Get ready for one of our most heartfelt (and hilarious!) episodes yet! In this week’s Real Talk with The Nonprofit Plug, we sit down with the dynamic duo behind Sisters of Watts — two incredible sisters who are changing lives, uplifting communities, and keeping it 100% real every step of the way.

🎙️ We talk about LIFE — motherhood, nonprofit hustle, serving youth, and showing up for the community with love, joy, and faith. These women are funny, fierce, and full of wisdom — and they share it all with us.

💥 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ What it really takes to build and sustain a community-based nonprofit ✅ How to stay grounded while raising kids and running programs ✅ The power of sisterhood, laughter, and lived experience ✅ Tips for new founders navigating burnout and balance ✅ Why community-first leadership still matters

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed on your nonprofit journey or just needed a reminder that you’re not alone — this episode is for YOU. The Sisters of Watts will have you laughing, nodding, and crying all in one conversation.

🧡 Tune in, tap in, and stay plugged in with ShAmber for more nonprofit gems every week.

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This week on Real Talk with The Nonprofit Plug, we’re joined by Kenyon Ates — founder of New Sound Initiative and co-owner of The Network Studios (yup, our amazing podcast producer!).

Kenyon drops game on what it’s like to build a nonprofit from the ground up while running a studio that amplifies culture, creativity, and community. His organization is dedicated to empowering youth through music, mentorship, and multimedia — and he shares the real behind-the-scenes on growth, grit, and giving back.

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into: ✅ The realities of being a nonprofit founder — lessons learned and truths revealed ✅ Why youth development is more urgent and powerful than ever ✅ Tips for launching impactful, relevant programs ✅ How to juggle nonprofit leadership and business ownership ✅ The creative ecosystem behind The Network Studios

🚨 Reminder from ShAmber: Just because you’re a nonprofit doesn’t mean you’re entitled to support, funding, or partnerships. You still have to do the work, build trust, and deliver real value. Period.

This episode is for the dreamers doing the work — and for anyone who thinks passion alone is enough (spoiler: it’s not).

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In this episode of Real Talk with The Nonprofit Plug, we shine a spotlight on our Nonprofit of the Week: ClockedIn, an innovative youth wellness and boxing program out of Watts, CA. Then we dive deep into the money talk you can’t afford to skip.

Dr. Sharon and Amber (aka ShAmber) break down why your nonprofit is a business with a cause — not a charity meant to be broke. Learn how to build real financial sustainability from day one.

💰 Here’s what we cover: ✅ What a bookkeeper actually does (and why you need one ASAP) ✅ The founder’s financial responsibilities — yes, YOU! ✅ Amber’s take on tax code, compliance, and why clean books are non-negotiable ✅ Financial literacy 101 for nonprofit leaders ✅ How to create a realistic, fundable nonprofit budget ✅ Why a nonprofit model might be the best move for your impact-driven vision ✅ How to leverage your nonprofit to support your for-profit ventures the right way

📌 Whether you’re just getting started or already running a nonprofit, this episode is packed with powerful, practical knowledge to keep your mission funded, legal, and scalable.

🔌 Stay plugged in. Build better. Lead smarter.

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In our very first episode, meet your co-hosts Dr. Sharon Elefant and Amber — aka “ShAmber” — as we kick off Real Talk with The Nonprofit Plug! 🎙️✨

We’re bringing you honest conversations, behind-the-scenes insight, and no-fluff guidance for nonprofit founders, leaders, and change-makers. This episode is all about who we are, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect in future episodes.

👀 What we cover:

• Why nonprofits need a real plug

• Our mission: to keep it real, helpful, and hype-free

• What “ShAmber” brings to the table

• A preview of interviews, solo episodes, and funding hacks coming soon

Whether you're launching a nonprofit, looking to scale your impact, or just trying to make sense of the nonprofit world — we got you.

🔌 Subscribe, like, and stay plugged in. This is your space for purpose-driven power moves.

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