Season 4, Episode #2: Kate Viana – Founder of Viana Communications
Kate Viana, founder of Viana Communications, is on a mission to revolutionize how nonprofits communicate, grow, and sustain their impact. With nearly 15 years of experience in the nonprofit world, Kate has seen the cultural and internal communication struggles that hold organizations back—and she built a company to solve them. Through her ecosystem of four specialized brands, she empowers small and midsize nonprofits to strengthen their culture, improve their communications, and scale their impact.
Episode #274: Shelly Norris
Shelly Norris is the co-founder of Corey’s Network Inc. and the mother of Corey, whose 2013 homicide ignited her mission. With 35 years in social work—spanning women’s shelters, adjudicated youth, the Missouri Department of Corrections, school systems, and sexual-abuse investigations—Shelly built a Kansas City–based nonprofit that delivers immediate support, advocacy, and practical services to surviving victims of homicide. Her story is a masterclass in channeling grief into action.
Episode #268: Aarti Sahgal
Aarti Sahgal is the founder and CEO of Synergies Work, a nonprofit that bridges the opportunity gap between the disability community and the business world. As a mother and relentless advocate, Aarti has turned personal purpose into a national platform that helps entrepreneurs with disabilities start and grow real, sustainable businesses.
Episode #257: Ashley Jones Part 2
Ashley Jones & Love Not Lost: Healing Grief Through Love and Connection Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, is on a mission to change the way we heal from grief. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, Skylar, Ashley turned her pain into purpose by creating a non-profit that helps families and communities process loss with compassion, love, and meaningful connection. Her story is one of resilience, empathy, and entrepreneurship that’s transforming lives across the country. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Grief at work is a productivity issue. Ignoring it drives long-term performance losses; supporting healing improves outcomes across the board. Leadership sets the culture. Empathy and emotional openness only stick when they’re modeled from the top. Practical regulation tools win. Breath work, movement, sunlight, water, and mindful nutrition help move emotions through the body and restore focus. Name it to tame it. Expanding emotional vocabulary (beyond “happy/angry/sad”) boosts self-awareness and prevents reactive cycles. Systematize care. Weekly 1:1s, “pressure cooker” mapping, and clear values create safety so teams can be honest, adapt, and help each other. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxwXhXDRNjY Memorable Quote: “If you don’t address grief and let people heal, the long-term hit to your productivity will hurt your bottom line more.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Ashley Linkedin Globe Globe
Episode #256: Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones & Love Not Lost: Healing Grief Through Love and Connection Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, is on a mission to change the way we heal from grief. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, Skylar, Ashley turned her pain into purpose by creating a non-profit that helps families and communities process loss with compassion, love, and meaningful connection. Her story is one of resilience, empathy, and entrepreneurship that’s transforming lives across the country. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Ashley founded Love Not Lost after her daughter’s terminal diagnosis and passing, creating a platform to help others navigate the difficult path of grief. Practical Support Tools: From free portrait sessions to the HowCanILoveYouBetter.com tool, her organization provides resources that make it easier for communities to show up for grieving families. Healing Through Presence: Ashley emphasizes that true healing comes from allowing ourselves to feel, stay present, and connect with our bodies instead of “checking out.” The Science of Grief and Trauma: Years of research into trauma and the brain-body connection helped Ashley design effective resources for grief support and education. Creating Cycles of Healing: Love Not Lost is on a mission to transform cycles of pain into cycles of healing by teaching people to love themselves and others through life’s hardest moments. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taZPsVBOiPo Memorable Quote: “To heal, we have to grieve. To grieve, we have to feel. And to feel, we have to be present.” – Ashley Jones Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Ashley Linkedin Globe Globe