Best Ashley Merritt Podcasts (2024)

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2 // 4 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself to Get Clarity and Design the Life You Desire 14:49

8M ago14:49

14:49

In today's episode, I share the 4 questions you need to ask yourself to get clarity and design the life you desire. Connect With Me! FB // The Kaizen Lifestyle Community IG // @kaizen_ashley Website // thekaizenlifestyle.com Email // thekaizenlifestyle@gmail.comBy Ashley Merritt

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1 // I was laid off at 7.5 months pregnant! How my planned career break became unplanned 18:15

9M ago18:15

18:15

In my first episode, I share the story about how I got laid off at 7.5 months pregnant, how this impacts me and my family, and how we were in a position to celebrate this unexpected, but welcomed, career break. Connect With Me! IG // @kaizen_ashley Website // thekaizenlifestyle.com Email // thekaizenlifestyle@gmail.com…

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Welcome to The Kaizen Lifestyle Podcast! 4:10

9M ago4:10

4:10

Welcome to The Kaizen Lifestyle Podcast! I’m Ashley - a wife, mom, and former full-time working professional. I recently embarked on a journey to discover what options I had to transition from my unfulfilling 9-5, while raising 2 young boys with my husband, making sure all the bills get paid, saving for retirement, and still living my best life! Wh…

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Merritt Neil & Monica Tiffany, M&C 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

20:03

Merritt and Monica share a brief rundown of what stood out in nonprofit communications and fundraising this year and what will be important for nonprofits as we look ahead.

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Dane Sosniecki, Grants Specialist at Cornerstones of Care and Board Chair of Connext: Emerging Nonprofit Leaders 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk chats with Dane Sosniecki, Grants Specialist at Cornerstones of Care and Board Chair of Connext: Emerging Nonprofit Leaders, to find out how the next generation of nonprofit leaders will shape the sector.

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Tom Jacobs, Director, Environmental Programs at Mid-America Regional Council 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

Tom Jacobs, Director, Environmental Programs at Mid-America Regional Council sits down with M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk to discuss crafting grant proposals and some of the nuance that goes into good grant writing in this month’s episode.

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Sami Aaron, Founder, The Resilient Activist 25:31

2y ago25:31

25:31

This month M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Sami Aron, founder of The Resilient Activist to discuss the best tech solutions nonprofits can utilize to fit their particular challenges.

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Ashley Lopez Anguiano, Manager of Signature Events, Children’s Mercy Hospital 35:24

2y ago35:24

35:24

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Ashley Lopez Anguiano, Manager of Signature Events at Children’s Mercy Hospital to learn how event planning continues to evolve. Join us as we discuss ways to streamline processes when planning your organization’s next event.

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Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director, The Coterie 26:02

2y ago26:02

26:02

Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk as we sit down with Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director for the Coterie Theatre to talk about holistic approaches to including donors, volunteers, board and staff in meaningful DEI initiatives.

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M&C #StillServing Case Study Update 25:37

2y ago25:37

25:37

The VFW kicked off a month of veteran-led community service events with VFW Day of Service on May 7. We sit down and discuss ways to keep your donors engaged, inspire philanthropy and promote your organization’s work in this month’s podcast.

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Luann Feehan, President & CEO | Nonprofit Connect 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Luann Feehan, President & CEO of Nonprofit Connect to discuss how the organization helps professionals grow. We also discuss ways nonprofits can attract talent, build culture and why nonprofit careers are becoming more popular.

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Capital Campaign Basics From a Pro: Karrie Duke, Director of Development for Center for Developmentally Disabled 29:33

2+ y ago29:33

29:33

We chat with Karrie Duke, Director of Development for Center for Developmentally Disabled about capital campaign fundamentals and her best tips after helping to guide CDD through two separate campaigns.

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Tahir Atwater, Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement, Jackson County CASA 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

38:34

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk hosts Tahir Atwater, Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement at Jackson County CASA, to discuss ways to make your diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives a successful part of your nonprofit culture.

