Seize the Good

Latest Episodes:

Gender YOUphoria - flipping the script of gender dysphoria Feb 19, 2020

Show notes

Check out this week’s episode for an interview with Gender YOUphoria Founder Ashton Colby as we talk about changing the narrative of transitioning genders. “Gender Transition is more than a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria. Gender YOUphoria gives name to the profound journey of aligning your mind, body, soul and spirit through gender expression.” Truly an amazing story. Then, check out the Do Gooder Report with Jamie Foltz about Kind Kamp, where kids go to both have fun and learn about being a good human. Check it out!

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Check out these links for more info:

Ashton’s Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DrQmCj7pI

https://www.instagram.com/genderyouphoria/

https://www.instagram.com/ashtonjamescolby/

Connect with Ashton @ info@ashtoncolby.com

Kind Kamp - https://dogoodercolumbus.com/kind-kamp/

Seize the Good Podcast - https://www.seizethegood.org/

People Helping People Jan 30, 2020

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We’re back after a holiday break in an incredible episode with Adam Morris, host and producer of People Helping People podcast. You might recognize Adam from our episode about Wild Tiger Tees, in which Adam employs homeless youth to screen print tee shirts. Adam is honestly one of my favorite people and today he talks about why he’s so passionate about lifting up these issues, how he uses his talents to share ideas to inspire greater social change in the world. Then, check out the Do Gooder Report with a story on Linda and how she supports children in Uganda.

Check out these links to learn more:

PHP Website -https://peoplehelpingpeople.world/

PHP Episode with April Thacker - https://peoplehelpingpeople.world/2018/02/21/story-human-trafficking-april-thacker/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeopleHelpingPeoplePodcast/

STG Episode of Wild Tiger Tees - https://www.seizethegood.org/podcast-episodes/2019/11/14/tee-shirts-amp-work-programs-for-local-youth

Social Good Blueprint - https://peoplehelpingpeople.world/newsletter/

POINT’s volunteering app - https://pointapp.org/

More Do Gooder stories at https://dogoodercolumbus.com/

Loving folks with special needs Jan 03, 2020

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Check out this week’s episode for an interview with Kaleen Marshall, author of a book about how to care for people with disabilities (Who Will Love Me). She specifically talks about what it’s like living with, and caring for someone with disabilities. She also shares some things we might not know about the lives of people with disabilities. Then, check out the Do Gooder Report with Jamie Foltz about a really sweet kid who created a cleanup club at his school. Check it out!

Edited by Nightcall Sound - https://www.nightcallsound.com

Check out these links for more info:

Kaleen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaleenMarshallAuthor/

Kaleen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleen-marshall-87a6b35b/

Who Will Love Me Book: https://www.kaleenmarshall.com/who-will-love-me

Clean up Club: https://dogoodercolumbus.com/lessons-from-a-second-grader/

Seize the Good Podcast https://www.seizethegood.org/

Celebrating one person at a time Dec 26, 2019

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Check out the story of Celebrating One, a nonprofit in Central Ohio that focuses on sending over 300 cards every month to people who could use encouragement, holds free support groups, and throws graduation parties for single parents who can’t afford them for their kids graduating high school. AMAZING. Then, hear a story from Do Gooder Media about a company that raises $$ for SeriousFun, which is a network that supports summer camps, where kids are not defined by their illnesses.

Check out these links to learn more:

https://www.celebratingone.org/

https://twitter.com/celebratingone

https://www.facebook.com/celebratingone/

Request a card: https://www.celebratingone.org/send-a-card

POINT’s volunteering app: https://pointapp.org/

The episode with POINT’s founder: https://www.seizethegood.org/podcast-episodes/2019/6/26/point-app-the-easiest-way-to-volunteer-ever

A&F Challenge: dogoodercolumbus.com/afchallenge

SeriousFun: https://seriousfunnetwork.org/

Moving women into positions of power with The Forem Dec 12, 2019

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Check out our interview with Alli Young, founder of The Forem - a tech platform that improves upward mobility for professionals at Fortune 1000 organizations. There are $366 Billion dollars spent on learning & development globally; 70% of Learning & Development is allocated to existing leaders; and 30% more men are promoted than women at the first stepup. Solution? The Forem! Alli tells us about her founder story and why she is so passionate about helping women succeed. Bonus content: Alli shares the 5 skills that unlock upward mobility

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Check out these links to learn more:

https://www.theforem.co/

https://www.instagram.com/theforem.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-forem-co/

https://twitter.com/theforem_co

Young nonprofit leaders, listen up! Dec 06, 2019

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If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit or you’re a young leader in the nonprofit world, this episode is for you. We’re chatting with Rhea Wong– she has a podcast called the Nonprofit Lowdown and does consulting after working for a nonprofit in New York for 15 years. Rhea gives us a lot of great advice for young leaders – like collaborating with other charities and curbing your ego.

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Check out these links to learn more:

https://www.rheawong.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/rheawongconsulting/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-wong-4817465/

https://twitter.com/rheaw

The shoe that grows Nov 21, 2019

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You might not have heard of Because International, but you’ve probably heard of, or see pictures of, The Shoe That Grows. The Show that Grows is a shoe that was designed for kids living in poverty. It expands five sizes and lasts for years. I’m so excited for y’all to hear Founder Kenton Lee’s story.

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Check out these links to learn more:

https://becauseinternational.org/

https://www.facebook.com/BecauseInternational/

https://www.instagram.com/becauseinternational/

https://becauseinternational.org/merch/the-power-of-small-things

Tee shirts & work programs for local youth Nov 14, 2019

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This week we’re chatting with Adam Morris, founder of Wild Tiger Tees! Wild Tiger Tees employs youth at StarHouse, a drop in center for homeless teens, to screenprint tee shirts. Check out the interview to hear about how 5 people who had never started a business (or knew anything about screenprinting) came together and created a work program for these youth.

Edited by Nightcall Sound - https://www.nightcallsound.com

Check out these links to learn more:

https://www.wildtigertees.com/

https://www.starhouse.us/

https://peoplehelpingpeople.world/

https://www.instagram.com/wildtigertees/

https://www.facebook.com/PeopleHelpingPeoplePodcast

https://www.instagram.com/pplhelpingpod/

Squat for Change: Fighting for Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms Oct 02, 2019

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Donte Palmer is a dad who went viral after posting a picture of himself squatting in a restroom to change his son’s diaper. He took that energy and turned it into a massive social movement and nonprofit organization to fight to get more changing tables in men’s restrooms. Check out our interview with him to hear his story, how he transformed the tweets and facebook shares into action, and what he’s doing to keep the momentum.

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Check out these links to learn more:

https://squatforchange.com/home/

https://squatforchange.com/donate/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFhaSY-Wsps

https://www.facebook.com/SquatForChange/

https://www.instagram.com/squatforchange/

https://twitter.com/SquatForChange

Cryptocurrency & Charity – The Giving Block Sep 26, 2019

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This week we’re chatting with Alex and Pat, founders of The Giving Block, as they tell us all about how they are using cryptocurrency for good and helping nonprofits get set up to accept cryptocurrency donations. It’s super interesting – Alex and Pat talk about what it is, why it’s important, and how it’s helping nonprofits get connected with millennials.

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Check out these links to learn more:

https://www.thegivingblock.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheGivingBlock/

https://twitter.com/TheGivingBlock

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-giving-block/

https://medium.com/@thegivingblock

1994 clip: What is the Internet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlJku_CSyNg

What is bitcoin? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Qhv8kLESY