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Everyday Superhumans

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The podcast to restore your faith in humanity! Join Charlie & Kyle as they cover the nonprofits and do-gooders of Austin, Texas and connect you with causes that you care about.
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From the Chalkboard to the Real World: How MathHappens is Inspiring a Love of Math in Students

Everyday SuperhumansMay 29, 2018

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Protecting our land with Hill Country Conservancy

Protecting our land with Hill Country Conservancy

As Austin’s population grows, open land becomes a key discussion.  Throughout Austin’s history, the 250,000 acres overlying the Barton  Springs Edwards Aquifer (this sounds weird, is it officially this name or is it two places?) has  been divided between the area’s business and environmental interests.  The solution became Hill Country Conservancy which created a coalition  of leaders between the business and environmental communities. The  nonprofit's mission is to help facilitate communication between both  parties in order to protect our land and our economy.In  this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie and Kyle chat with  Adrienne Longnecker, the Chief Operation Officer and Director of  Development of Hill Country Conservancy. We talk about one of Charlie’s  favorite trail systems, the Violet Crown Trail. Kyle shows off his  vocabulary and understanding of the word easements. Finally, did you  know Texas has invasive species?

Sep 04, 202044:28
Finding Community with Art from the Streets

Finding Community with Art from the Streets

Established in 1991, Art From the Streets has helped hundreds of people experiencing homelessness form an art community. The wonderful artists at the heart of the organization attend weekly studio sessions. Through Art From the Street's online store and annual art show each artist receives a  majority of the profits from their work.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Kyle and Charlie chat with Executive Director Kelley Worden. Kelley talks about the history of Art  From the Streets and the sense of community it gives to everyone involved, from the volunteers to the artists. We also talk about the  common misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness and how Art from Streets is finding creative ways to reach out to the artists in a  time of social distancing.

Jul 07, 202038:29
Living a Joyful Life at Marbridge

Living a Joyful Life at Marbridge

In 1953, Ed and Marge Bridges founded the Marbridge Foundation for their son, Jim, who had cognitive disabilities. Marbridge provides different levels of care, support and guidance that are customized to the individual. Over 200 acres of land, Marbridge has three communities— The Ranch, The Village, and The Villa — that house 236 residents who live and work on the property. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle and Charlie talk with the James Stacey, the CEO of the Marbridge Foundation, and Becca McPherson, Vice President of Development. They share how Marbridge strives to be ahead of its time, along with stories from Marbridge's many programs, and the joy of helping others live the life they deserve. Learn More About The Marbridge Foundation Visit their official website at Marbridge.org Learn how to get involved from donating or volunteering here See how Marbridge is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic here Stay up to date on Facebook See what's happening on Instagram Check out videos from the foundation over on Youtube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Jun 23, 202001:01:03
Pushing Forward with GirlForward

Pushing Forward with GirlForward

GirlForward is an Austin based charity with Chicago roots dedicated to helping refugee girls ages 14 to 21 adapt smoothly and safely into America. It isn't being a refugee of any kinds, but unfortunately girls are especially venerable to violence, isolation, and a lack of education during times of civil unrest. GirlForward's mission is to help these young girls feel safe and at home, even in a different country. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with Karnika Iyenga, the executive director of GirlForward, about the many challenges refugee girls face and how GirlForward is helping them overcome them. Learn more about GirlForward Donate, volunteer, and learn more at GirlForward.orgLike them on FacebookFollow them on TwitterSee what they're up to InstagramRead their blog on Medium Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Jun 08, 202038:52
Keeping Austin Wild with Austin Wildlife Rescue
May 26, 202041:39
Protecting the Live Music Capitol of the World With HAAM
May 05, 202035:14
Recognizing Legends with RecognizeGood

Recognizing Legends with RecognizeGood

RecognizeGood is an Austin based foundation that honors Austinites who have gone the extra mile to make their community a better place. Through their Legends program an individual is selected for their outstanding work in community service and is granted a pay-it-forward donation from the foundation to a charity of their choice. For ten years and counting the foundation has recognized over 90 Legends right here in our community.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with a long time friend of the show, Joel Coffman who serves as the executive director of RocgnizeGood, along with Julie Webb a Legend herself for her outstanding work with Keep Austin Fed. The four of them discuss giving back to the community, the inspiring life of Julie's, and what it means to do good.

