hear perspectives on purpose-driven wealth, nonprofit leadership, corporate social impact, endowments, donor-advised funds, and legacy-building across generations. Whether you are a nonprofit leader, advisor, philanthropist, or someone seeking a more meaningful approach to impact, A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, offers ideas, stories, and insights to help you align purpose with action.

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Latest episodes

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How to Make Nonprofit Marketing Impossible to Ignore with Gary Mueller

What does it take to make people pay attention to the causes they might otherwise ignore? For Gary Mueller, it takes creativity, courage, and sometimes, a willingness to

Sep 2
56 min

The Unexpected Impact of Serving on a Nonprofit Board with Cam Rosenow and Trisha Zeller

Thinking about joining a nonprofit board but not sure where to start? Many people assume nonprofit board service is reserved for executives, experts, or people with year

Jul 28
30 min

How to Build Generational Wealth Through Faith & Family with Anthony Tolliver

How do you build generational wealth that lasts beyond money? In this episode of A Better Way, Foundation X explores how generational wealth, family legacy, charitable gi

Jul 7
48 min

Building Futures Through Mentorship and Opportunity with Brandon & Ryan Schenck

What starts as a single opportunity can create impact for a lifetime. In this episode of A Better Way, Leah Barr sits down with brothers Brandon and Ryan Schenck to expl

Jun 12
45 min

Integrating Philanthropy into Financial Advice with Rob Nelson

What if philanthropy wasn’t an add-on to financial advice, but a central part of financial planning and wealth management? In this episode of A Better Way, Leah Barr sit

May 1
37 min

Turning a Heartfelt Calling into Community Impact with Sara Meslow

Innovation thrives when it’s aligned with personal vocation. In this episode, Sara Meslow, founder and executive director of Camp Odayin, shares her journey of creating

Apr 2
36 min

How Small Moments of Connection Create Lasting Impact with Caroline Correia

In this engaging conversation, Leah Barr speaks with Caroline Correia, a seasoned professional in the event industry, about her journey into event design, the importance

Mar 5
28 min

Empowering Generosity: Joy and Purpose with Emily Vennerstrom

Sometimes the most transformative moment in giving is realizing it changes not just the world, but the giver as well. In this first episode of A Better Way, the Foundatio

Jan 30
36 min

About Our Podcast

In this About Our Podcast episode of A Better Way, host Leah Barr shares why the podcast exists and the perspective that shaped it. She reflects on how values-aligned gen

Jan 23
3 min

The Pilot

The pilot episode of A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, sets the tone for the conversations ahead. Host Leah Barr welcomes listeners into a space for thoughtful, hon

Jan 23
2 min