Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

E123: Choosing Clarity Over Burnout: Why I’m Pausing the Podcast

Friends, this episode is a vulnerable one. For the first time since launching Lead with Heart, I’m pressing pause on the podcast for Q1 of 2026. Not because I’m quitting

E122: Leading Through Trauma, Burnout & Transformational Philanthropy with Laura Bode

I am so honored to share today’s conversation with Laura Bode, the newly appointed Chief Philanthropy Officer at A New Leaf. A survivor of childhood trauma, Laura rebuilt

E121: Breaking the Cycle of “I’m Too Busy” – Intentional Leadership & Sustainable Energy with Jen Recla

I am so excited to welcome leadership coach Jen Recla to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Jen helps senior nonprofit leaders break free from burnout, reclaim their clarity an

E120: Digital Fundraising Trends and Donor Trust in 2026 with Javan Van Gronigen

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by Javan Van Gronigen, the founder of the creative agency Fifty & Fifty and the nonprofit fundraising platform

E119: Decolonizing Nonprofit Leadership: Redefining Risk, Safety & Imagination with Pierre Berastain

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Pierre Berastain, former Regional Director for North America at the Center for Public Impact and co-founder of Caminar Lati

E118: The Evolving Landscape of Generosity: Key Insights from the 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy with William Jarvis

I am thrilled to welcome William Jarvis, Managing Director and Philanthropy Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, to the Lead with Heart podcast. In this episode, we

E117: Declutter Your Mind and Mission - How Nonprofit Leaders Can Find Focus Through Organization with Tracy Hoth

I am thrilled to welcome Tracy Hoth, founder of Simply Squared Away and host of The Organized Coach Podcast, to Lead with Heart! Tracy brings over 17 years of experience

E116: Breaking the Stigma: Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces with Dru Wischhover

I am so excited to welcome Dru Wischhover to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Over the past 20 years, Dru has founded three real estate companies — Inspired Title Group, Insp

E115: How to Thrive with ADHD as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Jennifer Dall

I am so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergent specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically, to the Lead with Heart Podcast. This episode ex

E114: Balancing Inclusive Philanthropy and Motherhood in Nonprofit Leadership with Bree Muehlbauer

I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Bree Muehlbauer, an accomplished fundraiser, nonprofit leader, and senior director of philanthropy at Digital Health St

E113: Building Bridges with Empathy, Purpose, and Action with Neil Ghosh

I am thrilled to welcome Neil Ghosh to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Neil is the former CEO of SOS Children’s Village USA, Senior Advisor to the Ousri Family Foundation, a

E112: Building Brave Spaces for Leaders of Color with Frank Velásquez Jr.

I am so excited to introduce you to Frank Velásquez Jr., a storyteller, social justice leader, and founder of 4 Da Hood. Frank is passionate about equity, authenticity, a

E111: Mastering Difficult Conversations & Building Trust in Nonprofit Leadership with Chris Wong

I am so excited to welcome Chris Wong to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Chris is a licensed therapist, executive coach, and host of The Art and Science of Difficult Convers

E110: Nonprofit Strategic Planning - How to Grow Without Burning Out with Amanda Pearce

I am so excited to welcome Amanda Pearce to the Lead with Heart Podcast! Mandy is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Funding for Good, bringing over two decades of experti

E109: Building an Equitable Future for Fundraising with Maria Rio

I am so excited to welcome Maria Rio to the podcast! Maria is the founder of Further Together, a fundraising consultancy helping nonprofit leaders raise money without str

E108: Why Small Stories Create Big Impact for Nonprofit Leaders with Seth Donlin

I am thrilled to be joined by Seth Donlin, a seasoned marketing and communications coach who helps leaders master the art of authentic storytelling. With decades of exper

E107: Combining Venture Capitalism and Philanthropy for More Sustainable Food Systems with Nick Cooney

 In this episode of the Lead With Heart Podcast, I sit down with Nick Cooney, the founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC, a trailblazing early-stage venture capital fun

E106: Lessons from a Nonprofit Incubator for Founders Who Want to Create Real Impact with Ben Williamson

I'm excited to welcome Ben Williamson to the Lead With Heart Podcast. Ben is  the Director of Recruitment at Ambitious Impact, a dynamic organization, reshaping how

E105: Trust-Based Philanthropy and Sustainable Giving Strategies for Greater Impact with Sara Garske

In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m honored to welcome someone I've known my whole career, Sara Garske, the principal and founder of Elwood Advisors.

E104: Transforming Youth Mentorship Through Culinary Arts with Catherine De Orio

In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Catherine De Orio, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, Emmy Award-winning