Impact Network

For nearly 20 years, Staci Cross has dedicated her career to the mission of Children’s Miracle Network—helping create meaningful partnerships and life-changing support for children, families, and hospitals across the country.

In this episode of the Impact Network podcast, Staci shares the experiences that shaped her journey, how her understanding of fundraising has evolved, and the moments that continue to remind her why this work matters. The conversation also explores the powerful five-year partnership between Children’s Miracle Network and Colossal—from the early questions and ideas that brought the organizations together to a shared mission that has produced extraordinary impact.

Through the Super Mom competition alone, the partnership raised an incredible $20,608,176 in support of CMN’s work. Discover what that funding makes possible inside children’s hospitals, how Colossal’s fundraising competitions create opportunities beyond traditional campaigns, and what both organizations have learned from building such a meaningful partnership.

Finally, the conversation looks ahead to Super Dad—the next evolution of the partnership.

To learn more about Children's Miracle Network, click here: https://cmn.org/

To learn more about our competitions and colossal, click here: https://colossal.org/

Are you tired of the daily dinner-time standoffs and constant negotiations? 🛑

In this episode of the Impact Network podcast, host Anne-Marie Pritchett sits down with education leader, life coach, and 2025 Supermom Lara Novack. Lara shares a game-changing, 4-word phrase that completely shifts how your kids communicate their needs.They dive deep into:

• The 3 Stages of Parenting: Moving from Director to Manager, and finally to Consultant.
• The Art of the Apology: Why repairing a relationship with your child is far more important than the initial tear.
• Reinventing Yourself: Lara’s personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, navigating life as a single mom, and learning how to stop raising her voice.

✨Click the link to listen now and completely transform your household dynamic! ✨

Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth, joins Anne-Marie Pritchett for a conversation about leadership, school nutrition, and the power of strategic nonprofit partnerships.

Together, they discuss how Entrepreneur of Impact has helped generate more than $4 million in charitable support (granted by DTCare), why unrestricted funding is so valuable for nonprofits, and what it takes to build a mission-driven partnership that creates lasting impact for students and schools across the country.

Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply passionate about making a difference, this episode offers practical insights into how collaboration can help organizations achieve more together.

Meet Rockefeller, the four-legged New Yorker with class, character, and plenty of personality who captured America’s heart and earned the title of 2026 America’s Favorite Pet!

In this special episode, we sit down with Rockefeller and his proud parents, Lauren and Michael, to hear the story behind their unforgettable journey to the top. From what inspired them to enter the competition to the incredible support that carried Rockefeller all the way to the title, they share what it was like watching their beloved dog become America’s newest champion.

We also get to know the pup behind the crown, hear what life has been like since the big win, and discover what’s next for Rockefeller and his family.

Tune in for a heartwarming conversation celebrating the bond between pets and the people who love them—and meet the dog who proved that a little New York charm can win over an entire nation. 🐶🏆❤️

What happens after you become Youth Athlete of the Year? In this episode of the Impact Network Podcast, we catch up with Tripp, the inaugural Youth Athlete of the Year winner, to hear what life has been like since earning the title.

From the opportunities that followed his win to the lessons he learned along the way, Tripp shares an honest look at his experience. We also talk about what's next for him, how the competition impacted his journey, and the advice he would give to future competitors hoping to make the most of their own experience.

Whether you're thinking about entering the competition, currently competing, or simply love hearing inspiring stories from young athletes, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what comes after the spotlight.

In this episode of the Impact Network, host Kaden Yandell sits down with the parents of 2025 Dominik Gergely to discuss everything that's happened since winning Toddler of the Year. From the overwhelming support of family, friends, and their community to exciting opportunities now taking shape, Dominik's journey is only just beginning.

His parents share what life looks like today, how the competition experience impacted their family, and why they've recently taken the next step by securing professional representation for Dominik. With new opportunities, exciting projects, and big plans already underway, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what comes after the spotlight and what's next for one of the competition's most memorable winners.

Join us as we catch up with Dominik's family and explore how a community rallied behind one toddler and helped open the door to an exciting future.

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On this episode of the Impact Network, host Kaden Yandell sits down with 2025 America’s Favorite Couple winners Bryan and Jennie Drollinger for a conversation that goes far beyond the competition.

From their relationship journey and personal growth to the overwhelming support from their community throughout the competition, the Drollinger's open up about what this experience truly meant to them. They share the moments that challenged them, the connections that strengthened them, and how being part of America’s Favorite Couple became about much more than just winning.

This episode explores the power of community, authentic connection, and why stories like theirs continue to resonate with so many people across the country. Subscribe to the Impact Network for more conversations centered around impact, inspiration, and the people behind the stories.

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What does it take to become America’s Favorite Pet?

In this episode of the Impact Network, we sit down with Buster — the dog who captured hearts across the country — and his human, Leah, to uncover the story behind the title.

From humble beginnings to national recognition, this episode dives into the bond between a pet and their owner, the journey of perseverance, and the unexpected impact one dog can have on so many lives.

This is more than just a feel-good story — it’s a reminder of the power of connection, loyalty, and the moments that truly matter.

🎧 Tune in to hear: • Buster’s journey to becoming America’s Favorite Pet • Leah’s perspective behind the scenes • The emotional moments that defined their story • What this experience has meant for both of them

If this story moved you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone who loves animals as much as you do.

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In this episode of Impact Network, we sit down with Nate Lewis from The Innocent to uncover the harsh realities of human trafficking and what is actually being done to fight it. This conversation goes deeper than headlines. Nate shares firsthand insight into how trafficking operates, why it often goes unnoticed, and the real impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.

More importantly, he breaks down how organizations like The Innocent are stepping in to create change and protect the vulnerable. This is not just about awareness. It is about understanding, responsibility, and action. If you have ever wondered how you can make a difference or what is really happening behind the scenes, this episode will open your eyes.

Make sure to follow Impact Network for more conversations with people creating real impact. Subscribe, share this episode, and be part of something bigger.

To see more on this fight against trafficking, click here: https://theinnocent.org/about

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What if one moment… one message… could change everything? In this episode of Impact Network, we sit down with Trisha Prabhu, the founder of Rethink, to talk about the story behind a simple idea that’s taking on one of the internet’s biggest problems—cyberbullying.

After witnessing the devastating impact of online hate at a young age, Trisha set out to create a solution that encourages people to pause and rethink before posting something harmful. What started as a powerful concept has grown into a global movement, changing behavior and conversations around the world.

This conversation goes deeper than technology. It’s about empathy, accountability, and the real impact our words can have on others—especially in a digital world where it’s easy to forget there’s a human on the other side of the screen. If you’ve ever hit “send” without thinking… this episode is for you.

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Click here to support the Rethink mission: https://www.rethinkwords.com/