Generous Impact

Welcome to a special edition of Generous Impact. Hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt discuss an upcoming event on April 25th for Water is Basic in Dallas and the ongoing efforts to provide clean water in South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This episode features guest Mike Guaglione, an advertising and communications specialist and member of the board of Water is Basic. Mike shares enlightening stories from South Sudan, illustrating the transition of the organization's work from solely drilling wells to facilitating sustainable well repair.

This initiative empowers local communities, especially women, with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain their water sources, paving the way for self-sufficiency. Examples of resilience and resourcefulness are presented throughout the episode, such as the story of Simon, the Country Director in South Sudan.

We also discuss insightful experiences with Founding Board Member, Dr. Amy Goddard, who shares evocative stories of women facing tough struggles amidst the ongoing conflict in South Sudan and how Water is Basic serves as an urgent lifeline. Each story underscores the positive impact of grassroots empowerment.

Mike and Amy highlight the potential for transformative change and assert the importance of fundraising events 'Thirst No More' on April 25th in Dallas, a unique opportunity to support clean water and women. Be a part of creating a community of generous supporters who share a vision of universal access to clean water, particularly in South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

And, if you missed our full episode on Water is Basic, check it out here.

We are joined today by Gilbert Tuhabonye, Founder and Downtown Coach for Gilbert’s Gazelles.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Gilbert has created a community of runners that train together, encourage each other, support each other and challenge one another. They don’t just run with joy together, they are a community.  And, Gilbert is the glue that holds them together. 

We are joined today by Lisa Marshall, Founder and CEO of Fighting Homelessness.  In this episode, you’ll hear how they are dedicated to identifying and addressing the root causes of homelessness.  To learn more about how you can help, go to FightingHomelessness.org.

We are joined today by Angela Enright, Chairman of the Board for Light Up To Live.  In this episode, you’ll hear how they are tackling veteran health issues with polychromatic light therapy systems to treat chronic pain, service dogs, and physician assisted psychedelic drug therapy for severe PTS cases.  Learn more about the organization at LightuptoLive.org.

We are joined today by Hanna Cofer, Interim CEO of The Trail Conservancy in Austin.  In this episode, you’ll hear about their work on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake is 10 miles long and has 250+ acres of green space bordering downtown Austin.

It’s a regular part of our daily enjoyment and how we travel to places throughout central Austin by foot or bike. We recommend you check it out the next time you are in Austin. Find them at TheTrailConservancy.org.

We are joined today by Dr. Kim Ross with Ross Nutrition Team. In this episode, we are combining two incredible topics – personalized nutrition and mental health. 

Today, we’ll focus on Dr. Ross’ research on psychobiotics and amino acid therapy for mood disorders and how it is truly improving healthcare.   It’s logical that what we feed our bodies affects our mental health.  But being about to fix it on a basic level blew our minds when we first learned about it.

If you’d like to learn more on the topic, definitely check out Dr. Ross’ research and you can find her at RossNT.com.

We are joined today by Jeff Middleton, Co-Founder of Boise Vertical Farms.  In this episode, you’ll learn a little bit about farming and a lot about offering people in recovery a hand up. Boise Vertical Farms creates a safe community that provides hope and employment resources for individuals in substance abuse recovery through growing local produce. If you don’t personally know someone impacted by substance misuse, it’s hard to understand how difficult it is to obtain and keep employment during and after recovery. The system truly is stacked against them.  I hope that today's show gives you a glimpse into the good work they are doing and how it benefits all of society.

Find them at BoiseVerticalFarm.com.

We are joined today by Eric Paulus, Operations Director and Land Manager for Ecology Action in Austin, Texas.  In this episode, you’ll hear how they took a former landfill and turned it into an amazing nature preserve. Bret and I have hiked it and it’s gorgeous, not to mention the good they are doing for animals and plants.

To learn more about the Circle Acres Nature Preserve, check out Ecology-Action.org.

We are joined today by Jaime Cabrera, Vice President of Advancement for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. In this episode, you’ll hear how Girls Inc. delivers life-changing programs and experiences that equip girls to overcome serious barriers to grow up strong, smart, and bold.

If you want to learn more, check them out at GirlsIncDallas.org.

We are joined today by Phil Baker, PharmD. Phil is the Founder of Good Shepherd Pharmacy, RemediChain, and Halo Scripts.  In this episode, you’ll learn about his two incredible nonprofit pharmacy organizations that help patients in need access medications.

While Phil is humble about his accomplishments, we aren't!  He worked with lawmakers to drastically change laws so he could reclaim expensive cancer drugs that patients no longer needed to give them to patients in need at no cost. And, last year they reclaimed $18 million worth of drugs and redispensed them to almost 500 patients.  And, the inventory and logistics system they’ve created to synchronize their fills is incredibly keeping costs low for patients.

If you want to learn more about Phil Baker and the good work his team is doing, find them at GoodShepHealth.com and DonateMyMeds.org.