Causepods

Is your money working for you, or are you working for it?

As Kriti tells us in this episode, there is a shortfall by schools to teach adequate financial literacy information in schools. Growing up, it simply wasn’t taught in her schools, and it wasn’t until she bought a home that she started to see the large world of money for what it is. 

The WhyFi Matters podcast is an excellent example of a niched podcast focused on a specific demographic and being the solution to that problem.  If you are thinking of just getting started or looking to niche down more, this episode will help you with the issues that you might be overlooking that are waiting for a solution.

Key Topics:

·     What made financial literacy the focus of your work (1:25)

·     What kind of background did you have growing up with financial literacy (3:01)

·     How did you go about targeting your peers to gain listeners for the podcast (5:32)

·     How have current events shaped the content on the podcast (8:49)

·     How has short-form video content impacted the content creation process (10:31)

·     How would you recommend driving traffic to your podcast (11:37)

·     Advice to someone wanting to start a podcast (15:52)

Website link: (https://www.whyfimatters.com/)

Podcast Links:

·     Apple

·     Google

·     Spotify

Charity: Choose Fi Foundation

Donation: Link

Social Links

·     Twitter

·     Facebook

****Here are a list of resources for those needing/seeking safe and legal abortion services in the US that were mentioned during this episode's pre-roll.***

• abortion.cafe - collection of abortion resources
• shoutyourabortion.com - campaign to normalize abortion
• donations4abortion.com - donate to support abortion funds by state
• secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
• usow.org/repro/volunteer - list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
• dontbanequality.com - language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
• plancpills.org/ambassadors - early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
• prochoice.org - abortion access hotline
• natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
• plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
• choice.crd.co - collection of these above links and more, managed by @starplanes (DM them on twitter to add more)
• guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022

More in-depth version: guttmacher.org/state-policy

Have you struggled to pay yourself a salary as a non-profit?

As a non-profit, you get so focused on helping the cause you are concentrated on that your needs become the least of your problems. Add on top of that any guilt you might feel paying yourself through the organization.

Our guest today, John Stange, was in a similar boat with the church and was close to having to close up his church. Until he found a path in podcasting that helped him generate revenue and remove the pressure of having a salary come from the church, it let the church focus on immediate payables and get through any hard times it was going through. 

The story today will inspire, make you think differently, and open up some news doors you might not have considered. 

Platform Launchers

Key Topics:

·     How does a Paster find himself having a podcast (1:18)

·     What made the medium of podcasting the right fit for you (4:40)

·     What early lessons did you take away from getting started (6:06))

·     How did you decide to pivot podcasts (7:03)

·     How do you target local and national audiences (8:20)

·     The significant change in year three and made the podcast take-off (10:07)

·     How the podcast took the pressure off the non-profit to pay him a salary (10:41)

·     What advice would you share with folks just getting started (13:21)

Website link: https://desirejesus.com/

Podcast Links:

·     Apple

·     Google

·     Spotify

Charity: Core Creek Community Church

Donation: Link

Social Links

·     LinkedIn

·     Twitter

·     Facebook

·     Instagram

Thanks for Listening!

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Have you ever considered a daily podcast? 

It’s a podcast category that is often overlooked because of what seems like too much work. But, under the right circumstance, it can be the perfect tool to provide short, daily value to a demographic you want to reach. Made famous by John Lee Dumas with Entrepreneurs on Fire, it ushered in proof that it can be done and successful. 

Our guest today Carey Green has shown that it can succeed in a category that often seems saturated, like religion and faith. Morning Mindset Daily Christian Devotional is an excellent niche carved out with a unique value proposition.  

Key Topics:

• How did faith get combined into podcasting (1:20)
• What did the competition look like when the Podcast launched (2:00)
• How are the six-minute episodes structured (2:44)
• What is the big takeaway from producing your Podcast (3:57)
• What does the scheduling look like for a daily podcast (5:31)
• What have you done to grow the Podcast (6:18)
• Who do you think about when you talk into the microphone for the audience (7:40)
• When it comes to Video, how does it fit into Podcast (8:38)
• What makes Not A Needy Person the charity of choice (11:06)

Website link: https://careygreen.com/

Podcast Links:

• Apple
• Google 
• Spotify

Charity: Not A Needy Person (website)

Donation: Link

Social Links

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram

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What would it feel like not knowing?

For most of our life, we always get to know what's wrong, how to fix it, and what comes next. As we hear today, that is not always the case when it comes to diseases and for many people, they live life, not knowing what's wrong or how long they have. 

Our guest Kristine opens up about her story of feeling alone and a passion that came from it to find things in common within the rare disease community to help people feel they are not alone.

Key Topics:

·     What is the purpose of the Because We Are Strong podcast (0:58)

·     The backstory leading up to why a podcast like this was needed (1:46)

·     Dealing with life, without a diagnosis (3:00)

·     How common is it to live with a disease and not know what's wrong (4:00)

·     What made podcasting the best medium for this cause (6:30)

·     What is missing in the podcast landscape that would have helped get started (7:30)

·     What has been the impact of the podcast (9:37)

·     If you just got started today, what did you need to know (11:00)

·     Dealing with guess pitching (13:00)

·     How did the RARE apparel clothing company fit into the strategy (15:49)

Website link: Bwspod.com

Podcast Links:

·     Apple

·     Google

·     Spotify

Charity: Find Your RARE (website)

Donation: Link

Social Links

·     LinkedIn

·     Twitter

·     Facebook

·     Instagram

 Thanks for Listening!

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Purpose can come from anywhere.

We often think of purpose as something that comes from something you love, but more often than not, purpose comes from the hard things in life. For example, today we are talking with Mike Graglia, who found a purpose through the struggle of being a child's parent with SYNGAP1. A rare disease where a specific protein is not created that is essential for nerve growth. It is so rare that it wasn't recognized in humans until 2009. 

