Mission Control Podcast

-In this episode we talk with Erik Larson the executive director of Impression 5 Science Center. WE talk about the inspirational aspects the center brings to the community, how it has played a huge role personally in Erik’s professional life and the prioritization of unique exhibits and which ones are his favorites.

For more on Impression 5 Science Center: https://impression5.org/

The mission of Impression 5 is to discover and explore science with interactive, hand-built exhibits, and thoughtful programming that encourages risk taking, teamwork, and problem solving skills.

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Our kickoff interview for season 3 is Mallory DePrekel, the executive director of Communities in Schools of Michigan. She talks about the benefit in growing up in a bilingual high school, how interconnected the different branches of Communities in Schools are across the country, and how the changing landscape of education is addressed.

In this episode of Mission Control, Paul has a conversation with co-executive directors Suzi Wyman and Barb McKessy of It’s a Breast Thing. They talk about the journey to becoming a true non-profit, how their volunteers are their biggest advocates, and facing the difficult job that they have by knowing that what they do truly helps others in their time of need.

The mission of It’s a Breast Thing is to enhance the lives of breast cancer patients through financial grants, and provide support to survivors and families, all while establishing strong partnerships with care providers.

For more on It’s a Breast Thing: https://www.itsabreastthing.org/

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On this episode of Mission Control the conversation with Tashmica Torok one of the co-directors of the Firecracker Foundation revolves around founding a non-profit, having time for self-care and knowing when to give up control.

The Firecracker Foundation’s mission is honoring the bravery of children who have survived sexual trauma by building a community invested in the healing of their whole being.

For more on The Firecracker Foundation: https://thefirecrackerfoundation.org/

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In this episode, the conversation revolves around how she came to be CEO, merging with another agency that had an identical name and similar mission and beginning a capital campaign as they are out growing their space

Child and Family Charities’ mission is to strengthen and support children, families, and individuals as they evolve and grow in a changing community.

For more on Child and Family Charities: https://www.childandfamily.org/

If you are interested in being a guest or if you would like to hear the story of a non-profit leader that you know, please connect with us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

In this episode, I sit down with CJ of Living Water Ministries and we talk about him being the longest tenured client, his ties to camping ministry from a young age, dealing with no camp for two years and offering camp free for everyone going forward. Living Water Ministries’ mission is to bring together all of God’s children to experience Christian community, grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and serve others. For more on Living Water Ministries: https://elcalivingwater.com/ If you are interested in being a guest or if you would like to hear the story of a non-profit leader that you know, please connect with us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

In this episode, we have a repeat conversation with Lysne Tait who we interviewed last year. We felt that due to all of the publicity around the article in Oprah’s Magazine and the legislation she helped spearhead there was a lot to talk about since the beginning of the year. So join us for that as well as her journey into solo executive director leadership over the past couple of years.

Helping Women Period’s Mission is to provide no cost menstrual products those experiencing homeless or low-income disparity.

For more on Helping Women Period: https://www.helpingwomenperiod.org/

If you are interested in being a guest or if you would like to hear the story of a non-profit leader that you know, please connect with us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

In this episode we bring back former co-host, Cindy Kangas. She talks about getting back into being an executive director again and working in an area that she had little knowledge of prior and what she has learned.

For more on the Capital Area Manufacturing Council: https://camconline.org/

The Capital Area Manufacturing Council is a membership association that champions activities and creates an environment to build upon Mid-Michigan’s manufacturing competitiveness.

Our season 2 opening interview is with Linda Vail, Health Officer for the Ingham County Health Department. She talks about how she came to Ingham County and how she handled being on the frontlines of the COVID19 pandemic. For more on the Ingham County Health Department: https://hd.ingham.org/ The mission of the Ingham County Health Department is to protect, improve, and advocate for the health and well-being of our community by identifying and advancing the conditions under which all people can achieve optimum health.

In this episode, Paul and Cindy talk about one of their favorite subjects: Networking! They are joined by Rita LaMoreaux of Lacor Consultants to chat about the reason non-profits should network and the differences between social groups and service based groups and the importance of both.

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As a team, Rita LaMoreaux and Dave Corrie can cover all your small nonprofit and business needs. Both have over 25 years of experience in small nonprofits and office management. Whether it is starting up your organization or administering the day-to-day operations, they have been right were you are now!

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