Be Bold Podcast

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 18 (11/29/2009)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:20:00 GMT

In the second edition of the Jobs for Change partnership, Britt Bravo interviews Anne Marie Ashburn (http://jobs.change.org/blog?author_id=252), the Program Assistant for NOI, working closely with the entire NOI team to develop their organizing, technology, social change and movement building projects.

In this episode, they discuss the following questions:
- If someone would like to become an online organizer for a nonprofit or political campaign, what skills do they need to have?
- What are the best resources, conferences, networks, etc. for people to learn how to use social media and professional development in general?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 17 (10/29/2009)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:49:00 GMT

In the first edition of the Jobs for Change partnership, Britt Bravo interviews Erin O'Connor Jones (http://www.change.org/profile/view/473291), the Director of Candidate Services and Managing Associate at Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.

In this episode, they discuss the following questions:
- Are there really jobs for sector switchers, especially in this economy?
- What are some of the best resources, conferences, and networks for professional development related to fund-raising?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 16 (9/26/2009)

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1. How can I grow myself as a motivator? I'd like to improve my management and leadership skills, but don't know where to start.

Question 2. How can I transition from my paid jobs to my volunteer jobs where my heart is and stay afloat? I currently volunteer as an advocate for three different health organizations, but work two jobs to support myself and daughter. I would love to find a way to transition from the daily grind of my paid jobs (health-related field) to where my heart is in advocacy work without sacrificing my ability to attain basics (shelter, food, etc.).

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 15 (9/4/2009)

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1. What tips do you have for recent college graduates who want to work for a nonprofit or social enterprise, but are having trouble finding a job?

Question 2. I have a lot of ideas for social enterprises I want to start, but I never get them off the ground. I get really excited about the idea at first, and then when I hit an obstacle, I run out of steam. How do I turn my ideas into reality?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 14 (8/14/2009)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:13:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

At the moment, I am open to a myriad of career opportunities, but am most passionate about the arts, social media, and urban development. Is it better
to accept an unpaid internship in the areas I am most passionate about or a paid internship or job in an area that interests me, but is only moderately related to what I want to do in the future?

I have been a veterinarian for the past 20 years, and it is time to make a change. I feel burnt out and realize the job actually does not suit me very
well. However because this profession is so specialized, I am not quite sure how to go about a radical career change. My passions involve recycling
materials (salvaging, etc), gardening, landscaping, and alternative building. However I have no real skills in these areas, and I am not sure where to
begin. Further, I am not clear how one would launch a career, say, in permaculture, if I were to go through a certification program. Iâm a very
handâs-on kind of person and want to be involved with work that is positive, creative, practical, and attracts other like-minded people. It may be worth mentioning I am from New Zealand and based currently in the UK.

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 13 (7/24/2009)

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1: I am a Pastor of a small church in Urban area of Dallas TX. I need help to learn how we can start a Green job training at the church and start training for installation of solar panels and use the church as a non profit to help the community learn the new skills to beter help them take care of their families. How do I get started and can someone from Van Jones organization come down to Dallas to train.

Question 2: I am applying to Americorps. Are there other national and regional agencies like Americorps and how can I find out about them?
From Path 101

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 12 (7/10/2009)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1: For a college student going into an entry level job, do we need an objective on our resume and if so -- what are some tips for a strong objective?

Question 2: Hi, I'd be grateful of any thoughts. After several successful years in the charity sector I left to co-found my own company. While the company wasn't unethical, I traveled a lot which is against my beliefs in climate change, and similar conflicts with some of my values. The company also ceased trading. In general I don't believe the experience represented me well. I would much rather talk about my old experiences in interviews, not least because I understand and know the issues better. How shall I represent this on my CV and in interviews?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 11 (5/15/2009)

Fri, 15 May 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1: I had hibernated for twenty years as a home maker and due to changed circumstances that I found myself in I had to pursue a career to bring up my children all by myself. I was successful in this endeavor and have also completed a eight year stint in the social sector. I now want to set up my own non-profit organization that will create resources for women as well as them help them set goals for themselves and become self reliant. Where can I seek start up funds for such an organization?

Question 2: Does an organization have to be non profit or not-for-profit to be considered a social entrepreneurship project?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 10 (4/17/2009)

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:15:00 GMT

After a short break, the Be Bold Podcast returns!

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1: I've been a development professional for 3 years (1.5 in membership and 1.5 in grantwriting). I would like to move out of development and into programmatic work but am having no luck. I've tried to highlight the skills I've gained that would be valuable to program work (communication skills, research, project management, etc.) but I'm worried that they're just not perceived as good enough (i.e., related enough) to qualify me. I've heard that most development professionals have a hard time breaking into program work. Is this true? What can I do?

Question 2: How do I overcome hesitation and fear of public speaking? I feel like this is holding back my career.

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 9 (3/2/2009)

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1: What professional resources (i.e., legal, marketing, accounting, etc.) are available to take an idea, which has received great reviews from various constituencies that I have discussed it with, from the concept stage to fruition while running a small commercial business with its daily responsibilities? Are there consultants available and, if so, how do they get compensated and how is the concept properly protected?

