The Power of Charms Podcast

the power of charms podcast

Since 2004, Charity Charms have been used as a vehicle for non-profits and organizations of all types to creatively brand, fundraise, and engage with their community. We began this journey as a way to meet the growing demand for socially conscious brands. Being socially conscious has grown into an international movement founded on collaboration, giving, and awareness. Our mission is to empower organizations and their supporters, employees, and customers through symbolic pieces that bring their important work to life. Charms have the power to tell a story, connect people in a meaningful way, and build a legacy of love.

As we enter a new phase, we invite you to explore the extraordinary world of The Power of Charms Podcast, an impactful interview series with influential luminaries, visionaries, and trailblazers who share their journeys revealing the transformative power of making an impact on the world. Prepare to be immersed in a world of wisdom, innovation, and compassion. 

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FINDING HOPE THROUGH THE HURT

JENNY HUBBARD

May 8, 2024

Tune in to hear Kay and Jenny discuss how the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary promotes compassion and acceptance through its educational programs, care for animals, community outreach, the upcoming Catherine Violet Hubbard Butterfly Party, and how you can support the sanctuary’s mission.

Join us as we celebrate Catherine’s legacy of kindness and compassion and explore the incredible work being done at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Sanctuary and Foundation.

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Maggie’s Place – A Home with heart

LAURA MAGRUDER

February 5, 2024

In this episode, Kay sits down with Laura Magruder, the Chief Executive Officer of Maggie’s Place, a haven for pregnant mothers and infants. Discover the incredible journey of Maggie’s Place, it’s expansion, and the heartwarming stories of the women it serves. Tune in for inspiration and insights into the power of community and support.

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Meet Jewel Ya: Where Fashion Meets Compassion

JULIA WINTER

December 6, 2023

Join us for our latest engaging podcast episode where Kay interviews Julia Winter, a remarkable jewelry entrepreneur. Listen in as they discuss Julia’s 20-year journey in the jewelry business, blending fashion with compassion, and her transition from a tech career to creating a successful jewelry line. Learn about Julia’s inspirations, the materials she uses, and her unique approach to design.

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Empowering Communities: Back with Brilliance

JENI WILLIAMS + SHAUN GEAR

November 6, 2023

Join us on this journey of community empowerment and philanthropy as we celebrate the power of collaboration and the impact it can have on those in need. Join Kay as she chats with Jeni Williams and Shaun Gear of the Phoenix AKArama Foundation about their organization, our collaboration on a signature bracelet, and their upcoming fashion event!

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Caregiving Crisis Update

DEBBIE HOWARD

August 29, 2023

Join our caregiving expert, Debbie, and host Kay as they delve into the pivotal role caregivers play in modern workplaces, unveil strategies to foster caregiving-friendly environments, and share information about a special selfcare course.

 

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Recycling Bras for Social Impact

ELAINE BIRKS-MITCHELL

July 10, 2023

Join Kay and Elaine as they discuss The Bra Recyclers mission, their nonprofit arm The Undie Chest, how you can get involved helping women and girls around the world, and more.

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Paws for Independence: Meet Canine Companions!

JEANINE KONOPELSKI

June 5, 2023

Join Kay and Jeanine as they discuss Canine Companions rebrand, the increasing demand for service dogs, their impact on lives and the community, and more!

 

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The Importance of Social Services

CONNIE PHILLIPS

May 10, 2023

Join Kay and Connie as they discuss the incredible work Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Provides, the special project we worked on together, and more!

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The Amazing Dottie Rose Collab

DR. SHARON JONES

October 11, 2022

Join Kay and Sharon as they discuss our collaboration on the Binary Bling Box, the Dottie Rose Foundation, and it’s incredible mission to inspire young girls!

 

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An Animal Shelter Story to Melt Your Heart

GINNY JONTES

May 3, 2022

Join Kay and Ginny as they chat about Heidi’s Village, the founding of nonprofits, their recent branded line with Charity Charms, and more!

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Symbol + Mission = Impact, Be Inspired

GAY ROMACK

April 15, 2022

Join Kay and Gay as they chat about Bridges Reentry, their recent project with Charity Charms, their upcoming event, and more.

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The WILD Success of the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary

KELLEY DURHAM

April 1, 2022

Join Kay and Kelley as they discuss the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary, their partnership with Charity Charms, the incredible efforts of the Phoenix Zoo, Traveling, and more!

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Showing Up Authentically

DEBBIE ESPARZA

March 15, 2022

Join Kay and Debbie as they discuss the incredible initiatives of the YWCA, how they are helping the Phoenix community through its challenges, the power of being authentically yourself, and more.

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Truth, Ritual, Heritage, and Symbolism

ALICIA ONTIVEROS

March 1, 2022

Join Kay and Alicia as they discuss career transitions, embracing one’s heritage, her artistic pursuits, rituals and more!

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Becoming the CEO of YOU!

CHERYL GARRISON

February 2, 2022

Kay and Cheryl as they discuss 50Something Lifestyle, combating the stigma of aging, identifying your passions and strengths to become the CEO of you, and more! 

