Listen to an inspiring session of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Alex Newman, a Christian journalist and CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media.

Renowned for speaking at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and appearing on platforms like Glenn Beck’s show and a Fox documentary, Alex is committed to uncovering truth through journalism. His passion for education and faith-driven leadership shines as he homeschools his six children and champions liberty rooted in moral values.

Top 5 Insights from Alex Newman

• Guided by Ephesians 5:11, Alex sees true journalism as exposing hidden evils, not just acting as public relations, to empower the public with vital information.

• Beyond worldly accolades, Alex defines success as raising his children in faith and prioritizing family over material gains, aligning with biblical values.

• He encourages young truth-seekers to trust God and take risks for what’s right, assuring that divine guidance will provide, even if not monetarily.

• Alex emphasizes the power of truth as immovable, sharing how speaking out against popular but misguided movements, despite backlash, brings long-term rewards.

• Inspired by Jesus’ teachings, he advises entrepreneurs to serve others, build genuine relationships, and treat people with kindness to achieve meaningful impact.

Alex Newman

Christian Journalist & CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a conversation with Pam Garfield-Jaeger, known as The Truthful Therapist. Pam is a former social worker who, after overcoming a debilitating disability and losing her job due to her refusal to conform to harmful ideologies, now advocates for truth in mental health. She empowers parents and professionals to seek authentic therapy through her platform.Top 5 Insights from Pam Garfield-Jaeger• Losing her job became a catalyst for Pam to speak out as The Truthful Therapist, showing setbacks can lead to purpose.• Pam notes therapy’s shift to ideological agendas, especially on transgender issues, over reality-based healing.• She educates parents to screen therapists and stay involved, advocating for their family’s well-being.• Pam advises professionals to define moral boundaries and prepare “off-ramps” to speak truth safely.• Her journey from bedridden to influential reminds us that every honest voice matters in fighting for integrity.Pam Garfield-Jaegerhttps://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/abouthttps://substack.com/@pamthetruthfultherapisthttps://x.com/truththerapist?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/the.truthfultherapist/?hl=enDr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ https://x.com/drjohanndsouza

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a conversation with Preston Allex, the CFO of Relevant Radio.

Preston shares his role in overseeing the finances, engineering, and fundraising teams, as well as the overall strategy and direction of the company. He also discusses the vision and challenges of Relevant Radio in providing live and interactive Catholic programming to inspire and transform lives.

Key Discussion Points:

• Preston's role as CFO in ensuring financial stability, improving processes, and working on the overall strategy and direction of Relevant Radio

• The vision of Relevant Radio to have a million people pray the rosary together every night, become a household name, and connect with people in amazing ways

• The unique qualities of Father Rocky as a leader, including his business sense, spiritual depth, intelligence, charisma, and heart for the poor and service

• The challenges faced by Relevant Radio, including the secularization of America and the difficulty in convincing people to love and grow in their faith

• The adversities overcome by Relevant Radio, such as growing faster than revenue in the early years and the merger with Immaculate Heart Radio

• The guiding principles of Relevant Radio, including faithfulness to the Magisterium, unity with the bishops, and the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe

• The Merry Beggars initiative, offering entertainment through positive messages and stories about the lives of saints

• The Catholic Legacy initiative, providing free resources for creating wills, Catholic healthcare directives, and funeral planning

• Preston's motivation to use his talents for God and the rewarding culture and work environment at Relevant Radio

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00:07 - Discussing Preston's role as CFO in overseeing finances, engineering, fundraising, and overall strategy

00:53 - Exploring the vision of Relevant Radio to have a million people pray the rosary together and become a household name

05:35 - Sharing the unique qualities of Father Rocky as a leader, including his business sense, spiritual depth, intelligence, charisma, and heart for service

09:59 - Discussing the challenges faced by Relevant Radio, including the secularization of America and the difficulty in convincing people to love and grow in their faith

12:35 - Examining the adversities overcome by Relevant Radio, such as growing faster than revenue in the early years and the merger with Immaculate Heart Radio

16:52 - Discussing the guiding principles of Relevant Radio, including faithfulness to the Magisterium, unity with the bishops, and the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe

18:31 - Exploring the Merry Beggars initiative, offering entertainment through positive messages and stories about the lives of saints

21:53 - Sharing Preston's motivation to use his talents for God and the rewarding culture and work environment at Relevant Radio

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Preston Allex

CFO of Relevant Radio

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Greg Monroe, the Superintendent for the Diocese of Charlotte.