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Apr 21, 202049:37
Delivering Happiness with Meals on Wheels Central Texas

Delivering Happiness with Meals on Wheels Central Texas

In our second remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, we chat with Thad Rosenfeld, VP for Communications of Meal on Wheels Central Texas, about how their program helps Texas seniors stay connected and independent. During these uneasy times, Meals on Wheels Central Texas, has been deemed an essential business and continues to deliver its life-sustaining services to thousands of homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Meals on Wheels Central Texas goes beyond meals with services for helping seniors with their dogs or cats, home safety repairs, respite care needs and programs designed to help adults with disabilities. Behind these services is a strong volunteer program whose members deliver warm greetings and much needed safety checks to homebound older adults. Due to Covid-19, the volunteer training program has been suspended.  During this time of social distancing, Thad Rosenfeld of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, reminds us to reach out to our seniors and let them know we are thinking of them and their needs now and always in this heartfelt episode.  More on Meals on Wheels Central Texas Find volunteering opportunities and donate directly to them over at their official website Learn how Meals on Wheels Central Texas is helping during the COVID19 pandemic Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter See what's happening on Instagram Be inspired with their many videos on YouTube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen
Apr 07, 202043:17
Helping While at Home & Raising a Generation of Superhumans With Amy Loar of Generation SERVE

Helping While at Home & Raising a Generation of Superhumans With Amy Loar of Generation SERVE

In the very first remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle chat with Amy Loar, the Executive Director of Generation SERVE, about how families can have fun volunteering together even while at home. Generation SERVE is building a society of future superhumans and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of their journey. 

Generation SERVE inspires youth aged 3 to 17 to focus on volunteerism and empowers them to make a difference in their community. Established originally in 2009, the nonprofit has 100 nonprofit partnerships, allowing youth and their families to consistently serve the environment, animals, seniors, and individuals and families in need.

In this moment of hardship it is best to look for the helpers, to paraphrase the late and great Fred Rogers. While we practice social distancing measures, Generation SERVE carries his message with their Helping While at Home initiative. The only requirement for volunteering is action and creativity.

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Mar 25, 202021:57
Getting Down to Business with the McCombs Board Fellows

Getting Down to Business with the McCombs Board Fellows

In this episode we get down to the business of running a charity with the McCombs Board Fellows. The McCombs Board Fellows are a UT Austin based student ran organization dedicated to educating MBA students in leadership, project management, and communication. The Board Fellows does this through real world experience by having each student serve on the board of an Austin based nonprofit, creating a symbiotic relationship between the business savvy MBAs and the community oriented charities.

Kyle & Charlie sit down with Jacklyn Le and Ben Marek of the Board Fellows and chat with the two of them about their projects, what inspired them to get involved with the Board Fellows in the first place, and what exactly a nonprofit board does. All of this and more in this episodes of Everyday Superhumans!

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Mar 16, 202043:34
Empowering Citizens With The League of Women Voters

Empowering Citizens With The League of Women Voters

It's 2020, which means election year is here. Let's face it, elections can be overwhelming, from the grandiose national politics to local city policies. There's just so much to keep track of. But never fear, The League of Women Voters is here!

Established in 1920 after the ratification of the 19th amendment, the League of Women Voters was created to help inform and empower women in the political process. Within the 100 years of the League's long history the League has established themselves as a non-partisan resource for the voting public. From their helpful Voter's Guide to the new Vote411 website, the League has everything you need to be an informed voter.

In this episode Kyle & Charlie sit down with the League of Women Voter's Austin Area about this coming election season, from primaries to the census and the general election. The two chat with Joyce LeBombard (President, Austin Area chapter), Quynhanh Tran (Community Outreach Chair, Austin Area chapter), and Grace Thomas (First Vote! Chair, Austin Area chapter) about the League's mission, their busy lives during the election and census years, and how you can become a more informed voter this election season.

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Feb 18, 202036:08
The Future of Everyday Superhumans

The Future of Everyday Superhumans

Update: As you all could tell, the show is officially back on the air. Stay up to date with all things superhuman at our new website EverydaySuperhumans.show

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You might be wondering why Everyday Superhumans hasn't updated since May. Well it's time that you all get an explanation. Charlie and I had a long chat about the future of the podcast and have decided to put it in an indefinite hiatus. Between the two of us we've gotten so busy in our day to day lives that we haven't had a chance to work on the show. Outside of our work and social lives, Charlie is actively involved in several organizations and is attending an intense coding bootcamp. Meanwhile I am busy working with the City of Austin on a project I am very involved with, and working on a new podcast

Sadly there are so many hours in a day that we decided to call a long break on Everyday Superhumans. We would like to thank the following for making this podcast possible.

