Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

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Episode 316: Eradicate Hate - Prevention & Resilience

Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC

Guest: Brette Steele, President, Eradicate Hate

If you have ever looked around the world and felt despair at the violence -- or worse -- powerless to change things, this episode offers hope through practical tactics. My guest, Brette Steele​, shares how the organization she leads, Eradicate Hate, builds safer​, more resilient communities for all. This nonprofit works to prevent hate fueled violence through its Global Summit, its Prevention Practitioners Network, and its Reach Out Resource Hub. We discuss the roots of hate, how one to one conversation is an impactful way to help someone in crisis, and how you can learn more about preventing hate fueled violence. Our society is created by our actions and our thoughts. This episode explains how we can all contribute to a better tomorrow. What questions do you have about eradicating hate? Share a comment.

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Episode 315: Leading Through Crisis - Nonprofit Accountability & Resilience

Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting

Guest: Yuriy Boyechko, CEO & Founder, Hope for Ukraine

Nonprofits play a unique and important role in our society. It's how we help each other in times of need. Yuriy is originally from Ukraine and decided ten years ago that he wanted to help the people in his home country. Then the war with Russia began. He left his previous life to focus on his organization, Hope for Ukraine. Yuriy shares his learning, his commitment, and how he applies his experience in the entertainment industry to his work with this vital nonprofit. Don't miss this one! How do you promote your organization? Share a comment! Find it on our podcast page: www.roguetulips.com/podcast #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #nonprofit #association #hopeforukraine #communication

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Episode 314: FOCUS Your Strategic Thinking 

Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting

Guest: Michael Butera, Founder & CEO, Association Activision

There's a reason Michael holds the record for most appearances on the podcast -- he has deep wisdom and insight to share. In this conversation, Michael discusses his FOCUS approach to strategic thinking (if you guessed it's an acronym you are correct!) It stands for Focus, Observation, Collaboration, Understanding, and Synthesis. We dive into each one of these areas and how using this approach can support your organization's success. How do you practice strategic thinking? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #nonprofit #association #strategicplanning #strategicthinking #thinking

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This week's topic: The Imposition of Will

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 313: Branding in a Noisy WorldHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Lidia Varesco Racoma, Brand Strategist, Lidia Varesco Design Another wonderful conversation with Lidia -- this time we discuss branding in a noisy and distracting world! We dive deep into branding, strategy, and brand evolution, including the Three Pillars to Standing Out in a Noisy World. Lidia shares her formula about protecting and promoting your brand, which is Perception and Interaction, and reminds us of the importance of having a Brand Guide. What is your biggest concern about standing out in today's world? Share a comment! ​

#usaenews #brand #brandtstrategy #reputation

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This week's topic: Mission or Vision? Maybe ACTION Instead

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 312: Why A.I. Can't Replace People Skills Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Cynthia Lockrey, Changemaker and Communications Expert, Lockrey CommunicationsWe kick off Season 8 with a wide-ranging conversation on the use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools in communication today. We discuss the Loss of the "Human Element" in A.I. Communication; Organizational A.I. Guidelines and Risks; and Prioritizing Foundations and "People Skills" Training. Cynthia shares her tips, her concerns, and why we need to keep the human touch whenever we communicate. What is your biggest concern with A.I. as a communication tool? Share a comment!#podcast #communication #A.I. #artificialintelligence #roguetulips #A.I.tools #human

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This week's topic: What I Really Want for Christmas

Episode 311: This episode supported by USAE News! We wrap up Season 7 of Radio Free 501c with a conversation on Crisis Communications and how to prepare for the unexpected. My guest Cyndee Woolley, MBA, APR, Owner, C2 Communications, shares her advice and insights into why crisis communications starts before the crisis, reaching out beyond your own community in a crisis, and how a crisis can start from a good thing like going viral. From natural disasters to a wolf dog named Eva (Game of Thrones will like this example!) Cyndee and I talk about creating and implementing the crisis communications plan and how it's crucial in protecting your organization's reputation. What worries you about crisis communications? Share a comment! And don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast service -- Season 8 kicks off January 12, 2026.

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This week's topic: Rubio and the Font