Lisa sits down with client Gabs Hayes fresh off their two-day Momentum Strategy Intensive in Tulsa to talk about what it's like to walk into a room with a head full of ideas and walk out with a plan.Gabs shares how she went from nervous about having "too many ideas" to building a full strategic plan for her nonprofit, Overwhelmed and Over It, a community space where parents can find support and parent differently. They talk elevator pitches, event planning, involving your family in the mission, and why feedback is the most underrated tool in nonprofit leadership.If you've ever had a nonprofit idea living rent-free in your head and wondered what it would feel like to finally get it on paper with someone in your corner, this is the episode.In this episode:What it's like inside a Momentum Strategy Intensive How Gabs went from scattered ideas to a clear elevator pitchPlanning community events that families will feel, not just attendWhy involving your kids in your mission makes the work deeperThe role of feedback and asking the right questions to the right audienceWhy nonprofits need to run like businesses to surviveChapters:00:00 Strategic Planning Reflections 05:39 Elevator Pitch Breakthrough 11:15 Event Planning and Execution 16:44 Building Confidence in Nonprofit Leadership 19:25 Family Involvement in Nonprofit Journey 21:36 Navigating Teen Relationships: The Importance of Space 25:18 Human-Centered Design in Parenting 27:02 Finding Connection in Everyday Moments 28:16 The Emotional Weight of Parenting 30:28 Creating a Family Vision and Goals 33:00 Strategic Planning for Nonprofits 36:41 Feedback and Growth in Community EventsConnect with Gabs: https://gabshayes.com/podcastConnect with Lisa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavilaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/

You have an idea. Maybe you’ve had it for years.But before you invest your time, energy, and leadership, you need to know if it’s something that should actually be built.Caring deeply isn’t enough. Passion isn’t enough.A nonprofit has to sustain itself, create real impact, and grow beyond relying on you to hold everything together.In this episode, I walk you through six questions I use with clients to evaluate whether a nonprofit idea is viable before you commit years to something that may not last if not done correctly.This isn’t about discouraging you.It’s about helping you lead responsibly and protecting your bandwidth.In this episode, we cover:How to validate the problem you want to solveWhy competition is often a sign you’re on the right trackThe difference between wanting to help and offering a clear solutionWhy “I’ll figure out funding later” creates fragile nonprofitsHow to assess whether you’re the right person to lead thisWhat long-term nonprofit leadership requiresIf you’re serious about building a nonprofit that creates true impact and you don’t want to do this incorrectly, this episode is your starting point.The Rich Nonprofit - https://poppygrovellc.com/the-rich-nonprofitConnect with LisaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavila

You have the idea. The resources. The drive.But you're exhausted before you even start.Not because you can't figure it out. Because you're doing it alone.In this episode, I talk with Gabs Hayes about preparing for strategic planning for her nonprofit and why trying to build by yourself makes everything harder than it needs to be.We cover:Why smart, capable women still get stuck What happens when you stop second-guessing and start building with guidanceWhy decisiveness matters more than having all the answersHow mentorship creates momentum you can't get from YouTube videosIf you've been carrying your nonprofit vision alone, this conversation shows you what's possible when you stop doing it alone.Connect with Lisa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavila

You hit every revenue goal. Built the team. Got the freedom. And instead of feeling satisfied, you're asking, "What's this all for?"Scattered giving stopped working. Writing checks to seven organizations doesn't create the change you want to see. So successful women are doing something different. They're building nonprofits. Their own nonprofits. In this episode, I talk about why nonprofits are becoming the legacy vehicle for women who've built wealth.Main Topics Covered:Why scattered giving doesn't create lasting changeThe difference between funding someone else's vision and building your ownHow your business skills transfer directly to nonprofit leadershipWhy wanting your name on it is accountability, not egoHow your wealth was preparation for this workResources Mentioned:The Rich Nonprofit group program - https://poppygrovellc.com/the-rich-nonprofitConnect with Lisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavila/

You've been thinking about starting a nonprofit for years. And every time you get close, that voice shows up: "Not yet. You're not ready."That voice is lying.The women who wait until they feel ready never start. The ones who create actual change? They start before they're ready. In this episode, I break down the five signs that tell you it's time to stop planning and start building.Main Topics Covered:Why the idea that won't leave you alone is a calling, not a distractionHow doing the work informally means you're already running a nonprofit without the structureWhy your business experience, network, and resources are proof you're readyThe difference between healthy frustration and a mission trying to break throughWhy waiting for permission is the thing keeping you stuckResources Mentioned:The Rich Nonprofit group program - DM me on instagram @lisathestrategist - https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/