  • Anna Hanstrom - Without her we would have never been able to extend our reach from podcasting to written content like the Superscripts and the Newsletter. In just her short time with the show we were able to grow so much. We wish the best for her and her future podcasting adventures!
  • Joel Coffman - Who provided excellent camera work for our videos in featuring the Sustainable Food Center and We Are Blood.
  • Jennifer Sneary - Who provided the editing work for our video series. You can find more of her wonderful work here.
  • Lisa Apfelberg - Who is an overall wonderful person and served as an excelt advisor to the podcast.
  • Adam Dodson - Who was a life saver and took up the reigns of graphic design from me and saved myself from the countless headaches it caused. Thanks man! You can check out his amazing work here.
  • Austin Monthly - Who was wonderful to honor us with the Best Podcast of ATX 2017 award.
  • And of course our guests and listeners for supporting us all along the way. We literally couldn't have done it without you.

But I won't leave you empty handed. Below is a list of excellent resources to support you in your superhuman mission

  • GivingCity Austin - A local online publication covering the news of all things nonprofit here in Austin, TX.
  • The Plural of You - A podcast of similar scope to ours, but covers people all across the world working on interesting and challenging problems that need fixing.
  • The 80,000 Hour Podcast - A personal favorite of mine. The show is all about how you can use your career to make the world a better place in the most effective way possible. Every episode covers a pressing issue in the world that needs fixing and how you can fix it.
  • Place Makers - A podcast miniseries by Slate covering communities across the US and the people who make them special.
  • I Live Here I GIve Here - An Austinite's go-to resource for every ATX based charity.

 Thank you so much to the people of Austin and Houma. Keep on being awesome :) And remember, not every hero has to fly. So grab your cape and let's go!

Aug 29, 201802:57
A Brief Update on Everyday Superhumans

A Brief Update on Everyday Superhumans

Charlie and I have been really busy this summer with our personal lives, and we'd like to apologize for the lack of new episodes. If you're looking for other ways to restore your faith in humanity in the meantime I recommend checking out the following:

  • Our Backlog - Filled with tons of interviews with the people making the world a better place right here in Austin. If you want to browse by topic you can check out our cause page.
  •  GivingCity Austin - A local online publication covering the news of all things nonprofit here in Austin, TX.
  • The Plural of You - A podcast of similar scope to ours, but covers people all across the world working on interesting and challenging problems that need fixing.
  • The 80,000 Hour Podcast - A personal favorite of mine. The show is all about how you can use your career to make the world a better place in the most effective way possible. Every episode covers a pressing issue in the world that needs fixing and how you can fix it.
  • Place Makers - A podcast miniseries by Slate covering communities across the US and the people who make them special.
  • I Live Here I GIve Here - An Austinite's go-to resource for every ATX based charity.

 I hope ya'll have a wonderful summer, and kick-ass at making the world a better place in your own special way! 

- Kyle Smith

Jul 11, 201801:10
From the Chalkboard to the Real World: How MathHappens is Inspiring a Love of Math in Students

From the Chalkboard to the Real World: How MathHappens is Inspiring a Love of Math in Students

MathHappens is on a mission to show the world the wonders of math, in an interactive environment outside of the classroom. Since 2014 the educational charity has partnered with organizations from the Austin Nature & Science Center to Alamo Drafthouse. By demonstrating mathematical concepts with hands on exhibits, such as a human sundial, MathHappens has taken numbers off the chalkboard and presented them to people of all ages as physical tangible things.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle & Charlie chat with Lauren Siegel, cofounder of MathHappens, and Josh Ransom, the exhibit coordinator of the Austin Nature & Science Center. Josh and Lauren share with the many exhibits MathHappens has contributed towards the center from measuring tools to demonstrate common proportions found in nature to a human sundial. The four also share their personal histories with math, and what inspired them to love science. Finally Lauren shares why it's so important to have more than just a chalkboard if you want to inspire inspire people of all ages to love and appreciate math.

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May 29, 201825:55
Conquering Cancer and Empowering Patients with Survivor Genny Dalton & The LIVESTRONG Foundation

Conquering Cancer and Empowering Patients with Survivor Genny Dalton & The LIVESTRONG Foundation

The LIVESTRONG Foundation fights for the more than 32.6 million people around the world affected by cancer now. how about Founded in 1997, LIVESTRONG unites, inspires and empowers people and their loved ones affected by cancer with free cancer support services.

