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Three Things You’ll Learn From This Episode:

Why Latino entrepreneurship is the key to generational wealth

Learn how Gabriel’s work with Latino Founders is empowering overlooked communities through capital, connection, and cultural pride.

How getting out of your comfort zone sparks innovation

From traveling internationally to trying new food, Gabriel shares how stepping into the unfamiliar can inspire life-changing business ideas.

What healthcare teaches you about business and leadership

Discover how 25+ years in the healthcare industry taught Gabriel empathy, relationship-building, and operational readiness — skills every founder should have.

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Why Every Story Matters

Doug explains how helping someone share their personal story—no matter how ordinary it may seem—can create powerful emotional connections that ripple across generations.

The Power of Preserving Heritage

Discover how Doug’s nonprofit uses video interviews to memorialize veterans, reconnect families, and keep legacies alive through digital storytelling.

How Stories Can Build Community and Heal

Hear examples of how one story—when shared with the right person at the right time—can reunite families, inspire legislation, and even help strangers understand their own loved ones better.

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Episode Notes Three Things You’ll Learn: The 3 Brain States—and How to Shift into the Best One Discover the difference between Brain 1.0 (survival mode), Brain 2.0 (dopamine-driven pursuit), and Brain 3.0 (inner sage)—and why most of us live in the first two without realizing it. Why Burnout and Scarcity Are Contagious Learn how nonprofit workers, community leaders, and even well-meaning systems unintentionally pass on stress, and how healing at the individual level can transform collective outcomes. How Meditation, Science, and Community Can Rewire the Brain From silent retreats in Dharamsala to applying contemplative neuroscience in Philadelphia schools, Due explains how we can train our minds—regardless of background—to foster well-being, creativity, and connection. 
 

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Why women leave tech—and how to keep them in

A lack of belonging, not capability, is the primary reason women drop out of computer science programs. Sue shares how Rewriting the Code addresses this through connection, visibility, and peer support.

Why ‘every company is a tech company’

Whether it’s Netflix or the WNBA, tech powers every industry. Hear how Rewriting the Code helps women align their passions with tech careers in industries they truly love.

The power of near-peer mentorship

It’s not always about the CEO or the C-suite. Sometimes the most meaningful advice comes from someone just one or two steps ahead. Discover how near-peer relationships foster relatable, real-world growth.

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What refugee resettlement really looks like—from fleeing danger to rebuilding a life

Holly explains the full journey of a refugee, from escaping persecution to navigating housing, language, and employment in a brand-new culture.

How community plays a pivotal role in healing and belonging

Learn how sports, sewing circles, and culturally sensitive mental health support help refugees regain joy, dignity, and connection.

Why partnerships between government, schools, and citizens are key to long-term success

Discover how Idaho’s network of volunteers, nonprofits, schools, and businesses collaborate to create a welcoming environment where refugees thrive—not just survive.

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Why rural and underserved communities face higher risks and fewer resources when it comes to Alzheimer’s care

Sharon explains how geographic isolation, medical access, and cultural stigma make early diagnosis and support more difficult—but not impossible.

How caregivers are the hidden backbone of dementia care—and how you can support them

From simple meals to acts of kindness, Sharon shares the most overlooked needs of caregivers and the small actions that can make a big difference.

Why the future of Alzheimer’s treatment is more hopeful than ever before

Learn about the new blood-based biomarkers, FDA-approved treatments, and increased research funding that are paving the way for better diagnosis, prevention, and care.

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How one road trip turned into a long-term mission to fight hunger and provide education

Discover how Toby’s family trip to Guatemala became the foundation for Be Humanitarian’s life-changing work.

Why community collaboration—not foreign intervention—is the heart of sustainable impact

Learn how Be Humanitarian partners with local moms, governments, and NGOs to drive change from within.

How to get involved—whether through child sponsorships or volunteer trips to Guatemala

Toby shares how donors and volunteers can see the impact firsthand and become part of a movement rooted in compassion.

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How one family’s story sparked a national nonprofit movement

Discover how Joe and Jen’s journey with their son Micah became the foundation for Ability Tree, now with community branches across the country.

What it takes to build trust with families navigating disability

Learn how Ability Tree prioritizes relationships over processes and why that human-first approach fosters long-term support and connection.

How faith and inclusion go hand in hand

Explore how the Butlers are reshaping faith communities to be more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people with disabilities—without compromising compassion or authenticity.

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Learn how Rambam provides healing for all, regardless of religion, nationality, or background—including Syrian refugees and Palestinian children. What it really takes to lead a nonprofit with both heart and business sense. Naomi shares her journey from law to leadership, and why boundary-setting, mentorship, and fundraising savvy 

Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:

Why Rambam Medical Center operates one of the most advanced underground hospitals in the world — Naomi explains how Rambam’s innovative underground facility was designed to protect patients and staff while maintaining full hospital operations during emergencies.

Built to withstand wartime conditions, this facility allows life-saving care to continue—even during missile strikes — Discover how Rambam’s engineering and logistics enable uninterrupted medical care when conflict reaches northern Israel.

How medical care can bridge divides in times of conflict — Hear how Rambam’s commitment to treating all patients—regardless of background—serves as a model for unity and humanity amid tension.


About Naomi Reinharz and AFORAM: 
- Website: https://aforam.org/ 
- Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-reinharz-esq-3a40751a 

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Three Things You’ll Learn:

Why access—not talent—is often the biggest barrier to youth sports participation

From sneakers to basketballs, the resources needed to play aren’t always available. Lace Up helps close that gap.

How building trust with coaches, parents, and schools turns donations into community growth

Learn how Tim and Kate adapt their outreach and communication styles to better connect with the communities they serve.

What it really takes to run a nonprofit: fundraising, logistics, and a lot of grit

Discover the surprising reality of nonprofit work and how passion turns into impact—one email, waiver, and pair of shoes at a time.

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