Dr. Monroe shares his vision for Catholic education, the importance of keeping Christ at the center of all endeavors, and the challenges faced by Catholic schools in today's rapidly changing world.

Key Discussion Points:

• Dr. Monroe's role as the Superintendent in carrying forth the mission of the Church and shepherding the flock alongside the bishop

• The two primary reasons for the existence of Catholic education: evangelization and assisting parents in the formation of their children

• Dr. Monroe's vision for his tenure as Superintendent, focusing on formation and keeping Catholic identity first and foremost

• The successes of the Diocese of Charlotte, including students coming into the faith, pursuing excellence, and staying active in their faith after graduation

• The challenges faced by Catholic schools, such as ensuring a shared understanding of the mission and setting clear expectations for families and educators

• The importance of accessible and sustainable Catholic education, balancing teacher salaries with affordability for families

• The need for Catholic schools to prioritize their mission and avoid becoming mere private schools

• The characteristics of a good Superintendent, including boldly communicating the mission, identifying and training good leadership, and working closely with the bishop

• The challenges posed by technology and social media, and the need for Catholic schools to protect students from digital distractions

• The importance of a gradual approach to implementing changes in technology policies, while recognizing the urgency of removing proximate causes of grave sin

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00:22 - Discussing Dr. Monroe's role as Superintendent in carrying forth the mission of the Church

01:44 - Exploring Dr. Monroe's vision for his tenure as Superintendent, focusing on formation and Catholic identity

05:02 - Examining the successes of the Diocese of Charlotte in terms of students' faith journeys and pursuit of excellence

07:35 - Discussing the challenges faced by Catholic schools in ensuring a shared understanding of the mission

11:02 - Addressing the challenges of low budgets, teacher salaries, and intellectual formation in Catholic education

16:41 - Exploring Dr. Monroe's journey to becoming a Superintendent at a young age

20:44 - Discussing the characteristics of a good Superintendent, including boldly communicating the mission and working closely with the bishop

25:58 - Examining the challenges posed by technology and social media in Catholic education

29:19 - Discussing the Diocese of Charlotte's approach to technology, including removing phones from schools and reevaluating one-to-one device programs

32:43 - Exploring the hypothetical scenario of banning personal devices in all diocesan schools and the importance of a gradual approach to change

35:29 - Discussing the sudden introduction of technology in schools and the need for a more gradual approach to removing digital distractions

37:47 - Examining the timeline for implementing changes in technology policies and the importance of working with various stakeholders 42:25 - Discussing resources to explain the benefits of fewer digital distractions to parents and administrators

44:01 - Concluding the conversation and appreciating Dr. Monroe's vision and dedication to Catholic education

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Greg Monroe

Superintendent

Diocese of Charlotte

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Dr. Greg Smalley, the Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family and the former President of the National Institute of Marriage.

Key Discussion Points:

• Dr. Smalley's role at Focus on the Family in helping couples prepare for marriage, keep their marriage strong, navigate crises, and equip them to invest in other couples

• The importance of being a "marriage champion" by keeping one's own marriage strong and investing in other couples in big and small ways

• Five tips for a happy marriage: learning to resolve conflict well, resisting the natural drift in marriage by spending 10 minutes a day sharing one's inner life, maintaining a shared spiritual relationship, making decisions as a team, and reminding each other of being on the same team

• The value of Focus on the Family's marriage assessment, which identifies three areas of strength and three areas for growth based on research on healthy marriages

