Generous Change

Dream of quitting your day job to become an entrepreneur? Making any big change? Get real, down & dirty advice from two real (awesome) women on how (and how not) to start your own business, deal with huge change & search for balance. Jenna Goodman and Nancy Jackson took the leap and quit their jobs as successful fundraisers to go all-in on Generous Change, their nonprofit fundraising consulting company. Come with them on their wacky entrepreneurial journey! Get inspiration to be more productive*, get organized, stop procrastinating & be generous - to yourself, your business & the people you love. *Wine...lots of wine.

What's In a Name? Part Two 08/11/2022

What's In a Name? Part Two On day 1656, it’s part two of “What’s in a name?” We dig into the “Generous” in Generous Change. It’s amazing how many things one little word can mean. For us, generosity lies in time, attention and opinion. What does “generous” mean to you? When do you feel most generous? When have other people been generous to you? For bonus points, what’s the opposite of generosity for you? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/24030357

What's In a Name? Part One 07/11/2022

What's In a Name? Part One More than 1627 days ago, we chose to name our business (and our podcast!) Generous Change. Coming up with a name was crazy hard! So, we're reflecting on its meaning, how much Generous Change represents not only our business, but who we are and who we want to be for the amazing people we serve. In this episode, we're tackling the "Change" in Generous Change. Turns out, there's a whole lot in a name! /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/23708264

Leadership Is... 06/15/2022

Leadership Is... Leaders eat last. Lead from every seat. Leaders are made not born. When it comes to leadership, you can find plenty of corporate jargon and coffee mug slogans. What we forget is a leader is someone people follow - for good or for bad. On day 1607 of entrepreneurship, we're digging into what leadership really means to us and the kind of leadership we hope for you (hint...the good kind). /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/23437037

It's Been A Minute - 048 05/23/2022

It's Been A Minute - 048 We're still here! But it's been a minute...or six months...since our last podcast. On day 1593 of entrepreneurship we're going behind-the-scenes on where we've been, lessons we've learned, painful personal growth 2022 has forced us into, and where we're goin' if the universe allows it. There's some expletives, hard topics and a few tears, so buckle up. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/23203247

S2E3: Greetings from Santa Fe 11/10/2021

S2E3: Greetings from Santa Fe How do you recenter? Refocus? Recharge? For us, it’s a RETREAT! What better way to reaffirm your purpose, restate your core values and reignite your excitement than a beautiful getaway? This year, we headed to Santa Fe 🌵 for great food, a tough hike ⛰️, a spa experience 💆 and 4 days of focused, creative time together . Whether you’re a business-owner, team-leader or just need some time away, we’ll share tips on making your retreat memorable and magical. 🧙 /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/21118412

S2 E2: You're Hired! 10/29/2021

S2 E2: You're Hired! We've hired our very first Chief Growth Officer! If you’re experiencing any part of The Great Resignation - whether you’re on your own job search or you’re trying to hire someone amazing - we’ll walk step-by-step through each element of our simple, one-page job description and share some tips on how to authentically connect with the person or the company that’s right for you. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/20986976

S2E1: Why We Closed For a Month 10/19/2021

S2E1: Why We Closed For a Month We closed for one whole month?! If you’ve ever dreamed of a little sabbatical or at least more than the standard 2-weeks of vacation per year, we’re right there with you! In our high hopes to prioritize vacation, we’re exploring how closing the business for 30 days worked…and didn’t. On day 1415 of entrepreneurship, we’re still learning big lessons about how we work, how we play and what balance really looks like. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/20817092

Focus - 044 06/21/2021

Focus - 044 On day 1275 of entrepreneurship, we're at the very edge of launching our brand new major gifts course for small nonprofits called Raise Money. Check it out and register at www.generouschange.com/raisemoneycourse. After brainstorming, writing, rewriting, filming and full-on creating a new, wildly comprehensive course, we're analyzing the value of FOCUS - where & when & what to focus on, how & why to set boundaries if you really want to accomplish something big and how to avoid the pitfalls of multitasking. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/19548413

Breakthroughs - 043 05/05/2021

Breakthroughs - 043 You know that feeling when you've been thinking on something so hard your brain actually hurts? You've just been chewing on it and churning it over and over in your mind and then...wham!...you have a breakthrough 💡. And it feels like freedom and lightness and sunshine ☀️. On day 1219 of entrepreneurship, we're exploring the pain and the satisfaction of breaking through tough problems and coming out on the other side. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/18989183

