Indiana Podcasts - Leaders, Legends, and Nonprofits from the Hoosier State
Podcasts produced about Indiana Nonprofits and Policymakers. Our content is the Indiana-specific content created from the podcast Leaders and Legends with Robert Vane and The Chris Spangle Show.
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Donna Oklak of the Meridian Foundation is passionate about innovation in the nonprofit space. She has created the Arago Honors Nonprofit Innovation Awards to grant of $10,000 to a nonprofit that breaks the molds of traditional systems. To show how that works, she and I speak to Kristi Mitchell of the Launch HOPE Foundation. Working with interns from Butler University that attend their business school, they form mentorships and give...
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August 2, 2022 • 31 min
In 2020, Americans felt isolated, disconnected, and trapped in their houses. In some ways, this can mirror families' experiences with a child with a life-threatening illness. A Kid Again opens a bright spot in the month through fun and free adventures for their participants. Katie Pappas, the Executive Director of a Kid Again Indiana, and Caroline Jolie, the President of A Kid Again's Indiana University club, join me to dis...
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August 1, 2022 • 62 min
In 2011, James Danko became the 21st president of Butler University. On this week's "Leaders and Legends" podcast, we talk with President Danko about his career, the amazing opportunity to lead one of state's most prestigious universities, and how he felt when Gordon Hayward's shot just barely missed in the 2010 NCAA championship game.SponsorsVeteran StrategiesGirl Scouts of Central IndianaMacAllister MachineryG...
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July 11, 2022 • 55 min
Pamela Whitten is the 19th president of Indiana University and the first female to serve in this prestigious position. On this week's "Leaders and Legends" podcast, President Whitten discusses her career and her vision for all of IU's campuses. We are joined in the discussion by our friend and CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Danielle Shockey.SponsorsVeteran StrategiesGirl Scouts of Central IndianaMacAllister M...
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July 7, 2022 • 47 min
Becky Moore was watching an episode of Oprah years ago and learned about Camp to Belong, an organization that gives foster care siblings a week together at camp. As a former foster kid herself, she decided to start her own chapter. She talks about life within foster care, what this week of camp means to the kids that attend, and how we can help their efforts. Learn more at https://www.camptobelongind.org. Click to check out their v...
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July 7, 2022 • 48 min
Becky Moore was watching an episode of Oprah years ago and learned about Camp to Belong, an organization that gives foster care siblings a week together at camp. As a former foster kid herself, she decided to start her own chapter. She talks about life within foster care, what this week of camp means to the kids that attend, and how we can help their efforts. Learn more at https://www.camptobelongind.org. Click to check out their v...
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July 5, 2022 • 31 min
When our minds think of organizations that work in the space of domestic violence, we often think of intervention work. Stephanie Solomon, the Youth Programs Coordinator of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, works on prevention. What does that mean? She joins me to outline how cultural trends can lead to domestic violence and how her organization works with teens to end violence in the next generation. Learn more at h...
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July 1, 2022 • 38 min
Andrew Neal is the Chief Executive Officer of Outreach Indiana to discuss the challenges cities face when trying to end homelessness. He explains everything from the difficulties of counting the population, how to serve teens in a system tilted towards adults, and what flaws exist between faith-based and public services. Learn more at https://www.outreachindiana.org/. Get full access to Indiana Podcasts at www.indianapodcasts.com/s...
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July 1, 2022 • 39 min
Andrew Neal is the Chief Executive Officer of Outreach Indiana to discuss the challenges cities face when trying to end homelessness. He explains everything from the difficulties of counting the population, how to serve teens in a system tilted towards adults, and what flaws exist between faith-based and public services. Learn more at https://www.outreachindiana.org/.
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June 30, 2022 • 32 min
When our minds think of organizations that work in the space of domestic violence, we often think of intervention work. Stephanie Solomon, the Youth Programs Coordinator of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, works on prevention. What does that mean? She joins me to outline how cultural trends can lead towards domestic violence and how her organization works with teens to end violence in the next generation. Learn more...
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June 30, 2022 • 65 min
Niki Kelly is one of the most respected journalists in our state. She was recently announced as the editor-in-chief of "The Capital Chronicle"—the Indiana bureau of the States Newsroom. Our friend Jim Shella joins us on the "Leaders and Legends" podcast as we discuss Niki's career, some of the biggest stories she's covered, and why she thinks The Capital Chronicle can make its mark on the Hoosier media scene...
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June 20, 2022 • 70 min
Rafael Sanchez is one of our state's best-known television journalists. He is also this week's guest on the "Leaders and Legends" podcast. We discuss his career, some of the biggest stories he's covered, and why a kid from the Bronx loves to call Indiana his home.SponsorsVeteran StrategiesGirl Scouts of Central IndianaMacAllister MachineryGarmong ConstructionCrowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Stat...
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June 17, 2022 • 23 min
The Starfish Initiative is an organization in Indianapolis that helps economically disadvantaged youth reach their full potential by moving into post-secondary education. President and CEO Crystal Givens shares the importance of mentoring in the life of their program's scholars and how students and adults can participate. Visit their website at https://www.starfishinitiative.org/.
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June 17, 2022 • 22 min
The Starfish Initiative is an organization in Indianapolis that helps economically disadvantaged youth reach their full potential by moving into post-secondary education. President and CEO Crystal Givens shares the importance of mentoring in the life of their program's scholars and how students and adults can participate. Visit their website at https://www.starfishinitiative.org/.About The Starfish InitiativeStarfish Initiative...
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May 17, 2022 • 76 min
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is a host unto himself. Journalist, commentator, master of ceremonies, and a one-man media empire, Abdul joins us on the "Leaders and Legends" podcast to discuss his love of politics, his career, and what may be next on his to-do list. Our friend Chris Spangle joins the interview as co-host. Get full access to Indiana Podcasts at www.indianapodcasts.com/subscribe
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April 27, 2022 • 59 min
Brian Bosma served as speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives for more years than anyone in our state's history. He is also this week's guest on the "Leaders and Legends" podcast. We talk with Brian about his career in politics, how his family always honored public service, and why effective leadership matters so much. Our friend Jim Shella joins us for the interview. Thank you for listening.Sponsors• V...
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April 19, 2022 • 70 min
Milt Thompson is simply in a class by himself—entrepreneur, civic leader, philanthropist, the list goes on. Milt is this week's guest on the "Leaders and Legends" podcast. We talk about his love of baseball, how Indianapolis has changed during his lifetime, and how the Civil Rights movement shaped his life and career.Sponsors:Veteran StrategiesGirl Scouts of Central IndianaMacAllister MachineryGarmong ConstructionCrow...
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March 22, 2021 • 12 min
Arianna Cruz joins us to share about a new magazine that highlights the areas of Fashion, Conscious Living, Sustainability, Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Philanthropy. Read your copy at https://www.moremagazine.org/.
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February 24, 2021 • 15 min
Two of the oldest nonprofits have announced a merger. Andra Martinez is the VP of Communications and Development for the Children’s Bureau + Families First, and she joins us to share how this move will better serve families in crisis within Indianapolis. Visit their website here: https://www.childrensbureau.org/
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February 23, 2021 • 15 min
Major General A.C. Roper, Deputy Commanding General of the Army Reserve at Fort Bragg, joins us to discuss his remarkable career in the U.S. Army Reserves in tandem with his career as Police Chief of Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Indiana Podcasts at www.indianapodcasts.com/subscribe
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