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Mini episode: Catching Up with Deborah Bateman

DEBORAH BATEMAN

February 2, 2022

Join Kay and Deborah as they chat about what Deborah has been up to lately and how to follow her latest adventures! 

Uniting Philanthropy

JESSICA ADNANI

November 18, 2021

Join Kay and Jessica as they discuss her company Personalized Solutions, its new division and its future, her tips for nonprofits and businesses alike, and more!  

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Meet Kim Adams: The Corporate Hippie!

KIM ADAMS

November 11, 2021

Join Kay and Kim as they discuss The Corporate Hippie, her tips for raising your vibration, the importance of recognizing symbols, their meanings, and more! 

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Inspired to Lead

COLLEEN BIGGS

November 2, 2021

Join Kay and Colleen as they discuss Lead Up for Women, her tips for time management and success, the importance of supporting other women, and more. 

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Delivering Health & Hope to the World

RUTH SANCHEZ

October 20, 2021

Join Kay and Ruth as they discuss Project C.U.R.E, the incredible work they do, the challenges presented by the pandemic, and more!

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Law, Order, and Giving Back

ASHLEY ADAMS

October 4, 2021

Join Kay and Ashley as they discuss her career, her philanthropy with various valley nonprofits, starting her own foundation and more! 

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The Sweetness of Artistry & Philanthropy

BARB GARDNER

October 11, 2021

Join Kay and Sharon as they discuss her company Cakes By Whisk, how she uses her artistry for good, her advice for young businesswomen, and more!

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The ESG Revolution

TYLER BUTLER

October 4, 2021

Join Kay and Tyler as they discuss ESG, the importance of sustainability, what inspires her to do the incredible work she does, and more!

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The Richness of Giving

SHARON LECHTER

September 14th, 2021

Join Kay and Sharon as they discuss philanthropy, her Play Big Movement, how she manages everything in her career, and more.

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Defining Your Design Style

BARBARA KAPLAN

August 13, 2021

Join Kay and Barbara as they discuss her design philosophy, The Bajaro Method, her tips for designing healing spaces, defining your design style, and more.

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The Power of Productivity and GSD

JULIE JONES

August 6, 2021

Join Kay and Julie as they discuss the Adventures of Julie Jones, her 3 hacks for increasing productivity, her upcoming book, and more!

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Meet Carol Cone: The Queen of Purpose

CAROL CONE

June 14, 2021

Join Kay and Carol as they discuss her long career in purpose-driven marketing, her advice for nonprofits and businesses alike, and a dream project of hers!

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thanking donors…A Key Strategy

SHELLEY NELSON

June 2, 2021

Join Kay and Shelley as they discuss Paz de Cristo, their recurring donor program – Lifeline, the importance of storytelling for organizations, and her advice for nonprofits!

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Media Maven Making Waves

CLARISSA BURT

May 6, 2021

Join Kay and Clarissa as they discuss her multi-media empire In the Limelight Media, her new book, and her passion for helping others.

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Meet Mom, My Hero, My Heart

SYDNA MERSEREAU

May 4, 2021

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Kay interviews her mom Sydna. Join them as they discuss her guiding principles to life, sharing the wisdom she’s learned along the way, and just what makes Sydna who she is!

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embracing your higher calling

SKYE STEELE

April 18, 2021

Kay recently spoke with Skye about her nonprofit StreetLightUSA, their programs, sex trafficking education and prevention, and more.

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Love for her brother inspires autism enterprise

MARY ANN LAROCHE

April 5, 2021

Kay and Mary Ann discuss Autism Awareness Month, SEEDs for Autism, how they pivoted through COVID, and the future of their organization.

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the exhilaration of a career pivot

BECKY JACKSON

March 29, 2021

Kay recently spoke with Becky on the Power of Charms podcast about her triad of talents, her new consulting business, and her view on the importance of collaboration among other things.

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Passion In Action

GINGER CLAYTON

March 26, 2021

Join Kay and Ginger as they discuss her business Elontec, its reinvention over the years, The Diaper Bank of Central Arizona, and how it is helping solve the challenges faced by single mothers through the pandemic and beyond.

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Creating a Community of Support

MICHELE SWINICK

March 23, 2021

Join Kay and Michele as they discuss Everything Home, its Purpose Driven Platform, how it’s driving collaboration and helping nonprofits.

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Charms With Heart

CELINA GORRE

March 5, 2021

Join Kay and Celina as they discuss the common myths about Heart Disease, her efforts to help the world improve their health, how she overcomes challenges, and more.

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Finding Higher Purpose in Business and Life

LAURA JUAREZ

February 25, 2021

Join Kay and Laura as they discuss the beginnings of Pure Potential, how businesses can find their higher purpose, what inspires her, and how it’s important we listen to ourselves.

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A Global Force for Good Supporting Women Worldwide

LINDA RENDLEMAN

February 17, 2021

Kay chats with Linda about the creation of the Women Like Us Foundation, her new podcast/radio show, and her yearly trips to Kenya in support of women and the Women Like Us Center.

