In this solo recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their powerful conversation with Fatima (Episode 21) and dig deeper into what it really means to build sustainable, long-term capacity–especially in nonprofit and mission-driven work. They unpack common pitfalls around grant funding, program design, burnout, and discovery calls, while sharing candid reflections from their own businesses.

Listen if you’re a nonprofit leader, consultant, or solopreneur who wants to build something that actually lasts (without running yourself into the ground or chasing shiny funding at all costs).

Key Takeaways

• Don’t build programs just to chase grant money. Grants aren’t “free money.” They come with heavy reporting, tracking, and sustainability implications, especially when funding priorities change.
• Short-term funding can create long-term harm. One-off programs that disappear after a grant ends can leave communities without continuity or support.
• Strategy, planning, and infrastructure matter more than ever. Especially in the current funding and political climate, nonprofits need clarity on their core value, not just reactive programming.
• Discovery calls are a burnout-prevention tool. Thoughtful sales and vetting conversations help ensure alignment before work begins, saving time and energy later.
• You’re allowed to slow down. Giving yourself permission to rest, recalibrate, and create space is not a failure–it’s a sustainability strategy.

If you’d like to listen to Fatima’s episode, you can find it at the links below: 

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-burnout-to-boundaries-building-a-consulting/id1735641469?i=1000746870487 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QLiiFSXaJYfJbh4HmrEdd?si=GS7Gj271RQmR62pupql4mA 
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/vNLaDSX1-XM?si=JphDJWaw0N_2FWz2 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect:

• On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today 
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today 
• With Ashlan:
  • https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson 
• With Tory:
  • https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe 

The Course: 

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Sign up here: https://www.taketheleap-today.com/the-course 

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