Best Christine Petrella Podcasts (2025)

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Tree of Hope Creations with Owner Meg Stevens 45:20

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2+ y ago45:20

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In today’s very special episode of the Give Back Model podcast, Christine speaks with Meg Stevens, the founder of Tree of Hope Creations, a company dedicated to creating motherhood keepsake and memorial pieces. During their conversation, Meg shares some of her background, how she came to be involved in her current work, and the boundaries she has d…

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Mama Hen Media with Founder and CEO Samantha Weckesser 37:21

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Welcome to the podcast! Today's guest is Samantha Weckesser, the founder and CEO of Mama Hen Media, a boutique agency that helps women-owned businesses achieve their marketing goals through Pinterest blogging and Plan Ahead content distribution. Samantha also runs a giveback program through the sponsorship of Girls on the Run, a nonprofit organizat…

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GroupGreeting with Founder Anthony Doctolero 35:27

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Filling the Gratitude Gap with Group Greeting Founder Anthony Doctolero Today’s guest on The Give Back Model is Anthony Doctolero, founder of GroupGreeting, an online digital card provider used by over ten thousand workplaces, including 80% of the Fortune 500 list. Anthony wanted his company to stand for making a difference, so a portion of each Gr…

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Influencer, Entrepreneur, and 'My Unorthodox Life' star on Netflix, Miriam Haart 38:35

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Challenging Norms and Finding Your Own Path with Miriam Haart Joining Christine on today’s episode is entrepreneur, engineer, and designer Miriam Haart. Miriam’s a content creator who continues to empower women to be their true selves while learning new skills and using their voices. She’s also one of the stars of the Netflix series My Unorthodox L…

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Chris and Filly Functional Medicine with Co-Founder Filipa Bellette, PhD 43:08

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On this episode of Give Back Model, Christine Petrella welcomes Filly Bellette to the podcast. As a cofounder of Chris and Filly Functional Medicine, a mother, and giver, she begins this week’s episode by talking about the farm she was raised on in Tasmania. She notes that her family heavily valued giving back, and this led her to volunteer to teac…

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Lemonade Insurance with Social Impact Lead Nina Rauch 34:12

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Nina Rauch is Social Impact Lead at insurance company Lemonade, a certified B Corporation available in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Lemonade aims to change the way people think about insurance by focusing on strong values and charitable contributions instead of profit. Nina joins Christine today to talk about Lemonade’s groundbreak…

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ShoppingGives with Head of Social Impact Molly Trerotola 32:05

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Molly Trerotola is the Head of Social Impact at ShoppingGives, a certified B Corporation and an award-winning technology startup focused on building an economy of giving by creating a positive impact through everyday purchases. Today, Molly joins Christine to discuss giving back involving small businesses, shoppers, and nonprofits highlighting the …

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Mental Health Meeting Center with Founder JD Dilks 56:13

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JD Dilks is a writer, podcaster, and founder of a non-profit mental health meeting center in Bloomsburg, PA. Today he joins Christine to discuss his experience with mental health and addiction issues, and they begin their conversation with a trigger warning for anyone who may not be prepared to hear stories of suicide, child abuse, and addiction. J…

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with Executive Director Robin Peters 30:11

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On today’s episode, Christine welcomes Robin Peters, the Executive Director of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. In 2005, the Firehouse Sub founders established a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment, prevention, education, scholarships, and continued education and disaster r…

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B1G1 Business for Good with Founder Masami Sato 30:53

4y ago30:53

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On today’s episode, host Christine Petrella welcomes Masami Sato, the founder of B1G1: Business for Good. B1G1 is a global giving initiative that’s quickly grown into a global movement. B1G1 helps businesses embed giving right into the heart of their everyday activities. B1G1 makes business giving easy, effective and meaningful. It focuses on conne…

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AMARUMAYU with Chief Sustainability Officer Jorge Lopez-Doriga 32:27

4y ago32:27

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Today’s guest is Jorge Lopez-Doriga, Chief Sustainability Officer for AMARUMAYU, a movement born at the heart of the Amazon Jungle to protect its precious forest and empower its guardians through the commercialization of Amazonian superfruit juices. Jorge joins Christine from Lima, Peru to discuss his passion for protecting the earth, redirecting h…

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Do Good Points with Andy Choi 25:16

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Andy Choi is the founder and CEO of Do Good Points, a digital platform that's working to bridge the gap between nonprofits and individuals seeking to make a difference in the world. Andy never imagined starting a business in the social impact space, but starting Do Good Points felt like answering a calling to give back. Do Good Points is a loyalty …

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Fuel Collective with Sammi Jaeger 28:17

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Sammi Jaeger is a creator, entrepreneur, and freelance integrator. She is the founder of Fuel Collective, which empowers couples to create thriving relationships, and co-host of the Date Forever podcast. She is borderline obsessed with the way the quality of our relationships impacts the quality of our lives, and she uses her unique blend of knowle…

