Best Karen Kenney Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Fun And Profitable Fundraising Events With AJ Sternberg 43:14

4d ago43:14

43:14

What key steps can nonprofits take to host fun and profitable galas and signature fundraising events? Today, I talk with event producer turned nonprofit fundraising thought-leader AJ Steinberg. Based in Southern California, AJ has been involved in the nonprofit fundraising scene for over 20 years. Her company, Queen Bee Fundraising works with nonpr…

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A Portal to Ancestral Healing (Solo Episode) ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 21 29:05

4d ago29:05

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This week, I’m flying solo and diving deep into practices for ancestral healing. We’ve been off the road for a while and staying in the mountains of New Mexico, so I start this episode with a little life update from The Land of Enchantment. An incredible series of events has made us consider buying a piece of land out here. This whole experience ha…

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Innovative Signature Fundraisers With Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten 34:09

11d ago34:09

34:09

What is a unique way to hold a signature fundraiser without holding an inperson event? Today, I talk with Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten of The Saving Hope Foundation to talk about their annual signature fundraising book, Hope & Friends. The Saving Hope Foundation is a successful nonprofit in Fort Worth that serves as a rescue to find fo…

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Permission to Pursue your Creative Passions as a Portal to Self-Development with Nicole Lovince ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 20 1:15:24

12d ago1:15:24

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This week on Enter the Portal, I’m talking with actress, singer, and manifestation queen Nicole Lovince. It’s such an inspiring conversation because Nicole is on a mission to give you permission to follow your dreams. After growing up in New Orleans, Nicole moved to California to pursue acting and landed a role in Pitch Perfect as one of the Bellas…

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Working With Talent At Your Nonprofit Events With Actor, Singer, And Director Nicholas Rodriguez 32:00

18d ago32:00

32:00

One of the biggest questions often ask when planning their nonprofit event: How do I find and work with talent? I could not think of a better person to talk about this subject with than today's guest, actor, director, and singer Nicholas Rodriguez. This talented artist is a veteran of a multitude of film, television, and stage performances. Over th…

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Astrology as a Portal to Planetary Magic with Matthew Kenney ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 19 46:09

18d ago46:09

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In this episode with Matthew Keneny, we focus on the practical and spiritual applications of astrology. Matthew sees the natal chart as a diagnostic tool and explains how astrology has historically been closely aligned with medical practice. We also discuss how your Moon sign can predict sleep issues and even insomnia. We take a deep dive into the …

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Creating Keepsakes For Your Gala Guests With Stephanie Schiller of Vogue Vignette 36:34

25d ago36:34

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How can a nonprofit gala or signature fundraising event create a great experience for their guests and donors? Provide keepsakes that have your guests thinking about your event long after it has ended. Today, I talk with Stephanie Schiller, owner of Vogue Vignette. Vogue Vignette is a team of seven artists led by Stephanie who provide custom sketch…

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Taoism as a Portal to Align with Your Earthly Purpose with Matthew Kenney ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 18 47:52

25d ago47:52

47:52

Today I’m talking with Matthew Kenney, a classical astrologer, scholar, and teacher about his insights into the concept of healing with the three realms: heaven, earth, and the underworld. Matthew just returned from an incredible trip to China where he studied Taoism and Medical QiGong. He talks about his experience, the 100 days he’d love to spend…

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Effectively Use Your Event Emcee With Holly Mills-Gardner 49:02

1M ago49:02

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What is one of the most critical things you can do to host a successful event? Find an emcee that sets the tone you want to set to ensure the event's success. Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan joins me to talk with media personality and presenter Holly Mills-Gardner. Holly Mills-Gardner is one of the very best emcees in the business. …

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Dell Children's Ball With TK Kenney 35:48

1M ago35:48

35:48

What does it take host a successful Fund-A-Need to help your gala meet its fundraising goals? Today, I talk with TK Kenney, Founder & Principal Auctioneer of Astounding Auctions, as well as the auctioneer for the Dell Children's Ball. Dell Children's Ball made the decision post-COVID to pivot to a Fund-A-Need from the traditional Auction and/or Auc…