Question 2: When thinking about my future and what programs of higher level education will best prepare me to make the impact I want to make, I get really caught up in how long it's going to take. I get frustrated thinking about the time it takes, when really all I want to do is start NOW. Move now, and start working now to make people's lives more comfortable, and to help more children survive into adolescent and adult years. However, I know that educational preparation is important to fully realizing my goals. Medical school takes years, and an MD/PhD program can take 8 years or more. I plan to apply for a Fulbright grant for personal research after my senior year to help me get a better idea about what my part should be in the greater scheme of things--but this sets me back a year, and I'm already behind a year because of other exciting opportunities I've taken. What can I do to start making my impact now, while I'm pursuing graduate level education (and will be strapped for cash and therefore unable to contribute financially to programs I support)?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 8 (2/13/2009)

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1:
I'm launching a CPA/Consulting firm dedicated to advising and helping organizations and individuals who value people and planet. I'm interested in locating highly qualified business partners but so many people want the guarantee and stability of a firm paycheck. How do I locate and entice dreamers, risk takers and do-gooders to collaborate in an entrepreneurial venture and share some of the risk?

Question 2:
I am passionately interested in the future and cutting edge ideas and solutions. I would like to empower women, youth and seniorsâunderserved people by providing easy to understand information and resources on alternative energy, sustainable living, green jobs and old and new conservation practices. Do you have any suggestions on where I can amass extensive information on these subjects on my own? Are there government agencies, no-profits, individuals, trade organizations or businesses providing this service now? Some of the conferences are quite expensive and as a single parent, often a six day a week full time employee, I am unable to attend a college courses or a university at this time.

Resources mentioned in this show:

TreeHugger.com
Grist.org
TriplePundit.com
Earth2Tech.com
GreenforAll.org
EPA.gov/teachers

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 7 (2/2/2009)

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1:
What does it mean to be a leader working for social change (as a community organizer), where the emphasis is on collaboration, to build upon the natural skills and talents already present within the community and to share power? In other words, describe leadership models that support social change organizing.

Question 2:
I am 41 years old and work as a nonprofit ED and a grant proposal writing consultant. I will start courses towards an MBA in October, and would like to earn a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive). I really want to advance into a CEO realm, and lead a large organization, but I am not sure if I am positioning myself correctly. What advice would you have?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 6 (1/08/2008)

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 21:59:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Question 1:
I am bootstrapping a social enterprise in my "spare timeâ while balancing multiple consulting projects to pay the bills and keep my family budget nearly in -balance. My wife jokes that the cash flow distinction between unemployed and social entrepreneur is merely semantics. My question is, what is the best way to identify and screen for appropriate sources of seed capital for hybrid businesses?

For potentially venture backed businesses, there are some great sources (VentureOne, for instance) which allow an entrepreneur to quick sort through the thousands of funding sources to identify funders by stage, investment category, industry, etc.

Question 2:
I'm considering leaving a lucrative career as a lawyer in New York City to enter a career in public service. How can I find a career that will allow me to serve the public (perhaps at a nonprofit organization) but also make enough money to support myself?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 5 (12/04/2008)

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:01:00 GMT

In this episode, Lara answers questions about Echoing Green's book, Be Bold and the upcoming call for stories.

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 4 (11/20/2008)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

In this episode, Lara answers questions about the Echoing Green Fellowship including:
- What is the Echoing Green Fellowship?
- What are the application requirements?
- What are common mistakes in the application process?
- What additional resources does Echoing Green provide to applicants?

Applications to the fellowship are due December 1, 2008.

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 3 (11/06/2008)

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:23:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Q1. I recently quit from an organization where I worked for the last 11 years. I havenât decided what to do next and am considering doing consultancy work. How do I market myself given that Iâve never done this kind of work before?

Q2. I am currently completing a Ph.D in Anthropology with a focus in U.S. Historical Archeology. I am now interested in pursuing a career with either a nonprofit or NGO abroad working primarily in the area of education and educational development policy. My question is twofold: 1. How do I now market myself for this field when most of my education and research has been in another field and primarily in the US and 2. While looking for organizations to apply to, I have not had much luck in finding any geared towards education and education development abroad. Are there any particularly useful websites, or organizations that I could direct my search to?

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 2 (10/23/2008)

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:43:00 GMT

In this episode of the podcast, Britt Bravo discusses two questions with Echoing Green Vice President, Lara Galinsky. In the first question, a listener with a background as a television producer asks how to build a career in storytelling for social change. In the second question, a listener asks if it's okay to pursue a career with social impact despite less than altruistic motives.

Be Bold Podcast - Episode 1 (10/9/2008)

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:28:00 GMT

Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green answers listener questions about creating meaningful careers. Britt Bravo hosts the show.

Q1. I know what I want to do to change the world. I know my goals, and I know my projects. But I haven't yet found a job title that allows me to work towards these goals. What are the risks versus rewards for going it alone, raising what funds you can to reach your goals, in the absence of any backing whatsoever?

Q2. I've been in the IT and Software Industry for almost 30 years. During the next couple years I am planning to transition to a career where I will help (or coach) people to create a career with impact. I have been working with a few clients already during the last 12 months.

One of the biggest challenges that people have who I have coached is to let go of the old, well paying and familiar job. The reasons are the financial risk and the fear of starting at the bottom again in a new field after a successful career. How can I help people with those two issues?