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In Blue Handmade with Mary Lynn Schroeder 32:47

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Today’s guest is Mary Lynn Schroder, the founder of In Blue Handmade, a leather and waxed canvas goods business out of Asheville, NC. In Blue Handmade has sold over 90,000 items and has a partnership with Feeding America, where they’re able to donate 50 meals for each bag sold. Mary Lynn chats with Christine about leaving her job in the music indus…

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A Wellness Medspa that Gives Back with Doctor Lonny Green 24:59

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Dr. Lonny Green is the Medical Director at Rejuvenate MD Wellness Medspa in Richmond, VA. Dr. Green has been a practicing surgeon in Richmond for over 20 years, with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stanford University, and a Medical Degree from the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Green has a passion for health and wellness, and today he joins Christ…

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Newman's Own Foundation with CEO Miriam Nelson 23:38

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Miriam Nelson is the president and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation. She has held leadership roles at academic institutions, contributed to public policy initiatives, is a best-selling author, and is regularly featured in the press. Today she joins Christine to talk about the origins of the Newman’s Own Foundation, how it pioneered the cause-driv…

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The Home T with Ryan Shell 22:03

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Ryan Shell is the founder of The Home T, a super soft and comfy t-shirt company with wildly creative styles and images. The cause at the heart of The Home T is what keeps pushing this entrepreneur to give back. Here today to talk about his journey, is entrepreneur and board member for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ryan Shell. From starti…

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Corporate Culture of Giving Back with Kevin Wilson 26:34

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Corporate Culture of Giving Back with Kevin Wilson of Dominion Payroll Show Notes: Today Christine chats with Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Engagement at Dominion Payroll, about the impact a company can have just by including a specialized position focused solely on giving back. Founder and CEO of Dominion Payroll, David Gallagher, always inc…

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Perfect Granola with Michele Liddle 19:16

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Show Notes: Michele Liddle, owner of Perfect Granola, is an entrepreneur who has a mission to end hunger and give people opportunities to get out of the cycle of poverty. Every year, her company is able to donate 5% of profits, and thousands of pounds of granola, to homeless shelters, outreach centers, and food banks nationwide. Today Michele speak…

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Sous Casa with Anj and Mike 25:51

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Join Christine today as she talks with Mike and Anj, two of the three partners that make up Sous Casa, a delicious frozen food company that donates at least one meal per order to their nonprofit partners. Mike shares his long-standing passion for how bad frozen food tastes, how he developed the business idea with cofounder, Jim Hamilton, over tenni…

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Light and Be with Ashley Janson 23:43

4y ago23:43

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Ashley Janson is the owner of Light & Be, a bracelet company that donates $5 for every piece sold to help fight human trafficking around the world. Today she talks with Christine about her artistic background and passion for creating, the decision to start her own jewelry company during the pandemic, and the devastating statistics that led her to c…

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Headbands of Hope with Jess Ekstrom 30:27

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Show Notes: Christine is thrilled to welcome her dream guest and one of the reasons she started this podcast, Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, where for every item sold, her company donates a headband to a child with an illness. She is a rockstar entrepreneur, an inspirational public speaker, and she has her own Mic D…

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Perfectly Frank with Tarah Morris 27:47

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Tarah Morris of Perfectly Frank Restaurant Show Notes: Today on the podcast is Tarah Morris, the owner of Perfectly Frank in Norfolk, Virginia. Perfectly Frank is a “one size fits all” restaurant, making not only delicious hot dogs, but also a mouthwatering menu of grilled chicken, homemade chili, melts, burgers, and milkshakes. But the food is not…

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GivePet with Chris Dennis 22:53

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Chris Dennis of GivePet Show Notes: Today’s guest is Chris Dennis, the founder and owner of GivePet, a premium dog treat company based in Overland Park, Kansas, that gives back to local animal rescues and shelters with every purchase. Chris started his career in the pet industry in 2000, and launched his own company in May 2016. For every bag of tr…

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Rebel Entrepreneur with Alan Donegan 31:07

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Alan Donegan of PopUp Business School and Rebel Entrepreneur Show Notes: Alan Donegan is the co-founder of PopUp Business School and a legend in the Petrella household. He started PopUp Business School with Simon Paine in 2012 to help others start their own business without debt or formal business plans. Today Alan speaks with Christine about the m…

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Two Blind Brothers with Brad and Bryan 33:13

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Brad and Bryan Manning of Two Blind Brothers Show Notes: Brad and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were both diagnosed with Stargardt Disease, a degenerative eye disease that causes blindness over time. To fight back, they left their former careers to start Two Blind Brothers, a small charita…

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Give Her Courage with Amy Klein 26:35

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As a former online TV host, Amy will make you laugh until you cry and find a way to make every #momlife moment humorous - even on the days when adulting seems way too hard. Amy has an award-winning sales and leadership background in coaching and managing very dynamic teams. As a coach, Amy has built her career on bringing out the best in everyone a…