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Human Design as a Portal to the 2027 Creative Revolution with Karen Curry Parker ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 17 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Hi everyone! Today, I’m so excited to talk with Karen Curry Parker, a best-selling author and one of the world’s top experts in Human Design. It’s such an important conversation about harnessing creativity to solve humanity’s problems and how authenticity is the antidote to burnout. Karen shares her experiences about raising a projector daughter, a…

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Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's La Dolce Vita With Jessica Cardenas And Maryam Fernandez 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

What does it take to successfully host a gala or signature fundraising event when you unexpectedly have to change the venue...with 48 hours notice? Today, I talk with Jessica Cardenas, Director of Annual Giving for The Seton Fund, and Event Producer Maryam Fernandez about the organization's signature fundraising event: Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's L…

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The Artist’s Way as a Portal to New Life Possibilities with Eric Linden ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 16 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, I’ve invited my husband, Eric Linden, to discuss The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Eric is leading a Summer book club inside The Wild Ones this summer and guiding us through a 13-week journey to help us recover our creative spark and inspiration. Much of today’s episode was recorded as part of the introduction workshop about Morni…

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Vogel 32nd Annual Art Performance Event With Karen Hughes 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

What does it take to create a successful rebrand of your organization that retains legacy donors while bringing in new donors? Today, I talk with Karen Hughes, President and CEO of Vogel, about the organization's recent rebrand and their signature fundraising event: The 32nd Annual Art Performance Event featuring a concert by Barenaked Ladies. Voge…

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Creating the Wild Ones: A Portal to Community ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 15 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

Hi everyone! In this solo episode of Enter the Portal, I share how my personal search for community led to the creation of the Wild Ones. Yes, this is the Origin Story of The Wild Ones! It’s been a trip, and it was strange to reflect back on how I even ended up in film school in the first place or ended up working in the NBC newsroom (which ended u…

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The American Friends of Versailles Le Gala de Fleurs d'Orangerie With Alicia Bryan and Kristin Smith 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

What is it like to host a gala that is held in one of the world's most iconic spaces? Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with Kristin Smith, Executive Director for The American Friends of Versailles, and Alicia Bryan, Chair of their upcoming gala Le Gala des Fleurs d'Orangerie. Le Gala des Fleurs d'Orangerie is truly a one-o…

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Jenner Linden's Portal to Self-Expression ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 14 42:36

2M ago42:36

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Hi, everyone. This is my first solo episode of Enter the Portal, and so I wanted to talk about my self-expression journey and the key role it’s played in my transformation. I was really shy when I was young, though you wouldn’t know it if you’ve been to my live workshops or the ReWilding retreat. In this episode, I delve into the challenges I faced…

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Why Go It Alone? 36:44

2M ago36:44

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One of the things that I’ve noticed about myself, and others like me, is a pattern of hyper-independence and self-reliance. These traits aren’t uncommon in people with some trauma in their history. And whether they truly couldn’t rely on others, or felt like they had to figure things out all on their own, this belief can set people up with a habit …

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Magnetism as a Portal to Entrepreneurship with Stefi Lane ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 13 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this episode, I’m talking with Stefi Lane, a dynamic leader blending her expertise as a coach, speaker, agency owner, mentor, and entrepreneur with a rich background in yoga, shadow work, and global exploration. Her leadership style, emphasizing femininity and sustainability, is showcased in her Magnetic Online Leader Podcast. Stefi has navigate…

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Make-A-Wish North Texas Wish Night 2024 With Murphey Sears 39:40

2M ago39:40

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How does a nonprofit use galas and signature fundraising events to connect major donors with the organization's mission? Today, I talk with Murphey Sears, Chief Development Officer of Make-A-Wish North Texas to talk about their upcoming Dallas signature fundraising event Wish Night 2024. For over 40 years, Make-A-Wish has provided life-changing wis…

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Increase Your Courage 37:24

2M ago37:24

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I’m sure we’ve all been in a situation before where there was something that we wanted or needed to do, but our fear was so great that it kept us from taking action. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking all about courage. We’ll discuss the four components of courage, what we often get wrong about fear, and the importance of having a suppor…

