The Heart of Giving Podcast

Inspiring Social Change Through Music

Composer, flutist, and Executive Director of Opera North Inc. Leslie Burrs joins us for the first of a two-part conversation. Listen in to learn about his inspiring career, hear some of his projects, and find out how he has made a conscious choice to use his music for social change and justice.

Identifying the Need for a More Inclusive Civil Society

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, joins us to discuss the valuable work Independent Sector is doing and share his insights behind a memo he recently released. In this discussion on civil society, you won't want to miss his explanation about how the notions of inclusion and the common good can be powerful forces in overcoming political sectarianism.

Increasing Diversity in Medicine Benefits Health Outcomes

Dr. Cherise Hamblin is the Founder of Patients R Waiting, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by increasing diversity in medicine, and a full-time, board-certified OBGYN. She joins us for an important conversation about why “the work of increasing diversity in medicine is going to take multiple efforts from multiple vantage points.”

Guiding Donors Through the Philanthropic Landscape

Caren Yanis, principal of Croland Consulting and Former Executive Director of the Oprah Winfrey Foundations, joins us for an engaging conversation about philanthropic advising and arts organizations. Listen in for her insights, and discover the impact she’s created throughout her career.

Bridging Differences Through Meaningful Dialogues

President and CEO of Convergence, David Eisner has lived a life of service. His passion and experiences have shaped efforts of community-building, coalition work, and civic engagement in the business, government, and nonprofit arenas. Listen in for his great insights!

Employing Design to Produce Social Change

Chief Experience Officer and Partner at Coforma Ashleigh Axios is an advocate for design's ability to break barriers and create positive social and cultural change. Tune-in to this engaging conversation to find out about the power of design to shape our society and culture.
 
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Making a Difference with Business and Volunteer Efforts

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is a visionary scientist who has dedicated her life to championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. From how she does her business to how she volunteers her time, Dr. Fallon's life has intersected with philanthropy in a wide array of ways. Listen in for this captivating conversation!

Generating Impact by Pursuing Work with Social Relevance

Distinguished Professor in Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and Author of Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World, Bill Novelli shares why he transitioned from a life of business to one of social impact. Tune in for his inspirational insights!

Sparking Change Through Creativity and Activism

Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Donnelly Wolf returns for the second of a two-part dialogue. This episode explores her life of service as an artist, her interest in art serving society, her volunteer work, and her activism for incarcerated women. Tune-in for this must-hear conversation!

Unlocking the Power of Education

In the first of a two-part conversation, Frances Donnelly Wolf, First Lady of Pennsylvania, joins us for a discussion about her life of service, interest in philanthropy, and passion for education. Listen in to hear her engaging story!