
Crazy Good Turns
We tell inspiring stories about people who do amazing things for others.
Latest episodes

Jan 7, 2022 • 39min
Alexa Cortes-Culwell: Bridging the Gap Between Major Donors and Local Needs
Her study The Giving Code found a glaring discrepancy between the ultra-wealthy and needs within their own communities. Now this advisor is using her philanthropic expertise to help donors and nonprofits alike.

Dec 10, 2021 • 35min
The Generosity of Storytelling with Caroline Slaughter
A top filmmaker and podcaster explains how storytelling helps us develop more awareness and appreciation of one another.

Nov 11, 2021 • 29min
Reflections on Gratitude, Known and Unknown
Frank Blake looks back on a leadership lesson and discovers a new meaning. How can you show gratitude when you don’t know who to thank?

Oct 4, 2021 • 36min
Insights from Servants of Service
Outcomes over outputs: two fundraising consultants, Ted Grossnickle And Laura MacDonald, shed light on last year’s charitable giving statistics and offer advice for the wide world of philanthropy.

Aug 29, 2021 • 31min
Troopster: Serving Those Who Serve Our Country
After receiving her own “heartbreak in a box,” a Navy sailor founded an innovative service to easily send high quality care packages to deployed troops.

Aug 2, 2021 • 34min
How To End Diabetes through Generosity
Sean Doherty is a leading venture philanthropist who helped create the T1D Fund, which makes equity investments in companies developing life-changing therapies to cure his son – and millions of others – of Type 1 Diabetes.

Jun 28, 2021 • 23min
Why Kids Need Money Education - And Who Is Bringing It
Fewer than half of states require financial literacy classes. Tyrone Ross Jr. is passionate about changing that, and expanding opportunities.

Jun 7, 2021 • 50min
The Freedom and Philanthropy that Set America Apart
Karl Zinsmeister - a researcher, journalist, author, Domestic Policy Advisor to a president, and vice president of the Philanthropy Roundtable, shares some of the incredible history of philanthropy in America, and why our passion for generosity and freedom defines our country.

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May 3, 2021 • 47min
Mastering Your Domain with David Perell
David Perell, an entrepreneur and founder of an online writing school, shares his journey from reluctant writer to influential educator. He discusses the importance of online education, particularly emphasizing persistence and community support. David explores the evolution of digital interactions, advocating for positive online environments. He also reveals insights on building an online presence and the role of informal communication in sparking creativity in a post-pandemic world, highlighting innovative tools like spatial audio.

Apr 8, 2021 • 39min
Cash In On Better Thinking with Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel is a partner and financial writer at Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Wall Street Journal as well as The Motley Fool. This financial writer has unique takes on money, risk, greed, opportunity, and how decisions in the business world can be applied to so much more.