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We explore how to turn midlife time into meaningful service, moving from good intentions to simple, repeatable actions that build purpose and community. We share practical ideas, stories from local charities, and ways to make giving feel easy, social, and deeply human.
• Difference between community roles and outward-facing charity
• Midlife as a window for service and purpose
• Easy entry points to volunteering with friends
• How giving circles amplify small contributions
• Examples from United Way and local charities
• Turning parties and traditions into donation drives
• Teaching kids the why behind giving
• Lending professional skills to nonprofits
• Building consistency with quarterly commitments
• Invitation to join our Leading Left events
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Chapters

1. Welcome And Theme: Living Left (00:00:00)

2. Framing The Topic: Giving Back (00:00:52)

3. Why Service Matters To Us (00:02:10)

4. Community Roles Versus True Charity (00:03:21)

5. Time, Midlife, And Finding Purpose (00:06:38)

6. Easy On-Ramps To Volunteering (00:09:12)

7. Building Connection Through Service (00:12:04)

8. Organizing Impact Events With Leading Left (00:15:28)

9. Hundred Women Who Care: What We Learned (00:18:40)

10. Overcoming The “Where Do I Start” Problem (00:22:13)

11. Culture Shift And The Need For Aggregators (00:25:04)

12. Giving Without Transactional Expectations (00:28:04)

13. Practical Holiday Traditions That Give (00:31:28)

14. Team Service Days And Skill Lending (00:35:10)

15. Powerful Moments: Deliveries And Perspective (00:38:08)

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