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June 8, 2023

Building Black Leadership in the Cannabis Industry

Diane Castañeda

Dr. Leroy celebrates 420 with two leading experts in the field of Cannabis and Social Equity. CEO and founder Danicka Brown-Frazier and Brand Strategist Olamiji (OH-la-ME-gee) Pearse of Greenish Brands join Cannabis Enlightened.

June 5, 2023

From Passion Comes Support | Doug Hodges

For this first episode, Jen chats with Doug Hodges, Executive Director of SwingPals in Durham, North Carolina. Learn how he went from $85K to $500K with pure passion for his mission. Doug recalls the pre-COVID introduction with Jen at a Charity Chat in 2020 and how the fundraising fundamentals from that meeting helped to an emboldened relationship with the school system in Durham where he is now leading SwingPals into a groundbreaking $500K capital campaign while featuring cameos from his dog.

June 5, 2023

How to Make Big Moves and Win | Anessa Rios-Ezeude

Anessa Rios-Ezeude. Director of Annual Giving, University of Houston shares the challenges and rewards of her nonprofit sector transitions. Jen highlights the importance of mentors and how they have played a major role in both their career growth. Anessa also reveals a heartwarming story that emerged from a special weekend celebration

May 31, 2023

Donning and Doffing: Are You Getting Paid For Getting Ready for Work?

If you work or worked in an industry that requires you to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), you might have experienced wage theft. In this episode, Matt shares case examples of people who have not been paid properly for doing work that is part of the job: which includes putting on your equipment!

May 31, 2023

The Independent Voter Project: Fighting for Your Voting Rights

Diane Castañeda

Justin Isaac, sits with Jeff Isaac,Steve Peace, Chad Peace to delve into the significance of local voting and the importance of protecting voting rights. They explore the intriguing case of the Independent Voter Project

May 29, 2023

What is From the Nest? A Podcast Preview with Charity Jen

Coming this Summer, OLAS Media is proud to present From the Nest with Charity Jen. Join Jen Newmeyer as she hosts her first season of this new podcast featuring leaders and impactors in the Nonprofit Development field. In this preview episode, learn the impetus of From the Nest and who CharityJen is.

May 18, 2023

Hilariously Blunt Tries Uncle Joey’s Laughing Gas

Diane Castañeda

In this week’s episode of Hilariously Blunt, Walter trips out with fellow comic, Randy Villarba. Randy is also the lead blog writer for March and Ash, a musician, and has been featured in High Times Magazine.

May 4, 2023

Live From The IVP Summit, Andy Moore and Stephen Walker Talk About The Elements of Reform.

Diane Castaneda

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.

May 4, 2023

"Legal Showdowns and Afroman's Defamation: Lawyers in Blue Jeans Dish on Dominion vs Fox News!"

Diane Castaneda

It’s a family reunion of two lawyers in blue jeans. Attorney and original host of the Lawyer in Blue Jeans radio show, Jeff Isaac, joins Justin Isaac to discuss some very controversial cases in recent news.

May 4, 2023

The Growing Business of Cannabis

Diane Castaneda

In this podcast episode, Dr. Leroy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kayla Sanchez from Guided Green Solutions and Kara Knittel about the cultivation and education of the cannabis business.