A podcast for bats and their defenders! We’re talking bat stuff with bat people from all around the globe.
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Lively conversations with inspiring people who every day are making our world better. Listen in an be encouraged that no matter where you are in your life, there are ways you can make our world better. Hosted by Jay Clark, Principal of JC Charity Services.
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Scott Marshall | Expecting The Unexpected on the Seas
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35:44Expecting the unexpected is just a day in the life for Semester at Sea and you will love hearing from President and CEO Scott Marshall how he and his team develop the mindset to be prepared for the curveballs that may come their way as they sail the oceans, which you will discover can help you, too! This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Serv…
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Tamara Jackson | Merging Innovation, Technology and Faith
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41:34Combining innovation, technology and faith is how Tamara Jackson, a longtime leader, speaker, coach and mentor, unlocking a new level of receiving and elevating organizations in nonprofit sector. This podcast was sponsored by JC Charity Services – great organizations don’t wait to react to change, they create change and we would love to work with y…
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Grant Gunnison | Ingenuity, Creativity and Sustainable Homes
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39:29Creating a solution to a problem where a good solution doesn’t already exist is the genesis of pretty much every great organization and the same holds for Zero Home, who is using ingenuity, experience and some insanely cool software development to impact sustainability for homes, as you’ll discover in this conversation with CEO Grant Gunnison. Than…
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Robin Nathaniel | Deepening Human Connection
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32:06In this era of artificial intelligence creeping into all aspects of life, human connection is as important as ever. You will love this conversation with Robin Nathaniel about how he’s taken a his experiences of trauma, loss, music, sports and education to go on a crusade to help others connect, create and collaborate. This podcast was brought to yo…
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Elizabeth Moran | Navigating and Managing Change
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37:12Dealing with change, especially in a chaotic and fractured world, is something that can be scary and difficult for us humans, but you will discover strategies, tips and skills to you to lead yourself and your team through change from this great conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Moran Thanks for listening and thanks to Dr. Moran for sharing her hard e…
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Leanna Clark | Adventures and Leadership with Girl Scouts
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34:32We all know about the cookies and the green sashes, but you will love learning from CEO Leanna Clark and scout extraordinaire Rachel Petty how Girl Scouts of Colorado is on the forefront of creating tomorrows female leaders through an incredible offering of life-changing programming, education and opportunity. This podcast was brought to you by JC …
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Monique McCoy | Brent's Place Supporting Families In Medical Crisis
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30:45A serious medical crisis can overwhelm a family physically, emotionally and financially - you will love discoverting from Monique McCoy how the amazing Brent’s Place provides wraparound services to provide familes the best chance for treatement healing and positive outcomes. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – no matter the ind…
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Christa Stelzmuller | Clean Water, Clear Strategies
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30:48Bringing clean water to millions of people around the world is a big, hairy issue Charity Water, and incredible US Based nonprofit, is actively solving you will love hearing Chief Technology Officer Christa Stelzmuller share things her team is doing that any organization of any size can do to increase its impact, on this episode of Making Our World…
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Lauryn Axelrod | 10 Words for a Better World
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27:54In this time where division and turmoil can feel overwhelming, author, teacher and spiritual director Lauryn Axelrod has created a profound roadmap of 10 words to help us all create better lives and a better world, as you will discover on this episode of making our world better. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services – positivity is…
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Veronica Karas | Creating Options With Financial Literacy
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35:05Wherever 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 J…
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Ben Erwin | Leveraging Capitalism For Good
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34:10The 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 competit…
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Youth On Record | Music Programs Making The World Better
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39:23There 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 …
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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 s…
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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 Service…
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Rick Crandall | Drive To Honor The Ultimate Sacrifice
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41:06A 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 C…
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Christine Sow | Leadership and Vision for Global Change
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33:35In 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 se…
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Luke Hostetter | Transforming Public Education
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33:15This 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 [email protected] – so let’s connect and talk about it. In this e…
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Damon McLeese | Elevating Creativity and Artistry for Disabled
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35:27This 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 [email protected] – so let’s connect and talk about it. No matter…
