Making Our World Better

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

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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. 

Vincent Atchity | Elevating Mental Health & Advocacy

When it comes to mental health advocacy and mental health access, we have come a long way, but still have a long way to go. Fortunately, Mental Health Colorado is creating a movement to improve mental health across entire lifespans and you will enjoy hearing about this important work from President and CEO Vincent Atchity.
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is hard and I would love to help you thrive and bolster your efforts to bring more joy to your work. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about the Mental Health Colorado, support their efforts and become part of their movement, visit www.mentalhealthcolorado.org and follow them on social media. 
Until next episode, I hope you are inspired to find a way to make our world better.

Dani Hedlund | Using Storytelling To Changing The World

The power of storytelling is a lifeforce that can change the world – Dani Hedlund, Founder and CEO of the Brink Literacy Project, learned that through a school of hard knocks and you will be captivated to hear how she’s built an incredible organization using the power of storytelling to open new horizons for marginalized people all over the world
This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services – being a leader is hard and I would love to help you thrive and bolster your efforts to bring more joy to your work. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
To learn more about the Brink Literacy Program and support their efforts, visit www.brinklit.org and www.frictionlit.org and follow them on social media. …
 

Scott Key | Tackling A Worldwide Refugee Dilemma

A small university classroom in Texas may be an unlikely place to discover a way to impact thousands of people thousands of miles away, but you’ll love hearing the story how the organization Every Shelter started and is now helping refugees around the world from CEO and Co Founder Scott Key.
This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to help you thrive and bolster your team’s effort by bringing more joy to your workplace. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Make sure to visit www.everyshelter.org and consider supporting their work. Until next time I hope you are inspired to make our world better.

Michael Thatcher | Intelligent Giving With Charity Navigator

In a massively crowded sea of nonprofits, if you are looking for intel on an organization or if you are an organization trying to be found, Charity Navigator is THE online platform you need to take advantage of. Charity Navigator is one of my most favorite websites ever. You’ll love hearing CEO Micheal Thatcher talk about its evolution and how it facilitates intelligent giving.
Thanks for listening and thanks to Michael for taking us behind the scenes of This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – running a nonprofit is hard and I’d love to help you thrive and bolster your team’s effort by bringing more joy to your workplace. You can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Visit www.charitynavigator.org to consider supporting their work which helps both donors and nonprofits make the world better - and to discover more about any nonprofit organization. 

Finding More Joy at Work with Jay Clark

In 2023 the US Surgeon General issued a report on the epidemic of loneliness stating 1 out of 2 Americans reported experiencing loneliness. This tells me finding joy and making connections in the workplace are more important than ever. This podcast will provide you help with how to find more joy at work for yourself and your team.
I would love to workshop this with your organization and facilitate how we can bring more joy bolster your team. Reach out to me at jay@jccharityservices.com and let's talk about how I can tailor an interactive program that will elevate your team's success! You can learn more about my work at www.makingourworldbetter.com.
Some of my favorite subject matter leaders mentioned in this podcast:
www.jongordon.com: Jon Gordon
www.oceanpalmer.com: the official site of Ted Simendinger
www.reallifecatholic.com: Chris Stefanik