Savvy Giving Gal

By: Melissa Turilli Smith
  • Summary

  • The Savvy Giving Gal Podcast features inspiring conversations with community change-makers and explores the defining moments of their lives! You'll hear stories, practical advice, and tips you won't find anywhere else. Melissa speaks with some of the most influential people, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, creators, and experts, whose careers or passion projects have made a significant impact on their communities and the people they serve. Together, we explore the power of generosity and uncover the secrets of positivity. The challenge for everyone is to find small acts of kindness in your life and spread them to others. Get ready to laugh, cry, find true meaning, be shocked at times, and come away feeling energized with the notion that you, too, can make a difference in the world around you.

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Episodes
  • Andi Callaway - Transforming Pain into Purpose, Building a Community of Support, and Inspiring Future Generations
    Nov 18 2024

    In this week’s episode, I sit down with Andi Callaway, president and founder of The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation, a nonprofit born from a deeply personal mission after her son Wilson’s diagnosis. Recognizing a crucial need in her community, Andi embarked on a journey to offer meaningful support and encouragement to patients and families navigating Nephrotic Syndrome, creating transformative programs that now benefit people around the world.

    We delve into Andi’s background, her experiences in the nonprofit sector, and her personal connection to Nephrotic Syndrome, uncovering the ways these have shaped her incredible ability to rally a community for a cause.

    Throughout our conversation, you’ll see how Andi’s organization has grown to touch countless lives, all fueled by her unwavering dedication to her son and those affected globally. You’ll be inspired by Andi’s practical insights on uniting family, friends, and community to drive lasting, positive change in the lives of those around you.

    To connect with Andi Callaway click HERE

    To connect with Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation click HERE

    To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE

    Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE

    This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.

    Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY at checkout for 25% off your purchase

    This episode is sponsored by All Business Class

    Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.

    To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE

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    51 mins
  • Lisa Henderson - Empowering Foster & Homeless Youth, Raising the Next Generation of Philanthropists, and the Power of Community Partnerships
    Nov 4 2024

    In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Henderson, the passionate founder of Set To Thrive, a nonprofit in Contra Costa County dedicated to providing essential resources to children in foster care and homelessness. Since its inception in August 2021, Set To Thrive has distributed over 2,000 Thrive Bags to support foster youth in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, envisioning a future where every child has the necessities to succeed in school, life, and their community.

    We explore Lisa's unwavering commitment to ensuring that foster children receive the items they need to build confidence and thrive, starting with those critical early moments in the foster care system. It's not just her mission—her grown children, raised with a philanthropic mindset, now work alongside her. Lisa shares her insights into how she instilled a spirit of giving in her children and why she’s chosen this second chapter of her life to focus on giving back and community collaboration.

    To connect with Lisa Henderson click HERE

    To connect with Set To Thrive click HERE

    To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE

    Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE

    This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.

    Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY at checkout for 25% off your purchase

    This episode is sponsored by All Business Class

    Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.

    To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE

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    37 mins
  • Kerry Maunus - Teaching Gratitude to Our Children, Building Generational Traditions, and Fighting Food Insecurity
    Oct 21 2024

    In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Kerry Maunus, co-creator of Turkey on the Table alongside her business partner April George. This one-of-a-kind book and activity set has families nationwide embracing gratitude in a fun, meaningful way, making thankfulness a daily habit.

    Featured in top publications like People Magazine, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, and even on Good Morning America and ABC News, Turkey on the Table has truly captured hearts across the country. But what makes this project even more powerful is its mission to give back. For every turkey sold, 10 meals are donated to Feeding America, with 1.5 million meals provided so far.

    In this episode, Kerry shares her passion for gratitude, explaining how nurturing thankful hearts can create happier children, families, and communities. She walks us through how Turkey on the Table serves as a beautiful tradition-builder, helping families create lasting memories of expressing gratitude. Finally, Kerry dives into the importance of giving back within a business model and the incredible impact it can have on communities. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about gratitude, family, and making a difference.

    To connect with Kerry Maunus click HERE

    To connect with Turkey on The Table click HERE

    Turkey on the Table is generously giving our listeners 15% off all products when you use the code SAVVY at checkout. That is SAVVY in all capital letters. Visit www.turkeyonthetable.com to place your order today.

    To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE

    Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE

    This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.

    Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase

    This episode is sponsored by All Business Class

    Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.

    To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE

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    48 mins

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