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The Doing Good podcast celebrates those who are doing good! Listeners are inspired and educated by weekly interviews with nonprofit volunteers who share their personal passions and stories. All ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and disabilities are featured. It is produced by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit, doinggood.tv .

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May 11, 2026Episode 9318 min

Animal Welfare Advocacy Through Prevention, Retention & Community Events

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠ Donate Here ⁠⁠⁠ For anyone who thinks rescue work is only about pulling dogs from shelters, Kimmi Rasky, Founder of Rescue Revival reveals why prevention and retention are the missing pieces solving animal welfare's burnout crisis. We explore how advocacy campaigns fund everything from disease-prevention equipment to training programs that keep dogs in forever homes, discover why spay-neuter access for companion animals stops the stray crisis at its source, and learn how volunteering transformed one woman's understanding of animal emotional intelligence. Featured Guest: Kimmi Rasky — Founder of Rescue & Revival What You'll Learn: ✅ Why Rescue Revival focuses on prevention (spay-neuter access) and retention (training programs) to reduce rescue worker burnout ✅ How innovative advocacy campaigns fund everything from UVC lighting to Pack Leader of the Month adoption fee sponsorships ✅ How volunteering at a farm sanctuary opened Kimmi's eyes to animal emotional intelligence and inspired a movement to support rescue workers Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Volunteers and Their Impact 00:21 Understanding Rescue Revival's Mission 01:28 Kimmi's Journey into Animal Advocacy 03:41 The Birth of Rescue Revival 05:14 Addressing Systemic Issues in Animal Welfare 06:33 A Day in the Life of Rescue Revival 08:21 Innovative Campaigns for Animal Rescue 10:15 International Rescue Efforts: The Case of Turkey 13:44 Personal Transformations Through Volunteering 15:58 Supporting Rescue Revival and Future Events Resources & Mentions: ⁠ Rescue Revival Instagram: @RescueRevivalUSA Support Doing Good: Website: ⁠ Doing Good⁠ Social Media: ⁠ All Links⁠ Blog: ⁠ Featured Volunteers ⁠ Support the show: ⁠ Donate Here⁠ Credits: Produced by Trent Pelletier Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera Additional editing by Jay Wilson

March 2, 2026Episode 9212 min

How Tech 4 All Tennessee Teaches Computer Basics to Veterans & Underserved Communities

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠ Donate Here ⁠⁠⁠ For anyone who's ever felt their technical skills weren't "professional enough" to make a difference, Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee — proves that expertise paired with compassion bridges the digital divide in powerful ways. We explore how basic technology education transforms lives for veterans, disabled individuals, and underserved communities, discover why teaching internet safety alongside computer skills creates life-changing impact, and learn how volunteering can build confidence while serving those who need it most. Featured Guest: Paul Wayne Jackson Jr. — Head IT Instructor with Tech 4 All Tennessee What You'll Learn: ✅ Why technology education goes beyond keystrokes—including internet safety and financial literacy that's helped students save hundreds monthly ✅ How Tech 4 All Tennessee serves veterans, disabled individuals, and people who've never touched a computer by meeting them at their level ✅ How volunteering in your professional field builds confidence and compassion while providing resume experience and community impact Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Paul Jackson Jr. 02:14 Transition to Tech For All Tennessee 04:05 Teaching and Curriculum Development 05:11 Understanding Digital Literacy 06:15 Bridging the Digital Divide 07:37 The Importance of Cybersecurity 08:10 Personal Growth Through Volunteering 09:29 Advice for Aspiring Volunteers 10:35 Future Aspirations for Tech For All Tennessee 11:05 Empowering Communities Through Technology Education 11:15 Transforming Barriers into Opportunities Resources & Mentions: ⁠ Tech 4 All Tennessee Learn Free (Formerly GCF Global) TechGoesHome Support Doing Good: Website: ⁠ Doing Good⁠ Social Media: ⁠ All Links⁠ Blog: ⁠ Featured Volunteers ⁠ Support the show: ⁠ Donate Here⁠ Credits: Produced by Azilee Maetke Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera Additional Editing by Jay Wilson

February 16, 2026Episode 9115 min

From Struggling College Student to Persist Nashville Student Ambassador

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠ Donate Here ⁠⁠⁠ For college students navigating financial aid deadlines, mental health challenges, and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, Dakota — Student Ambassador & Persist Nashville Client shares how personalized coaching transformed her university experience. Dakota demonstrates why one-on-one support creates lasting success for first-generation and underrepresented college students, exploring how trained coaches provide both academic resources and life guidance that traditional counseling doesn't offer. Featured Guest: Dakota — Student Ambassador & Current Client, Persist Nashville What You'll Learn: ✅ How Persist Nashville's coaching differs from academic counseling providing holistic life support without always redirecting to school ✅ Dakota's transformation from isolated student to student ambassador representing the entire student body ✅ Why authentic coach relationships matter from FAFSA navigation to preventing burnout through campus involvement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Persist Nashville 03:03 The Role of Coaches in Student Development 05:09 Dakota's Experience as a Student Ambassador 05:53 The Importance of Student Voices in Decision Making 14:10 Doing Good Outro Resources & Mentions: ⁠ Persist Nashville ⁠ ⁠ Apply as a Student (Open to All College Students - Not Just Nashville Residents)⁠ Connect with Us: Website: ⁠ Doing Good⁠ Social Media: ⁠ All Links⁠ Blog: ⁠ Featured Volunteers ⁠ Support the show: ⁠ Donate Here⁠ Credits: Produced by Azilee Maetke Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera Additional Editing by Jay Wilson

