Dr. Robert Shindell shares insights on imposter syndrome, vulnerability, brutal honestly, and why organizations should approach recruiting interns like drafting in the MLB. Laugh and learn with us he sheds light on why, now more than ever, the internship program is a vital DEAI pipeline tool for your organization through the principles of cultural transition, professional development, meaningful work, and mentorship.

Social Media:
 Web: https://internbridge.com/
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertshindell/  

Total Internship Management Book - https://internbridge.com/shop/ 

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Is failure determined by your definition of failure or your definition of success? Andrea Hill, CVA shares profound knowledge that she learned from Kenny Rogers, talks about the importance of mentorship, how the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon works in volunteer management and how volunteer management is similar to the NBA.

Contact Info:

Website: www.Volunteermemphis.org 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cva-28285818/ 

BIO - Andrea Hill has received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is certified in Volunteer Administration through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. In May 2020, Andrea was able to recertify through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration because of her accomplishments in the field of volunteer engagement and management. 

Andrea is the Director of Volunteer Memphis. As Director, Andrea is a humble servant leader, knowledge and has a "work alongside you" attitude which makes her a powerful leader in our community. She has tremendous experience in the areas of volunteer management, project and event management, fundraising, resource development, and youth development. She tirelessly strives to encourage volunteerism across the greater Memphis community. Her work fosters collaboration between various non-profits and corporations. 

She has been appointed to the Volunteer Tennessee board. She is a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- GIVE 365 member, a board member of Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, Leadership Memphis Alumni, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

She is the 2017 Junior League of Memphis- Provisional of the Year. She has been named one of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite professionals. She was also named one of the 2018 Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 professionals. Because of her community work, she was awarded the National Urban League Young Professionals Inaugural Heroes In The Movement Award. Andrea is also a 2020 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Exemplary Leader Impact Award recipient. Andrea is also a proud supporter of WKNO.

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Coleen LaCosta, CEO of Speak Up for Kids. She will have you in stitches as she shares with you the best feedback she has ever received, gives you tips on getting buy-in from your CEO and the strength of a volunteer board. 

Contact Info:

[email protected] 

 Website: Speak Up for Kids (speakupforkidspbc.org)

Facebook (2) Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County | 

Instagram - Speak Up For Kids PBC (@speakupforkidspbc) • Instagram photos and videos

LinkedIn - (6) Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc. : Overview | LinkedIn

BIO - Coleen LaCosta began her career in victim advocacy 25 years ago while working for the State Attorney’s office. That experience put her on the path of transition where she began seeking justice for child victims. A fire was ignited, and that flame morphed into a lifetime of determined, vocal advocacy for our most vulnerable.

In all she does, LaCosta aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in our community. As the Executive Director for Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County, she works diligently to support local Guardian ad Litem child advocacy volunteers in the quest to herald the child’s best interest.

Embracing Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us”, LaCosta takes on each day with devotion and intensity, leading by example, and lighting the path for others who passionately defend the defenseless.

Ultimately, her heart’s desire is to improve the life of each young victim of maltreatment; see pain replaced by kindness, sadness overcome by happiness, and silence eradicated by voices united to Speak Up.

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Adam Janes, CVA from Christie Lake Kids shares gems with his insights on bullying, the importance of self-care, and the new volunteer appreciation app! He shares the story about how he and Rob Jackson are selfie twins and the secret behind the “Behind the Bake Sale” podcast. In his words, leaders of volunteers are “the people who help people help people”. You don’t want to miss this!

