Inspired by Science

Do you have a complete understanding of science? The terms used, scientific papers, etc., etc. Don't fret; Dr. Parmvir Bahia, CEO of Scientist Inc, discussed how her organization breaks down science for the non-scientific audience and shares the critical work done in local communities with friendly neighborhood scientists. We also discuss how COVID has affected their bottom line and methods to attract volunteers from more diverse backgrounds. Peak up your ears and listen!

Website: https://scientistsinc.org/

Scientists, Inc.

How can African Americans bring their whole selves to the nonprofit space? Listen in as Dr. Sandra Braham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Service, teach us how to do just that. We also discuss being intentional about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the nonprofit world. Additionally, we chat about the new partnership with the Saint Petersburg Police Department. They are embarking on a new initiative with community assistance liaison where they will be on the road with officers couple responding to non-emergency calls in the community. Finally, Dr. Braham gives us some insight into her upcoming memoir. Take a listen!

Website:

https://gulfcoastjewishfamilyandcommunityservices.org/

Phone:

727.479.1800

How do you make an impact for Veterans? One way to make an impact is to vote; listen to Garrett Cathcart, Executive Director of Mission Roll Call, who shares how veterans can make an impact by voting and voicing veteran policy concerns. We also chat about what he’s learned about himself as a nonprofit executive. He also talks about starting a nonprofit should be about what problem the nonprofit is solving. Peak up your ears and listen to this episode!

Mission Roll Call: https://www.missionrollcall.org/

Twitter @missiorollcall

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionRollCall

Why is it essential for veteran organizations to collaborate? Listen to, Benjamin Miranda, Jr, the Director of Operational Impact and Business Development of Endeavors, talk about the importance of collaboration in the veteran space. We also discuss the innovative techniques used to help veterans on the brink of homelessness. Finally, he shares some valuable lessons from 24 years in the Air Force going into the nonprofit world. Take a listen and share this valuable resource with a veteran in your life.

El Paso Endeavors

Website: https://endeavors.org/

Phone: (915) 320-1390

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CohenClinicEP

If you’re a veteran or know a veteran or even if you’re a civilian, take time to listen to this electrifying episode with Mike Erwin, Team Red, White, and Blue’s (RWB) Founder and Executive Director. He has been on fire for veterans for ten years.  He shares the early stages of Team RWB, some regrets, and where he hopes to see the organization ten years from now. Perk up your ears and listen! Fired up!

Website: https://www.teamrwb.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamRWB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamrwb/?hl=en

Positivity Project: https://posproject.org

Over a glass of beer at a brewery, the Trashy Trail Runners Nonprofit was created! What an engaging conversation with these two newly established nonprofit leaders, Anne Rolstad and Kim Fowler, the Executive Director and Deputy Directors of Trashy Trail Runners. We discussed what inspired them to start a nonprofit, especially one that included their love for trail running and for keeping nature clean. And where they want to go in the future, take Trashy Trail Runners Global!! Oh yes, they just opened their store; check it out on the website at https://www.trashytrailrunners.org/Dive in! You’ll enjoy the conversation.

More info about Trashy Trail Runners: https://www.trashytrailrunners.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trashytrailrunners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trashytrailrunners/

Email: [email protected]

Listen to this Young, Gifted, and Black Women, the President of El Paso Young Black Leaders, Tamieka Henry. We discuss why there is still a need for Black organizations.   We also discuss the skills and characteristics that a leader should possess. Finally, Tamieka shares why mentorship is essential. You don’t want to miss this episode, so listen up!4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPYBL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elpasoyoungblackleaders/

Suicide Awareness-Special Episode

In this episode, we had a conversation with Isidro Torres, Interim Executive Director of the El Paso National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).  We discussed some myths of suicide and dispelled them.  In our conversation, we also share how to help those who experience suicide ideations, and finally, we shared how we can help NAMI advocate for suicide awareness. Please take the time to listen.

NAMI El Paso provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions can build better lives.

Website: https://namiep.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namielpaso/

NAMI Helpline: (800) 950-6264

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

What’s the difference between a refugee, an immigrant, and a migrant?  Listen to my conversation with Melissa Lopez, the Executive Director of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, as she details the difference. We also discuss what keeps up her at night and how we, as a community, can help the agency. So, prick your ears up and listen to this informative and engaging episode of the podcast.

Find out more about the Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services at the following:

http://www.dmrs-ep.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMRSInc

Phone: (915) 532-3975

Inspiring podcast discussion with Kendrick Lusk, El Paso's Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Basileus. He discussed one of the fraternity's core purposes, which is to uplift others and the community. We also talked about the importance of voting and the struggle to vote, especially in the Black Community. The mentorship was another topic of discussion during the episode as it's important to the fraternity to mentor the youth of the community. Finally, we peaked into the future goals of Omega Psi Phi, which is to begin an Education Center for youth. Peak up your ears and listen!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigmatauchapter

Website: https://omegauplift.org/