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Mallory Bernstein | Education Through Music Colorado
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27:33Not 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 …
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Vincent Atchity | Elevating Mental Health & Advocacy
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29:51When 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 t…
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Dani Hedlund | Using Storytelling To Changing The World
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37:20The 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 T…
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Scott Key | Tackling A Worldwide Refugee Dilemma
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36:50A 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 Servic…
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Michael Thatcher | Intelligent Giving With Charity Navigator
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30:56In 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 f…
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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 w…
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Mentorship is one of the most impactful connections us humans can make, as proven by Daring Girls, a Denver-based organization that impacts tens of thousands of women across many generations in Africa. You’ll love hearing from Executive Director Jessical Love the incredible story of how this organization grew from a simple vision to one that is now…
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Jenny Mitchell | Empowering Women Leaders
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32:17Aspiring female leaders have to deal with self doubt, overcoming perceptions and taking control of their careers. You’ll hear from fundraiser extraordinaire, speaker and author Jenny Mitchell how she has research pillars that consistently play a role in the leadership journey of women, on this episode of making our world better. This podcast has be…
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Karel Horney | Camps Changing Special Lives
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32:36When a young boy learned to walk and leave his walker behind after a week of intense therapy in the Colorado Mountains, the idea for Adam’s Camp was born. You’ll love this conversation with Founder Karel Horney about how this now four-decade journey Adam’s Camp is on has helped thousands of children with special needs and their families. Thanks for…
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Gareth Evans | Electrical Power Solutions and Revolutions
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24:47Electrical power is one of those invisible things we all take for granted until we experience the chaos of not having it. You’ll hear from Gareth Evans how his company VECKTA is working on a revolution to make power more accessible, efficient dependable and cost friendly for organizaitons all over the world. This podcast was brought to you by JC Ch…
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Michelle Sie Whitten | Making A Global Difference
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38:02In less than 15 years, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation has become a worldwide leader in research to extend the lives of people living with Down Syndrome. You’ll hear from Michelle Sie Whitten how her and her family decided they wanted to make a difference and have taken an incredible, difficult, change-making journey that shows no signs of stop…
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Alan Questel | A Pilgrimage For A Kinder World
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43:07One thing we can all agree about is the world would be much better if people were kinder to each other and to themselves. You'll hear from Master Teacher Alan Questel how he is making it his life's work to help people like themselves more and create a kinder world. This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services - running a nonprofit is hard …
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Susan Mooney | Realizing A Community Vision
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33:21Everybody deserves to live where they can flourish and cultivate their gifts. You’ll hear from Susan Mooney, founder of Tall Tales Ranch, about how her and her family came up with not only this vision, but the secret sauce behind how they are making an incredible new community for people with intellectual disabilities a reality. Thanks for listenin…
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Sandy Taylor | Changing The World With Music Programs
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24:13It’s true that music is a universal language and something that can change the world. You’ll hear from Sandy Taylor how her organization A Child’s Song is unleashing the power of music to provide developmental, healing and social-emotional program that are transforming young lives. This podcast was brought to you by JC Charity Services. Running a n…
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Paul Scudo | Lived Experience Transforming Lives
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39:22If you have walked a mile in the shoes of somebody in a chokehold of addiction who needs help, you’d know exactly what kind of hand up they need. You’ll hear from CEO Paul Scudo how the amazing Step Denver is going toe to toe with the disease of addiction and changing men’s lives through a proven model with lived experience at its core. this podcas…
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Mark McIntosh - Inspiration for Life-saving Transplants
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33:23Receiving a diagnosis of a very rare disease is membership in a club nobody really wants to join but for Mark McIntosh, it is just another hurdle to clear and another opportunity to serve others. You’ll hear how Mark is taking on amaloydosis and using it to build Drive for Five – a campaign to generate 5,000 life-saving kidney donations. Learn more…
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Rashad Anderson, PhD | Transforming education through teachers
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29:49Breaking down cultural barriers and stereotypes, especially in our schools, leads to better opportunities for all Americans. You will love hearing how Dr. Rashad Anderson and his teacher training program Call Me MISTER are having this impact teacher by teacher, classroom by classroom and school by school. Thanks to Dr. Anderson for answering his ca…
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Kalynn Webster | Powerful Encounters to Help Families
