Two Brave Unicorns is a podcast born from the belief that everyday heroes deserve a spotlight. Featuring the people, nonprofits, and companies daring to make the world brighter. Made for anyone who believes in the unapologetic magic unleashed by doing good.
Co-hosted by marketing strategist, nonprofit champion, and brand builder Keri Cotterman alongside former television executive and current nonprofit board leader Jill Holmes. The show highlights stories of impact, innovation, and the extraordinary people creating impact by changing the things that matter. You can expect to:
Find causes that speak to your heart and inspiration that just may live in your soul.
Understand what truly drives impact (hint: it’s not just money).
See the world differently through stories told by those making waves so big you might even smell the salt in the air.
Learn about the techniques driving messages, raising funds, and creating change.
Whether you live mission-first every day, are just starting to champion your cause, or simply need a Mission Moment, this show reminds you that the do-gooders really do win in the end.
Follow us for new episodes twice a month.
Mission Moment: Vance Brown on Unicorns, Faith, Failure & Finding What Matters
Keri and Jill sit down with entrepreneur, mentor, mediator, and real-life unicorn Vance Brown for a raw conversation about building companies, repairing relationships, faith, failure, and what it really means to create something that survives the test of time.
18 Feb 2026
Jake Kloberdanz on OneHope Wine, Estate Eight & “Nourishing the Future”
In this Mission Moment, Two Brave Unicorns hosts Keri Cotterman and Jill Holmes welcome entrepreneur and impact-builder Jake Kloberdanz, co-founder of OneHope Wine and Estate Eight—a brand leader who’s been proving for nearly two decades that purpose and profit don’t compete… they reinforce each other.
Jake shares the humble, scrappy origins of OneHope (yes, it started in a storage unit), and the three-word purpose that’s guided the business from day one: “Nourish the future.” From there, the conversation expands into what Jake believes is the most powerful thing any business can create: community—a sense of belonging that keeps people coming back for more than just a product.
You’ll hear:
• Why Jake thinks in terms of stewardship vs. ownership—and how that mindset shapes everything he builds.
• How OneHope evolved from cause-based wines into a nationwide giving platform (with 50,000+ nonprofits supported and 75,000+ events).
• The real relationship between performance and giving—and why each strengthens the other.
• How purpose can become a competitive advantage without ever becoming performative.
• A few surprising turns into football, wine memories, and the personal experiences that shaped Jacob’s “do good” DNA.
It’s warm, insightful, and full of the kind of behind-the-scenes thinking that makes missions stick—and communities grow.
21 Jan 2026
Creating Stories and Changing Lives Through Data Science
From humble beginnings in Kansas to leading global-scale innovation in education, Two Brave Unicorns welcomes Dan Hirleman, PhD to our latest episode. Dan is an engineer, educator, and visionary behind the groundbreaking Data Mine program at Purdue University and in Colorado.
Don’t think you’re into data? You don’t have to be … Dan shares how curiosity, kindness, and data can change the world. Co-host Keri opens the episode by calling Dan the genuinely nicest person she’s ever met, and it’s easy to see why. His warmth and sincerity draw you in as he shares a mission rooted in care: making sure every student leaves college with a strong story, one that helps them compete for internships and jobs no matter their academic institution.
Along the way, Jill and Keri share their own data-driven stories, from reality TV ratings and political campaigns to spreadsheets that helped finance an Oscar-nominated IMAX film … even a callout to a lifelong obsession with orcas! This is a conversation about patterns, people, and purpose.
13 Dec 2025
Inside Colorado Gives with Erica Thornley
A heartfelt, insightful conversation with Erica Thornley, Vice President of Product Development at Colorado Gives Foundation. From personal stories to statewide generosity, discover the heart and innovation behind Colorado Gives Day. Take a Mission Moment.
What begins as a conversation about Colorado Gives Day quickly opens into something deeper: the personal story that fuels Erica’s work and the transformative role nonprofits can play in people’s lives.
Filled with insight, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s largest giving movements, this episode is a reminder of what happens when community, purpose, and innovation collide.
12 Dec 2025
Space, Strategy & Strategic Foresight for a Positive Future with Dr. Joel Mozer
From satellites to AI, quantum physics, and the unexpected lessons of beekeeping, this conversation bridges space science and everyday decision-making in a way that’s accessible, thoughtful, and deeply human…
…and we promise that there are no PhD requirements to enjoy this conversation!
Take a Mission Moment with us, and you will learn about cultivating positive futures leveraging strategic foresight!
In this episode of Two Brave Unicorns, Keri Cotterman and Jill Holmes sit down with Dr. Joel Mozer, the first-ever Chief Scientist of the United States Space Force. You will hear them talk about exploring curiosities, innovation of the past and future, and the discipline of thinking beyond what’s right in front of us.
With more than 30 years designing and deploying advanced space systems, Dr. Mozer shares how staring at clouds led to a career shaping national defense, how strategic foresight helps leaders prepare for the unknowable future, and why innovation often comes from asking better questions and not having faster answers.
Take a mission moment with us to explore strategic foresight and remember to do good, do it now, and do it often!
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29 Nov 2025
Inside Colorado Gives Foundation with Erica Thornley
A heartfelt, insightful conversation with Erica Thornley, Vice President of Product Development at Colorado Gives Foundation. From personal stories to statewide generosity, discover the heart and innovation behind Colorado Gives Day. Take a Mission Moment.
What begins as a conversation about Colorado Gives Day quickly opens into something deeper: the personal story that fuels Erica’s work and the transformative role nonprofits can play in people’s lives.
Filled with insight, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s largest giving movements, this episode is a reminder of what happens when community, purpose, and innovation collide.
24 Nov 2025
Two Brave Unicorns Episode 1 - Meet Keri & Jill
Meet Keri Cotterman and Jill Holmes in the spirited kickoff of Two Brave Unicorns — hear how a spontaneous idea turned into a purpose-driven show celebrating everyday heroes, the nonprofit origin story that brought them together.
And yes… the moment Jill casually confirms she was in the room when Kanye tried to take Taylor Swift’s VMA. Should we have led with that?
This is the only episode featuring just the hosts; every episode after this brings in mission-minded guests with stories that deserve the spotlight. Take a Mission Moment with us.
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