The Heart of Giving Podcast
The Heart of Giving Podcast is hosted by Bennett Weiner, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The podcast celebrates the transformative effects that giving and service have on the human spirit and community.
As host, Bennett interviews a diverse range of guests including non-profit leaders, social entrepreneurs, business executives, celebrities, authors, and everyday heroes about their experiences with philanthropy and community service. The conversations spotlight inspirational stories of how giving back has impacted the lives of his guests and the people they serve.
Through storytelling and thoughtful discussion, The Heart of Giving Podcast explores the meaningful reasons, profound effects, and personal fulfillment that come from supporting worthy causes and helping others in need. The podcast aims to educate and encourage listeners to embrace the spirit of generosity.
Episodes

Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Happy 1st Anniversary - Highlights Episode Part 1
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
We are celebrating our 1st anniversary by taking a walk down memory lane! In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of our most memorable episodes to learn about what drove our esteemed guests to a career of service and giving. This is part one of a two-part episode. Tune in now!Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
How A Personal Health Crisis Inspired Charity with Dr. Carylynn Larson
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
In this episode, Dr Carylynn Larson, the Founder of Rock Recovery, discusses her personal journey and inspiring story of overcoming incredible obstacles and learning from her experiences. Rock Recovery is an organization dedicated to bridging gaps in eating-disorder treatment. Listen now!
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Serving the Community Through Art with Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Our guest this week is Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispànico in New York City. Eduardo shares his journey from childhood Cuban immigrant in the Bronx to a leader and innovator in high-end performing arts. He also discusses his efforts to expand and diversify both his performers and audience while adapting a classical dance genre to 21st-century tastes and politics. Tune in now!
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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
The Power of Collaboration
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
In this week's episode, our guests are Kari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO, TSC Alliance and Susan E. Sherman, MHAExecutive Director & CEO, The LAM Foundation. We talk about rare diseases, what motivates these leaders to work in this field, and a lot more. Tune in now!
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Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Small Acts of Generosity
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
In this week's episode, we hear from three different individuals who took the initiative to impact the lives of a few individuals around them. Our guests, Gerard Taylor, Ky Howard, and Pamela Diaz, realize that while it might not always be possible to impact others' lives at a massive scale without the support of a big organization, sometimes all it takes is a small act of generosity to make small but significant changes around them.
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Duke Dang, General Manager, Works & Process at The Guggenheim Museum. Works and Process is a performing arts series that strives to illuminate the creative process of the artist and it blends discussion with performance. Tune in now!
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Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Shaping Organizational Culture for High Performance - Pratichi Shah Part 2
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
In this week's episode, join us as we continue the conversation about organizational culture with Pratichi Shah, the Founder and CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions.
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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Shaping Organizational Culture for High Performance - Pratichi Shah Part 1
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This week, our guest is Pratichi Shah, an HR strategist and thought leader and the CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions, a firm focused on increasing impact through talent strategy development, organizational development; and coaching for emerging leaders. She is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
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Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Forces Impacting the Future of Philanthropy: Bob Johansen Part 2
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
We continue our conversation about the future of philanthropy with Bob Johansen in this week's exciting new episode.
Bob Johansen is a distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley. For more than 30 years, Bob has helped organizations around the world prepare for and shape the future.
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Forces Impacting the Future of Philanthropy: Bob Johansen Part 1
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tune in now to listen to part 1 of our fascinating conversation with Bob Johansen, a Distinguished Fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley who has spent more than 30 years helping organizations around the world prepare for and shape the future.
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