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Amanda and Bret Brummitt interview guests sharing how they are improving their community and making the world a better place. From non-profits to individuals simply doing good, the stories are heart warming and inspiring. Jump in anywhere as each episode is stand-alone.
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- 3 weeks ago30 min
Episode 54: Jess with Crazy Love Africa
In this episode Amanda and Bret speak with Jess Wiederholt, founder of Crazy Love Africa, about how adopting children from East Africa inspired her to empower single mothers in Western Uganda through micro-business grants, sisterhood support circles, fair-trade artisan work, and child sponsorships. Hear how a community-centered, dignity-first approach transforms lives, builds local leadership, and offers practical ways listeners can help through shopping fair-trade, sponsoring a student, volunteering, or donating.
- Feb 19, 202622 min
Episode 53: Kara with Good Work Austin
In this episode, Kara Hanaoka, Executive Director of Good Work Austin, discusses how her organization supports Austin's 65,000 food workers through workforce training, healthy workplace practices, community partnerships, and advocacy for fair wages and healthcare. Hear concrete examples of impact — from keeping restaurants running during COVID to a pilot providing zero-deductible health coverage — and learn how businesses and residents can support a more equitable local food economy.
- Jan 22, 202634 min
Episode 52: Jacob with Calyan Wax Co
Host Amanda Brummitt and co-host Tracy Daniels sit down with Jacob Johnson, Founder and CEO of Calyan Wax Company, to discuss how his candle brand blends product, profit, and purpose to fight human trafficking in the U.S. Jacob shares his personal journey, the company’s giveback model, partnerships with vetted nonprofits, and how Calyan balances mission with business growth. The episode also covers Calyan’s clean product choices, plans to scale through retail and online channels, and practical ways listeners can help—buying product, supporting partner nonprofits, and safeguarding their own communities.
- Jan 15, 202629 min
Episode 51: Mari with Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative
In this episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt speak with Dr. Mari Galle, founder of the Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative, about building community-centered, evidence-based support for people affected by cancer. Mari discusses their services including acupuncture, massage, skincare, exercise, meditation, and infusion support. She shares Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative's sliding-scale “Robin Hood” model to increase access, caregiver inclusion, and plans to expand the model to other cities.
- Dec 16, 202531 min
Episode 50: Jess with Keep Austin Fed
Amanda Brummitt interviews Jess Palmer, Program Director at Keep Austin Fed, about how the nonprofit rescues surplus food and delivers it to people facing food insecurity while reducing waste. The episode explains the logistics of food rescue, the organization’s impact in Austin, ways volunteers and businesses can help, and why treating people with dignity matters. Learn more at KeepAustinFed.org. Together we can help more of our neighbors eat well and waste less.
- Nov 14, 202519 min
Episode 49: Sarah - Making Time for What Matters
Dr. Sarah Matt shares how she balances a high-impact career in health tech with teaching, charity medicine, volunteer firefighting, and family life. She discusses career pivots from surgery to tech, the importance of staying connected to patients, and lessons on building access into healthcare solutions. Through personal stories and practical advice, Sarah shows how small commitments to service create lasting community impact and why leaders should make access a priority. Learn about her new book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, and how to make meaningful contributions no matter how busy you are.
- Oct 3, 202525 min
Episode 48: Tim with Team Luke Hope for Minds
Our guest today is Tim Siegel, Co-Founder of Team Luke Hope for Minds. Tim shares the powerful ways Team Luke Hope for Minds supports children with brain injuries and their families. From providing essential services to creating a community of hope, their work is nothing short of inspiring. You can find them online at TeamLukeHopeForMinds.org. You can also listen to Tim’s podcast, Tuesdays with Tim, or watch their documentary on YouTube.
- Sep 24, 202525 min
Episode 47: Mary with Austin Mayor's Health and Well-Being Council
Amanda Brummitt interviews Dr. Mary Faria about her decades-long career in healthcare and her leadership role with the Austin Mayor's Health and Well‑Being Council. They explore the council's business, school, and faith-based partnership programs, policy wins like citywide smoke-free spaces, and efforts to reduce health disparities across Austin. Dr. Faria also discusses her transition from clinical care to administration and teaching, her volunteer work, upcoming collaborative projects, and how listeners can get involved or support the council.
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