Empower Hour

About Empower Hour

Hey there, changemakers and do-gooders! 👋 Are you ready to supercharge your nonprofit or philanthropic efforts? Then you’re in the right place! Hosted by Carina Martin (yes, that’s me!), Empower Hour is your monthly dose of inspiration, practical advice, and maybe a few mom jokes (sorry, not sorry). We’re here to navigate the wild world of nonprofits together, one empowering hour at a time. What’s on the menu, you ask? Oh, just a smorgasbord of nonprofit goodness. From tech talks to capital campaigns, we’ll cover it all. Join us each week as we chat with nonprofit rockstars, share laugh-out-loud stories, and dish out actionable advice faster than you can say ”tax-deductible donation.” Remember, in the nonprofit world, we don’t just think outside the box – we recycle it, repurpose it, and use it to build a better tomorrow. So tune in, turn up, and let’s make some good together!

Publisher

Carina Martin

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2025

Latest episode

2 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Gala Goals: Designing Events that Inspire Giving

   Molly Fitzpatrick Moore, Senior Advisor at ALSAC, reveals how to design inspiring nonprofit events that maximize donor engagement and giving, focusing on curated guest lists and mission-driven themes in this interview.

2. 

   18 Nov 2025

   From Colorado to the World: How Project C.U.R.E. Turned Compassion into Global Impact

   Dr. Douglas Jackson discusses how Project C.U.R.E. delivers medical supplies globally, emphasizing volunteer leadership, quality control, and data-driven reporting, in this interview.

3. 

   4 Nov 2025

   From Profit to Purpose: Marketing Mastery for Social Impact

   Entrepreneur Eli Rubel discusses marketing strategies for nonprofits, including donor segmentation and AI, with host Carina Martin in an interview that provides actionable insights for mission-driven organizations.

4. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Lead Like You Mean It: The Strengths Revolution in Nonprofit Leadership

   Leadership expert Dr. Cheryl Lovell discusses strengths-based leadership for nonprofit teams, revealing how to leverage talents, prevent burnout, and build authentic leadership in an interview with Carina Martin.

5. 

   27 May 2025

   Making Money Make Sense: How One Leader is Revolutionizing Financial Education (and Having Fun Doing It!)

   Carina Martin interviews Amy Sherman about Junior Achievement's innovative financial education programs, highlighting the merger with Economic Literacy Colorado and the importance of engaging teaching methods.

6. 

   30 Mar 2025

   Episode 2: Transforming Communities Through Government-Nonprofit Collaboration - A Mayor's Perspective

   Join Empower Hour as host Carina Martin sits down with Mayor Guyleen Castriotta of Broomfield, Colorado to explore the powerful intersection of government and nonprofit collaboration. Drawing from her unique experience as both a public servant and former nonprofit worker, Mayor Castriotta shares invaluable insights on building effective partnerships that serve community needs.

7. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Episode 1: Collective Action, Colossal Impact

   In this premiere episode of Empower Hour, host Carina Martin sits down with Lisandra Gonzales, CEO of Cradle to Career Colorado, to explore how collective action can transform communities and create lasting social change. Key moments: 0:00 Introduction & Welcome 5:15 Understanding Collective Action 12:30 The Seven Critical Milestones 18:45 Youth Voice & Civic Influencers 25:30 Direct Services vs. Systems Change 32:15 Data-Driven Decision Making 38:40 Building Business Partnerships 45:20 Lessons Learned & Success Stories 52:30 Future of Collective Impact Discover: How the Strive Together framework aligns community efforts Why data measurement is crucial for systemic change Real success stories of community transformation Strategies for engaging business partners The role of youth voices in creating change How to overcome common collaboration challenges Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, this episode provides practical insights into creating meaningful change through collective action. Learn how communities can work together to ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive from cradle to career.

Who has been a guest on Empower Hour

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Molly Fitzpatrick Moore
• Dr Douglas Jackson
• Eli Rubel
• Dr Cheryl Lovell
• Amy Sherman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.