In this episode, Charlie and Kyle chat with Mike Threadgould, Digital Marketing Manager at LIVESTRONG, and Genny Dalton, a cancer survivor and LIVESTRONG alumni. Genny Dalton shares her story of strength through her fight with colon cancer. She teaches us how to be our own advocate in the US health system and how the foundation's programs empower patients during and post cancer treatment. Genny shares her experiences with LIVESTRONG's programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and LIVESTRONG Navigation. Looking ahead, Mike talks about their goal to drive systematic changes in patient-centered care through the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes which they launched in partnership with The University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Learn more about LIVESTRONG & Survivors Like Genny Dalton Below

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May 16, 201840:08
The Austin Film Fest: Over Twenty-Five Years of Storytelling with Barbara Morgan

The Austin Film Fest: Over Twenty-Five Years of Storytelling with Barbara Morgan

Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film by inspiring and championing the work of all artists who use the language of film and television to tell a story. AFF is best known for its annual October Austin Film Festival and Conference (Oct. 25 - Nov 1, 2018). The Conference was the first event of its kind, bringing professional and amateur screenwriters together to celebrate the role of screenplays in filmmaking and host conversations focusing on craft and on particular films and television series. Over 25 years, the nonprofit has evolved to podcasts, digital libraries, youth programs and much more with the same talented leader at its helm.

In this episode, Kyle and Charlie chat with Barbara Morgan, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Austin Film Festival. The trio chat about the uniqueness of the Austin Film Festival Competition and Conference, the history of Austin filmmaking and how the nonprofit is creating future filmmakers within the younger generation.

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May 02, 201838:24
David Edmonson on Uniting Technology and Government with The Austin Tech Alliance

David Edmonson on Uniting Technology and Government with The Austin Tech Alliance

The Austin Tech Alliance is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to promoting a civically engaged tech community within the growing Austin tech sector, and tech solutions for government programs. Their projects currently include TechVotes Austin, a program that educates voters who work in tech about policies and politicians that affect their work and helps recently relocated workers register to vote in Texas. The alliance is also working alongside the City of Austin on the Paper Census program. The Paper Census is a joint effort to identify all unnecessary paper based processes within the city and replace them with more efficient digital solutions.

In this episode Charlie and Kyle speak with David Edmonson, the CEO of the Austin Tech Alliance. The trio chat about the importance of being civically active, Texas\' low voter turn out, and how technology companies and governments can work together to make the world a better place.

Learn more on the Austin Tech Alliance\'s mission below

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Apr 17, 201831:19
Celebrating Over 100 Years of Theatre at the Paramount with Jim Ritts

Celebrating Over 100 Years of Theatre at the Paramount with Jim Ritts

The Paramount and Stateside Theatres are a historic Austin treasure. Over a hundred years and hundreds of thousands of performances the theatres have featured acts from legendary magician Harry Houdini to modern comedy legend Weird Al Yankovic. The theatres are no strangers to the world's most talented performers, and none of these unforgettable shows would have been possible without the Austin Theatre Alliance. The Austin Theatre Alliance is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages the Paramount and Stateside Theatres. The Theatre Alliance oversees everything from maintaining the theatre's historic interior to booking guests. The Austin Theatre Alliance strives to engage all Central Texans through extraordinary live performances and films with performers and speakers from all around the world.

In this episode, Charlie and Kyle sit down with Jim Ritts, the CEO of the Austin Theatre Alliance, to talk about the history and mission of the theatres. Since 2011 Ritts and his team have been responsible for hosting over 300 live events annually in Austin's famous Paramount and State Theatres, including a speech from a sitting president. Jump back in time and enjoy the nostalgic feel of Austin's downtown theatre district in this brand new episode.

Support the Paramount and State Theatres and the Austin Theatre Alliance!

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Apr 04, 201837:16
Joy Casnovsky on Cultivating a Healthy Community at the Sustainable Food Center

Joy Casnovsky on Cultivating a Healthy Community at the Sustainable Food Center

For twenty-five years and counting Austin's Sustainable Food Center has been providing a healthy connection between the farmers of Central Texas and Austinites. With programs such as their weekly farmers markets giving farmers and customers a chance to interact with each other, to the Happy Kitchen sharing the joy of cooking, and many more programs. The Sustainable Food Center is on a mission of cultivating a healthy community here in Austin, Texas.

Charlie & Kyle sit down with Joy Casnovsky, the Deputy Director of the Sustainable Food Center and chat about the perks of buying from local farms, how cooking with fresh ingredients not only tastes better but also is better for you, and how the Sustainable Food Center bridges the gap between the urban and rural communities.

