In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King shows you how to turn casual supporters into passionate champions of your mission. Using the Building a Donor Profile Worksheet, you’ll learn to uncover your donors’ values, motivations, giving habits, and what truly drives them to give. This is more than fundraising, it’s about creating meaningful connections, building trust, and inspiring long-term loyalty. If you want donors who don’t just give, but cheer, advocate, and champion your cause, this episode is your roadmap from stranger to superfan.

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Strong boards build strong organizations, but assembling, engaging, and keeping the right members is easier said than done. In this episode, we break down five actionable steps to help you recruit board members who are aligned with your mission, retain them through meaningful engagement, and develop their capacity to make a bigger impact.

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, executive director, or aspiring board member, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your team and elevate your organization’s success.

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What happens after the world celebrates your baby, but forgets you? In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King sits down with Dar Bordiny, founder of Imperfectly Mothering, to explore the silent struggles of postpartum life and the power of building authentic support systems for new mothers.

Dar shares her personal journey of feeling “grateful and grieving” deeply in love with her baby, yet disconnected from herself and how that experience inspired her to create a global community that now serves thousands of women. Her story is a powerful reminder that vulnerability and honesty are at the heart of meaningful culture.

Together, Kyle and Dar discuss the realities of postpartum that no one talks about, how culture, identity, and perfectionism impact early motherhood, and why showing up authentically is the key to connection and belonging. They explore how one woman turned personal struggle into a movement that is changing the postpartum experience.

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Raechelle Petteway, Chief Development Officer at Freedom School Partners, to unpack what it really takes to build meaningful partnerships that drive both social impact and business growth.

With over 15 years of experience in development, marketing, and corporate philanthropy, Raechelle has mastered the art of connecting purpose with performance. From her early days in corporate social responsibility to her current role leading fundraising and communications for one of Charlotte’s most impactful youth organizations, she’s learned that great leadership isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising people, relationships, and awareness.

Together, Kyle and Raechelle explore:

• How pivotal “slingshot” moments shape leadership and purpose

• The difference between traditional fundraising and corporate philanthropy

• How today’s political landscape is influencing philanthropy and giving trends

• The importance of self-care, boundaries, and intentional living for high-impact leaders

• What it really takes to navigate career transitions with courage and clarity

This conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, strategy, and service. Whether you work in nonprofit development, corporate giving, or leadership, Raechelle’s story will inspire you to lead with empathy and build bridges that last.

As a leader, you’re responsible for driving culture, performance, and people forward, but what drives you? Too often, leaders sacrifice their own health in the name of productivity, pushing through fatigue, stress, and pain until burnout becomes the norm. In this powerful episode, Dr. Aissa McGuirl joins Kyle King to reveal how your physical health directly impacts your leadership capacity, decision-making, and emotional resilience. You’ll learn how to “connect the body dots” a holistic approach to aligning how you feel, function, and look, so you can show up as the best version of yourself. Dr. McGuirl breaks down the connection between movement, mobility, and mental clarity, and offers real strategies for reducing chronic pain, improving energy, restoring balance, and regaining confidence in your body. Because here’s the truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t lead from an unhealthy one. If you’re ready to lead with vitality, longevity, and presence, this episode will show you how to start.

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In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, we sit down with Brandi Barron, 2023 Salutatorian from Johnson C. Smith University, branding expert, and passionate advocate for social impact and youth empowerment. Brandi Barron shares her journey from student to professional, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her insights on creating communities where belonging, purpose, and identity drive real impact. We dive into how education, community support, and personal initiative can help the next generation thrive, and how each of us can play a role in empowering young leaders. Whether you’re an educator, community leader, or someone committed to making a difference, this conversation is full of actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle S. King sits down with Bea Sonnendecker, founder of SuiteC and advisor to thousands of C-Suite leaders, to explore the unspoken truths of leadership at the top. Bea shares her experiences working with over 10,000 executives, revealing why the most successful leaders thrive not just because of effort or strategy, but because of trust, empathy, and the quality of their networks.

Bea dives into the concept of a personal Board of Directors, navigating imposter syndrome in high-stakes environments, and the unspoken rules that separate thriving leaders from the rest. She also shares practical strategies for building authentic connections, leveraging relationships, and creating a culture that multiplies impact.

This episode is for leaders ready to lead with heart, build lasting influence, and create a network and culture that support success long before it’s needed. Tune in to learn how relationships can truly become the leadership asset that multiplies all others.

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In this episode, Kyle S. King sits down with Nima Farshchi, an innovative educator and changemaker dedicated to transforming how we think about learning and leadership. Together, they explore how education can be a true catalyst for societal change, not just within classrooms, but across communities and generations. Nima shares his journey and insights on building inclusive, purpose-driven learning environments, reimagining the role of schools in shaping values, and empowering the next generation to think critically, act boldly, and lead with empathy. This conversation challenges the status quo and invites every listener, whether you’re an educator, parent, or community leader, to reflect on the question: What if education was designed not just to inform, but to transform society? Tune in and discover how purposeful education can drive real-world impact and cultural evolution.

Learn more about Nima and his work here:

UMD Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/robert-h.-smith-school-of-business

CSVC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/center-for-social-value-creation/

Nima’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nima-farshchi/

Bio: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/directory/nima-farshchi