Most people spend years thinking about starting a nonprofit. Gabs Hayes is doing it now.In this episode, I sit down with Gabs as she's launching her nonprofit, Overwhelmed and Over It, which creates meaningful family experiences and core memories.We talk about:Why she felt misaligned in her previous business and knew she needed to do moreThe decision to start now instead of waiting until everything felt perfectWhy seeking help and guidance can save you years of spinningHow small moments of quality time with kids create ripple effects in entire communitiesGabs is building this live. No perfect plan. No waiting for ideal conditions. Just commitment to a mission that matters.If you've been thinking about starting a nonprofit but keep putting it off, this conversation will show you what's possible when you stop waiting and start building.The impact you want to create doesn't happen by thinking about it. It happens by doing it.Link to her podcast Overwhelmed & Over It https://gabshayes.com/podcastJoin me at Audacious Purpose in-person event this April and start your nonprofithttp://poppygrovellc.com/audacious-purpose-2026

Happy New Year!I'm watching something shift. Successful women are finished choosing between wealth and impact. Finished with scattered giving. Finished with guilt.And they're building something different.In this episode, I introduce the 4 P's of Philanthropic Profit™ - my framework for designing nonprofits that support both your life and your mission:PURPOSE - Why your wealth exists in the first place (your personal, non-negotiable reason)PEOPLE - Who you're serving (specifically, not everyone)PROMISE - The change you're committed to creating (outcomes, not activities)PLATFORM - The structure you're building (foundation, nonprofit, board service, strategic funding)This framework helps you design sustainable models that don't require martyrdom, poverty wages, or sacrificing your business.Mission doesn't have to mean sacrifice. Impact doesn't require you to go broke. You can build wealth and circulate it intentionally.2026 is the year we build rich nonprofits - abundant in resources, strategy, impact, and sustainability.Not someday. Now.Let's map your PURPOSE, PEOPLE, PROMISE, and PLATFORM together. Book your Legacy Intensive - https://poppygrovellc.com/legacy-intensive

The ambition doesn't go away when you hit seven figures. It doesn't disappear when you build the team or check all the boxes.It just changes direction.It's no longer asking "How do I make more money?" It's asking "What do I want to be remembered for?"In this episode, I talk about what happens when your drive evolves from revenue to legacy:Why that restlessness after hitting your goals isn't a problem - it's growthHow obligation kills ambition (and what leading from intention looks like instead)Why women building foundations alongside their businesses are MORE ambitious, not lessWhat it means to channel your drive into solving one problem completelyIf you're feeling that pull toward something bigger than your next launch, pay attention to that.That's not a distraction. That's your ambition evolving.Join me at Audacious Purposse in-person event - https://poppygrovellc.com/audacious-purpose-2026

You run the company. Close the deal. Fix everyone's problems before breakfast.Then you come home and your partner asks, "How can I help?" and you literally don't know how to answer.Because letting someone take care of you? That feels harder than running your entire business.In this episode, I'm joined by Shilpa Cacho, love mentor for powerhouse women, and we're getting honest about why the strongest women struggle the most with receiving love.We dig into:Why your need to control everything is actually repelling the exact partnership you craveThe subtle ways you might be emasculating men without even realizing it (and what it's costing you)How to communicate your desires without having to manage the outcomeWhy presence matters more than perfection when you're trying to connectIf you're tired of being the one who holds it all together, this conversation will show you what becomes possible when you finally let someone hold you.About Shilpa: Shilpa Cacho is the love mentor for powerhouse women who have it all and are ready for marriage that expands them beyond success. Find her on Instagram @shilpacacho or learn about her Sicily retreat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallass-curated-dating-experience-for-intentional-singles-tickets-1975245479401.Connect with Lisa: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavila

You hit the revenue goals. Built the team. Launched the thing. And instead of feeling accomplished, you're sitting there thinking, "Is this it?"That's not ungrateful. That's evolution.In this episode, I talk about what happens when successful women realize that more money isn't the answer anymore.I share:Why the drive for more revenue shifts into wanting to solve one problem completelyWhat it feels like when you realize your expertise could create change beyond your businessWhy exploring this doesn't mean you're abandoning what you've builtThe first steps to figuring out what legacy looks like for you (without blowing up your life)The restlessness you're feeling isn't telling you to quit. It's telling you there's another level to this - one that has nothing to do with your next launch.Join me at Audacious Purpose in-person event - https://poppygrovellc.com/audacious-purpose-2026