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Entrepreneur Risk-Givers

Entrepreneur Risk-Givers

By Mike Wiist

As Entrepreneurs we are willing to take risks for our businesses but this podcast asks - Are we ready to risk helping others?
What if you followed your passion and made an impact on the world around you?
This podcast follows the story of Entrepreneurial risk-takers who also give big. We call these people "risky-givers."
Be encouraged by listening to Entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact, in their communities. Then Join our community and see if you can find fulfillment in giving as well. Maybe their is a risky-giver hiding inside of you too!
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Entrepreneur Risk-GiversSep 16, 2020

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Thank You for Listening - Final Episode

Thank You for Listening - Final Episode

We are just talking a couple of minutes to thank everyone for listening and to request feedback. Would you like to hear a season 2?

Check out this short episode!

Sep 24, 202004:06
Serving love with good food Marcus Jones of Miss Essie's BBQ joins us!

Serving love with good food Marcus Jones of Miss Essie's BBQ joins us!

Marcus Jones of Miss Essie's BBQ joins us to talk about his business and his perspective on helping those who need it.
Come and Listen to stories of comfort food and moments of bringing comfort those in need. 

Sep 16, 202026:38
What motivated us to do this podcast? This Challenge Week

What motivated us to do this podcast? This Challenge Week

Find out what motivated us to do this podcast and a little bit about my background in nonprofits. Then get ready for the last Challenge Week of Season One! 

Sep 09, 202013:24
What's involved in being an end of life doula

What's involved in being an end of life doula

Listen to Jude Higgins talk about the her experiences as an end of life Doula. Find out what it means to help people in their final stage of life and learn some extremely helpful advice, when dealing with loss in our own lives. 
Jude Higgins is an End of Life Doula, worked for years as a tenured cultural anthropology professor, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership and Policy. Jude has completed Dying Consciously Training, No One Dies Alone Training, and has over a thousand hours as a hospice and end of life doula volunteer. She has been actively doing shamanic journey work, meditation, and guided visualization since 1992, and can provide these services for clients and families at their request.

Sep 02, 202037:15
Retreat Week with Melissa Knighton

Retreat Week with Melissa Knighton

On this month's Retreat Week, Melissa Knighton shares some tips with us about creating a helpful morning routine.  See how starting the morning with intentionality can lead to a more peaceful day.
Thanks for joining us on for this months Retreat Week episode!!!

Aug 27, 202022:11
Overcoming obstacles with Parker Skinner

Overcoming obstacles with Parker Skinner

You are going to enjoy hearing Parker Skinner talk about how he overcame obstacles and has chosen to give back. His story will motivate you to get off of your coach and strive to make an impact in the lives of others!

After two open heart surgeries, Parker Skinner became a marathon runner who uses his training to raise money for children’s hospitals. He is currently training for the St.Jude Memphis Marathon in December 5th.

Aug 19, 202022:47
Challenge Week August 2020

Challenge Week August 2020

Are you ready for Challenge Week? Take up the challenge with the Risky-giver community! 

Aug 13, 202005:31
Education, conservation and protection with the Quantum Vegan Foundation

Education, conservation and protection with the Quantum Vegan Foundation

This week we interview Sandra Cline about her nonprofit, the Quantum Vegan Foundation.  Listen to Sandra talk to us about education, conservation and the protection of animals on a 30 acre farm in Florida.
Sandra is a coach who helps people live their best lives and follow their dreams, while also providing sanctuary for animals in need. 

Aug 06, 202014:38
Pandiculation Exploration - Retreat Week with Mike Wiist and Jen Allen!

Pandiculation Exploration - Retreat Week with Mike Wiist and Jen Allen!

Feeling Stressed and Sore?

Lean into your Pandiculation Exploration!

In less than 9 minutes
Jennifer Dawson Allen will explain the benefits of Pandiculation and take you through an exercise that only takes seconds to accomplish... And trust me... It's so easy a BABY can do it (Literally)!
Welcome to Retreat Week !

