In Episode 4, Nicole Suydam connects virtually with Steve Preston, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. In his role, Steve helps advance the network of 161 local Goodwill organizations across the country. Prior to joining the Goodwill family, Steve served as Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and as the Administrator of the US Small Business Administration. Steve discusses the positive impact Goodwill has across the country, how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Goodwill agencies to be innovative and has presented unique opportunities for Goodwill to serve more people. You'll also hear Steve’s vision for Goodwill to become a force for major systems change. We hope you enjoy this episode of Sharing Goodwill!

In this episode, Nicole Suydam connects virtually with Jeff McBride of the YMCA of Orange County, a nonprofit focused on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility and being a place that welcomes all. Jeff talks openly about leading an organization through the unprecendented COVID-19 crisis and the power of being nimble in service to the community. You'll also hear what keeps Jeff's motivated and what his future vision is for the Y. We hope you enjoy! Thank you for tuning in to Sharing Goodwill!

In this episode, Nicole Suydam chats candidly with Jennifer Friend, CEO of Project Hope Alliance, a local nonprofit that is ending the cycle of homelessness in Orange County, one child at a time. Jennifer shares her own background being in and out of homelessness as a young girl and what motivates and inspires her to help so many other children who experience exactly what she experienced. Thank you for tuning into Sharing Goodwill!

In this first episode, Nicole Suydam will share her story and how she came into the world of nonprofits. She is interviewed by her friend, renowned journalist and editor of COAST Magazine, Samantha Dunn. They dive into Nicole's history, the path that brought her here, they find many similarities in their journeys, and discuss what they are most excited about for the future. Welcome to Sharing Goodwill!