Renewal - 042 03/23/2021

Renewal - 042 This winter has been brutal! If you're feeling like a starving, sleepy bear coming out of hibernation, you're not alone. On day 1191 of entrepreneurship, we're overly excited about spring and exploring 4 ways we're experiencing renewal - physically in our diet and exercise, emotionally in our relationships, mentally in our purpose and mission and spiritually in our hopes for the future. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/18436409

The New Better - 041 03/05/2021

The New Better - 041 If the phrase "the new normal" makes you puke a little, you're not alone. On day 1176 of entrepreneurship, we're calling it "the new better." The pandemic has caused us all to go through a forced elimination diet in our lives. We had to cut out flying, restaurants, parties, live music, holidays and worst of all, hugs. As you edge toward the possibility of adding these things back into your life, what will make you feel not just normal but...better? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/18203891

Planning - 040 02/01/2021

Planning - 040 Planning?! 2020 blew up so many of our best-laid plans. So far, 2021 isn't exactly easy breezy, either. When so much feels out of control, what's the point of planning? What if your plans are less about improving yourself and checking the boxes and more about how you want to feel? On day 1142 of entrepreneurship, we're exploring a different kind of planning that's all about resilience, the ability to change your mind, and the awareness of creating daily meaningful memories. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/17777612

Reflection - 039 01/07/2021

Reflection - 039 2020 may have been the most tumultuous year on record. Generous Change crashed, burned and was reborn. This year shaped us in ways we never expected and, on day 1115 of entrepreneurship, we're reflecting on the good and the terrible. With insane gratitude, a new-found humility and dogged determination, we're asking big questions to make the most of this insane year. *4-letter words exist in this episode. 🤭 /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/17463575

Selling - 038 12/04/2020

Selling - 038 SLIMY, SMARMY, AGGRESSIVE: When author, Dan Pink, asked 5000 people for the first word that came to their minds when they thought of sales, these were the top three. But, the truth is we are ALL selling EVERY DAY. You sell project ideas to your boss, restaurant choices to your partner and picking up toys to your kids. On day 1087 of entrepreneurship, we're exploring the bright side of selling, its closely maligned cousin - fundraising! - and 4 critical keys to more successful, less slimy & smarmy selling. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/17068193

Winterproofing - 037 11/18/2020

Winterproofing - 037 WINTER IS COMING. On day 1077 of entrepreneurship, it's getting cold here in Kansas. Which means it's dark way too early and there's less time outside. Which just plain sucks. But we're not letting winter bring us down! This episode is all about winterproofing. What are the little things you can do to protect yourself from the winter blues? Can you redefine what cold really means? Will you stock up on soft, warm things and candles? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/16861205

First Things First - 036 11/09/2020

First Things First - 036 On day 1058, just a few days after our 3-year business-iversary, we're still experiencing firsts. The older we get, the less we experience firsts. When's the last time you were a beginner? How can you exercise your courage muscles and try something for the first time? In a year when time is both moving faster than ever and has completely stopped, how can you try something new and make some sweet memories? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/16743761

Trick or Treat Yo Self?!? - 035 10/22/2020

Trick or Treat Yo Self?!? - 035 In the Halloween spirit, we're digging deep into tricks: What tricks do you play on yourself to get through the day, week or tough times? And treats: What are your favorite Treat Yo Self moments? On day 1049 of entrepreneurship, we're at different places on the trick or treat yo self spectrum. Nancy's in the middle of 2 monumental changes and Jenna is...well...not. Listen for a few insights into tricks that are no longer serving us, what's working now and little teeny things that feel like big treats. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/16504754

Rethinking Reviews - 034 09/24/2020

Rethinking Reviews - 034 On day 1037, our 3-person start-up is just 2 months away from being three years old. We're doing grown-up business things like an 8-month review for our fabulous COO, Kelsey. Despite Kelsey's dislike of reviews, we all recognized the power of this one for our company. After many of the scariest months in our lives and the life of this business, we spent hours discussing where we've been, where we are now and where we're going. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/16133021

