Explore every episode of the podcast Civic Warriors
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| Civic Warriors Episode 70: The Giving Circle Movement With Grapevine Giving | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine Giving, to explore the power of collective philanthropy through the Giving Circle movement. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 69: A Journey of Resilience With Community Hope | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:44:31 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors as we welcome back Carmine Deo, CEO of Community Hope, a New Jersey-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through mental health, housing, and veteran support programs. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 60: Mental Health Awareness With The Wake Up Project | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:48:06 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Vince Giardino, Founder of The Wake Up Project. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 59: BookSmiles: Spreading Joy and Literacy with Larry Abrams | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:26:19 | |
Join us for an exciting episode of Civic Warriors with our guest Larry Abrams, Founder of BookSmiles, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that distributes new and gently used children's books to children and families living in underserved communities. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 58: Let’s Collaborate With NJ Association of Community Providers | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Valerie Sellers, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 57: How Veterans Are Becoming Warrior Strong | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:37:40 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Tom Tice, Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Strong. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 56: Let’s Learn More About Epilepsy | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:33:17 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with David Manchon, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 55: How The Waterfront Project Is Tackling the Housing Crisis | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director, and Lissette Diaz, Legal Director, of The Waterfront Project, Inc. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 54: You Can’t Fire Cinderella With No1Hungryin EHC | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:20:49 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Angela Krukauskas, Founder and Director, of No1HungryinEHC. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 53: Supporting Women Leaders with She Should Run | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:38:34 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 52: Alzheimer’s & Caregiver’s Awareness With the Alzheimer’s Association | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, and Stephanie Mansour, Senior Manager at Withum and Board member of the Alzheimer’s Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 51: Corporate Giving with the PSEG Foundation | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:36:24 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Maria Spina, Manager of the PSEG Foundation. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 68: Understanding and Diagnosing VEXAS With The VEXAS Foundation | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:34:55 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we discuss VEXAS syndrome with Joe Holman, Sustainability and ESG Services Practice Leader at Withum and President of the VEXAS Foundation. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 50: Data Advocacy with Dance Data Project | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:55:25 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Elizabeth Yntema, President and Founder, of Dance Data Project (DDP). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 49: Patient Advocacy and Support With The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 18 May 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Stacy Kreizman, Senior Manager of Patient and Community Outreach, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 48: Community Banking with ICBA | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:34:46 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, of Independent Community Bankers of America - ICBA. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 47: Fighting and Surviving Cancer With Amanda Ferraro | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:47:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Amanda Ferraro, a two-time cancer survivor and patient advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 46: Volunteering and Campaigning for a Great Cause With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Sheri Kirkpatrick, Campaign Development Manager, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 45: Changing Today’s Workforce With Out for Undergrad(O4U) | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:50:52 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Cindi Love, CEO, from Out for Undergrad(O4U). We are also joined by Bill Bradshaw, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Withum. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 44: Impact Investing with Ellavoz | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:32:55 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Bob Hutchins, CEO, from Ellavoz Impact Capital | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 43: Innovative Problem Solving with Mission:Cure | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:24:23 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Megan Golden, Co-Founder & CEO, from Mission:Cure. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 42: Building Playgrounds for Everybody With Build Jake’s Place | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:21:02 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Arthur Aston, Executive Director, from Build Jake’s Place. Listen to learn how Build Jake’s Place spreads awareness through education and advocacy efforts, the costs associated with building an inclusive playground, and how they raise funds to build these playgrounds. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 41: The Future of Early Childhood Education With Strong Starts for Success | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:24:54 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Hailey Breitenfeld, Founder & Executive Director of Strong Starts for Success. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 67: Building Brighter Futures With Home Builders Institute | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:38:40 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Ed Brady, President and CEO of Home Builders Institute. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 40: Supporting Our Veterans With Operation Hat Trick | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:29:16 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Dot Sheehan, Founder & President of Operation Hat Trick. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 39: Fire Prevention Awareness with Jon Kessler | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:28:43 | |