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Texas Children's Hospital An Evening With Legends With Dr. Susan Blaney And Shelly Hendry 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

How does a nonprofit bring the fun to its annual fundraising event year after year? Today, I talk with Dr. Susan Blaney, Director of Cancer and Hematology Centers at Texas Children's Hospital and Shelly Hendry, co-chair of their annual signature fundraising event An Evening With Legends featuring David Foster and Katharine McPhee. An Evening With L…

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Reclaiming Ancient Practices as a Portal to Being a Wise Woman with Seraphina Capranos ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 12 1:06:12

2M ago1:06:12

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In this episode of Enter the Portal, I talk with holistic healer Seraphina Capranos about overcoming a teenage spinal injury, her education with a Toltec Shaman, her formal training in Herbalism and Homeopathy, and her becoming a Priestess in The Reclaiming Community. Seraphina shares her vast knowledge of everything from the history of modern medi…

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Benefit of the Doubt 34:04

3M ago34:04

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I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before, “Giving someone the benefit of the doubt.” The dictionary says, “the benefit of the doubt” is the state of accepting something or someone as honest or deserving of trust, even though there are doubts. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how we often think that giving the benefit of the doubt …

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Turtle Creek Conservancy A Day At The Races With Chris Denney And Tiffany Divis 31:37

3M ago31:37

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How does a nonprofit successfully create a signature fundraising event around a major cultural event? Today, I talk with Chris Denney, Director of Advancement, and Tiffany Divis, President and CEO of the Turtle Creek Conservancy to discuss their signature fundraising event Day At The Races. Celebrating its 16th year, Day At The Races is a Kentucky …

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Holistic Practices as a Portal to Healing the Whole Body Jen Quade ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 11 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Today in Enter the Portal, I’m talking with Holistic Nurse Jen Quade about how a series of health crises for her and her newborn baby led her into a portal of deep despair. As so many of us, who have navigated our own health in this modern world. As a holistic health nurse, Jen was already immersed in the world of natural health for her clients; no…

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You're Not in Trouble 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

I bet most of us can agree that we don't like feeling like “we're the problem” or that we might be letting someone down. When we make plans to meet up, or attend something together with someone else, or as in my story today, plan an event and then... life unexpectedly happens, the situation changes, and we have to cancel on them. UGH! It can be suc…

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DACAMERA Gala 2024 With Brandon Bell and Suzanne Sippel 41:03

3M ago41:03

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How does a nonprofit successfully incorporate their mission at their annual gala to help major donors connect with the organization? Today, I talk with Brandon Bell, General Manager and Suzanne Sippel, Director of Invidual Giving at DACAMERA to talk about their signature fundraising event DACAMERA Gala 2024. DACAMERA provides innovative concert exp…

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Sound Healing as a Portal to Letting Go with Dani Hall ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 10 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Today, I’m talking with Sound Healer Dani Hall about the power of collaboration and how her health struggles led her to her first sound healing experience. Trust me, you want to hear this one. Danielle has built a six-figure Sound Healing School, SoundEmbrace, and teaches others how to break free and do what they love abundantly. This is a powerful…

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Mack, Jack, & McConaughey With Auctioneer Heath Hale 40:29

3M ago40:29

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What does it take for a nonprofit to host a top live auction that raises millions for an organization? On today's special episode, I talk with Heath Hale, owner of Cowboy Auctioneer and the lead auctioneer for Texas' largest annual nonprofit signature fundraising event, Mack, Jack & McConaughey. Heath and his team of over a dozen auctioneers raised…

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Praise Up + Pull Down 44:53

3M ago44:53

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I often say, “Humans love to put other people up on a pedestal of praise and then move them over to the cross of crucifixion when they see their humanity.” Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how people like to build others up onto a pedestal of praise and then when they eventually discover that other person’s humanness, weaknesses …

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St. David's Foundation Toast Of The Town With Cara Abazari And Tobie Funte 47:12

