Mindy Longo and Gina Halow - Volunteering as a Family, Collective Giving and Creating Networks for Good
02/24/25 • 47 min
In this episode, I’m joined by the founders of Impact Diablo Valley, Mindy Longo and Gina Halow, two powerhouse women who are transforming the way we give back. Impact Diablo Valley is a nonprofit that’s redefining philanthropy through a collective giving model, inspired by the national organization Impact 100. Since their inception in 2018, they’ve raised over $860,000 for local nonprofits, making a huge impact in our community.
What makes them stand out? Their focus on family giving, bringing families together to engage in philanthropy and inspire the next generation of givers.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your charitable giving more meaningful, or how to involve your kids in philanthropy in a way that’s engaging and impactful, this episode is for you. We dive into how volunteering together teaches values like empathy, teamwork, and responsibility. How pooling resources with others amplifies impact, creating lasting change that ripples through communities. Plus, how being connected to your community can have profound health benefits for everyone involved.
Get ready to be inspired by the power of collective giving and learn how you, too, can be part of something bigger than yourself!
To connect with Mindy Longo & Gina Halow click HERE
To connect with Impact Diablo Valley click HERE
To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE
Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE
This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.
Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase
This episode is sponsored by All Business Class
Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.
BetterHelp, is an online therapy service that makes it easy to get the help you, or your family, needs from the comfort of your own home. For listeners of the Savvy Giving Gal Podcast, you’ll get 10% off your first month of therapy when you use the link betterhelp.com/savvy
To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE
In this episode, I’m joined by the founders of Impact Diablo Valley, Mindy Longo and Gina Halow, two powerhouse women who are transforming the way we give back. Impact Diablo Valley is a nonprofit that’s redefining philanthropy through a collective giving model, inspired by the national organization Impact 100. Since their inception in 2018, they’ve raised over $860,000 for local nonprofits, making a huge impact in our community.
What makes them stand out? Their focus on family giving, bringing families together to engage in philanthropy and inspire the next generation of givers.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your charitable giving more meaningful, or how to involve your kids in philanthropy in a way that’s engaging and impactful, this episode is for you. We dive into how volunteering together teaches values like empathy, teamwork, and responsibility. How pooling resources with others amplifies impact, creating lasting change that ripples through communities. Plus, how being connected to your community can have profound health benefits for everyone involved.
Get ready to be inspired by the power of collective giving and learn how you, too, can be part of something bigger than yourself!
To connect with Mindy Longo & Gina Halow click HERE
To connect with Impact Diablo Valley click HERE
To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE
Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE
This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.
Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase
This episode is sponsored by All Business Class
Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.
BetterHelp, is an online therapy service that makes it easy to get the help you, or your family, needs from the comfort of your own home. For listeners of the Savvy Giving Gal Podcast, you’ll get 10% off your first month of therapy when you use the link betterhelp.com/savvy
To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE
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Julianna Cavalli - The Transformative Power of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom, Raising Givers, Overcoming Challenges, and Leading with Love
This week on The Savvy Giving Gal Podcast, we’re shining a light on some of the most inspiring changemakers in our communities, our incredible stay-at-home moms! These remarkable women are not only raising the next generation of givers, but they’re also infusing strength, love, and grace into the very fabric of our future, all while juggling countless responsibilities.
In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Julianna Cavalli, a stay-at-home mom to two amazing kids, a loving wife, a cancer survivor, a generous giver, and a loyal friend. Beyond these titles, Julianna takes on roles that are often overlooked but are vital to her family’s success: Household Manager, Chef, Teacher, Emotional Support Provider, Conflict Mediator, Community Volunteer, Life Coach, Advocate for her kid and so much more.
Julianna is a role model for her children and a driving force in raising the next generation of community changemakers. Together, we explore her journey, diving into the challenges, beauty, and fulfillment of being a stay-at-home mom.
This uplifting conversation will leave you inspired to honor and celebrate the transformative power of motherhood and the women who shape our families and communities every day.
Tune in now and let Julianna’s story inspire you! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs to hear this!
Do you know a stay-at-home mom in your life who amazes you with her strength, love, and dedication? I want to hear her story! Whether she’s nurturing her family, building her community, or simply inspiring others with her everyday courage, her story deserves to shine. Head over to my website at www.savvygivingal.com/savvy-spotlight and share her details through a quick and easy form.
I can’t wait to hear about the incredible women in your lives and feature their stories for others to learn from and admire. Visit the website, spread the word, and help us shine a spotlight where it truly belongs!
To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE
Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE
This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics.
Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase
This episode is sponsored by All Business Class
Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.
BetterHelp, is an online therapy service that makes it easy to get the help you, or your family, needs from the comfort of your own home. For listeners of the Savvy Giving Gal Podcast, you’ll get 10% off your first month of therapy when you use the link betterhelp.com/savvy
To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE
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Christina Flach - Empowering Change, Nurturing Inner Beauty & Rising Beyond Heartbreak
In this episode, I welcome an extraordinary guest who embodies creativity, resilience, and generosity: Christina Flach. As a renowned celebrity makeup artist, visionary entrepreneur, and dynamic host of I'm Too Busy TV, Christina has captivated Hollywood with her impeccable talent and unique eye for beauty. As the CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup, she has collaborated with top A-list celebrities and leading beauty brands.
Beyond her professional achievements, Christina is a devoted mother, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for empowering women. In our engaging conversation, she shares her journey of balancing a high-profile career with motherhood, transforming personal hardships into a powerful mission for positive change. Learn how she turned tragedy into triumph by raising awareness about sepsis, proving that even heartbreak can fuel a purpose-driven life.
Join us for an uplifting conversation that reminds us all that beauty truly starts from within, and empowered women empower communities.
To connect with Christina Flach click HERE
Christina is generously offering my listeners 25% off at Pretty Girl Makeup! Simply visit www.prettygirlmakeup.com and use the code SAVVY at checkout to redeem the discount.
To watch I’m Too Busy TV click HERE
To connect with Melissa Turilli Smith click HERE
Read more about the show on the Savvy Giving Gal website click HERE
This episode is sponsored by eCosmetics
Shop eCosmetics and use the code SAVVY25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase.
This episode is sponsored by All Business Class
Book travel using the promo code SAVVY, they will include complimentary black car airport transfers, letting you reach your destination in style.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp
BetterHelp is an online therapy service that makes it easy to get the help you, or your family, needs from the comfort of your own home. For listeners of the Savvy Giving Gal Podcast, you’ll get 10% off your first month of therapy when you use the link betterhelp.com/savvy
To connect with my Associate Producer Tanya Dublin click HERE
To explore advertising and sponsorship opportunities click HERE
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