The Make An Impact Podcast
The Make An Impact Podcast
Susan Fochs
Have you ever wanted to start your own non-profit organization? Become a social entrepreneur? Just make an impact in the world? Where do I possibly start in being the CEO of a non-profit? Welcome to The Make An Impact Podcast! Your host, Susan Fochs, launched a national non-profit organization at 18-years-old out of her freshman college dorm room. Now with almost a decade of experience under her belt, she is here to teach you her tried and true tips and tricks for starting your own organization and how to build it from the ground up. Along with sharing her tips, tricks, and how tos, Susan interviews some of the best in the non-profit and social enterprise sector to bring you tangible information that you can take action on right away. Susan believes that every person on this planet is capable of making amazing impact on someone else's life - whether that be a person, animal, environment, or whatever you're passionate about. Furthermore, she doesn't think that people should have to choose between making an impact and making an income. We're going to fight for a new world of service work and I promise, it starts with you.  Now, let's make an impact together.
58: BONUS - What Settling Does to the Soul, the Empath & Narcissist Epidemic, Romantic Soulmates, and More with Ainslie MacLeod
I couldn't resist asking Ainslie a whole host of questions regarding our souls, romantic soulmates, our spirit guides, and so much more. Plus, we get into the discussion of what it means to truly be an empath and why he believes there is an epidemic between the empaths and the narcissists.    Let's just say that this content is just for the soul ✨   --    Figure Out Your Soul Type! Take the Soul Type Quiz: https://ainsliemacleod.com/soul-type-quiz/   Ainslie's Instagram: @ainslie_macleod Websites: https://ainsliemacleod.com/ and https://soulworld.com/ Books: https://ainsliemacleod.com/about/books/
Jun 30, 2021
43 min
57: Discovering Your Soul's Purpose in a Helping Career with Ainslie MacLeod
What is your soul's purpose? What are you meant to be doing with your life? Why are you being called into certain career paths? Why do you feel drawn to helping other people?    Ainslie MacLeod is a past-life psychic who has uncovered these exact burning questions. He explains that in order to know where we're going in life, we have to understand where we've been. Everything about where we've been can explain why those of us feel 'called' into our helping profession. Whether you're in the non-profit world, a doctor, a therapist, a social worker, or some other form of helper - it's not a coincidence. Your soul is on the path it is supposed to be and you're working towards fulfilling your soul's purpose.    If you have ever identified as an "old soul", have ever believed that there is more to this world than meets the eye, and have felt your intuition pulling you into a new direction, than this conversation will highly resonate with you!   This is one of the most impactful episodes yet, because it should connect with you on a soul level - so queue it up and enjoy!   --    Figure Out Your Soul Type! Take the Soul Type Quiz: https://ainsliemacleod.com/soul-type-quiz/   Ainslie's Instagram: @ainslie_macleod Websites: https://ainsliemacleod.com/ and https://soulworld.com/ Books: https://ainsliemacleod.com/about/books/
Jun 28, 2021
1 hr 6 min
56: Your Ultimate Guide to Non-Profit Startup Paperwork
So you want to start a non-profit, but have no idea where to start, right? Do you actually need a 501(c)3 status in order to be legit? How much paperwork is actually involved? Does it cost any money to make a charity - after all the term is “non” profit.  Well, this episode is about to be your new best friend in making your NPO road map! I also include a few other ‘start-up’ tips that you need to know if you are embarking on your non-profit journey for the first time! This episode is sponsored by: Door County Delivered! Go to doorcountydelivered.com and use the code ONA2020 for 5% off your box today -- and get a piece of Door County delivered right to your door wherever you are. Social Enterprise Feature: Headbands of Hope with the epitome of a one-for-one mission: "for every item sold, a headband is donated to a child with an illness." Use code IMPACT for $5 off your next order at: headbandsofhope.com  -- *Rebroadcast   
Jun 14, 2021
17 min
55: Achieving Your Next Level in Life Starts with Your Inner Circle with Jamar Jones
There's achieving goals, and then there's striving to achieve your whole next level of life. How you want your days to look, where your income streams are flowing from, how you're making an impact on the world, and everything in between. When you're getting ready to reach for the next level in life that aligns with your authentic code, you might need to audit your inner circle.    Changing those people in your inner circle who don't actually have your best interest at heart, might be the biggest key to heading where you want to go and Jamar walks through some of those hard conversations beautifully. Plus, learn more about his speaking style, media company, and what's a part of his authentic code in this motivating episode!   Connect with him at: https://www.iamjamarjones.com/ and pre-order his book, "Change Your Circle, Change Your Life" by clicking here.   Check out Foureva Media at: https://www.fourevamedia.com/
Jun 7, 2021
57 min
54: Should You Start a Foundation or an Organization?