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Scott Mason, Director of Stewardship and Marketing | Rose Brooks 21:39

2+ y ago21:39

21:39

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Scott Mason, Director of Stewardship and Marketing at Rose Brooks to discuss redesigning newsletters, messaging challenges and measuring success in this month’s podcast.

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Jenny Horsley, Executive Director, Reach Out & Read Kansas City 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Jenny Horsley, Executive Director of Reach Out & Read Kansas City sits down with M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk to share suggestions for saving time on grant writing and how to have meaningful conversations with funders.

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What Did We Learn? What Now? 5 Lessons From 2021 & 5 Ideas for 2022 25:45

2+ y ago25:45

25:45

In this final episode of 2021, Merritt and Monica pinpoint the 5 nonprofit areas of focus that stood out this past year — and look ahead to what nonprofits need to keep top of mind for 2022.

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Terri Barnes, Founder & President, The Nia Project 34:20

2+ y ago34:20

34:20

Terri Barnes, Founder and President of the Nia Project in Kansas City shares practical, actionable ideas for new nonprofits and organizations struggling to message programs, events and missions.

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Jane Male, Director of Association Management, Western Equipment Dealers Association 22:08

3y ago22:08

22:08

Tune in to the latest M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk as our own Merritt Neil talks with Jane Male from Western Equipment Dealers Association about nonprofit association marketing trends.

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Angie Heer, Chief Development Officer, United WE 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

Angie Heer is the Chief Development Officer for United WE, formerly the Women’s Foundation, in Kansas City, MO. In this month’s M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk podcast, she shares a look at what led to the organization’s rebrand, how they navigated the process and how they engaged with constituents and stakeholders along the way. Great information if …

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Getting a Fundraising Program off the Ground When You’re a Niche Nonprofit 29:45

3y ago29:45

29:45

Jessica Thompson is the Deputy Director of Thrive Allen County. She’s building the organization’s fundraising program from the ground up and has good ideas to share.

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Mike Pinto, Owner, Zotnip Web Services 20:31

3y ago20:31

20:31

In this episode of M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk, we sit down with Mike Pinto, owner of Zotnip Web Services, to talk about how nonprofits can get the most out of their website. Join us as we dive into everything from simple website platforms to sophisticated data-driven websites and custom apps.

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Stephanie Sheldon, Director of Marketing, and Abigail McCubbin, Digital Media Specialist, Cornerstones of Care 32:16

3y ago32:16

32:16

Change is ever-thus, especially for nonprofit organizations during the time of COVID-19. At Cornerstones of Care, they met change head-on and adapted to create an even better marketing strategy to meet the changing times. Tune in to M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk to hear how they achieved success.

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Haley Harrison, News Anchor & Reporter, KMBC 23:06

3+ y ago23:06

23:06

Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk for a conversation with KMBC News Anchor and Reporter, Haley Harrison to gain insight into what TV journalists are looking for and what your organization can do to get their news pitches noticed.

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Merritt Neil & Bob Merrigan, M&C 17:18

3+ y ago17:18

17:18

Join M&C's Merritt Neil and Bob Merrigan as they discuss the in's and out's of Google Ad Grants for nonprofits. Learn how your nonprofit can use these funds to amplify fundraising, events, awareness and more.

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Gayle Terry Holmes, Executive Director, Sleepyhead Beds 21:28

3+ y ago21:28

21:28

M&C talks with Gayle Terry Holmes from Sleepyhead Beds about how they quickly worked to overcome challenges during COVID to stay connected with their donors.

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Jenn Bedell, Owner/Creative Director, JJB Creative Design 23:43

3+ y ago23:43

23:43

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Jenn Bedell, a passionate and talented thinker with 20+ years of branding and creative art direction experience, to discuss nonprofit design trends. Tune in to hear how your brand and message can hit all the right marks and achieve their desired impact.