• The Hope Restored program, a marriage intensive for couples in crisis, and how the learnings from 15,000 couples have been applied to create biblically sound and research-based content for various marital issues

• Dr. Smalley's personal journey from the National Institute of Marriage to Focus on the Family, and the impact of Focus on the Family's marriage department in helping hundreds of thousands of couples

• The importance of community and the role of "marriage champions" in every church and neighborhood in transforming marriages, even when one's own marriage is not perfect

• The takeaways for the Virtuous Leaders audience: the importance of a loving marriage, the possibility of improvement even in crisis, and the opportunity to help others

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00:09 - Discussing Dr. Smalley's role at Focus on the Family in helping couples honor their marriage

01:39 - Exploring the importance of being a "marriage champion" by investing in other couples

04:43 - Sharing five tips for a happy marriage, starting with learning to resolve conflict well 07:04 - Discussing the importance of resisting the natural drift in marriage by spending 10 minutes a day sharing one's inner life

10:21 - Recapping the first three tips: conflict resolution, daily sharing, and maintaining a shared spiritual relationship

11:30 - Discussing the fourth tip: making decisions as a team and reminding each other of being on the same team

14:38 - Exploring the value of Focus on the Family's marriage assessment in identifying strengths and areas for growth

17:22 - Discussing the Hope Restored program for couples in crisis and how the learnings have been applied to create biblically sound and research-based content

19:42 - Sharing Dr. Smalley's personal journey from the National Institute of Marriage to Focus on the Family

22:43 - Discussing the impact of Focus on the Family's marriage department in helping hundreds of thousands of couples

23:47 - Sharing Dr. Smalley's personal story of marital struggle and the importance of community and "marriage champions"

26:29 - Recapping the takeaways for the Virtuous Leaders audience: the importance of a loving marriage, the possibility of improvement, and the opportunity to help others

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Greg Smalley

Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a conversation with Andrew Robison, the owner of Petrus Development and a passionate advocate for Catholic campus ministry.

Key Discussion Points:

• Andrew's role as the owner of Petrus Development, a company dedicated to helping Catholic nonprofits learn how to fundraise through courses, coaching, and capital campaigns

• The basic strategy for fundraising: telling your story, inviting people to join you in mission, and asking them for gifts

• The two sides of fundraising: annual fund (volume of gifts) and major gifts (intentional, larger gifts), and the importance of having both for organizational growth

• The campus ministry playbook, a guide illustrating the highest return activities for campus ministries, based on seven pillars: worship, evangelization, community, formation, service and social justice, and operations and finance and development

• The strength of campus ministries in the Diocese of Austin, attributed to fantastic priests with bold vision and the courage to ask people to join them in mission

• The historical perspective on campus ministry, from being relegated as side projects to becoming pivotal points for investing in the faith formation of young people

• The importance of having a bold vision for campus ministry, exemplified by Father Ben Haas at Michigan Tech University, who aims to reach all 7,000 students on campus, regardless of their background

• The role of organizations like FOCUS and SPO in actively investing in missionaries to evangelize college campuses and change the culture of our country

• The challenges and rewards of working in ministry, the need for more professionals and innovative young people, and the importance of being grounded in prayer and good relationships

• Andrew's personal experience of the devil's attacks on his family, including a broken leg and his daughter's hospitalization, and the importance of faith and relationships in withstanding such trials

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00:09 - Discussing Andrew's role as the owner of Petrus Development and the services they provide to Catholic nonprofits

00:51 - Exploring the basic strategy for fundraising: telling your story, inviting people to join you in mission, and asking for gifts 01:59 - Examining the two sides of fundraising: annual fund (volume of gifts) and major gifts (intentional, larger gifts)

05:57 - Discussing the campus ministry playbook, a guide illustrating the highest return activities for campus ministries

09:59 - Exploring the strength of campus ministries in the Diocese of Austin, attributed to fantastic priests with bold vision

11:50 - Examining the importance of bold leadership in campus ministry, exemplified by Father Ben Haas at Michigan Tech University 14:25 - Discussing the historical perspective on campus ministry, from being relegated as side projects to becoming pivotal points for investing in the faith formation of young people

