Best The Gala Sisters Podcasts (2024)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Ice Ball With Kedrick Jeffries And Brenda Lindfors 31:18

21m ago31:18

31:18

How does an organization take their annual fundraising gala from four figures to seven figures? Today, I talk with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas CEO Kedrick Jeffries and CMO Brenda Lindfors to talk about the 20th annual Big Brothers BIg Sisters of Central Texas Ice Ball. In its first year, the Ice Ball raised a little over $6,000. After…

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Creating Statement Signature Cocktails With Bestselling Author André Darlington 39:33

2h ago39:33

39:33

One key element of any successful gala or signature fundraising event is a signature cocktail that helps make your event fun and memorable. Today, special guest cohost Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with André Darlington, author of a dozen cocktail books including his latest book Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West. One of the…

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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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#109 - A Family Affair on Netflix 1:16:25

5d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

#109 - A Family Affair on Netflix

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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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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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#108 - Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 1:24:49

19d ago1:24:49

1:24:49

#108 - Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2: Too Regency Too Furious, Tokyo Drift

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8. 7. The long awaited advice episode 1:21:21

21d ago1:21:21

1:21:21

You asked. We answered. Here is our (legally unbinding these options do not reflect the opinions of Spotify or her affiliates) advice!!

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

25d ago36:34

36:34

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

1M ago49:02

49:02

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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#107: Hacks Season 3, Mother of the Bride and Geek Girl 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

In this episode, Elizabeth and Sarah kick things off with a brief discussion on Hacks Season 3, sharing their thoughts on the latest adventures of Jimmy and Kayla…and Deborah and Ava. Then, they dive into Mother of the Bride, Netflix’s latest attempt at a rom-com movie, starring Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt (plus a very good looking Chad Micha…

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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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Signs and Tokens: Sis Twain’s Courtship with Gary McConkie 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

So we’re going to start posting short episodes where we interview each other about our lives called “Signs and Tokens.” This one is a freebie so if you want to hear more of these head over to Patreon.com/hotdranks

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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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#106: Bridgerton Season 3 - Part 1 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

In this episode, Elizabeth and Sarah dive into Bridgerton Season 3 - Part 1 (which has been what feels like 100 years in the making). Join them as they discuss the latest scandals, romantic entanglements, and crazy wigs from Queen Charlotte that make this season a must-watch. And of course the carriage scene is discussed in great details...along wi…

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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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2 Truths & a Love Lies Bleeding 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Uranus, my anus, anus squares oh my! Rose and Gala do a little reconnaissance, recovering from eclipses, uncovering the influence of Jupiter on Uranus and what the American (Student) Spring has to do with it, and welcoming another season of dis/content. Come for the astro insights and student solidarity, stay for a Love Lies Bleeding review and oth…

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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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8.6. Top 5 Ways the Universe Decided to Keep Us Humble 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Listen. We know we are a light on a hilltop. So the Universe in her own special way has to keep us down a bit.

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#105: Mother’s Day, the Met Gala, The Idea of You and more! 1:31:19

3M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

This week, Elizabeth and Sarah dive into a whirlwind of topics. They talk Mother's Day, birthdays and weekend trips. Plus they dig into Eurovision, the Met Gala and do a little book vs movie comparison on The Idea of You on Amazon Prime.

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

2M ago39:40

39:40

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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8.5. Top Five Met Gala Looks and Who Would Wear Them if the Theme was “Mormon: An American Cult” 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

What if Anna Wintour’s vision of the Met Gala was Orson Pratt and Fanny Algiers and Gordon B.

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8.4. The Top Five Gods Worshiped in the Pantheon of our new religions 1:19:11

3M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

I’m sorry for this.

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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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#104: Accidental Spring Break 1:12:20

3M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The sisters are back, so tune in as the sisters recount their accidental spring break adventures, Sarah's recent travels to Croatia, and the latest buzz surrounding Taylor Swift's album drop. Plus, get the scoop on their recent TV and movie watches, including Sarah's long-awaited viewing of "Dune," the Netflix Australian teen drama "Heartbreak High…

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

3M ago31:37

31:37

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

3M ago41:03

41:03

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

3M ago40:29

40:29

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

3M ago47:12

47:12

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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8.3. Top 5 Things We Hope Sister Dennees speaks on next. 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

We’ve truly been so lucky to hear what sister Dennis thinks about women’s power in the church and we can’t wait to hear what she has next. Here are our top five hopes.

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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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8.2. Top 5 People We Hope Not to See in Our Ward in Hell 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

So Mormonism is true, allegedly. /9 that means when sinner go to hell (like us) they’ll have a ward. And these are the people we hope are not there.