Jul 22, 202009:44
Challenge Week - on the road with Mike Wiist

Challenge Week - on the road with Mike Wiist

This is our monthly challenge episode.  You'll notice, as it sounds like ALL of the police are coming after me (about 3 minutes in), that I recorded while traveling. I miss my studio.
Check out this short challenge episode and join in with the rest of our Riskygiver community!!!

Jul 16, 202003:06
National Exchange Club Volunteering with Lori Hyde

National Exchange Club Volunteering with Lori Hyde

Learn about volunteer opportunities available all over the country and find ways to get involved. This week Lori Hyde talks to us about the National Exchange Club and gives us some great examples for how we can get involved. 

Jul 08, 202021:06
Empowering Women with Renae Southworth

Empowering Women with Renae Southworth

You will be blown away with the information Renae Southworth shares with us this week. The journey to discovery starts with the first step. That first step has lead Renae all around the world making a critical difference for women's health, education and financial well being.

Jul 02, 202026:42
Retreat Week with Lauri Schoenfeld.
Jun 25, 202017:30
Challenge Week June

Challenge Week June

Join Mike Wiist and Jacob Norwood, as they throw down the NEW community challenge, for the month of June! Listen and join in on this month's challenge!

Jun 11, 202020:50
Helping survivors of Human Trafficking with Soraya Autana

Helping survivors of Human Trafficking with Soraya Autana

Soraya Autana is using her coaching talents to help survivors of Human Trafficking. Listen as she shares what some of these victims of sex trafficking are going through and find ways to be of help. 

Jun 04, 202029:21
Retreat Week with Jen Allen
May 27, 202028:31
Helping our Oceans with Andrew Izumi

Helping our Oceans with Andrew Izumi

Listen to this week's episode as Andrew Izumi shares his passion to help our oceans.  Andrew brings his unique perspective, from his career in business and sales, into his search for how to take care of our planet. 

May 20, 202027:57
It's Challenge Week with guest cohost Jacob Norwood
May 14, 202017:27
Magic Hour with Karen Sewell

Magic Hour with Karen Sewell

This week's guest is Karen Sewell!

Listen as Karen shares a part of her incredible story, with our community!

She also talks with us about Magic Hour and the importance of capturing memories for cancer patients and their families.

I know this interview will bring encouragement to you this week. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her share important, motivational stories.

May 07, 202027:35
Retreat Week with Melissa Knighton

Retreat Week with Melissa Knighton

Welcome to Retreat Week!
Once a month we step back to make sure we are taking care of ourselves.
Retreat Week is all about pausing to make sure we are taking care of our own needs so that we are able to continue taking care of others.
Today's Retreat Week episode features our guest host Melissa Knighton!!!


Apr 29, 202022:08
Welcome to Challenge Week!

Welcome to Challenge Week!

These Challenge week episodes are all about the Entrepreneur Risk-Givers community (THAT'S YOU!) making a difference, in our communities.

I believe you can make a difference! If we all participate in these small monthly challenges, we can make a huge impact!

It's simple! Listen to this week's challenge,  participate in the challenge and then report back, if you had an encouraging outcome.  

My hope is we can all be motivated and inspired, while also helping others.  

Thanks for listening!!!

Apr 23, 202012:05
Helping with Habitat for Humanity

Helping with Habitat for Humanity

This week's Episode is all about Habitat for Humanity
Come listen to one volunteer's experience.  👊
This episode, featuring Connor Davis Roberstson, is available now!

Hear Connor's encouraging stories and have your Habitat questions answered.

Apr 16, 202027:08
Beyond The Call - Tracie Hunter

Beyond The Call - Tracie Hunter

Emmy winning documentary film maker Tracie Hunter talks to us about her amazing opportunity to share the stories of WWII Veterans. We learn the importance of collecting these stories, while we still are able.  
You won't believe the project she is working on right now working with survivors of this same generation. 

Mar 24, 202028:06