16:57 - Exploring the role of organizations like FOCUS and SPO in actively investing in missionaries to evangelize college campuses

17:37 - Discussing the challenges and rewards of working in ministry, and the need for more professionals and innovative young people

18:41 - Sharing Andrew's personal experience of the devil's attacks on his family, including a broken leg and his daughter's hospitalization

20:02 - Concluding the conversation and thanking Andrew for his insights and inspiration

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Andrew Robison

Owner of Petrus Development

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrobison04/

#Fundraising#VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #AndrewRobison #PetrusDevelopment

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Guy Clumpner, a pioneer in values-based leadership.

Guy shares his journey of personal and organizational transformation, the importance of self-awareness and continuous evolution, and the impact of values-based leadership on individual growth and corporate success.

Key Discussion Points:

• Guy's 44-year journey with Holt, from being the smallest Caterpillar dealer to approaching $5 billion in revenue, and the role of values-based leadership in their success

• The importance of self-awareness and personal reflection in Guy's own journey, triggered by a behavioral assessment that revealed areas for improvement

• The process of creating a personal mission, vision, and values, and the ongoing journey of alignment and evolution

• The top-down approach to organizational transformation, starting with ownership and investment in a never-ending journey of growth

• The distinction between training and development, emphasizing the importance of embracing, applying, and integrating learning for true growth

• Guy's involvement in teaching values-based leadership to nonprofit leaders through the San Antonio Area Foundation

• The characteristics of an ideal client for values-based leadership consulting, focusing on those willing to invest in a long-term journey of integration and behavior change

• The importance of staying present, addressing conflict, and practicing self-forgiveness and self-kindness in the pursuit of personal growth

• The power of investing in one's greatest resource, oneself, and the joy of seeing others grow through values-based leadership

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00:08 - Discussing Guy's 44-year journey with Holt and the role of values-based leadership in their success

03:24 - Exploring the importance of self-awareness and personal reflection in Guy's own journey

06:34 - Examining the process of creating a personal mission, vision, and values, and the ongoing journey of alignment and evolution 09:46 - Discussing the behavioral assessment used in Guy's personal growth journey

11:51 - Exploring the top-down approach to organizational transformation and the investment in a never-ending journey of growth

15:25 - Highlighting the staggering growth of Holt and the attribution of success to their culture

17:01 - Discussing the distinction between training and development, emphasizing the importance of embracing, applying, and integrating learning

20:26 - Exploring the measurement of values-based leadership through quantitative and qualitative means

22:32 - Discussing Guy's involvement in teaching values-based leadership to nonprofit leaders through the San Antonio Area Foundation 24:10 - Examining the characteristics of an ideal client for values-based leadership consulting

28:05 - Exploring Guy's biggest challenge in completing his vision and the importance of staying present and continuously evolving 30:53 - Discussing the process of learning more about Guy's values-based leadership model for nonprofits

34:00 - Reflecting on Guy's personal transformation and the development of his emotional intelligence

37:14 - Emphasizing the importance of investing in oneself and the joy of seeing others grow through values-based leadership

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Clinical Psychologist

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Guy Clumpner

Senior Vice President at Holt

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#ValuesBasedLeadership #OrganizationalTransformation #SelfAwareness #ContinuousEvolution #TrainingVsDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #PersonalGrowth #InvestInYourself #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #HoltDevelopment #GuyClumpner

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In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in an enlightening conversation with Nicki Reisberg, a former social media manager turned digital safety advocate.

