Giving Back Podcast

Welcome to the 76th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing the secrets of getting started. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!

 

Key Takeaways:

Today you’re seeing my favorite picture of me.  Look at Ursula’s smile --- who wouldn’t be proud knowing they’re part of someone’s happiness?

This adventure, it’s about life, and that means sharing as well as learning

My oldest son Carson asked me when I was first thought about marrying Ursula

Three things I learned about her:

1. About others: her helping the old man who lost his wife
2. About me: who knew well water could drive a love story?
3. About her: honesty and self ownership

As a side note, he’s on his first serious relationship and I don’t know what that means and I’m hopeful that he’ll look for clues of his own as well as learn from mine.

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

Facebook Live for today’s show:

https://www.facebook.com/rob.lowe.50999405/videos/356153381455349

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Caterina Rando is on a mission to support business women with a purpose. She is the founder of the Thriving Women in Business Giving Circle and also the founder of Thriving Women in Business Center, located in San Francisco. She helps women embrace philanthropy and give back to their community while they’re in the beginning stages of their business. You don’t have to wait to be rich or retire to give back, and Caterina shares how your business can too on today’s episode. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:20] Your business can give back during the very early stages of its inception. It doesn’t have to be a ‘late stage’ process. 

[5:55] Women often start their businesses to serve a purpose, but tend to forget about the importance of profit. 

[10:05] What does the phrase ‘uplifting others’ mean to Caterina? 

[14:00] Caterina shares an example of how she helps her clients.

[19:45] There is a lifetime supply of ways you can serve. 

[21:05] Caterina is currently working with three different charities. 

[28:45] Caterina now has her own center in San Francisco where women can host their own seminars at an affordable price.

[34:35] Consumers love to buy from companies that give back vs. companies that don’t. 

[40:05] Interested in renting Caterina’s center for events and seminars? Go to Twibc.com.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Caterina Rando

Thriving Women in Business Community

Girl Up Initiative Uganda

Days for Girls

Power of Love Foundation

Forgirlsake

 

Welcome to the 75th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing the secrets of getting started. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy! Key Takeaways:

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.             --- Mark Twain

“Knowledge without action is bullshit” - Kris King, Wings Seminar

“Talking With Our Angels” show with Swami, playing with angels game: on the right track

https://www.facebook.com/swamisadashivatirtha/videos/10211784808760603/

Kate: work it backwards

Callum: finish up the book

Health: daily exercise

FB Live: great books, starting with Barking At The Choir by Father Gregory Boyle

https://crazygoodturns.org/episodes/homeboy-industries/

Give & Grow Rich™:

1. Spreading the message: Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Police
2. Services: help business grow in this new era
3. Connect: social impact leaders

Give - Ask - Receive cycle: working on “Ask”

The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen

Five barriers to asking:

1. Ignorance
2. Limiting & Inaccurate beliefs
3. Fear
4. Low self-esteem
5. Pride

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

Facebook Live for today’s show:

https://www.facebook.com/givingbackpodcast/videos/580997298938652/

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Swami Sadashiva Tirtha

Crazy Good Turns

 

Eldridge Askins is the Founder and CEO of UABA (United Amputee/Autistic Basketball Association), an organization dedicated to making a difference for amputees as well as for people with autism and spinal injuries. On the show, Eldridge shares why he started UABA, important projects coming up that help amputees,  and also an important reminder how it only took helping one person to make this his career. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:50] What is UABA all about?

[12:00] Eldridge shares his story and his passion for basketball. 

[14:45] There’s a lot someone has to do to get their prosthetics fitted.

[20:00] Eldridge wants to use 3D printing so that people all around the world can get access to prosthetics...for free.

[26:55] Amputees have the biggest sense of humor around.

[31:35] How did UABA get started?

[34:55] Eldridge shares about some of the amazing people he  has met over the years. 

[43:45] Big ripple effects happen through simple acts of kindness. It all starts with one person. 

[46:40] What is the Free Hands lunch about, and how can you get involved? 

[51:45] What’s next for Eldridge?