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#103: Bey Goes Country and 5 Blind Dates 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

In this episode Elizabeth and Sarah start off with the truly important, discussing the best Easter candy. Then they dive headfirst into Beyonce’s latest album, Cowboy Carter and give their high level initial thoughts. Then after a brief discussion about the resolution of Kate gate they discuss Amazon Prime’s latest venture into the rom-com genre, 5…

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

4M ago33:20

33:20

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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8.1. We’re solving transphobia 1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Listen. We’re not experts. But we’re concerned cis people. So here is our attempt to support our trans community

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Dust Yourself Off & Try Again 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... without a dope pod to enjoy. Missy Misdemeanor references aside, we mean to keep showing up for you. But, how to show up as if nothing has changed when everything has changed? How to reconcile the healing self with the self in the burning room? With the passing of our depressive episodes and the …

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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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7.3. Fudge College, Mormons 1:31:11

4M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

The Mormons are up to some business. We’re not OK.

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#102: Irish Wish & Kate Gate 1:09:05

4M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

In this episode, Elizabeth and Sarah embark on a journey into the world of Netflix's latest rom-com “gem”, Irish Wish, starring none other than Lindsay Lohan. Join the sisters as they decide whether or not this will become a St. Patrick’s Day classic. SKIPPERS, head to the 7:15ish mark to dive into the "Irish Wish" movie talk. But that's not all! P…

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Dallas Museum of Art - Art Ball 2024 With Andy Smith And Paul von Wupperfield 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

How does an organization create a signature fundraising event that is one of the hottest tickets in town year after year? Today, I talk with Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfield, who are the co-chairs for the upcoming Art Ball 2024 benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. The Dallas Museum of Art is one of the world's premier art museums featuring works…

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Top 5 Things We Woulda Done if We Hadn’t Lost That Damn Hour 1:16:09

5M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

We’re in the daylight savings hangover over here. We had so many plans and then we lost that hour

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Welcome to Season 7!!! 1:30:46

5M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

It’s season seven and we’re all new! We’ve got the intro music at a different spot! Remember last week when we told you your husband was gay? Well if that made you anxious we’re here this week with the top five bits of advice.

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THE BIG GOOD With Kelsey Patterson 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

How does an organization successfully host an event that provides funds to multiple nonprofits to maximizes a positive impact on their community? Today, I talk with THE BIG GOOD co-founder Kelsey Patterson about their upcoming annual flagship fundraising event THE BIG GOOD, which benefits three organizations in North Texas: The Tarrant To & Through…

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#101: : Love at First Sight vs Upgraded (It’s a Rom-Com Rivalry in the Skies) 1:27:49

5M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions as Elizabeth and Sarah take on the battle of romantic comedies, but with a twist - it's all about the classic troupe, meet cutes on a plane movies! In this episode, the sisters dissect the highs and lows of "Love at First Sight" on Netflix and "Upgraded" on Amazon Prime. From awkward meet-cutes to forced…

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Imagine Muny Gala With Ben Crenshaw And Scotty Sayers 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

How does an organization successfully attract a wide range of people throughout the donor community to a signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Scotty Sayers and Two-Time Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw about the upcoming Imagine Muny Gala benefitting The Muny Conservancy. The Muny Conservancy is an organization seeking to preserve Lions Mun…

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6.21. Top Five Ways to Know Your in a Mixed Orientation Marriage (MOM) 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

ie top five signs you’re a straight lady married to a gay man.

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Amplify Austin Day with Piper Stege Nelson 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

How does an organization successfully raise $10 million online in 24 hours to benefit the entire community? Today, I talk with Piper Stege Nelson, CEO of I Live Here I Give Here to talk about Amplify Austin Day. Amplify Austin is a platform of over 700 nonprofits from seven counties in Central Texas. Over 24 hours each March, tens of thousands in t…

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Top 5 People Upon Whom We Imprinted Sexually as a Youth (Youth meaning anytime before 1999) 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

I mean, that’s basically it. It’s been 42 days since our last episode.

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#100: One Hundred Episodes of Sisterhood!!!! 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Join Elizabeth and Sarah in celebrating the landmark 100th episode of their podcast! In this special edition, the hosts take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the most memorable moments from the past 100 episodes. From the riveting season finales of "Sex Education" to the quirky mysteries of "Only Murders in the Building," and the ongoing …

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Helping Hand Home Crystal Ball with Kerianne Oliver, Jennifer Ramberg, and Beth Plater 33:09

5M ago33:09

33:09

How does an organization create a signature fundraising gala with a very large, multi-generational following? Today, I talk with Helping Hand Home Board President Beth Plater, as well as Kerianne Oliver and Jennifer Ramberg, co-chairs of the upcoming annual signature fundraising event, Crystal Ball. Crystal Ball is the largest nonprofit gala in Aus…

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