Key Discussion Points:

• Nicki's transition from being a social media manager to a digital safety advocate after researching the harmful effects of social media on children

• The importance of delaying access to smartphones and social media for as long as possible, and choosing safer devices for children

• Nicki's personal policy of no individual devices for her young children, focusing on a "tech together" approach and monitoring their screen time

• The concerning situation of school-issued technology exposing children to inappropriate content and the need for parents to advocate for safer tech use in schools

• The biased research funded by EdTech companies and the negative impact of one-to-one devices on children's learning, mental health, and well-being

• The importance of open communication and building a relationship with children so they feel comfortable coming to parents when they encounter harmful content online

• The emerging threat of AI chatbots and the need for parents to educate themselves and monitor their children's interactions with these platforms

• The potential for change through lawsuits, legislation, and public awareness, as well as the hope that the generation growing up with these devices will make safer choices for their own children

Timestamp:

00:12 - Discussing Nicki's journey from being a social media manager to a digital safety advocate

02:49 - Exploring the definition of social media and the dangers of platforms like YouTube for children

05:11 - Addressing the concern of social isolation when children are kept off social media

07:26 - Examining the role of maternal anxiety and paternal passivity in giving children access to smartphones and social media

09:30 - Discussing the link between social media use and the alarming rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide among teenagers

11:44 - Exploring the importance of allowing children to develop independence without devices and the movement towards independent play 14:49 - Discussing the challenges of persuading parents to delay their children's access to social media and smartphones

17:03 - Sharing Nicki's personal policy of no individual devices for her young children and the "tech together" approach

19:03 - Recounting the disturbing incident of Nicki's daughter being served a pro-self-harm video on her school-issued iPad

21:59 - Examining the disconnect between the decision-makers promoting one-to-one devices and the reality of their impact on children 23:01 - Discussing Nicki's decision to restructure her life to fight against the harmful effects of technology on children

26:27 - Comparing the pros and cons of various safer phone options for children, such as Gab Phone, Wise Phone, and Bark Phone

29:14 - Addressing the argument of using parental controls on iPhones and the limitations of these measures

31:33 - Exploring the emerging threat of AI chatbots and the need for parents to educate themselves and monitor their children's interactions

33:00 - Discussing the optimistic developments of parents advocating for safer technology use in schools and the importance of continuing the conversation

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Nicki Reisberg

Digital Safety Advocate and Founder of Tech Safe Learning Coalition

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisberg/

#ProtectingChildren #AIChatbots #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #NickiReisberg

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a powerful conversation with Dr. Peter McCullough, a renowned internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist.

Key Discussion Points:

• The backlash Dr. McCullough faced for speaking out, including job losses and hit pieces, and his perseverance in publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts on early treatment and vaccine injury protocols

• The colossal failure of the medical community to show leadership and innovation in treating COVID-19 and addressing vaccine injuries, and the psychological trance or mass formation that may explain this phenomenon

• The connection between the spike protein and various health issues, including blood clots, myocarditis, and cardiac arrest, and the importance of measuring spike protein levels in the body

• The McCullough Protocol for COVID-19 early treatment and the spike protein detoxification protocol using natokinase, bromelain, and curcumin to address vaccine injuries

• Dr. McCullough's experiences as a public figure, appearing on popular shows like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson, and his insights into effective interviewing techniques

• The potential link between childhood vaccines and the explosive rise in autism rates, and the need for a comprehensive epidemiological study to investigate the determinants of autism

• The weak leadership and lack of moral character in addressing the COVID-19 vaccine debacle, and the need for strong leaders who can admit when they are wrong

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00:21 - Discussing Dr. McCullough's background and his decision to take action during the COVID-19 pandemic

00:58 - Exploring the backlash Dr. McCullough faced for speaking out and his perseverance in publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts

02:23 - Examining the colossal failure of the medical community to show leadership and innovation in treating COVID-19 and addressing vaccine injuries

05:18 - Discussing the coordination and messaging from the World Health Organization during the pandemic

07:02 - Explaining the McCullough Protocol for COVID-19 early treatment and the importance of focusing on early multi-drug treatment

10:51 - Exploring the connection between the spike protein and various health issues, and the importance of measuring spike protein levels

14:15 - Discussing the McCullough Protocol for spike protein detoxification using natokinase, bromelain, and curcumin 18:25 - Examining the potential symptoms of vaccine injury and the effectiveness of the spike protein detoxification protocol

