Doing Good

Volunteering as Adventure: Author Heidi Siefkas on Resilience and Giving Back | Heidi Siefkas

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: Donate Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, author and adventurer Heidi Siefkas joins Megan to discuss the transformative power of volunteering, resilience, and the "Look Up" mantra born from a near-death experience. What You'll Learn: ✅ How volunteering shifts perspective and builds resilience as a "muscle to be flexed." ✅ Why homelessness can happen to anyone and the importance of community lifelines ✅ The power of treating volunteer service as an all-consuming adventure Resources & Mentions: Nashville Rescue MissionHeidi SiefkasConnect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠⁠Credits:Hosted by Megan McInnisProduced by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann

Life-Changing Home Modifications: A Story of Hope and Independence | Kayla Torti, Adeline Graf

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: https://bit.ly/DoingGoodDonate-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Summary:In this episode, Kayla Torti (Program Director at Tucker's House) and Adeline (Tucker's House recipient) join Megan McInnis to discuss the profound impact of accessible home modifications on families living with disabilities. We explore Kayla's journey as both a special needs mom and advocate, hear Addie's transformative story of moving from a converted garage to independent living, and discover how Tucker's House creates dignity and hope through thoughtful accessibility solutions. What You'll Learn: ✅ How inaccessibility literally makes people more disabled and affects their health ✅ The comprehensive planning required for successful home modifications ✅ Why advocacy and understanding matter as much as the physical changes Resources & Mentions: Tucker's HouseApply for services: Click the "Apply" button at tuckershouse.org (located in the top right corner). To volunteer or donate: Contact through the websiteConnect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠⁠ Credits:Hosted by Megan McInnisProduced by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jordan Rillera

Building Hope: Inside Tucker's House and the Mission to Make Homes Accessible | Hugh Nelson

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS To Support Doing Good: https://bit.ly/DoingGoodDonate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, Hugh Nelson of Kingdom Builders joins Megan McInnis to discuss how specialized skills can transform lives through volunteer service. We explore Hugh's journey from serving sandwiches to the homeless as a Nashville police officer to leading construction projects that make homes accessible for families in crisis, learn how Tucker's House connects skilled volunteers with families who need home modifications, and discover the powerful ripple effect that happens when businesses leverage their resources for good. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to leverage professional skills and business relationships for volunteer impact ✅ The life-changing work Tucker's House does is modifying homes for accessibility ✅ Why serving others keeps us grounded and reminds us of our blessings Resources & Mentions: Tucker's HouseKingdom Builders (Hugh Nelson's company)Tennessee Baptist Children's HomePeople Loving NashvilleConnect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠Doing Good⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Featured Organization⁠⁠⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Hosted by Megan McInnisProduced by Jay Wilson Music by Hartzmann Edited by Jay Wilson

Community First: Participatory Justice in Action | Dr. Rolanda Lister, Shawna Clay

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYSTo Support Doing Good: https://bit.ly/DoingGoodDonateCommunity First: Participatory Justice in ActionIn this episode, Dr. Rolanda Lister and Shawna Clay join host Megan McInnis to explore how community-led solutions are transforming maternal health, housing, and economic mobility in Nashville’s 37208. Dr. Lister shares how her nonprofit, Bloom, supports postpartum mothers through safe housing and healing, while Shawna explains how participatory grantmaking empowers residents and has funded more than 49 grassroots projects. Together, they show what’s possible when a community refuses to let its neighbors fall through the cracks—and chooses to help them bloom.What You’ll Learn✅ How homelessness directly impacts maternal and infant health outcomes✅ How the 37208 Fund identifies community-led projects and funds what matters most✅ The transformative impact of affordable housing, wraparound services, and economic mobility for mothersResources & MentionsBloom37208 FundMending HeartsMetro Nashville Arts CommissionConnect with UsWebsite: Doing GoodSocial Media: All LinksBlog: Featured OrganizationSupport the show: Donate Here

Feeding Community Change: How One Nashville Volunteer Serves Through Food and Heart | Corisa "Pine" Lewis

WE HIGHLIGHT NEW ORGANIZATIONS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYSSupport Doing Good: ⁠⁠⁠Donate Here⁠⁠⁠In this episode, Corisa "Pine" Lewis joins Megan McInnis to discuss the power of persistent community service and the innovative work of The 37208 Fund. We explore Pine's remarkable volunteer journey across multiple Nashville organizations, learn about participatory grantmaking and how it's transforming North Nashville, and discover how food and hospitality create lasting connections.What You'll Learn:✅ How participatory grantmaking empowers communities to fund their own solutions✅ The impact of consistent volunteer service across multiple organizations✅ Creative ways to serve your community through your unique skills and passionsResources & Mentions:⁠The 37208 Fund⁠⁠Corner to Corner Nashville⁠⁠Men of Valor⁠Pineapples Food Service and EventsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠Doing Good⁠Social Media: ⁠All Links⁠Blog: ⁠Featured Volunteers⁠Support the show: ⁠Donate Here⁠Credits:Produced by Azilee MaetkeMusic by HartzmannEdited by Jay Wilson, Azilee Maetke