That's Just Good

Great stories have the power to connect us, inspire us, and remind us what’s possible.

On this episode of *That’s Just Good*, Nick sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and NBC 5 Today co-anchor Laura Harris for a conversation about storytelling, purpose, community, and using your platform to make an impact.

Laura has built a career around people. Getting to know them, earning their trust, and helping tell the stories that matter to our communities.

But her impact extends far beyond the anchor desk.

From her passion for childhood literacy and helping launch NBC 5’s Reading With You initiative to supporting organizations throughout North Texas, Laura believes in using her voice and her platform to help others.

Nick and Laura talk about the journey that shaped her career, the relationships behind great storytelling, what she’s learned from the people she’s met along the way, and why showing up for your community matters.

It’s a conversation about connection, authenticity, purpose, and the incredible things that can happen when we use whatever platform we have to lift up the people around us.

Because everyone has a story.

And sometimes sharing it can create more impact than we realize.

What happens when the career you’ve built is successful, but you know you’re meant to be doing something else?

In this episode of *That’s Just Good*, Nick sits down with Rami Rassas, a North Texas entrepreneur and private chef who made the decision to walk away from a successful career in the automotive industry and bet on himself.

What started with a passion for cooking has grown into one of North Texas’ most respected private chef brands, with Rami cooking for professional athletes, entertainers, business leaders, media personalities, and more.

But this conversation goes far beyond food.

Rami shares what it took to make a major career change, build a reputation from the ground up, turn relationships into opportunities, and create a brand where the experience matters just as much as what ends up on the plate.

Nick and Rami also talk about entrepreneurship, taking risks, staying consistent, the importance of relationships, and why sometimes the biggest obstacle between where you are and where you want to be is simply having the courage to start.

If you’ve ever thought about changing careers, pursuing something you love, or betting on yourself, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes success isn’t about climbing higher on the path you’re already on.

Sometimes it’s having the courage to choose a completely different one.

What if one of the most valuable things you could build in your career wasn’t a résumé, a company, or even a personal brand, but relationships?

In this episode of *That’s Just Good*, Nick sits down with Carson Gibbons, founder of Dallas Meetup, to talk about a career built around connecting people and creating community.

For Carson, relationships aren’t about collecting contacts or seeing what someone can do for you. They’re about showing up, bringing people together, creating value for others, and understanding that some of the biggest opportunities in life often start with a simple conversation.

Carson shares the story behind Dallas Meetup, what he’s learned from building communities and connecting people across Dallas, and why genuine relationships have played such an important role throughout his career.

They also dive into networking versus relationship building, why so many people approach connection the wrong way, how to build a network before you need one, and what happens when you become the person who brings others together.

Whether you’re building a business, growing your career, looking for your next opportunity, or simply trying to become more connected to your community, this conversation is a reminder that who you invest in matters.

Because sometimes the best opportunities don’t come from what you know.

They come from the relationships you’ve built along the way.

What does it look like to lead with purpose inside one of the fastest-growing organizations in professional sports?

In this episode of *That's Just Good*, Nick Marino sits down with LaDondra Wilson of the Dallas Wings to discuss how sports can be a powerful force for community impact. From creating meaningful partnerships to engaging fans beyond the game, LaDondra shares how purpose-driven leadership can strengthen both organizations and the communities they serve.

Together, they explore:

Why community impact should be part of every organization's strategy

How professional sports can inspire meaningful change

Building authentic partnerships that go beyond sponsorships

Leadership lessons from working in professional sports

The importance of showing up, serving others, and creating opportunities

Whether you're a nonprofit leader, business executive, sports professional, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this conversation is full of practical insights and inspiration.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who believes business, sports, and community can work together to create lasting impact.

Follow That's Just Good for more conversations with the leaders making our communities stronger.

In this episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, we sit down with Charlie Welch, Founder and Executive Director of Melody of Hope, to explore how music can become a powerful force for community impact and social change.

What began as a vision to connect the music industry with meaningful causes has grown into a movement that mobilizes artists, music professionals, businesses, and community leaders to support nonprofits and create lasting change.

In this conversation, Charlie shares the story behind Melody of Hope and discusses how purpose-driven leadership, nonprofit innovation, community engagement, and strategic partnerships can transform lives.