What is the difference between a charitable organization and a charitable foundation? What is the difference between a 501(c)3 and a 501(c)4? Which one should you start that better matches your goals, vision, and long-term funding options? How does fundraising work for each type? What is the best option for taxes?  I'll answer all of those questions and more if you've been debating which charitable type is best for you! -- This episode has partnered with Headbands of Hope! Use code IMPACT for $5 off your next order at: headbandsofhope.com  This episode is sponsored by: The ONA Boutique! Head to theonaboutique.com and use code IMPACT for free shipping on your order today!
May 31, 2021
25 min
53: Do Non-Profits Provide Job-Security?
As a non-profit founder, do you think that you'll have this job forever? Did you start it with the same mindset track as an entrepreneur? Well then this episode is for you! This advice from a college past college professor absolutely blew my mind and changed the way I look at the ultimate role of being a non-profit founder -- and it will change yours too!   --   Social Enterprise Feature of the Week: Headbands of Hope which donates 1 headband and $1 to the St. Baldrick's Foundation for Cancer Research with every purchase!    Follow: Headbands of Hope and Jess Ekstrom on Instagram   Use code IMPACT for $5 off your next order at: headbandsofhope.com 
May 24, 2021
32 min
52: Can Moving Cities Help Your Entrepreneurial Goals? with Jessica Palm and Tim Cowden
Have you been wondering to yourself, "am I in the right city for my next big move?" Whether that's for your career, starting a business, looking for a new romantic partnership, or just looking for a fresh start it can be overwhelming with where to start.  I was so fortunate to sit down with Jessica Palm and Tim Cowden from The Kansas City Area Development Council to talk about the unique idea that some cities are better than others for your entrepreneurial goals. From cost of living, to tax implications, to start up resources, and more, it can be an interesting debate. Large companies move cities and open new branches for a variety of reasons, but what would be the benefit of starting your new business somewhere new?  It's an interesting conversation, and one that will leave you wondering if a move (particularly among our Midwestern friends) is right for you! For more info on The Kansas City Area Development Council: visit https://thinkkc.com/
May 17, 2021
33 min
51: 6 Types of Self-Care That Need to Be in Harmony (Train Like a Warrior Campaign)
Train Like a Warrior Campaign: This 15-minute session with Lindsay Stecher, who is a behavioral health professional and the CEO of Cultivate Humanity, is all about self-care. But not the traditional self-care you've heard of before! She breaks down the 6 areas of self-care that we have and need to focus on and how to make them harmonious for our best selves.  --    To learn more about Lindsay and connect with her, check her out here: Instagram: @cultivatehumanity    This audio was made for the Train Like a Warrior Campaign with Operation Not Alone. 
May 10, 2021
16 min
50: Do "100% Model" Non-Profits Really Work?
Hitting you with a controversial topic today! 100% model non-profits are loved by donors, sometimes cringed at by long-time professionals, and a confusing catch for aspiring founders. Can this noble dream actually work in practice? Tune in to hear 2 potential options to run your organization with a 100% giving model.  --  Non-Profit Feature of the Week: Ten Eighteen Uganda! They serve extremely impoverished youth with programs on - food, clean water, vocational training, and a halfway house for teen moms. Their mission is to work with Ugandan community organizations to change the culture of extreme poverty to effect lasting change and empowerment in their communities. Website: www.10eighteen.org Instagram: @teneighteenuganda   --  This episode is sponsored by The ONA Boutique. This week only, the entire site is 47% off at theonaboutique.com for Mother's Day 2021! 
May 3, 2021
31 min
49: Listen To This Next Time You’re Struggling with Comparison Fatigue
I’ve been thinking a LOT about comparison lately and how I’ve let it consume me negatively in previous stages of life (whether it was in a literal competition setting) or not. Social media and having a front row seat to most people’s super polished lives is incredibly difficult to combat on a daily basis.    BUT - the next time you’re feeling too far gone with comparison fatigue, check out this episode and a new way to think about it. When you get down to the root of it, you might change your tune.
Apr 26, 2021
17 min
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