Philanthropy should not only be purposeful but fun. Check out these fun and informative conversations with Rena Olsen of the Uncommon Philanthropist Show.

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Providing Hope and Rescue for the Most Vulnerable:  Love Justice

Learn more about transit monitoring and how it is protecting people from around the world from human traffickers. Featuring the organization, Love Justice International.

Listen in for an informative conversation about human trafficking and the inspiring work of Love Justice International to protect and serve the most vulnerable through prevention measures. Special thanks to Briony Fickling, Senior Anti-Trafficking Director and Cambri Driskell, Director of Volunteer Engagement, for sharing more about transit monitoring and the impact Love Justice is having around the world to “save the one”.

Watch on YouTube or your favorite podcasting listening platforms:

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/c8kZpn0AL9c

Spotify:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QcvkudDtfSb

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804

To learn more about Love Justice International:

https://lovejustice.ngo

#humantrafficking #protectingchildren #lovejustice #prevention #transitmonitoring #uncommonphilanthropist #theleastofthese

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Thriving Through Traumatic Brain Injury with Carole Starr

Traumatic brain injury can be difficult to diagnose and can dramatically impact the life of those affected.

Carole Starr survived a horrific car crash but was left with a traumatic brain injury with no chance of a full recovery. Carole shares her story of not only surviving the injury but rebuilding her life as an author, keynote speaker and trusted advocate for others impacted by brain injury.  In using her gifts in love and service to others, Carole has found her purpose and is indeed a next-level uncommon philanthropist...#LETGO!!

Special thanks to the Brain Injury Association of America for the amazing work they do and for connecting us with Carole!

To learn more about Carole:  StarrSpeakerAuthor.com

For more about Rena Olsen:  UncommonPhilanthropist.com

Watch the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast platforms:

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ziUH0d5XAYo

Spotify:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ecnIzMWOJRb

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000699222209

#braininjuryawareness #braininjuryrehab #braininjurysurvivor #uncommonphilanthropist #uncommonphilanthropy #UP #letgo

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Everybody Needs a Champion

David Allen is a community paramedic and champion of the My Watch Alpharetta program.

It's a challenge for all...how do we serve the "invisible people" of our communities, including our homebound elderly, the housing insecure and those struggling with mental illness? 

First responders throughout the U.S. are helping bridge this gap through community paramedicine programs implemented by local fire departments and hospitals.  Learn more about the hope and possibility of community paramedicine as told by community paramedic David Allen of My Watch Alpharetta.  Thank you to the City of Alpharetta, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, David Allen and the My Watch community paramedicine team and local taxpayers who make hope and help available to the most vulnerable in our community.  

To learn more:  https://alpharetta.ga.us

For more about Rena Olsen of Uncommon Philanthropist:  https://uncommonphilanthropist.com

Listen/watch the episode:

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/VfcfbMl0WEk

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VzAycs582lV6kHA67rjwG

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000695546614

#alpharettaga #awesomealpharetta #rotary #communityparamedicine #firstresponders #invisiblepeople #invisiblepopulations #socialwork #Alpharetta #MyWatchprogram #community champions #vulnerable populations #aging #mental health #homelessness

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Mercy Chefs with Founder Chef Gary LeBlanc

When you've lost everything because of natural disaster, a hot and delicious meal does more than nourish the body, it nurtures the soul. Learn more about Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit organization that provides chef inspired catered meals to disaster victims and volunteers. Uncommon Philanthropist had a chance to volunteer with Mercy Chefs in Asheville, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene and interview its founder, Chef Gary LeBlanc to learn more about what it means "to feed body and soul". Let go!

To learn more:

https://mercychefs.com

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Watch Mercy Chefs on Uncommon Philanthropist:

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/aZfu9mlyWD

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vAdrVmjqZOv4nIUOFuEPl

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000685176756

#disasterresponse #disaster #nonprofit #uncommonphilanthropist #charity #serving #foodislove

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Bigger Than Texas Aspirations with Kile Lewis

Rena Olsen and Kile Lewis, fellow Rotarians, Texans and uncommon philanthropists.

Kile Lewis is a “go big or go home” kind of guy, especially when it comes to creative ways to raise money for charity. Gain insight from this fearless leader into what it means to be an uncommon philanthropist and learn more about the unique fundraising event he helped bring to life, The Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge, presented by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta.

Watch or listen to this episode on your favorite platforms:

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U2sU5eY2OHpNDx9iiTcBO?si=EjYZjRriRGuRJOokFFfKhw

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigger-than-texas-aspirations-with-uncommon/id1774213804?i=1000682563668

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/qnQ641Fa_Tc?si=_T_E-jSwyTJEFc9O

For more details on the events, organizations and companies mentioned in this episode, visit:

https://alpharettapolarbearplunge.com

https://alpharettarotary.com

https://oxygenfinancial.com

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Have a story idea or guest for us to consider? Email: uncommonphilanthropist@gmail.com

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Elizabeth Omilami (Hosea Helps) on Uncommon Philanthropist

Elizabeth Omilami on Uncommon Philanthropist.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Elisabeth Omilami, a true humanitarian, actor and the daughter of civil rights great Rev. Hosea Williams. Elizabeth is the President and CEO of Hosea Helps (formerly Hosea Feed the Hungry,) an Atlanta-based nonprofit that serves the needs of over 50,000 families per year in the U.S. and six countries abroad.

Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Sa76BZEvKjb6cd4puOw2x?si=cx42o9umTYqtUFsFh1c7OA

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000681135498

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/UEmUXIb-DAM?si=dXJL7orE-xIke_3B

For more details on the events, organizations and companies mentioned in this episode, visit:

https://4hosea.org

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Have a story idea or guest for us to consider? Email: uncommonphilanthropist@gmail.com

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What exactly is an Uncommon Philanthropist?

Rena and Erin Peterson of Scout Stories.

Rena Olsen, the founder and host of Uncommon Philanthropist, sits down with Emmy-award winning journalist and producer Erin Peterson of Scout Stories to talk about everything UP. Don’t miss our fun and informative conversation:

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Nvzims9sXnNxhWcw87Gxk?si=_IiTtDKrSL6X-AALtXNC9w

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000679497600

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Eup4odvl9sU?si=wuwmlH46KVCY4tWu

#LetGo!! #UncommonPhilanthropist #GenerousGiving

Remember to check out Scout Stories for all of your story telling needs: https://scoutstories.org

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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) with Adam Nash of Daffy

Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy, joins Rena on the Uncommon Philanthropist Show.

The donor advised fund, or DAF, has long been a valuable tool for traditional philanthropists. Think of a DAF as a savings account for charitable giving with additional benefits designed to fuel efficiency and help increase your donations to your favorite nonprofits. In this episode, you’ll meet Adam Nash, the CEO and co-founder of Daffy. Utilizing the latest technology, Daffy is a new way to “DAF” with additional functionality and ease of use built in for those who wish to take their charitable giving to new heights while having fun along the way.

Watch or listen to this episode on your favorite platforms:

Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fGiaccLkSzxHl5rgDu1Fe?si=kRDC8wdRQImABU9oTRGYkg

Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncommon-philanthropist/id1774213804?i=1000677528533

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/GZdQLLwEChA?si=IC7ngwBU9umH-kzL

For more details on the events, organizations and companies mentioned in this episode, visit:

https://daffy.org

Follow Uncommon Philanthropist on social media!

Have a story idea or guest for us to consider? Email: uncommonphilanthropist@gmail.com

#LetGo!! #UncommonPhilanthropist #GenerousGiving

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