In our society, stoicism and resilience are often seen as external evidence o strength when in reality, its our vulnerability that often holds the greatest power.’ We need to erase the idea that being closed off emotionally is equivalent to the ability to weather any...
The power of small steps is something we often overlook as we set our goals and New Year resolutions. We sometimes focus on our big aspirations – and sometimes miss the opportunity to take time to recognize the significance of the smaller victories in our...
As we step into the promising horizon of 2024, the world of nonprofit organizations finds itself at a critical crossroad. The landscape of philanthropy is evolving, demanding a more nuanced and strategic approach to donor engagement. We believe that a well-crafted Donor Engagement Plan is...
By Donna Lopez Cathi Hardesty didn’t know her biological father, but becoming a new parent made her curious about her father’s identity. She found her biological father with the help of a friend who asked her to pay it forward instead of accepting monetary payment. This unique...
“Yoga found me,” Tracy Kendrick says. “I was sentenced to prison in 2008—what brought me there was drug addiction and alcoholism.” In her life before prison, she says, “I had no way of knowing anything about yoga.” It just wasn’t part of her world. Tracy’s...
PERC, People Empowering and Restoring Communities, is a nonprofit in Pinellas County, Fla., that works with men and women transitioning from incarceration back into society. PERC provides transitional housing, case management, outpatient substance abuse treatment, group counseling, paid workforce training, pre-employment skills development and employment...
Caroline Karp was classically trained as a painter from a young age, working mostly in oils. When she started her bachelor of fine arts at Florida State University, she says, “I knew the technical skills for being a creator of artwork—mixing paint, etc.—and I felt...
When we last spoke with Brandi, she was a newlywed and busy entrepreneur. Now, she’s a new mom, happy wife and busy entrepreneur—during a global pandemic! Brandi and Mitch welcomed their first child, son Troy, in February, and we couldn’t resist checking in with her for...
Brandi Rafield Ross is a certified personal trainer, entrepreneur and newlywed. At just 30 years old, she is deeply embedded in living her personal mission every day. “I knew my purpose at 18,” she says. “My personal mission is to inspire and help others truly believe...