Riri is a disability advocate as a podcast host sharing stories of resilience, hope, and support.
Episode 55: Philanthropist Riri, Reimagining Life
Riri is a disability advocate as a podcast host sharing stories of resilience, hope, and support.
Tag: inspiration
Episode 14: Jason Dobbs-Hyer, Inspiration Officer
Jason shares his love of Jesus as a source of inspiration for his servant leadership. He has overcome great obstacles and continues to stay positive, thankful, and motivated to help others despite his personal circumstances.
Episode 10: Philanthropist Paul Ott, Spreading Joy
In this episode, I talk with Paul Ott. Paul shares his values of smiling at everyone he meets and telling a good joke to break the ice. Paul doesn’t have a mean bone in his body, is quick to lighten the mood, and never met a stranger. He cares deeply about community, bringing his neighbors…
Episode 9: Philanthropist Melissa Prendergast, Professional Volunteer
Melissa explains, no one can wake up and be a scientist, psychologist, archeologist, or sociologist, but everyone can wake up and say, “I am a philanthropist!”
Episode 8: Host Jenn Klein, Lessons Learned
Jenn Klein reflects on what she’s learned from her fundraising career and new insights from her first six guests.
How to Write My Obit
But I beg you, when they write my obituary, please be sure says it says I was a philanthropist. Please be sure it includes all my volunteer work, my nonprofit career work, and my everyday acts of kindness. I hope my life can be defined as a giver. For me personally, more important than being rich is being generous.
What I Can Control
And, so, I’ve learned that my own choices are unpredictable. Other’s choices are even more unpredictable. Now, I’d like to double-down and ride the changing tides of life with a zen-like attitude. I’d like to make choices I am proud of. I am the navigator of my life.