In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Heidi Johnson, nonprofit founder, author, host of the Charity Matters podcast and a mom dedicated to making a difference in the world through her charitable work.
Join Sharon and Heidi as they discuss how a personal tragedy motivated Heidi to dedicate her life to serving others, the importance of introducing children to philanthropy, modeling charitable behavior and the physical and emotional benefits of helping others.
Tune in to be inspired by Heidi's journey of turning her pain into her passion and purpose, and discover how embracing service and philanthropy can create a positive impact on your family and community.
[00:00] Introduction
[00:00:45] Heidi Johnson’s background and motherhood journey
[02:00] Balancing motherhood and philanthropy and introducing children to charitable causes
[07:29] The personal tragedy that changed Heidi’s life and led to a deeper commitment to philanthropy
[13:31] The origin of the Charity Matters podcast
[21:12] Resource for moms considering nonprofit involvement
[29:44] Where to find Heidi online
Meet My Guest Heidi Johnson:
Heidi’s new book, Change for Good: https://go.sylikes.com/eNkv5bF8ebUU
Website: charity-matters.com
Instagram/Facebook: @charitymatters
X: @Charity_Matters
LinkedIn: Heidi McNiff Johnson
Catchafire.org: https://www.catchafire.org/
Catchafire.org is an amazing resource for people wanting to get into the workforce from volunteer work. As moms, we excel at volunteer work!
On Catchafire, your skills support nonprofits on the frontlines solving critical community issues. Build your resume and portfolio while directly supporting the causes you care about. With over 150 project types, customize your support based on your skills and availability while gaining connections, resume building, and targeted volunteer experience.
Looking for More? Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.
Keep an eye out for episode #25 of the Mom to MORE™ podcast where Sharon is joined by Kay Pascal, entrepreneur, early childhood educator and author of Insert Giggle Giggle. Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥
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