Social Media:
 Web: www.btbs.ca   

Twitter: @adamdjanes
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adam-janes-876a9832 

Engage Article: https://engagejournal.org/volume-xxi-issue-1-october-2020/we-werent-ready-we-still-arent-ready-voluntary-sector-post-covid-19 

BIO - Adam Janes CVA is a Volunteer Engagement Professional from Ottawa On, Canada. He is passionate about community building and bringing people together for good causes. He is currently serving as the Director of Volunteer Engagement at Christie Lake Kids, a grassroots program for Children and Youth in Ottawa. He also is a part of the team at Beyond the Bake Sale, a platform to bring innovative and effective ideas to help people raise more time, talent, and treasure for the causes they care about most. Check out www.BTBS.ca today. Adam is on the Ottawa Administrators of Volunteer Resources (OAVR) board as the engagement and membership lead. He also takes time to lead workshops at Volunteer Ottawa and beyond. At home, Adam is Daddy to three very fast-growing children and an amazing wife that puts up with his dad jokes, loud music, and coffee and craft beer snobbery.

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Motivational Mike's story will do nothing but encourage you. He shares how he turned his life around and the importance of mentorship; he even gives me an idea for my next book! Bottom line is, by the end of this episode, you will be nothing less than inspired and motivated to keep pushing forward past adversity. 

Contact Motivational Mike:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lee-22062445/ [email protected]

101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C9618XJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 

About Motivational Mike:

Born in Tribbett Mississippi and grew up in Flint Michigan 

Attended Ainsworth High School where he accomplished many school records in football and track and field. Had an opportunity to play college football but on his road to stardom, he found his way to Homestead Florida to finish his education.

Mike Lee has been a motivational speaker since 1984 when he had a brush with the law which has changed his life forever.   He has spoken at several High Schools throughout Broward and Dade County as well as Bethune Cookman University and Riverside Transition Half Way House. 

Speaks within the prisons to include: Everglades, Desoto, Charlotte, South Bay, Everglades Work Camp, Martin CI.  

Michael is a huge advocate for mentoring our youth. 

He works very closely with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department with their At-Risk Program. 

Awards include: 

Community Award by OIC for all his hard work with the youth. 

2014 Father of The Year of Broward County in which he was nominated by Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.

Organizations:

 In 2013 Michael formed an Organization called Operation Heal in which he caters to youth and the homeless. He passed out 1,300 new blankets to the homeless during the winter months and fed over 300 homeless men and women.

" IF YOU CAN’T MAKE MY LIFE BETTER THEN IT WAS YESTERDAY, I DON’T NEED YOU IN MY LIFE"

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Brittni Coe, CVA shares her thoughts on how she uses humor as the ultimate diffuser, why is it perfectly ok to admit that you don't know the answer to something and her "Yes Chef" approach to hearing out volunteers. She also shares about her own "rags to riches" story and how earning her CVA was one of her greatest accomplishments! Get ready to sit back, learn and LAUGH with Brittni Coe! 

Brittni Coe, CVA Volunteer Manager 

Metrocrest Services 

Phone: 469-317-2541 

[email protected] 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittni-coe-cva-607a151b7/ 

Bio: Brittni Coe, CVA has been an active volunteer for most of her life. She caught the service bug early during her twelve years as a Girl Scout, and through her service in the AmeriCorps National Service Program. For the past three years, Brittni has worked as the Volunteer Manager for Metrocrest Services in Texas. There she has been responsible for recruitment, training, and retention of the more than 5,000 volunteers who donate their time to help Metrocrest Services fulfill its mission of building a stronger community together. Brittni holds a bachelor's degree with concentrations in Sociology and Women's Studies from Texas Woman's University, holds a certificate for Non-Profit Management from the Center for Non-Profit Management in Texas, and has earned her Certification in Volunteer Administration. She is passionate about doing her part to ' repair the world' by promoting volunteerism and sparking the passion to give back in others.

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In this episode, Laura shares one of the most important lessons she has learned while working in a non-profit: “DON’T TAKE IT PERSONAL” She also gives great advice about how to work with and get the best out of your Board Members…WHO ARE VOLUNTEERS TOO! Enjoy!!!!

