You Are A Philanthropist

You Are A Philanthropist

Jenn Klein is a health and wellness coach who empowers everyday philanthropists to improve their well-being through generosity, storytelling, and holistic practices. Author of "Giving is Selfish" and Certified Health Coach Jenn Klein, CFRE is starting a global conversation about how every-day pleasantries, eco-friendly decisions, and any type of giving to others is not only what's best for the recipient, but also for you. Helping others is proven to lower your blood pressure, help you live longer, have stronger mental health and social connections. Tune in for inspirational interviews of philanthropists "next door" who are changing the world by sharing their time, talent, or treasure. Next steps: Visit my website: www.youareaphilanthropist.com Join my community: jennklein.substack.com Email me: jklein@youareaphilanthropist.com

Episodes

60 | Finding Hope After Loss with Allison Schaaf, Founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk

December 6, 2025 • 28 mins
In this heartfelt and deeply compassionate episode, Jenn sits down with Allison Schaaf — Founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy loss and fertility struggles. Allison opens up about her own journey with recurrent miscarriage, the loneliness and unanswered questions she faced, and how those painful experiences led her to create a place of evidence-based resources, community, and ...
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59 | Generosity Affirmations for Your Day

November 16, 2025 • 3 mins
Start your day with purpose, peace, and generosity.

In this short episode, Jenn guides you through powerful, heart-centered truths designed to ground you in who you are: a giver, a helper, a light in your community. These affirmations will help you:
✨ Begin the morning with clarity and calm
✨ Connect to your calling as a philanthropist next door
✨ Release pressure and step into joy
✨ Invite abundance, gratitude, and love into your day
✨ ...
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58: Why I Wrote Giving is Selfish — Two Years Later

October 21, 2025 • 12 mins
Today, Giving is Selfish is celebrating its two-year anniversary  — and the ripple effect has stretched farther than I ever imagined, reaching readers in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia, and The Netherlands.

In this special anniversary episode, I:

📖 Read an excerpt from the book — my personal story of growing up around generosity
💬 Share powerful reviews from readers who’ve felt its impact
🌱 Reflect on how giving can fill us up...
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57: Heidi Johnson — Sparking Change Through Charity Matters

October 9, 2025 • 42 mins
In this inspiring conversation, Jenn sits down with Heidi Johnson, Founder of Charity Matters — a platform amplifying the stories of everyday changemakers who are making a difference in their communities. Heidi shares how a personal loss became the catalyst for a movement that has inspired thousands. She talks about what drives people to give, the ripple effect of generosity, and how storytelling can be one of the most powerful too...
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56: Season 5 is Here to Energize and Inspire YOU!

September 30, 2025 • 5 mins
Starting fresh with Season 5, I’m back—and today I’m sharing why I stepped away, what’s ahead for the podcast, and why generosity matters now more than ever. In this episode, I talk about:
  • What led to my pause and what I learned from it
  • The heart of You Are A Philanthropist and why it’s not changing
  • Upcoming episodes you can look forward to
  • How small acts of kindness—like office baked goods—can lift heavy days
  • Why generosity is part...
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55: Philanthropist Riri, Reimagining Life

December 26, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, we talk with Riri from the Reimagining Life Podcast. Riri is a disability advocate as a podcast host sharing stories of hope, resilience, and support. Tune in to hear about how Riri is making the world a better place through sharing stories and offering support to those who need to be uplifted.

For more information on this episode, please go to my website at www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

Check out Riri's favo...
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Episode 54: Philanthropist Jennifer Cunningham, Volunteer Leader in Action

December 17, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Jennifer Cunningham. Jennifer has led teams that have managed thousands of volunteers at Cornell and Lehigh Universities and personally volunteered at a dozen organizations in her life. Tune in to hear how Jennifer is making the world a better place through nonprofit leadership and volunteering in her community, too.

For more information on this episode, please go to my website at www.you...
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Episode 53 - Philanthropist Jonathan Jacobs, Founder and Director of Rawkstars

December 11, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Jonathan Jacobs. Jonathan (JJ) is the Founder and Executive Director of Rawkstars, a nonprofit that teaches life skills through music. Tune in to hear how JJ is making the world a better place by sharing his passion for music with others.

Jonathan Jacobs (JJ) says, "The Greater Good through social impact programming, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and volunteerism is my life’s work. Combi...
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Podcast 52: Philanthropist Will Murley, Christian-Values Investing Advisor

July 15, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Will Murley. Will Murley is a former Catholic missionary now in finance. Tune in to hear how Will is making the world a better place by sharing his Christian-values investing. 