Mike knew that information would be the key to advancing his and the medical community's understanding of this disease. So he started the non-profit SynGAP Research Fund to advance the research and treatments available for people with SynGAP1. His podcast, the SYNGAP10, is that purpose coming to life in a big way by providing listeners with the latest news each week in the community. 

Key Topics:

·     How did SYNGAP1 become a part of your life (1:06)

·     What are some issues with diagnosing the disease (2:42)

·     What challenges did Mike have starting a non-profit (4:20)

·     What has been some of the early impacts that foundation as had (6:33)

·     How did adding a podcast become the right next step for the foundation (8:54)

·     In what ways do you see the current structure of the podcast evolving (14:57)

·     Deciding if a daily briefing podcast is a right fit for your cause (16:06)

Website: Link

Podcast Links:

·     Apple

·     Google

·     Spotify

Charity: SynGAP Research Fund (website)

Donation: link

Social Links

·     LinkedIn

·     Twitter

·     Facebook

·     Instagram

·     YouTube

 Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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What is hard to get back once it's lost?

Today's guest, Jennifer Lee, shares how she had the feeling of safety shattered in a robbery. It was a long journey of almost two years before she could begin the process of rebuilding it. We often take that feeling for granted, whether it be in our home or out in public; as she says, it's hard to explain what it feels like. But that is what her stories all have in common. They all know that feeling and can relate, knowing they are not alone.  

Jennifer's podcast, I Need Blue, shares stories from robbery to domestic violence to understanding self-defense. She explores any topic which causes fear and share resources to overcome the trauma. These stories are also coupled with a supportive law enforcement format.

Key Topics:

• Finding a deeper purpose in her story (1:21)
• Healing through trauma on the other side (10:45)
• Having your sense of safety chattered (14:43)
• You don't need to be a fan of listening to podcasts to start (16:30)
• Starting with nothing and getting to launch (18:10)
• Using non-traditional routes to find stories (21:47) 
• What does Police Blue Nation do as a non-profit (25:30)
• Advice for anyone looking to start a podcast (27:12)

Website link: (https://ineedblue.net/)

Podcast Links:

• Apple
• Google
• Spotify

Charity: Police Blue Nation (http://policebluenation.org/)

Donation: Link

Social Links

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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Have you ever heard a story and said that couldn't happen to me?

As a culture, we love shows like Law and Order, Criminal Minds, NCIS, but we typically live our lives every day that can't happen in real life. Today's guest Bill Mitchel shares his story about the murder of his daughter following her graduation from college. He has taken this tragedy and made it his message to help give others the tools, resources, and support to be aware of before it happens.  

He never expected his family to change in such a drastic way that would redefine it forever. You don't ever fully move past the loss of a child, let alone when they are murdered.  

Book - When Dating Hurts by Bill Mitchell

Key Topics:

• ïHow losing his daughter changed everything (1:11)
• ïDating Violence and how common is it (4:49)
• ïHow do you compelling someone to listen before it happens (7:54)
• ïWhat made podcasting the right next step (9:44)
• ïWhat problems did you have to get a podcast started (11:36)
• ïWhat goal did you think podcasting could do that a book can't (14:40)
• ïHow do you protect someone's story that might not be ready to be named (16:29)
• ïWhat advice do you have for parents before tragedy might strike (18:00)

Website link

Podcast Links:

• Apple
• Google
• Spotify

Charity: When Dating Hurts 

Donation: link

Social Links

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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How many children scream for help but have no one to help?

It is easy to go about our daily lives and isolate ourselves from the evil in our world, but that doesn't mean it isn't present. Today, Asia Raine talks about how her podcast Letters to the People are these complex stories of trauma from dark places where children's cries go unheard. 

Sharing these episodes and stories is one of the reasons Causepods was founded because, like a TED talk where we share ideas, it is just as important to hear all the stories.  

A lesson we can all take away from this episode is the power of one person seeing, hearing, and understanding someone. It is often the permission to let go of what was and fully embrace the life that could be.  

Key Topics:

• What is the genesis moment for sharing stories around trauma (1:37)
• How to know if a story is made up (7:11)
• How did you overcome the idea of your story becoming visible in the community (14:14)
• What has been the impact from listeners (20:23)
• What makes SCSA the charity of focus for today's episode (25:40) 

Website link: https://letterstothepeople.com/

Podcast Links:

• Spotify

Charity: Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse (SCSA)

Donation: Link

Social Links

• Facebook
• Instagram

Thanks for Listening!

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Does your podcast offer hope?

Many of the podcasts featured here on Causepods do just that, and today we have a special episode. It’s about illuminating opportunities in the medical community for Black Doctors. 

Sometimes in a world of noise, confusion, and pain, we need good stories about people ahead of us in life, showing the way and bringing resources for those who are just getting started to lead the way forward.

These podcasts are just what we need to help bring opportunity to those who need it most and let them know the abundant possibilities available.

Key Topics:

·     Getting started in the medical profession (1:31)

·     What challenges were present to become a doctor (2:26)

·     What was the genesis moment to start The Black Doctors Podcast (7:14)

·     Biggest challenges getting the podcast off the ground (8:45)

·     What feedback have you received from listeners who listen (12:15)

·     What time challenges have the podcast presented being a busy doctor (16:05)

·     What makes Young Doctors DC the charity of choice for this episode (18:20)

Website: Link

Podcast Links:

·     Apple

·     Google

·     Spotify

Charity: Young Doctors DC

Donation: Link

Social Links

·     Twitter

·     Facebook

·     Instagram

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form and schedule your chat here.