
Good For Others Podcast
Good For Others highlights positive change-makers from various charities to inspire and motivate people to volunteer and get involved in their communities. With interviews of major philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and incredible volunteers, we share stories about how nonprofits are solving critical needs throughout the world.
Episodes
21 episodes
From Passion to Impact: Fundraising That Changes Lives
On this week’s Good For Others Show, host John Valencia sits down with Kellye Buchanan, Director of Philanthropy at Walden Family Services and a powerhouse in nonprofit fundraising. With over $25 million raised for causes in San Diego,...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:18

From Donations to Careers: The Power of Goodwill San Diego
On this episode of The Good For Others Show, host John Valencia sits down with Darlene Cossio, Director of Marketing Communications at Goodwill Industries of San Diego, to uncover the incredible impact Goodwill has beyond just donation centers ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:11

Beyond the Meal: How Mama's Kitchen is Transforming Lives
On this episode of The Good for Others Show, we’re thrilled to welcome the one and only Eva Matthews, CEO of Mama’s Kitchen, to the podcast! Tune in as she shares her vision for sustainable growth at Mama’s Kitchen, the power of collabora...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:44

The Power of Partnerships with Chelsy Clark of American Cancer Society
On this episode of the Good For Others Show, we sit down with Chelsy Clark, Regional Corporate Relations Director at the American Cancer Society, to explore the power of partnerships in the nonprofit world. Tune in to hear her candi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:54

The ART of Impact with Lucy Eagleson from A Reason to Survive (ARTS)
In this inspiring episode, Good For Others welcomes Lucy Eagleson, the Executive Director of A Reason to Survive (ARTS), to discuss how art and creativity can transform communities and empower individuals. With over 15 years of experience in im...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:43

Driving Hope with Elsa Morales Roth of the Emilio Nares Foundation
Season 2 of The Good for Others Show continues with an inspiring conversation featuring Elsa Morales Roth, Executive Director of the Emilio Nares Foundation. Elsa shares her incredible journey as a binational leader passionate a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:44

Reality Changers: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures with Tamara Craver
In this transformative episode of The Good For Others Show, we sit down with Tamara Craver, President and CEO of Reality Changers, an organization changing the game for first-generation college students in San Diego. Tamara sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:05

Being Fearless with Phantom of the Opera's Leading Lady Sandra Joseph
Sandra Joseph is a history-making Broadway star, a #1 international Amazon bestselling author, and a keynote speaker. Her legendary run as Christine Daaé in <...
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44:54

Say "Yes" and Change Your Life with Kara DeFrias
Take a leap, say "yes" and change your life! Good For Others Host John Valencia and special guest Kara DeFrias talk ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:05

Building Employee Community Engagement with Warren Ruis
Learn how building a culture of employee community engagement can increase morale, brand loyalty, and help the world.Good For Others Host John Valencia and special guest
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:35

Maintaining Civility in the Workplace: Prevent Toxicity with Catherine Mattice Zundel
Everyone deserves to work in a toxic-free workplace. Good For Others Host John Valencia and special guest Catherine Mattice Zundel chat about how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:26

BONUS: A Career in the Nonprofit Sector with John Valencia
Listeners have asked, so we responded! Our host and creator, John Valencia, shares his background and experiences that have led him to dedicate his career to the nonprofit sector. Our producer, Samantha Harrod, and John chat how our past ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:22

Hiring Best Practices for Employers and Candidates with Trevor Blair
Hear about hiring best practices from the employer and candidate perspectives! Good For Others host John Valencia and special guest Trevor Blair chat...
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1:01:03

Creating a Meaningful Donor Experience with Martin Leifeld
Learn how creating a meaningful donor experience transforms your impact. Good For Others host John Valencia and special guest Martin Leifeld chat about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:51

Simple Steps on Marketing Your "Why" with Darlene Cossio
Learn how to market your organization's "why" and make your mission the focal point in fun and unique ways! Our host John Valencia and special guest Darlene Cossio chat about various marketing efforts that have transformed Goodwill Industries o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:28

Leadership Skills to Boost Your Career
Learn which leadership skills to focus on so you can boost your career! Our host John Valencia and special guest Nancy Batterman, chat about various skills which are necessary to climb the ladder and reach your desired role. Hear how skil...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:14

How Data and Technology Increase Efficiency & Effectiveness
Learn how an Information Manager role can improve your organization by increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Our host John Valencia and special guest Naomi O'Connor chat about the crucial role most organizations are missing. List...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:36

Turning Big Ideas Into Action
Hear how to take a big idea and turn it into reality. John Valencia (host) and Melissa Slawson (guest) chat about ways to turn dreams into action. Melissa started with a desire to bring the March for Science to San Diego and made it happen. Now...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:58

Integrating Play Into Your Work
Learn easy ways to integrate play into your work to enhance teamwork, reduce stress and inspire creativity. John Valencia and Breanna Baer share how they successfully add play into the workspace which increases productivity and builds meaningfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:33

Creating a Culture of Creativity
Learn ways to build a culture of creativity in the workplace. John Valencia and David Drazenovich chat about simple ways to design the conditions that allow creativity to flow. Learn how to inspire others by generating joy and supporting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:51

Nonprofit Fundraising: The Power of Relationships
The Good For Others Podcast explores the power of relationship-building for nonprofit fundraising with special guest and fundraising extraordinaire, Kellye Buchanan. John Valencia and Kellye discuss the challenges and best practices when it com...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:16