21:54 - Sharing Dr. McCullough's experiences as a public figure, appearing on popular shows like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson

26:02 - Providing feedback and insights into effective interviewing techniques

28:34 - Discussing the potential link between childhood vaccines and the explosive rise in autism rates, and the need for a comprehensive epidemiological study

35:40 - Exploring the withdrawal of CDC nominee Dave Weldon and the compromised nature of the Senate confirmation panel

39:56 - Examining the weak leadership and lack of moral character in addressing the COVID-19 vaccine debacle

44:49 - Sharing Dr. McCullough's call to action for the audience to follow his work, support the McCullough Foundation, and explore resources for long COVID and vaccine injury syndromes

Resources and Links:

• Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Listen to this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• https://www.truthforhealth.org/

• https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-mccullough-report/

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Values First Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Dr. Peter McCullough

Internist, Cardiologist, and Epidemiologist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermcculloughmd/

#COVID19 #VaccineInjuries #SpikeProtein #Detoxification #Autism #WeakLeadership #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #DrPeterMcCullough

In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a candid conversation with Kevin Fitzpatrick, the founder of One Visit Away.

Kevin shares his journey of quitting his job to start his own business teaching people how to raise millions of dollars, the mindset of effective fundraisers, and his personal experience of facing discrimination due to his pro-life beliefs.

Key Discussion Points:

• Kevin's motivation for starting his own business, recognizing the gap in the market for teaching nonprofits how to effectively raise funds through face-to-face donor visits

• The benefits of entrepreneurship, allowing Kevin to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend more time with his growing family

• The key to raising millions of dollars: having a bold and exciting vision that people want to make a reality, and asking good questions to uncover donors' deepest motivations

• The mindset of the most effective fundraisers, being obsessed with the vision they are trying to make a reality, drawing inspiration from the example of the North American martyrs

• Kevin's priorities as a virtuous leader, focusing on providing a great life for his family while doing good in the world through his business

• The story of Kevin's mother's miraculous healing from a massive stroke, involving the intercession of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

• Kevin's experience of losing a $15,000 deal and potential exposure to 100,000 customers due to his past work with a pro-life organization, and his gracious response to the situation

• The discussion on the obligation to speak the truth in the face of opposition, and the prudential judgment involved in deciding when and how to do so

• The importance of considering one's values in relation to their professional work, and the potential impact of alienating people unnecessarily

• The role of personality and experience in shaping one's approach to dealing with those who hold opposing views

Timestamp:

00:10 - Discussing Kevin's motivation for starting his own business teaching people how to raise millions of dollars

01:27 - Exploring the benefits of entrepreneurship for Kevin's family life and work-life balance

03:57 - Examining the key to raising millions of dollars through effective fundraising strategies

07:00 - Comparing effective fundraising to therapy, focusing on asking questions and listening to uncover donors' deepest motivations

09:11 - Discussing Kevin's vision for his business and his priorities as a virtuous leader

11:39 - Exploring the mindset of the most effective fundraisers, being obsessed with the vision they are trying to make a reality

14:41 - Sharing the story of Kevin's mother's miraculous healing from a massive stroke

16:59 - Recounting Kevin's experience of losing a deal and potential exposure due to his past work with a pro-life organization

23:42 - Discussing the obligation to speak the truth in the face of opposition, and the prudential judgment involved

27:37 - Considering the potential impact of alienating people unnecessarily by taking bold public stances unrelated to one's professional work

30:35 - Sharing Kevin's experience of successfully competing with Planned Parenthood in fundraising events

33:08 - Reflecting on the role of personality and experience in shaping one's approach to dealing with opposing views

Resources and Links:

• Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Listen to this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist

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Kevin Fitzpatrick

Founder of One Visit Away

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fitzpatrick-5693b387/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-visit-away/id1510793933

#EffectiveFundraising #EntrepreneurialSpirit #SpeakingTruth #VirtuousLeadership #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #KevinFitzpatrick #OneVisitAway