492. Shortchanged: Why and How Those Driving Important Change are Coming Up Short - Monique Parker and Taylor Johnson

Meet Taylor and Monique. They are the dynamic duo behind the Shortchanged podcast, which is now part of the We Are For Good network🙌 Hearing their stories, from their unique personal journeys to their passion for community building, it’s clear why they found each other in the We Are For Good community. Their heart for the nonprofit sector is their reason for asking more of it. They’re sharing how they uncover and untangle the structures built to accelerate good, but too often slow it down. These two heartwired leaders are changing the world and we’re here for it👏Tune in to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Season 2 of the Shortchanged Podcast🎙️

💡 Learn

• The heart and story behind the Shortchanged Podcast
• Inequities in funding in the nonprofit sector
• Exploring the Overhead Myth

Today’s Guests
Monique Parker and Taylor Johnson, Co-Hosts, Shortchanged Podcast

Episode Highlights

• Monique and Taylor’s stories and journeys to where they are today (3:50)
• Where leaders fall short in driving change (8:30)
• What needs to shift within nonprofits (13:30)
• Takeaways from Season 1 of the Shortchanged Podcast (16:40)
• How Monique and Taylor were changed by Season 1 (20:50)
• The "overhead myth" in philanthropy  (24:35)
• Dreams for the Shortchanged Podcast (29:00)
• Taylor’s One Good Thing: Setting rhythms. (36:40) 
• Monique’s One Good Thing: Recognize your strengths and pick good partners. (38:45)
• How to connect with the Shortchanged Podcast (41:10)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/492.

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