On this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Assistant Chief, Jon Kessler, of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. October is fire prevention month – so he shares some top fire prevention tips everybody should know. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 38: Restoring Natural Habitats With the Irvine Ranch Conservancy | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:38:19 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Mike O’Connell, President & CEO, and Dave Raetz, Vice President & COO, from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 37: Make Giving a Habit with Daffy | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:35:31 | |
| Civic Warriors Episode 36: Celebrating 100 Years of Service With the YMCA | 18 May 2022 | 00:22:54 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rose Cushing, President and CEO of YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 35: Giving the Gift of Hope | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:37:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carmine Deo, Executive Director and Peggy Banko, Development Director of Community Hope. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 34: Accepting Non Fungible Token (NFT) Donations | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Joe Agoada, Founder & CEO of Sostento. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 33: Understanding the Importance of Crypto Donations with Engiven | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with James Lawrence Co-Founder and CEO of Engiven. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 32: Insight on Cryptocurrency with The Giving Block | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:28:55 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 31: Understanding Political Action Committees with NABPAC | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:37:39 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 66: A Centennial Celebration With Central Scholarship Bureau | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:42:26 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Tierra Dorsey, President of Central Scholarship Bureau. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 30: Hip Hop for Change | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Khafre Jay, founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 29: Finding Strength in the Family Ecosystem | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:00:31 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Kathy Rivera, Executive Director and CEO, and Elissa Smilowitz, Director of Triage, Emergency & Suicide Prevention Services, from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 28: Mission Possible at Clinic+O | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:54:25 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Nasser Diallo, CEO of Clinic+O, a tech-enabled network of medical providers and partners that offer primary care services to marginalized communities in West Africa. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 27: OnePULSE Foundation | 05 Oct 2021 | 01:13:43 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with owner of PULSE night club and founder and CEO of nonprofit onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma, as well as Scott Bowman, Chief Communication and Government Relations Officer. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 26: Thoughtful Schooling at Prentice | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Caroline Cecil, Chief Financial Officer at The Prentice School. Check out this episode to find out more about how Prentice gracefully combines thoughtfulness into their day to day operations. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 25: Embrella & Felix | 05 Aug 2021 | 01:26:27 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Darryl McDaniels, "DMC", co-founder of the Felix Organization and Corinne LeBaron CEO of Embrella Academy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 24: Preventing Pandemics | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:50:44 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Bhavana Chilukuri, Director of Programs at Dalberg Catalyst. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 23: Soldier Passion Reignited | 10 May 2021 | 01:08:15 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Harrison Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Soldiers to Sidelines. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 22: New Jersey’s Nature Visionaries | 06 Apr 2021 | 01:03:45 | |
Brad and Ashley chat with Eric Stiles, CEO and President of New Jersey Audubon about the major benefits of being in nature and how time spent in nature is needed now more than ever not only for the people, but for the economy and for the health of communities as a whole. Understanding wildlife around you is for more than the local bird enthusiast. As a fundamental right, it is meant for and benefits all people impacting generations to come. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 21: Child Advocacy in Action | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:56:49 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Leslie Slingsby, Executive Director and Michelle McDyre, Prevention Education and Outreach Manager at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 65: Advocacy and Awareness With Blinded Veterans Association | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:53:46 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Donald Overton, National Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 20: Embrace Kids Foundation | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:59:37 | |
Embrace Kids Foundation supports families whose children are facing serious health issues. Glenn and Armaan talk with us on how they have become a trusted source for families and children during some of the most daunting times they may face in their lives. Families find themselves in hospitals where stress levels and worry are high and Embrace Kids takes their time to get to know the families and through their genuine compassion, have become a beacon of hope in the hospital, an extension of family. Embrace Kids makes themselves present and understands that hard times aren't meant to be and never have to be faced alone. "We're going to uplift every one of our patient families, everyone in our community together". | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 19: Accessing the World Through Music | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:49:56 | |
Her passion? Music education for all. In this episode we talk with Tamar | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 18: Planting Seeds of Change Through Art | 08 Sep 2020 | 01:00:24 | |
Making a significant positive impact on the lives of others around the world, Artolution has programs in over 30 countries on 500 different projects, and over 70 artists executing on these programs every day. Max and Stephanie talk with us about what role the arts have in crisis response settings, ways in which they have inspired facilitated opportunities for art to be used as an educational tool, and moreover, the ways art has been used as a vessel for immense healing within communities. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 17: Newark Trust for Education | 25 Aug 2020 | 01:32:41 | |
Newark Trust for Education believes that the right partnerships and continuous desire for improvement are both keys to which children’s development and success is accessed. In this Civic Warriors episode ,we speak with Ron and Natasha on what it takes to create an environment which focuses on maintaining the student’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. As well as what they are doing to help enable students to be the best people they can be, even in times of uncertainty. | |||