3M ago47:12

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How does a nonprofit raise large sums of money through a signature fundraising event that consists entirely of small, intimate events? Today, I talk with Cara Abazari, Director of Community Affairs at St. David's Foundation, and Tobie Funte, Chair of the organization's signature fundraising event, Toast of the Town. Celebrating its 40th anniversary…

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Herbalism and Astrology as a Portal to Belonging with Crystal Woodling ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 09 1:04:59

3M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this episode, I talk with Crystal Woodling from the School of Heaven and Earth Crystal is an entrepreneur who is deeply passionate about herbalism, healing, and astrology. Today she shares her story of growing up in an impoverished region of Appalachia in a family with a rich history of herbal remedies. She left home with a typewriter and a plan…

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People Are Like Trees 52:44

3M ago52:44

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It can be wicked easy to get attached to the idea that relationships are supposed to last forever – and that people and how we relate to one another are supposed to stay the same. This notion gets reinforced in our minds, because our brains really like familiarity and don’t particularly love change. When it comes to human beings and relationships -…

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The TEX Gala With Karin Morris 33:30

3M ago33:30

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How do champions on the field fundraise for their community like champions off (and on) the field? Today, I talk with Karin Morris, Senior Vice President of Community Impact for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to talk about the upcoming The TEX Gala. Over the past several years, the foundation arm of the reigning World Series champions has ho…

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Embracing your Intuition as a Portal to Aligned Living with Isik Tlabar ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 08 48:14

3M ago48:14

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In this episode of Enter the Portal, I’m talking with Isik Tlabar about connecting with your intuition to build trust in the profound inner guidance you are meant to receive. Isik shares practical advice to help you distinguish between your ego’s voice and your soul’s voice and overcome self-doubts and limiting beliefs. She also shares her story of…

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Getting Out, Starting Out + Standing Out with Alesia Galati 2:27:05

4M ago2:27:05

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From the childhood trauma of living through a cult-like experience, to now being married with 2 kids and running her own successful Podcast Management Company... This week’s guest is an inspiration for just how possible it is to get out, start out and eventually stand out in life and business! Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking to my gue…

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Mad Hatter's Gardens of Greece Luncheon With Allison Brodnax, Karen Sargent, and Jan Strimple 33:20

4M ago33:20

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How does a nonprofit create an event that has its guests highly engaged long before the event begins? Today, I talk with three special guests to talk about the upcoming Mad Hatter's Luncheon benefitting the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum: Event Chair, Allison Brodnax, Board President Karen Sargent, and Event Producer Jan Strimple. Mad Hatt…

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Deep Intelligence as a Portal to Navigate the Era of AI with Christina Berkley ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 07 50:22

4M ago50:22

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Deep Intelligence as a Portal to Navigate the Era of AI Christina Berkley is joining us today. Christina is a celebrated coach, an expert in Generative Trance, and the head of the Center of Deep Intelligence. In today’s episode, she talks about why she believes Deep Intelligence is the antidote to this era of AI, artificial intelligence. This inclu…

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Cheap Shots 49:10

4M ago49:10

49:10

In the world today, you just can’t be on the internet and more specifically, on social media, and not see the way that people try to come for one another. There’s so many people with going around spewing their mean, hateful and ignorant comments all over everyone and everything. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the cheap shots th…

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Round Top Festival Institute Gala With Reenie Harwood Collins and Linda Plant 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

How does a small community effectively draw donors from around the area to their gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Reenie Harwood Collins and Linda Plant, who are the co-chairs for the upcoming Round Top Festival Institute Gala. The smallest incorporated town in Texas, Round Top is a town of approximately 90 residents known pr…

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Somatic Work as a Portal to Navigating ADHD and Money Trauma with Natalie Ross ⎸ Enter the Portal EP# 06 1:08:48

4M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Ross to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and co-founder of the Earth Speak community and podcast. In this conversation, Natalie is very Candid about the challenges and breakthroughs along the way. Despite the success of a podcast with millions of downloads and a six-figure membership, Natalie shocked e…

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