Making Our World Better

Veronica Karas | Creating Options With Financial Literacy

Wherever you are in your journey, improving your financial literacy is a step you can take to give yourself more options, and you’ll love hearing how to do so from Veronika Karas, a nationally known financial architect with a great backstory.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more from Veronika, visit her website at www.veronikakaras.com and follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicakarascfp/

Ben Erwin | Leveraging Capitalism For Good

The level of charitable giving in the US compared to gross domestic product has hardly changed in the last 50 year, but you’ll love learning from Ben Erwin how his company CharityBuzz is working to leverage the powerful force of capitalism to flip the giving script.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about CharityBuzz and how you can participate in their amazing auctions and experiences, visit www.charitybuzz.com and follow Ben on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinbenjamin/) for his insights.
If you enjoyed this show, we’d be grateful if you’d share it with a friend. Until next time, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better.

Youth On Record | Music Programs Making The World Better

There are few things in this world that can bring people together and open new horizons like music, which is what the good folks at Youth On Record, an amazing organization that uses music to have a holistic impact on young people, do every day. You will love hearing from this wonderful group of four passionate people who are all part of the Youth On Record Family.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about Youth On Record and how you can support and enjoy the work their talented artists and students produce, visit www.youthonrecord.org.
If you enjoyed this show, we’d be grateful if you’d share it with a friend. Until next time, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better!
 

Dena Enos | Power Of An Outside Voice

The power of an outside voice and an outside perspective can completely turn a business around regardless of sector, and you’ll love hearing from Dena Enos how her organization Stronghouse has developed this power and has also integrated giving back to nonprofits as part of the company’s business model. Thanks for listening and thanks to Dena for sharing the insights she’s learned through her work that can help any business.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about Dena and Stronghouse, visit www.stronghouse.us or find Dena on Linked in @denaenos. Check the show notes for links and if you enjoyed this show, we’d be grateful if you’d share it with a friend. Until next time, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better.

Lori Greenstone | Voice for Animals

Animals play such a enriching role in just about all of our lives and you’ll love hearing from Lori Greenstone how her organization, Colorado Voters for Animals serves us as a voice for this valuable part of our society. Lori's passion, dedication and drive come through in this fun conversation.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about Colorado Voters for Animals, visit www.covotersforanimals.org and find them on Facebook and Linked in.

Rick Crandall | Drive To Honor The Ultimate Sacrifice

A calling and deep conviction, coupled with perseverance and patience can lead to amazing community impact, which is the story you’ll hear from Rick Crandall, Founder and President of the Colorado Freedom Memorial that honors all Coloradans who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the United State Military.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about the Colorado Freedom Memorial, visit www.coloradofreedomememorial.com.
 
 
 

Christine Sow | Leadership and Vision for Global Change

In this episode of Making Our World Better, host Jay Clark engages in a riveting conversation with Dr. Christine So, CEO and President of Humentum. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the global nonprofit sector, Dr. So shares invaluable insights into leadership, collaboration, and the power of operational excellence. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your career, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to help you make a meaningful impact. Tune in to discover how Dr. So is making our world better, one organization at a time.
This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com –  let’s connect and talk about it.
To learn more about Dr. Sow and Humentum, visit www.humetnum.org and check out these links:
https://humentum.org/about-us/a-collective-journey-to-equitable-development/
www.ifr4npo.org
www.malihealth.org
www.fugeesfamily.org
 

Luke Hostetter | Transforming Public Education

This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
In this episode of Making Our World Better, host Jay Clark sits down with Luke Hostetter, the Executive Director of City Year San Jose-Silicon Valley. Discover how City Year is elevating students and shaping the next generation of education leaders, unlocking the potential for our nation to achieve new heights.
Luke shares his extensive experience in K-12 education, spanning over 15 years, including his impactful tenure as an award-winning principal in Philadelphia. Learn about City Year’s mission to serve high-need schools and communities, and the dual impact of their program on both students and young professionals.
To learn more about City Year, visit www.cityyear.org.
 
 

Damon McLeese | Elevating Creativity and Artistry for Disabled

This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive Trainer, I would love to bring that competitive advantage to your organization – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com or jay@jccharityservices.com – so let’s connect and talk about it.
No matter what kind of abilities or disabilities we were born with, creativity lies within all of us. Over time, some are able to unlock their creativity to become true artists. You'll hear from Damon McLeese how the awesome Access Gallery is making that happen every day.
Learn how Access Gallery creates opportunities for artists, from summer programs to public art commissions, and the innovative ways they support their community. Discover how they bridge the gap between creativity and artistry, and the transformative power of art in the lives of people with disabilities.
To learn more about Access Gallery, their schedule of shows, and how you can support their efforts, visit accessgallery.org.

Mallory Bernstein | Education Through Music Colorado

Not every young person who learns about music will become a Maestro, but every young person deserves the huge positives learning about music brings to all phases of their education and lives. This is the principal behing Education Through Music Colorado and you’ll love hearing all about it from Executive Director Mallory Bernstein.
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is hard and I’d love to bolster your efforts by bringing more joy to your workplace. You can find me a www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about Education Through Music Colorado, visit www.etmcolorado.org and find them on social media.