Food, Family, & Philanthropy
by Michael Nathanson
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Ep. 54 - From Cuba to Carnegie Hall and a Mission to Give Back
Aug 3, 2026
44m 16s
Ep. 53 - Why Investing in Local Nonprofits Changes Entire Communities
Jul 27, 2026
46m 54s
Ep. 52 - How Love Serving Autism Is Changing Lives Through Tennis
Jul 6, 2026
52m 34s
Ep. 51 - Frank Ramos on Water Contamination and the Future of Clean Water
Jun 22, 2026
46m 58s
Ep. 50 - Protecting Children and Strengthening Families with HomeSafe CEO Matthew Ladika and COO Amanda Stone
May 25, 2026
47m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/3/26 | Ep. 54 - From Cuba to Carnegie Hall and a Mission to Give Back | Music education can shape a child's confidence, creativity, and future. For Yalyen Savingon, that belief became the driving force behind the Volta Music Foundation, where she is creating opportunities for underserved youth to discover the life-changing power of music. Michael Nathanson sits down with Yalyen to explore her remarkable journey from studying music in Havana, Cuba, to performing with renowned orchestras across the United States before launching a nonprofit dedicated to expanding a... | 44m 16s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | Ep. 53 - Why Investing in Local Nonprofits Changes Entire Communities | Real community change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people invest in local organizations that understand the needs of the neighborhoods they serve. Michael Nathanson sits down with Shannon Hawkins, Director of Community Engagement at the Quantum Foundation, to explore how the foundation supports grassroots nonprofits across Palm Beach County through strategic grantmaking, community partnerships, and its Quantum in the Community initiative. Shannon shares how the foundation looks... | 46m 54s | ||||||
| 7/6/26 | autismtennis+3 | Lisa Pugliese-LaCroixMara Friedman | Love Serving Autism | — | autismtennis+5 | — | 52m 34s | ||
| 6/22/26 | water qualitycontamination+3 | Frank Ramos | Save the Water | Cuba | water contaminationclean water+3 | — | 46m 58s | ||
| 5/25/26 | child protectionfamily support+3 | Matthew LadikaAmanda Stone | HomeSafe | Palm Beach CountySouth Florida | HomeSafechildren+3 | — | 47m 36s | ||
| 5/4/26 | kindnesschildren+3 | Laura Reiss | Kindness Matters 365 | Boca Raton | kindnesschildren+3 | — | 1h 13m 48s | ||
| 4/20/26 | food insecurityhunger+3 | Tony HopperKye Akavia | Feeding South Florida | Palm Beach CountySouth Florida | food insecurityFeeding South Florida+3 | — | 59m 44s | ||
| 4/13/26 | educationautism+4 | Sherri Divband | Aramis Creative Learning Center | — | educationautism+5 | — | 1h 11m 05s | ||
| 3/30/26 | family supportcrisis prevention+3 | Dennis MilesVincent D'Aria | Children’s Home Society of Florida | Palm BeachBroward+1 | family supportchildren's services+3 | — | 57m 13s | ||
| 3/16/26 | hungerfood insecurity+3 | Jamie Kendall | Palm Beach County Food Bank | Palm Beach County | food priceshunger+5 | — | 46m 21s | ||
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| 3/2/26 | ocean pollutionenvironmental cleanup+4 | Jack Lighton | 4OceanFoundationLoggerhead Marine Life Center | Tequesta | oceanplastic pollution+5 | — | 53m 23s | ||
| 2/16/26 | trauma healingfoster care+3 | Shari Kaplan | Can’t Tell Foundation | — | traumafoster youth+5 | — | 1h 14m 21s | ||
| 2/2/26 | reentrynonprofit+4 | William Freeman | People of Purpose | Florida | prison reentrynonprofit+5 | — | 46m 43s | ||
| 12/23/25 | nonprofitphilanthropy+4 | — | Nations of CoachesSofia’s Hope+8 | — | nonprofit leaderscharity organizations+3 | — | 49m 31s | ||
| 12/8/25 | coachingcollege basketball+4 | Jim Good | Nations of Coaches | — | coachesbasketball+4 | — | 55m 43s | ||
| 11/24/25 | foodfamily+3 | Jamie Doherty | R2 Unified TechnologiesSofia’s Hope | — | Sofia’s HopeJamie Doherty+5 | — | 54m 29s | ||
| 11/10/25 | Ep. 38 - YMCA Community, Youth Programs, and Giving Back with Bryan Hunt | On this episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy, host Michael Nathanson sits down with Bryan Hunt, Executive Director of the Peter Blum YMCA in Boca Raton, to explore how a true community hub changes lives. Bryan shares his Jamaican roots and food memories, favorite local spots, and why family dinners matter. Then the conversation turns to impact: youth sports and coaching, teen leadership, swim lessons that lead to the swim team, and vital programs like Livestrong and support for people w... | 45m 04s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | Ep. 37 - Hope, Home and Helping Hands with Jane Richardson | Michael sits down with Jane Richardson, executive director of Friends of Foster Children, for a heart first conversation about building stability and joy for kids in Palm Beach County. Jane shares her path into nonprofit leadership and the