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The Importance of Women’s Corporate Communities

LISA WESTER

February 2, 2021

Kay chats with Lisa Wester about the Women’s Empowerment Network within LabCorp and how it is helping women across the globe.

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Helping Women Find Their Way

SUSAN BROOKS

January 25, 2021

Kay chats with Susan Brooks about how she helps women leaders in transition both professionally and personally.

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Going GREEN in business and life in 2021

DORIE MORALES

GREEN LIVING MAGAZINE

January 5, 2021

Kay chats with Dorie Morales from Green Living Magazine about ways to make eco-conscious choices personally and through your business.

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Aligning Your Company’s Give Back Philosophy with Your Passion

TERI DAVIS

SIERRA SIGNS

November 30, 2020

Kay chats with Teri about her business Sierra Signs mission is to both create and support long-term change that leads to financially stable and healthy individuals and families

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Creating a Global Caregiving Culture

DEBBIE HOWARD

AMI

November 13, 2020

Kay chats with Debbie about her mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving and how she finds purpose and balance in her life.

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Solving the Challenge of Hunger

KATE THOENE

WASTE NOT

November 9, 2020

Kay chats with Kate Thoene about her history working in the nonprofit sector, Waste Not’s innovative solution to solving hunger, and more!

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The Challenges of Domestic Violence

CINDY QUENNEVILLE

SOJOURNER CENTER

October 20, 2020

Kay chats with Cindy Quenneville about Sojourner Center’s involvement in Key to Strength and the increased need for support through donations and financial support.

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The Perfect Balance of Purpose and Life

ANDREA TYLER EVANS

FRONTDOORS MEDIA

October 20, 2020

Kay chats with Andrea Tyler Evans about how her passion for volunteering and helping others helped her develop her career assisting nonprofits, her involvement in the Key to Strength, and how she balances purpose and life.

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The importance of Finding Your WHY

DEBORAH BATEMAN

RISK BLOSSOMING

October 15, 2020

Deborah shared with Kay McDonald, Founder, and CEO of Charity Charms, about the power of discovering who you are and honoring your life’s calling. Risk Blossoming encourages you to move on, speak out, change, and fulfill dreams and desires.

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A Life of Business With Purpose

FELICIA MUNION

ARIZONA FACIAL PLASTICS

October 7, 2020

Kay chats with Felicia about Arizona Facial Plastics adding a Giving Mission to their business, their involvement in Key to Strength, and why it’s important for them to help victims of domestic violence regain their lives.

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The Art of Collaboration as a Leader

MARY HOLMAN

NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA

September 29, 2020

Kay chats with Mary Holman from the National Bank of Arizona about the power of collaboration, how her background molded her into being a supportive leader, and how knowing the community’s needs can help breed new ideas!

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The Butterfly effect of doing good

LORRAINE TALLMAN

AMANDA HOPE RAINBOW ANGELS

September 22, 2020

Kay chats with Lorraine Tallman, founder of Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, about the current challenges facing nonprofits, finding solutions, our Key to Strength campaign, and their upcoming Night of Hope Gala!

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Tips for Nonprofits to Succeed

JARRETT RANSOM

THE NONPROFIT NERD

September 10, 2020

Kay chats with Jarrett Ransom the self-professed Nonprofit Nerd about fundraising, utilizing power players, the existing landscape of nonprofits, and our exciting campaign raising money for kids with cancer, Key to Strength!

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Creating a Community of Purpose

JULIA PATRICK

THE AMERICAN NONPROFIT ACADEMY

July 31,  2020

Kay chats with the founder of the American Nonprofit Academy about the growth of her daily web series The Nonprofit Show, the state of nonprofits today, and her commitment to helping and guiding them through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Importance of Women As Leaders

GLORIA FELDT

TAKE THE LEAD WOMEN

July 22, 2020

Kay chats with Gloria about the amazing programs and Power Tools put forth by Take The Lead Women, and her commitment to helping women define their power and thrive in the world as it is, while working to change the world around them.

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Crafting a Movement & Making It Happen

SARAH BENKEN

THE KNOW WOMEN

July 13,  2020

Kay chats with the founder and CEO of the Know Women, Sarah Benken, about ways for women to successfully pivot during the Covid pandemic, remaining connected to a supportive community, and her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity among women business owners.

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Creating a Unique Model of Giving

KIM TARNOLPOWSKI

100+ WOMEN WHO CARE VALLEY OF THE SUN

June 5, 2020

Kay sits down with the co-founder of the local philanthropic group 100+ Women Who Care about their quarterly giving circles, how they select the charities they raise money for, and the exclusive membership bracelets created by Charity Charms!

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A Concept Driven to Help Other Kids

STELLA WHITE

SPREADING RAINBOWS

May 6, 2020

Kay sits down with one of Charity Charms clients, Stella White of Spreading Rainbows. They discuss how Stella got the idea for her charity, raising money for No Kid Hungry, and how she partnered with Charity Charms to grow her mission of ending childhood hunger.

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