Host Amanda Brummitt and co-host Tracy Daniels sit down with Jacob Johnson, Founder and CEO of Calyan Wax Company, to discuss how his candle brand blends product, profit, and purpose to fight human trafficking in the U.S. Jacob shares his personal journey, the company’s giveback model, partnerships with vetted nonprofits, and how Calyan balances mission with business growth.

The episode also covers Calyan’s clean product choices, plans to scale through retail and online channels, and practical ways listeners can help—buying product, supporting partner nonprofits, and safeguarding their own communities.

In this episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt speak with Dr. Mari Galle, founder of the Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative, about building community-centered, evidence-based support for people affected by cancer.

Mari discusses their services including acupuncture, massage, skincare, exercise, meditation, and infusion support.  She shares Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative's sliding-scale “Robin Hood” model to increase access, caregiver inclusion, and plans to expand the model to other cities.

Amanda Brummitt interviews Jess Palmer, Program Director at Keep Austin Fed, about how the nonprofit rescues surplus food and delivers it to people facing food insecurity while reducing waste.

The episode explains the logistics of food rescue, the organization’s impact in Austin, ways volunteers and businesses can help, and why treating people with dignity matters.

Learn more at KeepAustinFed.org. Together we can help more of our neighbors eat well and waste less.

Dr. Sarah Matt shares how she balances a high-impact career in health tech with teaching, charity medicine, volunteer firefighting, and family life. She discusses career pivots from surgery to tech, the importance of staying connected to patients, and lessons on building access into healthcare solutions.

Through personal stories and practical advice, Sarah shows how small commitments to service create lasting community impact and why leaders should make access a priority.

Our guest today is Tim Siegel, Co-Founder of Team Luke Hope for Minds.  Tim shares the powerful ways Team Luke Hope for Minds supports children with brain injuries and their families. From providing essential services to creating a community of hope, their work is nothing short of inspiring.

You can find them online at TeamLukeHopeForMinds.org. You can also listen to Tim’s podcast, Tuesdays with Tim, or watch their documentary on YouTube.

Amanda Brummitt interviews Dr. Mary Faria about her decades-long career in healthcare and her leadership role with the Austin Mayor's Health and Well‑Being Council. They explore the council's business, school, and faith-based partnership programs, policy wins like citywide smoke-free spaces, and efforts to reduce health disparities across Austin.

Dr. Faria also discusses her transition from clinical care to administration and teaching, her volunteer work, upcoming collaborative projects, and how listeners can get involved or support the council.

In this episode of Generous Impact, host Amanda Brummitt talks with Lauren Hust, Community Engagement Specialist at Austin Resource Recovery, about how the city is shifting from traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Lauren explains key programs—curbside recycling and composting, the Recycle & Reuse Drop‑Off Center, Fix‑It Clinics, the Zero Waste Block Leader program, and the Austin Recycles app—and how they support Austin’s goal to divert 90% of landfill waste by 2040.

Listeners learn practical tips for reducing, reusing, and recycling correctly, discover tools and volunteer opportunities to get involved, and hear measurable impacts like annual composting and recycling tonnages and community outreach efforts that help build lasting behavior change.

Hosts Bret and Amanda interview Gaby Marin, a software developer, about her path into tech, the mentors who helped her, and the barriers women still face in the industry.

Gaby discusses the power of community, mentorship, and inclusive programs like Girls Who Code, shares personal experiences with harassment and perseverance, and explains her goal to uplift and train the next generation of engineers.

In this thought-provoking episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt sit down with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate and crisis counselor, to uncover her inspiring journey from personal tragedy to becoming a force for change in the realm of suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Lisa opens up about the heartbreak of losing loved ones to suicide and how these experiences shaped her mission to help end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Through her roles as a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a facilitator with Samaritans, and a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, Lisa is committed to empowering others by normalizing discussions about mental health, grief, and loss.

Discover the creation of The HelpHUB, Lisa's innovative platform designed to provide resources and support for individuals facing mental health challenges tailored to various communities. This episode serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement, emphasizing that no one is alone and resources are available for those in need.

In this episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt welcome Dr. Tim Packer, the Executive Director of The Cove in Waco, Texas. Dr. Packer shares his extraordinary journey from working in housing and homelessness services in Scotland to making a significant impact on homeless high school youth in Texas. He delves into how The Cove provides a nurturing environment for these youths, offering stability, hope, and crucial relational connections essential for their development.

Listen as Dr. Packer sheds light on the complexities surrounding youth homelessness, exploring both systemic issues and individual struggles. The discussion highlights how The Cove’s holistic approach addresses the educational and emotional needs of the youth, aiming to make their homelessness experience rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Join this insightful conversation to learn more about how communities can support homeless youth in achieving successful transitions into adulthood, and the role of advocacy and legislative efforts in this process.

Find them at TheCoveWaco.org.