Gina Yager gets her chat on with Linda Smith, a fundraising icon recognized for her 38 years of leadership at Opportunity Village and her subsequent consulting work. Linda discusses her consulting business, her journey in nonprofit fundraising, and the inspiration behind The Christopher Smith Foundation, which she established in honor of her eldest son. She shares insights into her motivational spark, how her work pushes boundaries in nonprofit fundraising, and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals. Linda also talks about her two books, "Unwanted" and "Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser", which chronicle her transformative personal and professional experiences.

For more information on Linda and The Christopher Smith Foundation, visit https://lindaslife.com/ and https://www.christophersmithfoundation.org/.

Gina Yager gets her chat on with Pilita Simpson, the visionary behind Positively Arts, a Las Vegas nonprofit dedicated to fostering emotional resilience and confidence through innovative arts-based programming. With over 20 years of experience as a performer and a Master's degree in Arts Education from Harvard University, Pilita shares the mission of Positively Arts in providing equal access to arts education for young people. She discusses the organization's range of programs, her journey to establishing the nonprofit, and the motivational spark that drives her work. Pilita offers insights into how Positively Arts pushes boundaries in youth development and provides valuable advice for entrepreneurs looking to make a social impact.

For more information on Positively Arts, visit https://www.positivelyarts.org/.

Gina Yager gets her chat on with Julia Lazareck, Co-Founder and President of Prison Families Alliance (PFA), an organization dedicated to supporting families affected by the criminal justice system. Julia discusses PFA's range of services, her journey to establishing the organization, and the mission driving their work. She shares insights on what motivates her daily, how PFA pushes boundaries in advocacy for incarcerated individuals and their families, offers valuable advice for nonprofit founders, and provides a glimpse into upcoming initiatives and programs. Julia also talks about her book and podcast, both titled "Prison: The Hidden Sentence," which feature stories and insights from those impacted by incarceration.

For more information on Prison Families Alliance visit www.prisonfamiliesalliance.org.