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Lyndsey Hodges Reichardt, The Oasis National Network and AFP St. Louis 34:26

3+ y ago34:26

34:26

M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk sits down with Lyndsey Hodges-Reichardt, Senior Development Director, The Oasis National Network, and Chapter President, AFP St. Louis, to discuss the best ways to make the case for membership and donations during the pandemic.

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Merritt Neil & Monica Tiffany, M&C 32:20

3+ y ago32:20

32:20

Join M&C's Merritt Neil and Monica Tiffany for a timely conversation focused on planning and developing a communication strategy in the midst of uncertainty. What did we learn in 2020 to guide us into the future and what are ways we can adapt further to achieve nonprofit messaging and fundraising success?…

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Timothy Dodge, Manager of Major & Planned Giving, KC Symphony 39:47

4y ago39:47

39:47

Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk for an in-depth conversation on the impact of COVID-19 on fundraising for the performing arts. Timothy Dodge, Manager of Major & Planned Giving at KC Symphony shares how their team is overcoming fundraising challenges and creating new opportunities to connect with donors.…

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Jon Hile, Executive Director of Citizens of the World Charter Schools 38:43

4y ago38:43

38:43

Tune in as M&C talks with Jon Hile, Executive Director of Citizens of the World Charter Schools, about the importance of relying on experts to guide your marketing and fundraising strategy.

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Ellen Quinn, Event & Communication Coordinator, Reach Out and Read Kansas City 32:07

4y ago32:07

32:07

Adaptability is the order of the day, and nonprofit event fundraisers know this more than anyone. Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk for a conversation with Ellen Quinn from Reach Out and Read Kansas City to get insight into how they successfully took their signature fundraising event virtual.

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Randi K. Law, VFW National Headquarters & Melissa Sturges, Sturges Word Communications 15:32

4y ago15:32

15:32

Tune in to M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk with Randi K. Law from VFW National Headquarters and Melissa Sturges from Sturges Word Communications. Hear about the recent launch of #StillServing, a new VFW awareness campaign highlighting the ways veterans serve their communities after their military service has ended. Adaptability and collaboration becam…

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Cathryn Roys, International FOP Association 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

M&C talks with Cathryn Roys from International FOP Association about steps nonprofits can take during these challenging times to keep donors engaged, committed and financially supporting nonprofit organizations.

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Angie Blumel, Jackson County CASA 38:51

4y ago38:51

38:51

Find out how Jackson County CASA took Kansas City's biggest fundraising breakfast event virtual with less than a month to plan. Angie Blumel shares what they learned, the bugs they ran into and tips for helping your team through the process. This and more in this month's M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk.…

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Merritt Neil & Bob Merrigan, M&C Part II 19:30

4y ago19:30

19:30

This is part II of a special two-part series focused on using actionable data to drive messaging & strategy. Tune in as we talk with M&C founder, Bob Merrigan, about the art & science of using actionable data to drive messaging and strategy.

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Merritt Neil & Bob Merrigan, M&C 27:57

4y ago27:57

27:57

This month's M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk focuses on the importance of actionable data. Tune in as we talk with M&C founder, Bob Merrigan, on the art & science of using actionable data to drive messaging and strategy.

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Godfrey Riddle, Rightfully Sewn 39:42

4+ y ago39:42

39:42

Join M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk for our April 2020 episode with Godfrey Riddle, Vice President of External Affairs at Rightfully Sewn. Godfrey shares his advice for balancing passion with priorities and how to recognize you can't be all things to all people. Plus he shares how his organization is adjusting their operations during the COVID-19 pan…

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Nicole Jacobs-Silvey, Connection Coach KC 41:17

4+ y ago41:17

41:17

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David Wayne Reed, Mid-America Arts Alliance 21:26

4+ y ago21:26

21:26

5+ y ago37:51

37:51

Learn how A Store Named STUFF and the STUFF sisters make a difference in Kansas City, both through their business and as philanthropists. These longtime volunteers and board members also share tips for nonprofit organizations to increase volunteer engagement. It’s all in the latest M&C Nonprofit Marketing Talk.…

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