Contact Laura:

website: https://www.artsbizmiami.org/ 

LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bruney-7110158/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsBizMiami 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsBizMiami 

101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DSS8163/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i10 

About Laura:

As President & CEO of the Arts & Business Council of Miami since 1988, Laura Bruney has empowered the creative ecosystem and helped develop Miami-Dade’s billion-dollar arts industry. Directing the Arts & Business Council for 30 years, she has led the movement to keep the arts in business with high-impact partnerships between corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the cultural community. As Miami’s only organization that leverages the arts for economic vitality, Ms. Bruney has developed innovative programs to engage business, inspire young professionals, stimulate innovation & foster creativity. The organization currently works with over 500 non-profit arts organizations and more than 1,000 business leaders and art enthusiasts.

Shas has been honored with an American Red Cross Spectrum award, Miami Today’s Up & Comers Award, Greater Miami Chamber Special Recognition Award, Miami Beach Chamber’s Non-Profit Leadership Award, and Who’s Who of Women Executives. She graduated from the University of Florida and received her MBA from the University of Miami.

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In this episode, Dana shares what decades of adulthood has taught her (constructive criticism isn't really a thing) the difference between evaluation, criticism, and “actual, factual and emotionally neutral” feedback….and she dishes about stuff you never knew about her, including her run-in with the law…all PRICELESS ADVICE if you know what I mean!!! You will laugh and learn all throughout this entire session! Enjoy!!!!

Contact Dana:

website: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/ 

LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/danacorylitwincva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011517400460 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaLitwinCVA 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtczzRXLg5RWdtnqmlivdSQ 

About Dana:

Dana Litwin (CVA) is a strategic advisor, public speaker, and thought leader in volunteerism and civic service. Since 2002 she has guided organizations in California's Silicon Valley and world-wide to produce breakthrough talent and community engagement programs. Dana is a popular presenter at the Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service(USA), and countless regional conferences and webinars. She is the creator of the premiere web series  “Priceless Advice for Leaders of Volunteers”, is the Past President of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, and a founder of the multi-sector National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement.

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In this episode, Faye talks about overcoming heartbreaking feedback regarding her weight and how she overcame it and used it to help her grow stronger. 

Contact Faye

website: https://fayebryant.com/ 

LinkedIn URL should be this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayebryant/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/fayebryantspeaker

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rfbryant

Faye Bryant:

Faye Bryant is an author, coach, and speaker who helps women escape the lies of the enemy, live into God’s truth and build a better life by first feeling, dealing, and healing their way through a stuck future or an abused past, toward a deeper path of purpose and into ‘theunhackablelife’ of their chosen legacy.

From childhood, into her 30’s, Faye felt like she was unwanted, facing abandonment or abuse from parents, partners, and other trusted persons in her life. Even though she is a survivor of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety became her normal. Through a process of forgiveness and mindful healing, she has found freedom from that past and now works to share that freedom with others.

Faye has distilled her journey into a process that has helped her and others to escape the shackles of their past and she now shares this with new audiences through her novels, speaking engagements, and impactful, transformative one-on-one coaching.

Faye is a mother of three wonderful men and currently lives with her husband, Jack, in a beautiful valley in the Smoky Mountains.

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In this episode, Barry divulges on leadership greatness! He talks about how giving feedback that nurtures the receiver is an art form. He presents an alternative to "firing" a volunteer and offers you an apology on behalf of your organization. Gird your loins, Barry is coming with some hard truths but with the utmost compassion and encourages you to Question Everything! 

Bio: Barry Altland is a writer, speaker, non-profit executive, thought leader, and published author of the book, “Engaging the Head, Heart, and Hands of a Volunteer,” a simple guide for feeding the passion of those who serve. Barry blends rich experience in the for-profit space with numerous experiences as a volunteer and leader of volunteers to bring a unique perspective on Volunteer Engagement and Learner Engagement. 

Contact Barry

website: https://HHHEngagement.com 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryealtland/

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