Distilling Philanthropy

The Dollar Taylor Lewan Gives Before He Writes the Check

Taylor Lewan, former NFL offensive lineman and co-host of Bussin' With The Boys, joins Distilling Philanthropy with unusual honesty about how he came to giving. He admits

Why So Much Money Just Sits There

Marisa Swystun spent her career in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector before moving into wealth management, and that crossover shapes how she counsels donors. She mak

Why Smart Giving Starts With the Outcome

Ali Harnell, founder of Live Nation Women, joins Distilling Philanthropy for a candid conversation about giving when you have the means to solve problems, not just fund t

Why Shawn and Andrew East don't find the best charity – they find the best problem solver

Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East built a large platform through athletics, relationships, and years of storytelling, and in this conversation they turn that lens on giv

A Wealth Advisor's Philanthropy Wake-Up Call

In this conversation, Tony talks about what it actually takes to move philanthropy from obligation to intention — why the standard "know your client" framework falls shor

What Happens When It Stops Being About You

In this conversation, Ty talks about what a decade on the road with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition taught him about genuine service, why the skilled trades represent one

The Gap Between "Wealthy" and "Rich"

In this episode of Distilling Philanthropy, Rob and Josh cover the distinction between being wealthy and having money, why overcommitting to a cause tends to produce bett

What False Consensus is Doing to Your Giving Strategy

In this conversation, Stuart and Josh explore what it takes to move from reactive giving to root cause philanthropy, why false consensus is one of the most expensive prob

Why Wealthy Families Need Advisors Who Push Back

In this episode of Distilling Philanthropy, Kevin and Ben join host Josh Stamer for a candid conversation about what it actually means to be a trusted advisor to high-net

The Metric Philanthropy Isn't Measuring (But Should)

In this episode of Distilling Philanthropy, Josh Stamer sits down with Kari Hernandez (SVP of Growth at Ren, Inc.) to challenge how we measure (and practice) modern phila

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