February 4, 2026Episode 9031 min

How Persist Nashville Volunteers Help First-Generation Students Graduate College | Laurie Brown

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS Support Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠ Donate Here ⁠⁠⁠ For anyone wondering how volunteer work can reconnect you to your purpose while transforming students' lives, Laurie Brown, CEO of Intrepid College Prep and Board Chair of Persist Nashville, shares why first-generation college students need more than just admission letters to succeed. We explore the critical gap between college access and college completion, discover how professional coaching changes outcomes for MNPS graduates, and learn practical ways busy professionals can find volunteer opportunities that fill their cup. Featured Guest: Laurie Brown — CEO of Intrepid College Prep & Board Chair of Persist Nashville What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the first two years of college are make-or-break for first-generation students and how coaching helps them persist ✅ How Persist Nashville's data-driven approach partners with MNPS schools to track student outcomes from senior year through college ✅ How to reframe volunteerism as a two-way investment that fills your cup while serving your community Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lori Brown and Her Journey 03:14 The Importance of Advocacy in Education 06:06 Persist Nashville: Supporting College Access and Persistence 09:00 The Role of a Board Chair in Nonprofit Organizations 12:00 Success Stories and Impact of Volunteerism 14:34 The Value of Micro Moments in Volunteer Work 17:21 Future Aspirations in Volunteerism and Advocacy 30:29 Introduction to Heart Work and Community Impact 30:56 Doing Good Outro 26-Video-Only-V3.mp4 Resources & Mentions: ⁠ Persist Nashville ⁠ ⁠ Intrepid College Prep⁠ ⁠ Teach for America Nashville⁠ Connect with Us: Website: ⁠ Doing Good⁠ Social Media: ⁠ All Links⁠ Blog: ⁠ Featured Volunteers ⁠ Support the show: ⁠ Donate Here⁠ Credits: Produced by Azilee Maetke Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera Additional Editing by Jay Wilson

January 19, 2026Episode 8923 min

From Addiction and Homelessness to Leading Nashville Rescue Mission

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: Donate Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the second part of our two-part series highlighting Nashville Rescue Mission. Joy Flores (Vice President of Ministries) and Krystle Knight (Operations Coordinator) join Megan to discuss the transformative power of holistic care and what happens when an organization truly sees the whole person . What You'll Learn: ✅ Why treating homelessness requires addressing the whole person, not just housing ✅ How work therapy, mentorship, and community create pathways to lasting stability ✅ The power of hiring program graduates to mentor those walking the same journey Resources & Mentions: Nashville Rescue Mission Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠ ⁠ Social Media: ⁠ ⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠ ⁠ Blog: ⁠ ⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠ ⁠ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ Credits: Hosted by Megan McInnis Produced by Jay Wilson Edited by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann

January 6, 2026Episode 8812 min

Volunteering as Adventure: Author Heidi Siefkas on Resilience and Giving Back | Heidi Siefkas

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: Donate Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, author and adventurer Heidi Siefkas joins Megan to discuss the transformative power of volunteering, resilience, and the "Look Up" mantra born from a near-death experience. What You'll Learn: ✅ How volunteering shifts perspective and builds resilience as a "muscle to be flexed." ✅ Why homelessness can happen to anyone and the importance of community lifelines ✅ The power of treating volunteer service as an all-consuming adventure Resources & Mentions: Nashville Rescue Mission Heidi Siefkas Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠ ⁠ Social Media: ⁠ ⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠ ⁠ Blog: ⁠ ⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠ ⁠ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ Credits: Hosted by Megan McInnis Produced by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann

December 15, 2025Episode 8718 min

Life-Changing Home Modifications: A Story of Hope and Independence | Kayla Torti, Adeline Graf

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: https://bit.ly/DoingGoodDonate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Summary: In this episode, Kayla Torti (Program Director at Tucker's House) and Adeline (Tucker's House recipient) join Megan McInnis to discuss the profound impact of accessible home modifications on families living with disabilities. We explore Kayla's journey as both a special needs mom and advocate, hear Addie's transformative story of moving from a converted garage to independent living, and discover how Tucker's House creates dignity and hope through thoughtful accessibility solutions. What You'll Learn: ✅ How inaccessibility literally makes people more disabled and affects their health ✅ The comprehensive planning required for successful home modifications ✅ Why advocacy and understanding matter as much as the physical changes Resources & Mentions: Tucker's House Apply for services: Click the " Apply " button at tuckershouse.org (located in the top right corner). To volunteer or donate : Contact through the website Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠ ⁠ Social Media: ⁠ ⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠ ⁠ Blog: ⁠ ⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠ ⁠ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠ ⁠ Credits: Hosted by Megan McInnis Produced by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera

May 19, 202122 min

Daisuke Suzuki shares his passion for education

Daisuke was never taught in a way that worked well for him, so he is volunteering with Class Act Detroit to help make education better for the next generation of students. Music: Uppbeat License code: ULKLLZSLSU8XCRCS

April 16, 202126 min

Jimmy Pitts shares how he Makes Volunteerism a Family Project

Jimmy Pitts shares how he and his wife enjoy volunteering with their church, through their work, and with the Boys and Girls Club.

April 28, 202130 min

HG Stovall Volunteers with an Underserved Community to Ease Homelessness

Homelessness affects the LGBTQ+ community more than any other segment of our population. HG Stovall shares his experiences in helping ease that challenge in his city. Music: Uppbeat License code: ULKLLZSLSU8XCRCS