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30:20Did you know that diapers have an economic impact that can affect health, employment and stable housing? One person who knows for sure is Kalynn Webster, Program Manager for Marisol Family, who will share how her team helps thousands of families with millions, yes, millions, of diapers, and more! This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity S…
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Linda Lappe | Elevating and Inspiring Sportswomen of Colorado
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32:06Sportswomen of Colorado made history in 1975 as the first organization in the country to honor the achievements of female athletes on a statewide level. You’ll hear from Executive Director Linda Lappe, how this awesome nonprofit continues to elevate and inspire the best of women in sports. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services…
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Mario Carrera | Research and Advocacy Lifting Community
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35:59Tapping and unleashing the power of the Latino business community is the work of CLLARO the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization. You will enjoy hearing how President and CEO Mario Carrera is bringing a lifetime of leadership lessons learned at the highest levels of business to advance this fascinating organization. This pod…
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Stacey Sanders | Elevating the Power of Sibling Connections
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27:19Youth in the foster care system face a difficult road that includes changing environments and foster families. Consider in addition to that the emotional trauma children experience who have to live apart from the siblings they know and love. You’ll hear from Executive Director Stacy Sanders how her organization Elevating Connections helps reconnect…
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Colorado Poverty Law Project | Justice and Compassion for Homelessness
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32:15The stressors confronting someone facing homelessness can be overwhelming, especially when connected to complicated legal issues. You’ll be inspired to hear from Jack Regenbogen and Ellen Lee how the Colorado Poverty Law Project is having an impact on housing justice on many levels with free legal services and more on this episode. This podcast was…
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Jim Epstein | Creating A College Pathway Through Sports Journalism
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34:59Among the great things about sports is how they can build connections and create opportunities – opportunities beyond the field or court. You’ll hear from Jim Epstein of Write On Sports Denver how his sports journalism program is opening eyes, opening doors and opening possibilities for junior high students to create a bridge to college and big dre…
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Kendall Hagar | Enriching Lives With Travel
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27:01This conversation originally aired in July of 2022 - we are so proud of Kendall Hagar for recently being named the permanent Executive Director of the Wayfaring Band! As you will hear, Kendall is an inspiring leader who is devoting her life to making the world better for those with intellectual disabilities! To learn more about The Wayfaring Band, …
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Jake Dresden | A Little Help, A Big Difference
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30:05What may seem like a small act to one person might be practically life-saving for another, which is the magic of A Little Help, an organization that builds connections to help older adults and their families. You’ll hear how this awesome nonprofit creates win-wins across the community from Metro Denver Director Jake Dresden. Thanks for listening an…
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Karen Silverman | Providing A Voice For The Voiceless
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30:37Committed, caring and courageous – three C’s that define Denver CASA, an organization whose members steps in to be a voice for the voiceless - children who need an advocate to help navigate difficult family and legal situations. You will hear about the special people that step up to make a huge impact from Denver CASA Executive Director Karen Silve…
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Barb Paton | Changing The World One Thoughtful Act At A Time
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31:07Think how much better the world would be if everyone was just a little more intentional about being thoughtful and kind. You’ll hear how Barb Paton is working to make this happen with her vision for August 28 as “National Thoughtful Day” and her Thoughtful Pinch brand. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity Services – Running a nonprofi…
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Bob Brocker | Making Resources for Aging Issues Accessible
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30:39Taking care of senior and older adults can be intimidating and overwhelming, but fortunately Agewise Colorado is working to provide a roadmap yo connect individuals and families to helpful resources that can ease the complexites, challenges and stress of aging issues. I’m excited to be back from a summer break and have a conversation with Agewise C…
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Kelly Dunkin | Connecting People, Ideas and Nonprofits
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28:22Colorado Gives Day has transformed philanthropy in Colorado, but the organization behind it, the Colorado Gives Foundation, has an amazing impact the goes well beyond this single event, helping people in all corners of Colorado through investing, giving advising and more as Executive Director Kelly Dunkin explains in this episode Thanks for listeni…
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Friends of Gueoul | Changing The World With $150
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27:06One-hundred and fifty dollars can change the world. Sounds like hyperbole, but you will hear how Elke Maguire, Marissa Messinger and the Friends of Geuoul, an incredible organization headquartered in Denver that enables female students in Senegal, Africa, is changing the trajectory of girls, families and ultimately a country, $150 at a time. This p…
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Leo Alirez, Phd | Shining With Second Chance
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31:59Never give up, never let go may sound like a simple catchphrase, but for Dr. Leo Alirez, Executive Director of Lifeline Colorado, those words represent the amazing journey of going from a gang-related felony conviction to earning a Ph.D. and making a positive difference to hundreds of people through his counseling work. You’re going to love Dr. Leo…
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