For full episode show notes, please go to my website at www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast
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Podcast 51: Philanthropist Jay Foss, Raising Your Inner Voice

July 8, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode, host Jenn Klein shares her first podcast guest recording going back to 2020. Raising Your Inner Voice was a live radio show focused on how we can be better for our neighbors and ourselves. Tune in to hear Jenn share her enthusiasm for giving of your time, talent and treasure and how it boomerangs back to you.
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Podcast 50: Philanthropist Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami, Therapeutic Arts Founder

June 10, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami. Dr. Ana is the Founder and Executive Director of the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC), a nonprofit (501c3) organization located in the City of Santa Ana and founded in the year 2000. Tune in to hear how Dr. Ana is making the world a better place through giving her time, energy, and passion for children's therapeutic art programming.

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Podcast 49: Philanthropist Erin Cummings, Helping Women Entrepreneurs

May 28, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Erin Cummings. Erin is an entrepreneur, having founded a Yoga business, currently studying for her M.S. in entrepreneurship, and created two funds at Wichita State University for future business owners. Tune in to hear how Erin is making the world a better place through giving her time, energy, passion, and dollars. 

For show notes and details on how to reach Erin, go to www.youareaphilan...
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Podcast 48: Philanthropist Megan Whitney, Mindfulness for Burnout

May 20, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Megan Whitney. Since burning out a decade ago, her mission has been preventing the same exhaustion for other women working in nonprofits. She leads a mindfulness community and coaches changemakers to build peaceful, healthy lives — for themselves and others. At Feeding America, Megan has spent the past seven years fighting hunger as a fundraiser, fundraising consultant, and meditation te...
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Podcast 47: Philanthropist Dr. Kirk Adams, American Foundation for the Blind

May 13, 2024 • 43 mins
In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Dr. Kirk Adams. Kirk became blind around age 5 and grew up to be resilient and compassionate to those who are also affected by blindness. He went on to became the Past President of the Board and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind and has since become a consultant in his own practice called Innovative Impact. Tune in to hear how Kirk is making the world a better place and works ...
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Podcast 46: Philanthropist Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, creator of Leadership Atlas

May 6, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode we talk to Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. Sonya is a Certified Coach, Change Expert, and creator of Leadership Atlas - a holistic approach to leadership development that integrates the mental, emotional, and embodied aspects of leading. Tune in to how she talks about her family, global travel, and Latina culture in influencing who she is today and how she extends generosity to her coaching clients. 

For episode show notes a...
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Podcast 45: Philanthropist Jenna Hermans, From Chaos to Calm

April 29, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode, we talk with Jenna Hermans. Jenna is Co-founder and COO of Be Courageous a transformation agency, a busy mom of 4, a high-performance coach, and the author of Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free From Overwhelm. Tune in to hear her wisdom on the dynamic power of giving and receiving and how you can make a difference with small steps in helping others (and don’t forget to practice self-care). 
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Podcast 44: Philanthropist Michelle Valiukenas, Hope for Families

April 22, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Valiukenas. Michelle is a dedicated mom, storyteller, and advocate. She is the Co-founder of the Collette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, whose mission it is to improve outcomes of pregnancy, prematurity, and infancy as well as aid in the grieving process through financial assistance, education and advocacy. Tune in to learn about what she says about founding a nonprofit and how creating this foundat...
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Podcast 43: Philanthropist Glen Carnahan, Littleton Youth Soccer

April 15, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, we talk to Glen Carnahan.  Glen is on the board of the Littleton Youth Soccer Club where he has volunteered the past 5 years. Listen in to hear what he has to say about his love of giving and the support he gets from his family in order to give back. 

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Podcast 42: Philanthropist Natalie Silverstein, Youth and Family Advocate

April 8, 2024 • 46 mins
In this episode, we talk to Natalie Silverstein. Natalie is an author, speaker, award-winning podcast host, nonprofit founder and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Hear Natalie’s thoughts on how you can make a difference in the world and how being kind can cause a ripple effect you don’t even know about. 

Natalie’s website: https://simpleactsguide.com/
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Podcast 41: Philanthropist Eric Goodman, CEO of MVS

April 1, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode, we talk with Eric Goodman, President and CEO of MVS, Inc. Eric also serves on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Junior Achievement, and more. Learn how Eric got started in philanthropy and how he found his purpose.

For episode show notes, visit: www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast
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