programs that meet families where they are, including kinship navigators for relatives who step in overnight, a fatherhood program for dads learning to parent, and navigating adulthood support for youth aging out of care. They talk about the recent Impact 1... | 49m 02s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Ep. 36 - Seeds of Impact with Tamika Taylor | We pull up a chair with Tamika Taylor, founder of Impact Achievement Learning Center, whose mission is to give every child a safe place to be seen, supported, and taught to read with confidence. We talk favorites from Lemongrass’s Sex on the Moon roll to taco spots and the perfect chicken wing partner, then shift to family and sports as Tamika shares proud moments from raising four sons, including a New England Patriot. From phonics and fundamentals to character and confidence, we explore how... | 47m 50s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Ep. 35 - Waves of Impact with Monica Hadvigerova | Michael sits down with Monica Hadvigerova, founder of Military Recreational Divers, Inc., to explore how ocean therapy and scuba bring healing, resilience, and community to veterans living with PTSD and other invisible wounds. We trace Monica’s journey from pro tennis to combat sports to service, hear the story of her husband’s path from Desert Storm to recovery through the water, and learn how monthly dive charters create connection that lasts well beyond the boat. We also talk family, food ... | 42m 03s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Ep. 34 - More Than Mugs: How Her 2nd Chance Is Redefining Recovery Through Purpose and Products | In this inspiring episode of Food, Family, and Philanthropy, host Michael Nathanson welcomes Jessica Williams, Etsy Manager at Her 2nd Chance, a nonprofit based in Boca Raton that empowers women in recovery through paid employment, personal growth, and community support. Jessica shares how the organization provides a one year program rooted in healing and skill building, helping women rediscover confidence and stability through meaningful, creative work. From handmade mugs and candles to pers... | 40m 14s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Ep. 33 - How One “Yes” Sparked A School, A Movement, And A Mission To Empower with Diana Sierra | When Diana Sierra first walked into what would become Boca School for Autism, she planned to volunteer. What happened next? A two-minute tour turned into a two-hour conversation that completely changed her life—and the lives of dozens of families. In this episode, we go beyond the classroom to explore how Diana created a school rooted in empowerment, inclusion, and hands-on learning that’s reshaping what education can look like for students on the spectrum. You’ll hear everything from food fa... | 41m 51s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Ep. 32 - The Garden That Grew A Movement: How One Local Leader Is Rewilding South Florida And Empowering Teens | Michelle Hendricks went from backyard gardening to leading a movement that’s transforming how South Florida connects with nature. As president of Friends of Loxahatchee, she’s on a mission to protect one of the last wild pieces of the Everglades—while planting seeds of conservation in the next generation. In this inspiring episode, Michelle shares how teen ranger camps, community education, and a whole lot of heart are reshaping the future of environmental stewardship. Plus, we get personal—t... | 35m 56s | ||||||
| 4/28/25 | Ep. 31 - From Barbecue To Boardrooms: Serving Seniors With Heart — Featuring John Sawdon Of The Volen Center | In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode of Food, Family, and Philanthropy, we sit down with John Sawdon, Outreach Coordinator at The Volen Center, a powerhouse nonprofit supporting seniors across South Florida. From dementia care and adult day programs to intergenerational playdates and 6,000 monthly meals, John gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how one organization is redefining elder care with compassion, connection, and community. You'll hear touching stories, laugh over a shared l... | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | Ep. 30 - Roots, Purpose, And Possibility: The Story Behind The HAB Center with Sherry Henry | In this heart-centered and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sherry "Shadelle" Henry, the dynamic Executive Director of the HAB Center in Boca Raton. With warmth, wisdom, and a little Jamaican spice (literally!), Sherry shares the personal and professional journey that led her to champion adults with developmental differences and mental health challenges. From her family roots in Jamaica to her husband’s lovingly prepared allergy-safe meals, Sherry’s life is a mosaic of culture, compassio... | 44m 25s | ||||||
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