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Meet Shelley. She brings 30 years of experience leading entertainment and tech businesses to the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, where she serves as CEO. Shelley shares how the foundation is redefining financial and entrepreneurial education with storytelling, engaging games, and innovative tools. From creating business plans to building productive habits, these resources make learning about money fun and accessible for all ages. 💸🎮 Tune in to hear how this org scales impact through media, helping people reach their full potential and create a brighter future! 💡 Learn -Mission + history of the Singleton Foundation -Mindsets + advice for leaders and entrepreneurs  -The power of financial and entrepreneurial education  🎧 https://lnkd.in/g3SUrxFG

“Could you make the choice that prioritizes wellness even over the choice that prioritizes productivity?” – Dorothy Chang 🌱 At our most recent ImpactUp, we didn't just talk about creating healthier workplace cultures; we rolled up our sleeves and co-designed them together. 💪✨ Through a live workshop, we explored building systems that truly value healing and wellness. Want the full experience? Grab the replays now at weareforgood.com/impactup, or join our Impact Uprising membership to access all ImpactUp replays and so much more at weareforgood.com/join. Don’t miss your chance to join us live at the next free ImpactUp gathering! Save the date for 1.23.25. 📅

Meet Ami. He’s an idealist committed to building a more connected, idealistic, and compassionate world🌍 He’s the founder and executive director of Idealist.org, which supports over 150,000 organizations and more than 1 million registered users, with 1.4 million monthly visitors💻 Tune in for a moving conversation about the power of grassroots movements, empowering young people, and seeing the shared humanity in all people. 💡 Learn -The story + mission of Idealist -Tips for keeping our idealism alive and thriving -Why a global movement of idealists is more important than ever 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ggt6vuQa

Community building. Ahh. ✨ We all want a magic bullet… For gathering. For growth. For mobilizing. But magic isn’t a great strategy… so I’m sharing a few beliefs + actions below that have worked in my journey. 👇 But first… some community-building truths. Know this: #1 No two communities are the same. And friend, that is the beauty of it. People are the lifeblood of community, so by design... no two communities would be the same. #2 Authentic community building doesn’t happen overnight. This is a good thing! Slow burn is the way. I’ll explain more below. One more quick note: I broke down some of these thoughts on my buddy Adam’s rad podcast from iDonate called Digitally Native (find it on Spotify or linked up in the comments below!) So what are some beliefs + actions that really matter in community building? Here’s 4 that are top of mind for me: #1 A commitment to the long game. Ask yourself this seriously: Do you (or your org?) really, authentically want to gather community in this space? And p.s. Your answer doesn’t have to be YES. There is no ‘should-ing’ here! But if your answer isn’t yes to gathering authentic community - choose a different plan to pour into. If you aren’t showing up from a space of authenticity… don’t expect to be met by it either. #2 Community isn’t a lead generator, it’s a trust builder - at scale. Don’t apply other channel metrics for conversion into the space. Community is organic. How can you be ‘of service’ - instead of ‘creating a conversion’. The relationships. The real talk. In those spaces… trust develops over time. Which spoiler… likely will lead to you reaching other goals. But it isn’t a fast path - it’s a groundswell. Can we agree to stop calling it a community if it's really just your sales funnel? Ok, hopping off my soapbox. #3 Make your values and/or vision the entry point. A value-aligned community or vision-aligned community create the magnetic field to gather community. Gathering people who hold the closest beliefs or desire for what’s possible in the world? Yeah, the connection there is going to flow naturally. How can you center those values + celebrate those together? That becomes a magnetic place of connection + shared progress. #4 Are you letting go? Community isn’t controlled... It’s dynamic. It’s a space that grows new believers in your mission that continue to grow + gather people around the same ideals. Are you letting go enough to let that happen? Yeah, that’s when the magic happens. When the community is growing, moving + breathing… regardless of you being there. But of course, you want to be there. So what did this stir up for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts + other ideas of what you’ve seen work in community building in the comments. ✌️ // If you’re new here, hey I’m Jon, nice to know ya. You will find me here fanning the flames of the #impactuprising -> a movement of changemakers who gather + grow in the power of community. 👊 Would love to connect.

In this episode of Gather At The Well, Lindsey Fuller dives into what it means to embrace change leadership—moving from just talking about change to actually leading it. She opens up about her own experiences balancing self-care with taking care of her team, and how community agreements can create healthier, more authentic team dynamics. From setting healthy boundaries to managing work-life balance, this chat is full of real talk and practical tips for leaders who want to build more supportive, equitable, and resilient workplaces. We hope you enjoy ❤️ 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gtppz4nW Gather at the Well isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work in partnership with our friends at The Teaching Well.

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Meet Kishshana. With over 25 years in the social sector as an international speaker, trainer, and coach, she’s dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her new book "Busy Is a Four Letter Word", dropping Dec. 12th, calls out the toxic culture of busyness and lays out a five-star wellness plan covering everything from emotional health to community care💖 In this convo, we dive into how we can ditch the grind, prioritize our well-being, and build workplaces where vulnerability and support thrive 🤝 Tune in for real talk on leading with compassion and living a healthier, more fulfilling life. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gaqQhArK

Cue the confetti! 🎉 Join us for an exclusive launch party celebrating Stacy Huston's TEDx talk: A Hands-on Approach to Remodeling Society! We'll dive into her inspiring message, followed by an engaging Q&A session where Stacy will share deeper insights into her journey and the transformative ideas behind her talk. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Stacy, ask questions, and be part of a thought-provoking conversation. (Maybe even learn more about how you could land a TEDx talk??) We can’t wait to see you there! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSTQdxAa

We are so thrilled to announce the launch of Gather At The Well - a limited series in partnership with our friends at The Teaching Well produced by We Are For Good Studio. Every other week, on the We Are For Good podcast feed, you can gather with us at this well, as we learn from Lindsey Fuller, the Executive Director of The Teaching Well. She’ll be exploring topics like microdosing wellness, creating human-centered systems, and how we can retain our greatest asset: our people. We’re taking notes right here with you. This isn’t just a podcast series—it’s a movement to reimagine how we relate to our work. And we think you’ll love it as much as we do. It’s time to build work cultures we don’t have to heal from. Episode 1 is LIVE! Listen now at the link in the comments ❤️

Today, we’re bringing you an unforgettable conversation straight from our Impact Up gathering focusing on the Pause. ⏸️ If you’re looking to gain actionable ideas to enhance your organization’s culture and promote wellness at all levels... this panel is for you! 🥳 We gathered leaders and missions we admire - Marisol Pineda Conde, Kirk Brown + Maya Enista Smith - who have built cultures of wellness within their nonprofits, and this convo did not disappoint. They shared incredible insights on creating sustainable, supportive workplaces prioritizing staff health and resilience. Listen here: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/g-TMyjqN Impact Uprising Members get full access to all ImpactUp Replays, so this is your invitation to join us! You’ll get instant access to our member content hub - backed by hundreds of premium We Are For Good content resources + you’ll be invited to member-only gatherings, our private podcast and more. https://lnkd.in/gZR7_r-A