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541. Real Talk: How to Build Authentic Relationships with your Donors and Team + The Story of Thoughtful Human - Maya Enista Smith
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Meet Maya. She’s a kindness champion, mental health advocate, and thoughtful human, and she’s obsessed with thank you cards💌She’s the president of Thoughtful Human, an eco-friendly greeting card company. These unique cards, founded by Ali O'Grady in 2017, plant seeds of empathy, offering genuine support during life's toughest moments. Tune in as we discuss the power of small acts of human connection and the ripple effect they create🫶
💡 Learn
- The overwhelm humans are experiencing + what we can do about it
- Thoughtful Human’s story
- Building Authentic Relationships
Today’s Guest
Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful Human
Episode Highlights
- Maya’s story and journey to where she is today (4:55)
- The overwhelm humans are experiencing and the role of hope as an antidote (8:30)
- Thoughtful Human’s origin story (14:50)
- The impact and ripple of Thoughtful Human cards (19:15)
- Becky’s story of the impact of sending handwritten cards to donors year after year (23:15)
- Maya’s experience creating cards (28:00)
- Authentic relationships, empathy and stewardship in nonprofit work (32:45)
- The duality of human emotions and experiences (37:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Maya’s life (41:30)
- Maya’s One Good Thing: If you're thinking of someone, tell them immediately. + Take more naps. (51:20)
- How to connect with Thoughtful Human and Maya (55:37)
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अध्यायों
1. 541. Real Talk: How to Build Authentic Relationships with your Donors and Team + The Story of Thoughtful Human - Maya Enista Smith (00:00:00)
2. Building Authentic Relationships Through Thoughtful Connections (00:00:53)
3. The Power of Thoughtful Human Cards (00:15:06)
4. Power of Kindness and Connection (00:22:29)
5. Building Authentic Relationships Through Connection (00:28:29)
6. Kindness and Generosity in Action (00:39:28)
7. Speak Kindness & Rest (00:52:18)
588 एपिसोडस
Manage episode 421743501 series 2843954
Meet Maya. She’s a kindness champion, mental health advocate, and thoughtful human, and she’s obsessed with thank you cards💌She’s the president of Thoughtful Human, an eco-friendly greeting card company. These unique cards, founded by Ali O'Grady in 2017, plant seeds of empathy, offering genuine support during life's toughest moments. Tune in as we discuss the power of small acts of human connection and the ripple effect they create🫶
💡 Learn
- The overwhelm humans are experiencing + what we can do about it
- Thoughtful Human’s story
- Building Authentic Relationships
Today’s Guest
Maya Smith, President, Thoughtful Human
Episode Highlights
- Maya’s story and journey to where she is today (4:55)
- The overwhelm humans are experiencing and the role of hope as an antidote (8:30)
- Thoughtful Human’s origin story (14:50)
- The impact and ripple of Thoughtful Human cards (19:15)
- Becky’s story of the impact of sending handwritten cards to donors year after year (23:15)
- Maya’s experience creating cards (28:00)
- Authentic relationships, empathy and stewardship in nonprofit work (32:45)
- The duality of human emotions and experiences (37:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Maya’s life (41:30)
- Maya’s One Good Thing: If you're thinking of someone, tell them immediately. + Take more naps. (51:20)
- How to connect with Thoughtful Human and Maya (55:37)
Givebutter Plus brings together the platform’s free fundraising, marketing, and CRM—all of the tools nonprofits know and love, plus advanced workflows, deeper donor insights, and eye-popping engagement features to help your nonprofit get ahead—and stay there.
Start a free 30-day trial—no credit card required, at Givebutter.com/plus
Move At the Speed of AI with Cadenza
Meet Cadenza. An intelligent, AI-backed hub for your organization’s knowledge, storytelling + impact. Cadenza helps you work smarter + with more ease.
Schedule a free demo by visiting getcadenza.com 🥳 Tell them We Are For Good sent you!
Become a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!
Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.
Say hi👇
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
अध्यायों
1. 541. Real Talk: How to Build Authentic Relationships with your Donors and Team + The Story of Thoughtful Human - Maya Enista Smith (00:00:00)
2. Building Authentic Relationships Through Thoughtful Connections (00:00:53)
3. The Power of Thoughtful Human Cards (00:15:06)
4. Power of Kindness and Connection (00:22:29)
5. Building Authentic Relationships Through Connection (00:28:29)
6. Kindness and Generosity in Action (00:39:28)
7. Speak Kindness & Rest (00:52:18)
588 एपिसोडस
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