Grow Your Non-Profit Podcast

In this episode, Grow Your Non-Profit President and CEO discusses the importance of starting an endowment for your nonprofit with special guest Chelsea Seibel, CFP®, Financial Consultant at Manning & Napier.  Chelsea has over a decade of experience in the financial planning industry and has always been committed to a client-first philosophy. She's passionate about helping individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations meet their financial goals and objectives so that they can focus on what they enjoy. Her comprehensive planning approach and desire to truly help others has allowed her to become a trusted advisor. Chelsea is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®) and holds the series 7, 63, and 66 licenses.

To learn more about Chelsea and Manning & Napier, visit, https://www.manning-napier.com/

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Bernard Faithful, Realtor, Royal Real Estate Florida, Inc. Bernard has had an enduring and lucrative career in real estate. Transitioning from a public service and sales career with a background in professional sports and coaching, Bernard thrives off of loyalty, leadership and commitment. Born and raised in Michigan, Bernard is a huge extension to the Florida Real Estate market.

During this episode, Tamika and Bernard discussed the, “Home for Heroes” program designed to work with qualifying home buyers and sellers to provide discounted services to home buyers and sellers who are current or former:

· First responders (including law enforcement, firefighters and paramedics).

· Teachers (from pre-K through to post-secondary).

· Active or former service members or reservists.

· Health care professionals (including doctors, nurses and other providers).

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Darrel Peters, Technology Director, Grow Your Non-Profit. Darrel has held positions as a cyber security systems engineer and infrastructure manager. He holds a master's degree from Colorado Technical University in Cyber Security Policy and has a CompTia Security certificate.

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Jeffery Roberts, President and CEO of All America Social Security Disability Representation, LLC (AASSDR). The company is co-owner by his wife Pleshette Mims-Roberts. Their team is dedicated to assisting those who need social security disability or those who have applied and have been denied. Additionally, they represent ex-NFL players for Bell-Rozelle/NFLPBA Total & Permanent and Neurocognitive Benefits.

During this episode, Tamika and Jeffrey discussed how his company partners with nonprofits to offer services to their participants, how he decides which nonprofits to donate to and the nonprofits he works with.

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Pauline Jean Simon, Founder & CEO, Association of Haitians Living Abroad for the Development (AHVED). AHVED is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of Haitians, Haitian-Americans, Haitian émigrés, community organizers and their supporters. Founded in 2007 by a group of concerned Haitian-American professionals with the unified mission to empower all Haitians at home and abroad, embrace Haitian youth and help Haitian immigrants in the United States successfully integrate into American society by promoting education, positive activities for the youth, patriotism and social responsibility.

During this episode, Tamika and Pauline discussed AHVED's new resource center and the need in the community for new immigrants.  

To learn more about AHVED, visit, https://www.ahved.org/

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Marilyn Santiago, Partner / CMO, Creative Architectural Resin Products, Inc. (CARP) The company's mission is to help build communities and relationships as they provide the architecture and construction industries with the #1 alternative to conventional cast stone, EIFS and wood; producing the highest level of quality products, impeccable service and value.  

During this episode, Tamika and Marilyn discussed why she serves on nonprofit boards and how she selects which boards to serve on. Marilyn AKA "Sunshine" is a social butterfly who can be seen at just about every networking event and gala in Southwest Florida. She is a strong advocate against domestic violence, justice and human rights. 

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Louis Peyko, Founder of the United Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of SWFL (UHACC) and owner of Peyko Venue. UHACC of SWFL is the leading organization dedicated to serving Southwest Florida, regional businesses and community prosperity through advocacy, access to leaders, economic development, connectivity, community resource and business education.

During this episode, Tamika and Louis discussed changing the mindset of your nonprofit to run it like a business. Louis emphasized the importance of being of service to others, collaborating with other businesses and creating multiple streams of revenue for your business. Non-profit and for-profit businesses can learn a lot from Louis, especially following your passion and solving other people’s problems with your service.

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Leslie Benjamin, Founder and CEO, Broken Butterflies. We discussed why she formed the organization in 2021, discovering her purpose and listening to the inner voice of her calling to serve, "Broken Butterflies." Broken Butterflies’ mission is to help guide and provide services to former prisoners, women and children, and people affected by substance abuse. Broken Butterflies is not just a residential treatment center, its goal is to ensure a safe environment where residents are empowered to take control of their lives.

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Sandra Worth, Founder and Executive Director, My Autism Connection (MAC). We discussed how MAC connects individuals with ASD to their communities through social and experiential learning experiences to build healthy relationships and transition towards independence for work and life. MAC is a 501(c)(3) member-driven organization that offers services for autistic adults ages 18-50. They serve Southwest Florida and their home office is located in Fort Myers, Florida.

In this episode, Tamika Seaton, CEO, Grow Your Non-Profit interviewed Apostle Vernestine Lias, Founder of Jesus House International Ministries. We discussed her life journey and why she founded her nonprofit. Jesus House International Ministries is making room for the lost and downtrodden in the body of Christ. Renewing the minds of Leadership all over the world, while equipping them to receive the “least of these” from their communities.

To learn more about Jesus House International Ministries, visit, https://www.jesushouseinternationalministries.org/ or email info@jesushouseinternationalministries.org