Building a better world
Building a better world
myCharity
Most people want to do something that matters. This show is about the ones who decided to stop waiting. Building a Better World is a conversation series hosted by Will Hedrick, founder of myCharity, featuring the executive directors and nonprofit leaders who walked away from easier paths to do the hardest and most important work in the world. Every episode is an honest look at what it actually takes to build something that matters — the mission, the struggle, and the moments that made it worth it. Because the people changing the world have stories worth hearing.
Sade Hobson: Quality Comprehensive Health Center
Thank you all so much for listening to this episode of Building a Better World with Sade Hobson!Support Quality Comprehensive Health Center on myCharity: https://mycharity.app/nonprofit/qualitycomprehensivehealthcenterFollow us everywhere: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠YouTube⁠
Aug 12
33 min
Dawn Hilton-Williams: Power is Giving
On this episode we have Dawn Hilton-Williams — she co-founded Power is Giving here in Charlotte with her daughter, Nadia, back in 2016, and their work covers a lot more ground than people expect: physician-led lunch and learns breaking down chronic illness in plain language, half-day summits with cooking demos and health screenings, even a youth tennis program tackling childhood obesity. All of it built around the same idea — whole food, plant-based education that actually looks and feels like the communities it's serving, not some generic wellness plan handed down from outside.Support Power is Giving on myCharity: www.mycharity.app/nonprofit/@powerisgivingPower is Giving:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeFollow us everywhere: InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeWelcome to Building a Better World with myCharity. On this podcast, we dig into the story behind the work with nonprofit founders and executives — who they are, why they chose this, and what it actually takes to build something that matters.
Jul 29
49 min
Paul Cox: Shark Trust
Paul Cox is the CEO of the Shark Trust. The Shark Trust is on a mission to improve the conservation status of sharks, skates and rays globally. They advocate for policy changes and generating collective action to support their goals. The Shark Trust's Social Media: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube
Nov 22, 2023
42 min
Erin Katzner: Carolina Raptor Center
Today we are joing by Erin Katzner, the President & CEO of the Carolina Raptor Center. The Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement with the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Throughout the episode, you'll learn more about Erin, her journey, and everything about the center. Carolina Raptor Center: Website Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube You can learn more about myCharity and become a donor here.
Nov 8, 2023
47 min
Kathy Zagzebski: Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
In this episode we are joined by Kathy Zagzebski, Executive Director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is on a mission to conserve and protect all species of marine turtles, both in the water and on the beach. Learn more about Karen Beasley and connect with them on social media below: Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center Socials: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn
Oct 25, 2023
51 min
Brett Dioguardi: Summit Coffee
Summit Coffee is s a café retailer and roasting company based in North Carolina on a mission approach coffee, community, and collaboration with remarkable hospitality and a commitment to excellence. Not only do they have extraordinary coffee, but their commitment to sustainability and impact is just as amazing. Summit strives to make responsible, creative, and sustainable decisions within every realm of the business. Their success in impact & sustainability is hugely due to our extraordinary guest Brett. Listen to hear more about his story, and how he is building a better world. Learn more about Summit at: https://www.summitcoffee.com/ Follow their socials here: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 11, 2023
44 min
Erin Santos-Primis: Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is dedicated to improving rare pediatric cancer treatment options in an effort to increase survival rates of kids with cancer. In today's episode, we are joined by Founder, President, and mother to Isabella, Erin. ISF was founded in 2007 after Isabella was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Neuroblastoma. Since its inception, ISF has funded nearly $7 million in treatments, research, and familial support for those affected by rare pediatric cancers. Beat Cancer. Grow Hair. Live My Dreams. Learn more about the Isabella Santos Foundation here: https://isabellasantosfoundation.org/ Follow them on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Linkedin Twitter
Sep 27, 2023
44 min
Jane Singleton Myers: TreesCharlotte
We are excited to welcome Jane Singleton Myers to the Building a Better World Podcast. Jane is the Executive Director of TreesCharlotte. TreesCharlotte is a public/private nonprofit collaboration to grow, diversify and steward the city’s iconic urban forest. Trained volunteers and science-based programs teach residents about the value of trees and how to plant and care for them. Learn more about TreesCharlotte and donate here: https://treescharlotte.org/ TreesCharlotte Socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Sep 13, 2023
40 min
Morgan Rafael: Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center
Today we are joined by Morgan Rafael, the Founder & Executive Director of the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center (CWCC). CWCC supports wildlife conservation by raising and rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife so they may be released back to the wild. CWCC has a 105-acre conservation land that includes a state-of-the-art animal clinic and sophisticated enclosures. The conservation land and large wildlife center allow them to care for–and successfully release–more injured and orphaned animals. Donate and learn more about CWCC here: https://www.carolinaconservation.org/ Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center Socials: Instagram Facebook YouTube
Aug 30, 2023
45 min
Shannon Binns: Sustain Charlotte
On today's episode, we have Shannon Binns. Shannon is the Founder & Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte. Sustain Charlotte is a community-based nonprofit organization advocating for smart-growth solutions to Charlotte's sustainability challenges. They inspire choices that lead to a healthy, equitable, and vibrant community for generations to come. Learn more about Sustain Charlotte here:
Aug 16, 2023
36 min
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