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#41 From Flight Surgeon to Direct Care Family Doctor

Rachel Langley served in the Air Force for over a decade, most recently as a flight surgeon on a base in Germany. She is also one of my oldest friends. We talk about her path to becoming a doctor, the challenge of separating from the military and her new work in a...

#40 Dan of Elevate Nepal is Back With Exciting Updates

Since October 2017, we have been following Elevate Nepal’s progress as they try to rebuild in Nepal. In this update with co-founder, Dan Maurer, we hear about the completion of Sarsyu Primary School, plans for the 3rd annual Big Lebowski-themed bowling fundraiser, and...

#39 Growing a Successful Cafe that Gives Back

Local restaurants can be important community assets, creating space for people to gather, food donations for local nonprofits, great first jobs for young people, etc. Cecily Maniaci has created all that and more with Toasted Owl. We talk about why she got into the...

#38 Teaching Healthy Relationships to Teens

Sydney Tolchinsky works in sexual health education, teaching teens about what healthy relationships look like. She grew up learning about nonprofits and advocacy from her mom and one of her first jobs was working at Planned Parenthood. When asked about what it means...

Empathy Toy

As a professional facilitator, I am always looking for new tools to create experiences for the groups I work with. Whether it is training, team building, or strategic planning, I find that groups are able to reach new insights when they have a meaningful experience...

Meeting Design Template

Are you tired of meetings that feel like a waste of time? Just five minutes of pre-planning will help you change that. I have created this template for you to use to plan your next meeting. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or would like additional...

Using Aerial Arts at a Team Retreat

My mind was spinning with ideas when Dan told me that he was really interested in exploring the concept of balance with his team. I always look for inspiration in unusual places and am excited when I can also bring in talented local businesses or artists to create a...

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