Do Less - 033 09/10/2020

Do Less - 033 We’ve heard from so many amazing ladies that they're feeling stretched thin right now. And honestly, always. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/15965813

Wild & Free - 032 08/12/2020

Wild & Free - 032 On day 1009, Generous Change has gone wild! After a magical time in the mountains, we're feeling recharged, calm and oddly free. Listen for the birds in the background as we explore what makes us feel wild and free. When have you felt most free? What does nature mean to you? When's the last time you did something hard and scary? When, where and with whom do you feel the most you? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/15586028

DAY 1000! - 031 08/04/2020

DAY 1000! - 031 It's DAY 1000 of entrepreneurship! We're shocked that only 8% of start-ups survive their first 1000 days. Put differently, 92% of start-ups fail in their first 1000 days. Those are some seriously tough odds, but we're still here! And we're examining advice on how to be here for another 1000 days. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/15481319

UPLIFT Week 4: How have you grown? 06/22/2020

UPLIFT Week 4: How have you grown? This is the last week of 4 whole weeks of UPLIFT! 😃 Yay! and boo! 😒 You've inspired us with your honesty, your determination, your hopefulness and your laughter. WE'RE NOT DONE! It's day 965 of entrepreneurship and we're still asking ourselves and you: What have you learned during this pandemic? How have you grown? What do you want to take with you and what do you want to leave behind? Who will you be? How can you lift someone else up? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14918402

UPLIFT Week 3: Who are you really? 06/15/2020

UPLIFT Week 3: Who are you really? It's week 3 of virtual UPLIFT and we're gettin' really real. On day 958 of entrepreneurship, we're obsessed with Glennon Doyle’s beautiful book, UNTAMED. Giant questions we're grappling with that we hope will inspire you, too: /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14828918

UPLIFT Week 2: Who are you becoming? 06/08/2020

UPLIFT Week 2: Who are you becoming? We recognize that we're all becoming a different version of who we were before the pandemic. We're inspired by Michelle Obama's book and Netflix documentary, Becoming. Who are you becoming? How can you show up unapologetically and entirely yourself in all contexts? How are you dealing with control and the lack of it in this tough time? Are you focused on perfection and arriving at a goal? Can you focus more on the journey and becoming? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14741039

UPLIFT Week 1: What brings you joy? 06/01/2020

UPLIFT Week 1: What brings you joy? Since we can't be together in Miami (boo!), we're bringing UPLIFT to you through the month of June! /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14650406

Life From Home - 026 05/08/2020

Life From Home - 026 On day 913 of entrepreneurship, we're all up in life from home - working, cooking, exercising - just plain old BEING from home every day. We feel like this time at home has shown us who we really are - the good, the bad and the ugly. We're also revisiting The Desire Map (from episode 22) to see how this moment has changed our core desired feelings. How are you holding up? Feeling super-present and super-scattered all at the same time? Let us know how you're doing at [email protected]? Sending hugs. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14337833

Day Number 6,625,004??? - 025 04/24/2020

Day Number 6,625,004??? - 025 Day number...um...6 million 625 thousand and four?? Who the hell knows? /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/14135768

Love as a Verb - 024 02/24/2020

Love as a Verb - 024 What does it look like to do love? It’s day 836 of entrepreneurship and Valentine’s Day, so we’re sharing our four ingredients of L.O.V.E. and singing a whole lot of love songs. Whether you love Love Day or are a Hallmark Holiday Hater, doing love as a verb every day will make you happier and make the world a better, more generous place. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/13281182

Three's Company - 023 02/17/2020

Three's Company - 023 Are you facing a big decision? Thinking of making a huge change in your life? On day 820 of entrepreneurship, we're interviewing our new COO, Kelsey, about why she took the leap and quit her job (with a pension!) to join Generous Change. As a new mom working for a start-up, she shares her biggest fears and wise advice for anyone at a crossroads. Warning: There are so many "YAYs!" in this episode because three really is a company!! YAAAAY!! /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/13184183

The Desire Map - 022 02/04/2020

The Desire Map - 022 What if you put your feelings first when setting your goals? On day 806 of entrepreneurship, we dive into a resource that has changed the way we are setting our own goals for 2020 – The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte. This heartfelt approach to setting intentions has helped us kick-off the year with more creativity, inspiration and soul. /episode/index/show/generouschange/id/13016258

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