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Mar 20, 201831:51
I Live Here I Give Here: A Small & Mighty Force
Mar 08, 201830:34
Searching for Sergio

Searching for Sergio

Over thirty years ago a disaster struck Armero, Colombia when a dormant volcano erupted. In its wake, a devastating mudslide plummeted down the mountainside and destroyed the Colombian town. The aftermath left thousands dead, buildings in ruin, and families separated. After the event, the Colombian government did its best to restore the lost city, and reunite the families torn apart. However, in the past few years it has been discovered that three hundred children who were presumed dead are not, and were allegedly given up for adoption, their records now missing. This is the story of one man's quest to reunite one of those children with his mother.

Jared Gossett is an Austin based entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the owner of Gossett & Co, a local home builder, and Project Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students in underserved communities empower themselves through entrepreneurship. Jared is now leading the project Finding Sergio. Finding Sergio\'s mission is to reunite the lost children of Armero with their surviving parents, beginning with uniting Maria Lucia with her missing son Sergio. In this episode Kyle and Charlie sit down with Jared and talk about the Armero tragedy, the radio story thatinspired Jared to take up the mission, and how uniting one woman\'s missing child will spark a grand reunion between the other parents who also lost their children on that tragic day.

Finding Sergio Resources

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Feb 21, 201832:50
Ian Hallett on Providing Affordable Pet Care all Across Texas with Emancipet

Ian Hallett on Providing Affordable Pet Care all Across Texas with Emancipet

Feb 06, 201829:13
BACA: Founded by Social Workers, Driven by Bikers

BACA: Founded by Social Workers, Driven by Bikers

There are two families everybody has in their life: the one they're born with and the ones they choose. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be born within a safe household, but we do have the choice to find a family that loves and protects us. Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) is the family for those less fortunate. BACA offers the support and protection that has always been ingrained within biker culture to children in need. Founded by a social worker and driven by bikers, BACA has empowered survivors of childhood abuse and shown them that they too can be strong and powerful to overcome the monsters in their life.

Charlie and Kyle chat with Rocksteady and The Kid of BACA Austin about empowering children through biker culture, and the many lives BACA has changed. Who knew that such badasses could be the biggest sweethearts?

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Jan 23, 201830:33
Marcus Cruz Sanchez on Sexual Liberation and the new LBGTQ+ Sexual Health Revolution

Marcus Cruz Sanchez on Sexual Liberation and the new LBGTQ+ Sexual Health Revolution

Are you ready for season 4 of Everyday Superhumans? We know we are! This time we're starting strong with a doctor's office that's revolutionizing HIV treatment right here in Austin, the Kind Clinic.

The Kind Clinic has made Austin a national hotspot for the future of sexual health and wellness. As a program of Texas Health Action, the Kind Clinic provides sexual health services including HIV treatment with PrEP and PEP access, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, and gender affirming care to Central Texans in need. The clinic strives to provide sexual health services to all members of the LGBTQ community and allies, regardless of race, creed, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

In this episode Kyle and Charlie speak to Marcus Cruz Sanchez, the clinic\'s Director of Communications and Outreach. They chat about the current state of HIV treatment, sexual liberation and how the Kind Clinic is changing the future of LGBTQ+ medical centers.

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Jan 09, 201834:06
Building a Better Austin at the Austin Energy Community Connections Fair
Dec 13, 201758:30
Meningitis, Vaccine Education, and the Paralympics: The Story of the J.A.M.I.E. Group

Meningitis, Vaccine Education, and the Paralympics: The Story of the J.A.M.I.E. Group

College is never easy. You're on your own for the first time, classes are tough and demanding, and you gotta deal with dorm food on top of it all. For Jamie Schanbaum college was made even more difficult. During her freshman year Jamie was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that can kill a person in twenty-four hours. Despite this Jamie was able to fight the disease, but not without some major losses. Since she overcame the infection Jamie Schanbaum has been a major advocate for vaccines and started the JAMIE (Joint Advocacy of Meningococcal Information & Education) Group to educate the public.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle & Charlie chat with Jamie Schanbaum about being a survivor, Jamie's time at the Paralympics, vaccines and how Jamie turned her experience into the JAMIE Group.

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Oct 13, 201740:51
Environmentalism and Free Trees in Austin with the TreeFolks

Environmentalism and Free Trees in Austin with the TreeFolks

Since 1988 Treefolks has been keeping Austin and Central Texas clean and green. For nearly 30 years the environmental nonprofit has maintained and restored the natural tree population of Central Texas. TreeFolk offers a variety of programs, from Neighborwoods, a program providing free trees for property owners, to education on the native trees of Central Texas, and classes on how to keep your own yard happy and healthy.