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

UABA

UABA on Facebook

Eldridge Askins on LinkedIn

Curtis Lovejoy Bio

Brandon Burke Bio

Nashville Prosthetics

Martin Bionics

 

Welcome to the 74th episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing Lessons: asking. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

In the bible, Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete” in John 16:24. Similar statements are found in Matthew 7:7; 21:22; Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; and John 15:7.

 

Life gives you what you ask, a poem by Rittenhouse:

I bargained with Life for a penny,

And Life would pay no more,

However I begged at evening

When I counted my scanty store;

 

For Life is just an employer,

He gives you what you ask,

But once you have set the wages,

Why, you must bear the task.

 

I worked for a menial's hire,

Only to learn, dismayed,

That any wage I had asked of Life,

Life would have paid.

― Jessie B. Rittenhouse

Teresa deGrosbois is a person who I really respect and an expert in mass influence.  A few months ago she shared an insight with me. She told me that my blind spot is not asking and in order for me to reach my potential, I’d have to learn how to ask.  That got me thinking.

Ricky Goodall, Elevated Academy

Give - Ask - Receive

The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen

Five barriers to asking:

1. Ignorance
2. Limiting & Inaccurate beliefs
3. Fear
4. Low self-esteem
5. Pride

 

What barriers are in your way from asking for what you want?

What would your life look and feel like if you asked for what you want?  

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

 

Facebook Live for today’s show:

https://www.facebook.com/givingbackpodcast/videos/578243672547348

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Brian Martin is the founder of Childhood Domestic Violence Association as well as the author of Invincible. Brian is one of the billion people alive today who grew up in a violent household. Many parents believe their children can’t hear or don’t notice the violence. The truth is, they do and it affects them negatively (high rates of homelessness, suicide, and continued abuse) in the long-term. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:15] Did you grow up living with domestic violence? 

[7:55] The best predictor that you’ll be in a domestically violent relationship is whether or not you grew up living in one. 

[14:05] When Rob saw the  CDV’s ‘Children Next Door’ trailer, it was so awful that he was shaking. 

[16:35] The adults and parents don’t think their children can hear the violence happening. In fact, they do. 

[24:35] Why is Brian so passionate about what he does? 

[29:25] Are all of the CDV’s board members victims of childhood abuse?

[31:45] This is a billion-person market. A billion people worldwide are affected by abuse. 

[33:35] What kind of positive impacts has Brian seen from those who are recovering from abuse? 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Brian F. Martin

Childhood Domestic Violence Association

The Children Next Door - Trailer

 

Welcome to the 73rd episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing about speak your truth. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

Thank you to my friends Alannah, Jamie, Midori, Candy, Adam, Allison Rivers Samson

Thank you to Sherry Watson and the Power of Purpose team: Derek, Terry, Erika, Nattie, Brandon, Lindsay, Charissa, and of course Brilee!

Thank you to John Garcia, Regional Director of the New Mexico SBA

A few of the amazing Purpose Pioneers who I met:

Tim: Americans For Independent Living

Carol: Bright Smiles

Tim & Rose: The Can Do Spirit

Rich: Jack’s Purpose

Tamara & Martha: Chemo Buddies

Tuan & Cam: Helping Hand 2 Heroes

Ross & Kelly: Gramercy Youth Ranch

Benny: Service Dogs of New Mexico

Give & Grow Rich (™) launch at The Power Summit 2018 in New Mexico:

https://www.facebook.com/rob.lowe.50999405/videos/348851595518861/

 

Notes courtesy of Allison Rivers Samson

Consistent and sustainable growth for your non-profit

It is not a handout, it is a handshake. It's a partnership.

89% of consumers will SWITCH brands to companies who align with social good.

Make it FUN!

Brilee tells her story

Yes to accountability!

Promote and connect with business partners.

Amplify your message. Raise awareness. Raise engagement. Raise funds.

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

Facebook Live for today’s show:

https://www.facebook.com/givingbackpodcast/videos/575876316117417/

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

http://www.thepowersummit2018.com

Lynne Moquete is the Founder of Una Vida, a non-profit that allows participants to live with host families in a village of about 240 people on the border of Haiti.  Lynne has been a dedicated high school teacher in Petaluma, California for the last 23 years. She teaches her students the importance of giving back, even if you’re underprivileged. Lynne’s mission is to help others see their potential and show them the valuable impact giving back can have on one’s well being. On the show, Lynne shares examples of what her students in high school are able to achieve, why mentorship is so important, and her work with Una Vida. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:50] When did Lynne know she wanted to be a teacher?

