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We wrapped up this month’s theme – MAY your dreams come true – with a conversation on Paying it Forward with Howard Brodwin, Joe Devon, and Tisha Janigian. Part of realizing your own dreams is giving others a helping hand, and this crew of advocates has plenty of experience in that arena.
About this week’s guests:
- Howard Brodwin is Founder/Managing Director of Sports and Social Change, as well as Co-Founder/Chief Impact Officer of CommonAlly
- Joe Devon is Chair, GAAD Foundation, CEO of Diamond, and Co-Founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD)
- Tisha Janigian is President/Founder of SHE IS HOPE LA and Broker and Owner of SHE IS HOPE Realty
Howard, Joe, and Tisha talked about their backstories and organizations, shared anecdotes, and offered thoughts on what acts of kindness are most meaningful and how to raise awareness.
What Paying it Forward Means
- Joe: If you are lucky enough to be successful … or whatever it is you are given, it’s great to pay it forward. That’s what “community” is all about
- Howard: Doing something that no one can pay you back for
- Tisha: Giving back through the non-profit. Giving a hand up, not just a hand-out
How to Raid Awareness for a Nonprofit or Cause
- Tisha: Ask questions, learn from others
- Joe: You don’t know how many people are in similar situations or need what you have to offer. Put your ideas out there. Reach out to journalists
- Howard: Be curious. Start asking questions and keep asking questions. Rather than start a new non-profit, consider aligning yourself with others on a similar mission
Paying it Forward #GoalChatLive
Also, check out the full GoalChatLive conversation on Paying it Forward in the Twitter Moments Recap.
Goals
- Howard: Connect an activity you love (music, sports, food) with something you care about in the world. Find a way to glue them together. Bonus goal: See if your dog is trainable to be a service animal, train them, and bring them to visit others
- Tisha: Find a way to give back to your local community. Don’t know who or how to help? Ask a friend or post on social media.
- Joe: Interested in politics? Join your local chamber to learn the system. Volunteer.
Final Thoughts
- Tisha: Go for it
- Howard: Vote
- Joe: Pay it forward
Links
- Check out Howard Brodwin, Sports and Social Change, and CommonAlly
- Learn more about Joe Devon, Diamond, and Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 19). Read my interview with Joe Devon on #GAAD and Joe’s post proposing a day of accessibility awareness.
- Check out Tisha Janigian, SHE IS HOPE LA, and SHE IS HOPE Realty
- Connect with Howard Brodwin, Joe Devon, and Tisha Janigian on LinkedIn
- Join the Write On Online Facebook group for community and conversation
- Learn more about Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
How do you go about Paying it Forward? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are sharing May wins and June goals. Join the Twitter chat on Sunday, May 29, at 7pm PT on Twitter. Then, on Monday, May 30, at 4pm PT, my #GoalChatLive guests are Christian Karasiewicz, Samantha Kelly, and Viveka von Rosen.
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