Dave and Carly welcome guest Stewart Severino. Stewart has spent 25 years in the MarTech industry, working with notable brands such as United Airlines, Waste Management, and Intrawest Resorts. His unique blend of experience has helped many big companies and foster tech startups. Stewart draws from his rich background, offering practical insights into thinking outside the box and overcoming challenges in the dynamic landscapes of today’s organization.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Jade Simmons, a phenomenal pianist on a mission to redefine purpose. Immerse yourself in her story of shifting from performing for audiences to using the piano to move and transform them instead.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Theron Skees, veteran Disney Imagineering Creative Executive and owner of The Designer’s Creative Studio. Theron has 30 years of experience domestic and international across themed entertainment, creative, and design, including 23 years with The Walt Disney Company as an Imagineer.

Theron has worked all over the world, creating powerful experiences that deliver business results. His work can be seen worldwide. Just in his time at Disney, that includes:

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Studios Paris

Hong Kong Disneyland

Disney Springs

Disney Cruise Line

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome friends and co-founders of We Are For Good Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott. Jon and Becky founded We Are For Good in 2020 and in just a few short years, have released more than 470 episodes with more than half a million downloads.

Their show celebrates the impact uprising – shining a light on the power of philanthropy and equipping this generation of nonprofit leaders, social impact players, and passionate Do-Gooders.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Richard Newcomb. Over more than three decades, Richard served as the Senior Vice President of Sales for Byer, a multi-brand design, marketing, and manufacturing company. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong. In his time in leadership, Richard worked with many brands, including Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and Hudson’s.

A seasoned veteran of the fashion industry, Richard made a remarkable transition to the world of philanthropy. Today, Richard serves as VP of Philanthropy & Social Enterprise at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles – one of the largest rescue missions in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Using his expertise in sales, marketing, and trend analysis, Richard has helped multiple non-profits build their fundraising and marketing programs.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Kayla Bradham. Kayla is the host of Legacy After the Locker Room podcast, a member of the NFL Alumni Association, and Executive Vice President of the Sports Philanthropy Network.

Kayla is a strategic and inspirational influencer and pioneer in the world of sports philanthropy. Her story serves as an inspiring example of how passion and purpose can drive meaningful change. She taught sports management at Northwestern, where she discovered her purpose to create stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities through sports.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Anthony Esparza. Among other roles, Esparza served as Chief of Guest Experiences at Carnival Cruise Lines and Chief Creative Officer at SeaWorld during a time of rapid transformation. Today as an advisor and creative consultant, provides expert insights, vision, creativity, commentary, and operational business review for multiple companies. Anthony has spent his career creating a fun environment for a great guest experience. His company Esparza HQ helps build value in the guest experience and leisure industries..

Join Dave and Carly as they talk about 6 mistakes leaders make with innovation. In his career and in his work with Imago Consulting, Dave has consulted with and spoken to hundreds organizations about innovation. In today’s episode, he shares six mistakes that he’s made and seen other leaders make when it comes to leading innovation.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Krista Lamp, Senior Direct of Brand, Events, and Communication for Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe.They discuss the recently released report “Why America Gives” from Classy – fundraising software that encourages more people to give and get more involved in nonprofits over time. The company has helped nonprofits raise over $5 billion dollar

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Taylor Smiley the lead partnership at LERMA. Starting with the NBA, Taylor had his dream job – he always loved sports and scored a job with the NBA. After helping to start NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility program, he felt called to New Orleans to help the community after the Hurricane Katrina. He started the organization called ELEVATE – a non-profit that is still operating today. Today, Taylor helps brands form high impact partnership with causes. He’s worked on the Super Bowl, the NBA All Star Game, NFL and NBA drafts, and he thinks a lot about the impact of purpose driven work and the role of major brands.

Pat has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Associated Press, ABC News, and CNBC. He and his partner Alex Wilson developed a solution for charities, universities, and other non-profits to fundraise using cryptocurrencies

Today's conversation is about the purpose of a brand and the links in research between successful businesses with high purpose and performance.

Today's conversation is about the purpose of a brand and the links in research between successful businesses with high purpose and performance.

Today's conversation is discussing 6 ways to improve work productivity and sustainability in a company. Working Genius is a productivity test that allows you to see your strength and weakness during a project. Dave and Carly share their experience using the program and how it will be the future of marketing.

Today's show is about how to optimize products and the future of marketing. Join Dave and Carly as they welcome their guest Tim Kachuriak. The founder and Chief Innovation Officer and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resources.

Today's show is about disillusionment and staying rooted in God when life seems to fall apart. Peter is the President and CEO of Hope International, a global nonprofit focusing on economic development around the world. He is also the author of Rooting for Rivals, Gift of Disillusionment, and much more.

Today's episode is about challenger and cause-oriented brands. Join Dave and Carly as they welcome their guest Jon Lee. Jon is the Brand Leadership Principal for LERMA, an advertising agency dedicated to challenging creativity for good. The agency recently launched three different ads in the Super Bowl 2023 – one for Avocados from Mexico, and two spots for a campaign near and dear to Jon’s heart - He Gets Us.

Today's show is all about satisfying customers whether that is through non-profit organizations or big corporations. By understanding the customer companies can create a product that is beneficial and in high demand. Ken Calwell talks about how to create something different and profitable you must reach the generation.

The Subscription Economy is here, and it’s changing how both brands and causes think about and provide value. Customer and donor loyalty is declining, but the rise of recurring subscriptions is changing expectations and providing a way to generate sustainable, ongoing revenue, while also providing unique value to customers and donors.

The Subscription Economy is here, and it’s changing how both brands and causes think about and provide value. Customer and donor loyalty is declining, but the rise of recurring subscriptions is changing expectations and providing a way to generate sustainable, ongoing revenue, while also providing unique value to customers and donors.