Kyle & Charlie chat with Thaïs Perkins, TreeFolks' executive director, about TreeFolks' humble origins to its growth of one of Austin\'s largest environmental nonprofits. They talk about TreeFolks' heroic efforts of restoring the native wildlife of Bastrop after the Bastrop wildfires of 2011, and Thaïs shares how you can get a free tree or two!

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Sep 26, 201734:29
Educating, Supporting and Advocating for Families, the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Way

Educating, Supporting and Advocating for Families, the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Way

Adoption Knowledge Affiliates is a place where adopted people, birth parents, adoptive parents and others are coming together to find a depth of understanding unimaginable before. Whether you’re seeking to form a family through adoption, seeking information about family members you have been disconnected from or just seeking knowledge about the lifelong issues in adoption, AKA provides helpful information through educational resources, on-going programs, and emotional support.

Charlie and Kyle sit down with Jason Ledlie and Jennifer Cochran-Green of Adoption Knowledge Affiliates. The four discuss a push to open closed records, open verse closed adoptions and how adoption has impacted their lives. This episode will make you have all the feels.

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Sep 12, 201740:58
How Mitscoots Outfitters is Helping the Homeless Across America
Aug 29, 201734:43
We Are Blood

We Are Blood

Founded in 1951, We Are Blood has been providing blood donations to hospitals in Central Texas, and savings thousands of lives each year in the process. We Are Blood is most notably known for their mobile donation center program, which brings the blood donation center right to your door. The mobile donation center along with We Are Blood's three brick-and-mortar locations, ensure the bank can get all the blood needed to cover all of Central Texas.

In this episode Charlie and Kyle chat with We Are Blood\'s director of business development, Justine Garza, and their director of community engagement, Shaina Novotny. Justine and Shaina talk about We Are Blood\'s mission to provide enough blood to sustain the local hospitals, the differences between blood types, and how you can save a person's life in just fifteen minutes.

Some words you can impress your friends with featured this episode:

Phlebotomist - A person who makes an incision into the vein with a needle (pronounced "flow-bot-a-mist")

Apheresis Donation - The donation of your blood\'s plasma (pronounced "a-fara-sis")

Leukocytes / Leukocytes - The white blood cells (pronounced "luke-o-sites")

Anticoagulant - Blood thinners, used to prevent clotting (pronounced "anti-co-ag-u-lant")

Cryoprecipitate - Frozen product formed from plasma that contains mostly blood clotting agents (pronounced "cryo-per-sip-i-tit")

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Aug 15, 201746:04
The Refuge

The Refuge

The Refuge for DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) is an upcoming facility in the Austin, TX area dedicated to providing a safe space for young girls who have been victims to sex trafficking. With 48 beds The Refuge will be the largest rehabilitation center for victims of minor sex trafficking in the entire United States.

In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle sit down with Steven Phenix (@stevenphenix) and discuss the issue of minor sex trafficking. They discuss the tragic world of minor sex trafficking, and why the media doesn't usually focus on it. But Steven brings light to the conversation by sharing the mission of The Refuge, the stories of their fantastic staff, and how The Refuge for DMST will provide the love and care that every child needs.

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Aug 01, 201745:27
Keeping Austin Beautiful with the Austin Parks Foundation

Keeping Austin Beautiful with the Austin Parks Foundation

Charlie and Kyle sit down with Colin Wallis (@colinwallis), the CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, whose mission is to keep Austin beautiful. With 10,000 volunteers strong, Austin's community shows its appreciation for the city's abundance of parkland. In this episode, Kyle discloses information about his Tinder profile picture while Charlie's dog is mentioned . . . yet again.

Plus Charlie and Kyle have two big announcements this episode, listen now to find out what they are!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Jul 18, 201736:54
Take a Step with Tapestry Dance Company

Take a Step with Tapestry Dance Company

Tapestry Dance Company is the world's only full-time professional repertory tap dance company and it's HERE in Austin. The non-profit dance organization was founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer, Acia Gray (@Soulsfeet), and ballet/jazz artist, Deirdre Strand. Together they not only cultivate talent but also educate others on the art form of tap dancing.

In this entertaining episode, Kyle and Charlie get an impromptu tap dance lesson, discover the origins of the art of tap dancing, and take a step in the right direction, with the help of Tapestry co-founder, Acia Gray.

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Jul 05, 201732:58
Exploring the Cosmos with the Austin Astronomical Society
Jun 20, 201732:08
#BossBabesATX

#BossBabesATX

#BossBabesATX is an events planning nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Austin's women leaders. Boss Babes does everything from monthly meetups, to their annual Babes Fest, and even produces their own podcasts, Hey Aunt Flo. They were even invited by the White House in 2016 to attend the United State of Women Summit.

