In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Henderson, the passionate founder of Set To Thrive, a nonprofit in Contra Costa County dedicated to providing essential resources to children in foster care and homelessness. Since its inception in August 2021, Set To Thrive has distributed over 2,000 Thrive Bags to support foster youth in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, envisioning a future where every child has the necessities to succeed in school, life, and their community.

We explore Lisa's unwavering commitment to ensuring that foster children receive the items they need to build confidence and thrive, starting with those critical early moments in the foster care system. It's not just her mission—her grown children, raised with a philanthropic mindset, now work alongside her. Lisa shares her insights into how she instilled a spirit of giving in her children and why she’s chosen this second chapter of her life to focus on giving back and community collaboration.

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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Kerry Maunus, co-creator of Turkey on the Table alongside her business partner April George. This one-of-a-kind book and activity set has families nationwide embracing gratitude in a fun, meaningful way, making thankfulness a daily habit.

Featured in top publications like People Magazine, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, and even on Good Morning America and ABC News, Turkey on the Table has truly captured hearts across the country. But what makes this project even more powerful is its mission to give back. For every turkey sold, 10 meals are donated to Feeding America, with 1.5 million meals provided so far.

In this episode, Kerry shares her passion for gratitude, explaining how nurturing thankful hearts can create happier children, families, and communities. She walks us through how Turkey on the Table serves as a beautiful tradition-builder, helping families create lasting memories of expressing gratitude. Finally, Kerry dives into the importance of giving back within a business model and the incredible impact it can have on communities. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about gratitude, family, and making a difference.

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To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE

Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE

This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.

Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase

This episode is sponsored by All Business Class

Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.

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Join me for an inspiring episode where I sit down with Teyonna Bowman, a two-time cancer survivor, devoted wife, and mother of two. Teyonna is the visionary behind Pausitive Outlook, a platform born from her personal journey through medically induced menopause, where she now helps women transform their challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment. She is also the creative force behind her Second Bloom events, dedicated to helping women thrive through life's transitions.

In this conversation, Teyonna shares how she turned her health obstacles into a powerful mission to give back. From offering practical advice on optimizing health during menopause to outlining her self-care routine, Teyonna’s insights remind us that even our toughest battles can lead to the greatest opportunities to support others. She also shares valuable resources for women navigating perimenopause and menopause and offers a behind-the-scenes look at her journey in content creation. Teyonna explains how she built a vibrant online community, turning her story into a source of strength and connection for women everywhere.

Tune in to discover how life’s challenges can become opportunities to give, grow, and bloom anew.

To connect with Teyonna Bowman click HERE

To connect with Pausitive Outlook click HERE

To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE

Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE

This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.

Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase

This episode is sponsored by All Business Class

Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.

To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE