Non-Profit Episodes

April 8, 2019

Opening a Special Coffee Shop (Part 1) with Karin York

Today’s guest, Karin York, shares about her journey as the mother of a son with Down syndrome and her work with special needs children in the Arizona school system. She also expounds on what led her to start a coffee …

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March 25, 2019

Embracing Leadership in a Family Established Foundation with Ariel Sa…

Our guest today is Ariel Sansom. She is the Director of Development and Programs for DSNetwork Arizona, an organization which offers resources, support, and advocacy to families touched by Down syndrome. Ariel shares her journey to stepping into a...

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Feb. 25, 2019

Produce and Represent a World with Disabilities with Nic Novicki

In this final installment of our Hollywood series, our guest is actor and comedian, Nic Novicki.

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Jan. 28, 2019

Dog Creates Foundation to Love Kids with Pam Gaber

Our guest today is Pam Gaber, Founder and CEO of Gabriel’s Angels.

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Jan. 16, 2019

Life Awaits for Adults with Autism with Denise Resnik

Our guest on the show today is Denise Resnik, founder and CEO of First Place Apartments, a housing solution for adults with autism. Denise is also a co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). She shares her …

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Oct. 29, 2018

Everyone Can Dance with Melissa van Wijk

Founder and Executive Director of Born Dancing, Melissa van Wijk, joins Mai Ling Chan to discuss the ins and outs of launching and running a non-profit organization. Melissa shares how she mapped out the steps to launch her vision, some …

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