In this episode Kyle & Caroline sit down with Leslie Lozano (@_leslielozano), creative programmer and co-founding board member of Boss Babes. Leslie shares the surprising origins of Boss Babes, how Boss Babes has shaped some of Austin's coolest projects, and Kyle & Charlie finally reveal what their superpowers would be.

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Jun 06, 201736:23
The Loveable Love-A-Bull!
May 23, 201726:59
The HOPE Outdoor Gallery

The HOPE Outdoor Gallery

Inspiring artists all across the city, the HOPE Campaign is one of the largest on-going creative projects in Austin. The most ambitious and most notable project of the HOPE Campaign is the HOPE Outdoor Gallery (aka Austin Graffiti Park, or Castle Hill). The HOPE Outdoor Gallery provides street artists with a 100% legal area to spray their next masterpiece. The park also provides an instant audience for their works as well. From famous local artists such as the Eye Doctor and pasetoo, to young upcoming artists, the graffiti park is an ongoing ever changing art gallery of some of best artists Austin has to offer.

Join Kyle & Charlie this episode with one of artists behind the Outdoor Gallery: Miles Starkey (@miles_starkey). Miles shares the origins of the HOPE campaign and the evolution of the gallery, as well as his own story of getting into street art. Kyle goes all super fanboy as the three discuss their favorite Austin street artists, and Miles talks about his kick-ass award winning grilled cheese!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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May 10, 201726:02
Little Horses, Big Hearts
Apr 25, 201733:18
Well Aware of WellAware

Well Aware of WellAware

Are you well aware of WellAware? Well you should be! Bad puns aside, WellAware is one nonprofit you should keep on your radar. Since 2010 WellAware has been providing clean drinking water to those in need in Africa. Their efforts don't stop at just digging a well for the villages, they insure the well is self sustaining and provides economic growth within the village. With clean water comes a happier and healthier society, which boost school attendance and paves way to gender equality.

To kick off season 3, Kyle & Charlie chat with their first international nonprofit (based out of Austin!). Together they talk with Sarah Evans (@sarahaware) about how WellAware is changing the lives of thousands of people thousands of miles away, how providing clean water is booming the economies within their village, and how by not showering you can change the world! Oh, and also we announce our new Patreon Page!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Apr 11, 201734:27
Girl, Develop It

Girl, Develop It

Unleash your inner nerd this episode with Girl Develop It Austin! Girl Develop It (GDI) is a nation nonprofit geared toward women coders. Originally beginning in New York City in 2012, GDI offers affordable and informative lessons in coding. GDI has paved the way for women to enter the male dominated tech space.

In the season 2 finale Charlie & Kyle chat with Ashley Lowry of Girl Develop It Austin. They discuss the current state of women in the engineering world, and its bright future thanks to groups such as Girl Develop It. Ashley shares with the duo her hacker origin story, and how coding from an early age brought her into the exciting world of startups. And to top it all off, they all share their favorite video games. We guarantee you that this episode will make your inner nerd grin from ear to ear!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Jan 26, 201730:13
From Trash into Treasure: The Austin Creative Reuse Way

From Trash into Treasure: The Austin Creative Reuse Way

Austin Creative Reuse is the one stop shop for the environmentally and economically conscious Austinite. ACR's main mission is to provide used goods to be repurposed as art and crafts supplies for anyone in need of supplies. From transforming old political campaign signs into supply boxes to making an old monitor into your next art canvas, to wherever your imagination takes you. Whether you're an artist looking for inspiration or just looking for some materials for your next arts & crafts project ACR is the place for you!

This episode Kyle and Chalrie celebrate Everyday Superhumans\' one year anniversary with Austin Creative Reuse's founder Rebecca Stuch about the origins of ACR, the many fascinating and extremely creative projects they helped people bring to life, why teachers are choosing ACR for their school supplies, and how ACR is changing the Austin art scene!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Dec 23, 201632:59
Through the Eyes of Pachi Tamer
Dec 07, 201630:12
Out Youth: A Place to Call Home
Nov 16, 201631:01
Austin Pets Alive! Guardian Angels

Austin Pets Alive! Guardian Angels

Austin Pets Alive! are the heroes Austin deserves. Beginning as a humble awareness group in the late 90s, with the simple mission of stopping shelters in Austin from euthanizing animals, since then they have established Austin, TX as the number one no-kill city in the nation. No-kill cities are cities with a 10% or less euthanasia rate in every animal shelter within the city limits.