[12:35] How did the mentorship project get started? Lynne shares some stories of the wonderful students who have given back to the community. 

[30:55] Lynne is constantly trying to build a bridge of understanding between those who have plenty and those who have none. 

[32:40] Giving happens all year round, not just around Christmas time. 

[35:45] Despite being a full-time teacher and helping underprivileged and abused children, Lynne was also on welfare and struggling financially. 

[39:55] Lynne is a big believer in mentorship. She talks about some of her biggest mentors throughout her life. 

[45:35] What kind of work is Lynne doing in the Dominican Republic? 

[50:00] It’s Lynne’s goal to inspire children to always give back, no matter what career path they choose. 

[51:35] Lynne discusses the Madres Collective and what it’s all about.

[57:30] Lynne shares where she sees the future of non-profit and conscious work going. 

[58:50] Good is in us. You can be the change you want to see in the world. 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Una Vida

Madres Collective

Mentor Me

Email Lynne Moquete

 

Welcome to the 72nd episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing how to transform your business into a force for good. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

Give & Grow Rich™: how to transform your business into a force for good.

Today’s cover is the power summit 2018 with Sherry Watson. I am so honored to be a speaker there. I am really super nervous about that.  I am gladly inviting you to join me at the summit. Here is my invitation link for you. https://bit.ly/2H5nT6K

To start today’s show I want to thank some people.

Sherry Watson - co-architect of the Americans with Disabilities Act, she’s fueling the movement with the Power of Purpose, a movement throughout the United States in partnership with investment funds and angel investors to build a coalition around passion and power of difference-makers from coast to coast.

I want to also thank Kate Bennett Schell, Stephanie L. Jones, Alannah Avelin. Jamie Moran. Krista Gawronski. Ryan Lee. Midori Verity. Judy Ban Greenman. James Woeber. Candy Barone. Callum Crowe. Ron Klabunde. John Nguyen.

All of you support and encourage me.  You lift me up and help me unleash my gift to the world.

I still missed a lot of people. Give & Grow Rich™ program will be launching in a few days and I am pretty excited.

I am literally surrounded by the greatness. There are so many examples of amazingly successful people who share their stories of changing the lives of people around us.

There are so many stories and I think they are all heroes.

They are all doing good, making a difference. Join me in New Mexico https://bit.ly/2H5nT6K or on Facebook Live.  I will be probably speaking on Friday after lunch (New Mexico Time Zone)

I am going to spread my wings, No matter what happens. I am going to step on the ground or I AM GOING TO FLY.

Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.

Love & Gratitude,

Rob

Facebook show:

https://www.facebook.com/givingbackpodcast/videos/571945079843874/

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

https://bit.ly/2H5nT6K 

http://www.thepowersummit2018.com

Josh Schukman is the Founder and CEO of Social Change Nation, an online hub for startup social entrepreneurs. Josh’s website provides free information to help others start making money AND make a big difference at the same time. On the show, Josh shares how he found his purpose, what Social Change Nation is all about, and why it’s important that for-profit companies have values and purpose behind their products and services.

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:50] How did Josh get involved with social change?

[7:25] When Josh took a year off to serve others, it was actually his first year ‘on’. Little did he know that it would spark a life of service. 

[12:05] What is Social Change Nation all about? 

[17:00] Social change is not a fad. Consumers are voting with their money. Consumers are supporting businesses that share their same values.

[23:55] People will turn on you very quickly if they feel deceived by your intentions and values. 

[24:35] For traditional businesses which are making a transition towards social impact, it’s very hard for them to show vulnerability and to let others know what they care about.

[30:00] What is Impact Business Hub all about?

[39:00] You don’t need a certification in your business in order for you to give back. For example, Social Change Nation does not have an B-Corp certification.

[39:35] Start with your why. Just start and don’t let analysis paralysis stop you from giving back.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Journey to Social Entrepreneurship

Social Change Nation

Impact Business Hub