We discuss:

• Nonprofit leadership and social entrepreneurship

• Community impact and charitable giving

• Music industry philanthropy

• Purpose-driven leadership

• Corporate social responsibility and nonprofit partnerships

• Volunteer engagement and community building

• Creating sustainable social impact through collaboration

Charlie also shares lessons learned from building a mission-driven organization, the power of bringing people together around a common cause, and why hope is more than an idea. It's something we can actively create.

If you're passionate about nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, social impact, music for good, community engagement, or purpose-driven work, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.

In this episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, host Nick Marino Jr. breaks down what the latest tax legislation means for corporate giving, business philanthropy, and charitable strategy.

Let's be honest. Taxes are not the most exciting topic. But for companies that care about making an impact, understanding these changes could significantly influence how they give, when they give, and the long-term strategy behind their philanthropy.

As businesses navigate a new tax landscape, leaders have an opportunity to move beyond reactive charitable donations and build more intentional giving strategies that benefit both their communities and their organizations.

In this episode, Nick discusses:

• How the new tax law impacts corporate philanthropy and charitable giving

• What business leaders should know about charitable deductions

• Why strategic giving matters more than ever in 2026

• The role of Donor-Advised Funds for Business

• How businesses can align tax planning with community impact

• Building a long-term corporate giving strategy

• Why philanthropy should be treated as part of business strategy, not an annual transaction

Whether you're a CEO, business owner, CSR professional, executive leader, or someone responsible for your company's community impact efforts, this episode provides practical insights into navigating the evolving world of corporate philanthropy.

Because the most effective businesses aren't just asking how much they should give. They're asking how they can give smarter.

In this episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, we sit down with Gene Mance Jr., Chief of Staff for AT&T Business, to explore how leadership, workplace culture, and corporate social responsibility intersect inside one of the world’s largest business organizations.

Gene shares insights from helping support AT&T Business, a global organization serving millions of customers and nearly every Fortune 1000 company. Beyond operations and strategy, Gene has built a reputation for advancing talent development, employee engagement, workplace culture, and community impact at scale.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Corporate social responsibility and social impact leadership

• Workplace culture and employee engagement

• Talent development and leadership strategy

• Community impact initiatives at AT&T

• Bridging business goals with community investment

• Digital equity and closing the digital divide

• How executives can lead with both performance and purpose

Gene also shares his work co-chairing the AT&T Believes Council, supporting homeless service providers, and helping address social and economic disparities across North Texas.

If you’re interested in leadership, corporate culture, professional development, CSR strategy, or how large companies can create meaningful community impact, this episode delivers valuable perspective from a leader operating at the highest levels of business and influence.

In this episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Haworth, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Globe Life, to explore the intersection of brand strategy, sports marketing, corporate social responsibility, and community impact.

With more than two decades of leadership at Globe Life, Jennifer oversees national marketing strategy, major sports partnerships, and brand operations tied to organizations like the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Braves. She also plays a leading role in Globe Life’s charitable initiatives through the Make Tomorrow Better giving program.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Corporate social responsibility and brand leadership

• Sports marketing and community engagement

• Purpose-driven marketing strategies

• Building authentic partnerships through sports and philanthropy

• How businesses can align brand influence with social impact

• The role of corporate giving in company culture and community trust

Jennifer shares insights on how organizations can think beyond visibility and use their platforms to create lasting impact in the communities they serve.

If you’re interested in marketing leadership, corporate philanthropy, sports partnerships, brand strategy, or community impact, this episode offers valuable perspective from one of the top marketing executives in the country.

In this solo episode of the That’s Just Good Podcast, host Nick Marino Jr. challenges the idea that community impact has to feel outdated, transactional, or uninspiring.

“Making Impact Cool Again” is a conversation about rethinking how businesses, nonprofits, and leaders engage people in doing good. From the rise of experiential brands like the Savannah Bananas to the energy and culture behind Feed The City events, Nick explores why the future of impact is not just meaningful, but memorable.

This episode dives into:

• Why traditional approaches to community engagement are losing attention

• How creativity, culture, and experience can drive deeper impact

• Why joy and fun are not distractions from purpose, but vehicles for it

• How businesses can create community initiatives people actually want to be part of

• The role storytelling, music, sports, and live experiences play in modern philanthropy

• Why the next generation wants participation, not just observation

Nick also shares practical ways organizations can rethink volunteerism, employee engagement, and corporate social responsibility to create movements instead of moments.

If you care about leadership, community impact, corporate social responsibility, volunteer engagement, or building purpose-driven culture, this episode will challenge how you think about doing good in today’s world.

Because impact should not just be important.

It should be contagious.