In this episode, Susan Guthrie, Esq. is joined by philanthropist Caren Yanis who shares the many ways that being generous and sharing with others can actually help you heal after divorce.   

Being philanthropic is not just about money. We have social capital, intellectual capital, time or the ability to be purposeful with lots of different tools. Whether someone has millions of dollars or is on a shoestring budget, being able to give, in some way, can make a difference.

Caren Yanis joins Susan Guthrie for a conversation about philanthropy as it intersects with divorce, families, your future, and the beyond. There is power in giving. It can help you heal, be an outlet for your children during divorce, and make the world a better place to live. 

Caren Yanis is the principal of Croland Consulting, a philanthropic advisory group that guides families, athletes, and celebrities in building a culture of purpose and legacy.

Topics and Golden Nuggets include 

• Divorce is a prime time to do something with your children that is outward-focused, such as giving

Whether you have billions of dollars or zero dollars, we all have something to give and to benefit others.

About this week's special guest: Caren Yanis

Caren is the principal of Croland Consulting, a philanthropic advisory group that guides families, athletes, and celebrities in building a culture of purpose and legacy.

She was Executive Director of the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and Oprah’s Angel Network, (2000-2009) the height of the Oprah Winfrey Show. 

She went on to become President of Crown Family Philanthropies in Chicago. 

Caren's focus is on deepening intergenerational engagement and social impact using a variety of assets and strategies. Keynotes, podcasts, and panel discussions have included Family Business Magazine’s Legacy and Wealth Conference, Yale’s Philanthropy Conference, and the Society for Trust and Estate Planners annual and regional conferences. She has been a guest on podcasts including The Heart of Giving (Better Business Bureau), Denton’s, Alliance Bernstein, and Family Business Magazine’s Legacy and Wealth Conference. 

She is an adjunct professor at Tulane University, the University of Chicago Booth School in their Private Wealth Management program, and at the Spertus Institute where she also mentors graduate students. University speaking engagements include Northwestern Law, NYU, Duke and Johns Hopkins.

Caren chairs the board of The Poetry Foundation (which received a significant bequest from Ruth Lilly in 2002) and has guided it through meaningful organizational and governance change. She is an advisor to the Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation, and to the (Deepak) Chopra Foundation, is a member of the Board of Visitors at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, a research organization focused on trends in giving.

In her spare time, Caren hosts salons that bring bold thinkers together for meaningful conversations. She has a passion for listening deeply, navigating challenges, and guiding people who have the potential to make the world a better place. 

Caren Croland Yanis | Philanthropic Advising: [email protected] 

Caren’s website: CrolandConsulting.com 

Caren on Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/carenyanis

Also mentioned in this episode:

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PoetryMagazine.org/EventsOffer:1 year of Poetry Magazine for $20. Regular price is $35.  

Generosity Project: https://www.ted.com/talks/sasha_dichter_the_generosity_experiment 

Women’s Philanthropy Institute – The Women’s and Girls Index: https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/21010/wgi-infographic.pdf 

Women’s Philanthropy Institute -Women as Change Agents: 

https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/21440/change-agents-infographic.pdf 

Women Moving Millions: https://womenmovingmillions.org/ 

Thresholds  - mental health and breaking the cycle of poverty: https://www.thresholds.org/ 

Friends of the Children – mentoring high risk children: https://friendschicago.org/about 

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation: theMMRF.org 

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