Since, 2008, Austin Pets Alive! has expanded into a full fledged animal shelter. Austin Pets Alive! accepts every dog or cat, no matter their breed with open arms. They provide full medical treatment for their animals, work alongside the RuffTail Runners (Episode 14) to ensure every dog gets proper exercise, and provide a safe space for feral cats. Plus many many more programs.

This episode Kyle and Charlie chat with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Austin Pet\'s Alive!\'s executive director. Together they talk about how her and her team of volunteers have managed to save so many animals lives, how Austin Pets Alive!\'s practices are influencing other shelters across the US, and how you can become a hero to a dog or cat\'s life. Oh, and of course, what her superhero name would be!

Stay tuned to the end of the episode too for Austin Pets Alive!\'s featured Super Sidekicks: Sammi and Debra, as they share their stories on how volunteering at Austin Pets Alive! has changed their lives.

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Nov 03, 201631:58
Chronicles of The Yellow Bike Project
Oct 20, 201634:10
Super Sidekicks – The RuffTail Runners

Super Sidekicks – The RuffTail Runners

Welcome to the first episode of our spin-off series: Super Sidekicks, featuring the RuffTail Runners! In our main series we tend to focus on the directors of nonprofits, this doesn't mean we haven't forgotten about the power of the volunteer! Without volunteer the nonprofits we speak to wouldn't have enough time or energy in the world to make the difference they set out to do. And you know what the volunteer's greatest strength is? They believe in the causes just as much as the directors do! 

This week we focus on the volunteers behind the RuffTail Runners by having them tell you why they joined and what the RuffTail Runners mean to them. It's a short one, but a good one! 

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Oct 12, 201603:44
The Tale of the RuffTail Runners

The Tale of the RuffTail Runners

The dogs of Austin have it good. If you've ever been to Austin you're probably very familiar with all the dogs and dog owners out and about. Tons of businesses are dog friendly, from coffee shops to the famous Yard Bar. But not all dogs in Austin have it that good, especially those in the shelter, that is until the RuffTail Runners came to town.

The RuffTail Runners (or RTR for short) are a nonprofit based out of Austin, their mission is simple: to get every shelter dog outside! Every day volunteers at RTR hit the trails with their furry companion for a brisk walk or a nice jog around the lake. Their efforts keep the dogs happy through exercise and socializing with other dogs and people alike. This week Kyle and Charlie at with two of the folks behind the RuffTail Runners, Anna and Zack, about their superhuman squad of runners and dogs helping each other live a healthier and happier life!

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Opening & Transition Themes Themes - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Closing Theme - "Door to Door" by Alex Allen

Oct 05, 201634:21
The BAMF of Austin
Sep 23, 201638:24
Alison Earnhart’s School of Honk!TX

Alison Earnhart’s School of Honk!TX

Self described as the real-life love child of Miss Frizzle & Buckaroo Banzai, Alison Earnhart is quite the character. Serving as member of Honk!TX, an annual New Orleans style brass band music fest in Austin, TX, she has helped in bringing a whole new level of excitement in the live music capital of the world. When she's not jamming out in one of the many brass bands she's in, you can find her at the Liberal Arts & Science Academy inspiring young minds of the wonders of the universe in her astronomy course, and working on hands on projects in her engineering courses. Alison is a true renaissance woman.

In Everyday Superhumans season two opener, Kyle and Caroline sit down with Alison and chat about what exactly Honk! is, the importance of both the arts and sciences in education, and how anyone can go and find their passion. This episode is well worth the wait!

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Opening Theme - Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Sep 06, 201645:17
A Little Help From Her Friends with Ashley Fontenot

A Little Help From Her Friends with Ashley Fontenot

Ashley Fontenot is superhuman in every sense of the word, she’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, fitness enthusiast, and a mother of three! How she sleeps is a mystery to all of us, but how she’s managed to get everything done isn’t at all. In this episode Kyle and Caroline sit down with superhuman Ashley to discuss her secret to accomplishing such ambitious efforts, and how she would have never been able to accomplishment without a little help from her friends.

As cheesy as it sounds, the power of friendship can bring you further than you can go on your own. A rock band would be nothing with just one person, many companies would never have started if it wasn’t for a group of dedicated friends, hell even this podcast wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for two friends. Ashley shares how her and her friends have been able to do so many things, how their business helps people get into fitness, why she founded a non-profit, and Kyle and Caroline have a very special announcement for all you superhuman fans out there!

Superhuman Stuff

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May 16, 201635:55