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367. Good Humans of 2022: Meghana Gunturi
367. Good Humans of 2022: Meghana Gunturi
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Dec 23, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Meet Meghana. This high-schooler is the founder of Neurodiversity Horizons, a nonprofit that aims to increase public accommodation for people with disabilities. Neurodiversity Horizons has 22 international chapters (Switzerland, Australia, France, India, UK, South Africa, Canada, and all over the United States). She runs social media campaigns to generate awareness and launched a podcast that has been heard in more than 11 countries. She has spoken about this initiative at the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit to 5,000+ attendees. It’s an honor to celebrate the diversity of the human brain with this Gen-Z founder. We love her moxie and how she’s boldly making the change she wants to see in the world. We’re rooting for you Meghana! Today’s GuestMeghana Gunturi, High Schooler in Southern California and Founder of Neurodiversity Horizons Episode HighlightsMeghana’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)What is neurodiversity and some of the stigmas surrounding it (8:21)About Neurodiversity Horizons (12:00)Meghana’s love for entrepreneurship (20:00)Neurodiversity Horizons’s board (24:00)Gen Z and the future of the sector (27:00)Meghana’s ultimate dream for philanthropy and advocacy (33:00)Favorite charity other than Neurodiversity Horizons: Best Buddies (36:00)Favorite human quality: Kindness and teamwork (36:00)What the nonprofit community could learn from Meghana’s experience? (41:00)Meghana’s One Good Thing: Perseverance. (44:00)How to connect with Neurodiversity Horizons (46:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/367.About our Good Humans Week Presenting Sponsor, GoodworldGood Humans Week presenting sponsor Goodworld is helping nonprofits and companies level up their culture and impact by democratizing giving. Goodworld's leading all-in-one solution for workplace giving, donation matching, volunteering, and charitable rewards is perfect for purpose driven organizations of every shape and size. We're partnering with Goodworld to give the gift of giving back. Goodworld's gift cards are the most impactful gift for every occasion. A gift card lets you send donors, employees, customers and friends dollars to donate to their favorite charitable cause. So come on, let's change the world together with gifts that make a difference at goodworldnow.com/givecards.About our sponsor, Philanthropy TogetherWe believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. Together, let’s create a world filled with passionate, empowered people giving collectively and intentionally.The first training of the new year is Wednesday, January 18th - and you can sign up or learn more at philanthropytogether.org.About our Sponsor Feathr Feathr is trusted by more than 1,000 nonprofits of all sizes — from the Humane Society and Meals on Wheels to IJM .Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023.Learn more and get started today at Feathr.co. And, be sure to tell them We Are For Good sent you! Start Learning Today on We Are For Good PRO ?We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.
Released:
Dec 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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