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Contagious Culture

The Contagious Culture Podcast with Kyle S. King is focuses on helping mission-driven leaders build strong teams and fund bold work, without losing the heart behind the mission. Each episode features real conversations with nonprofit founders, school leaders, and impact-minded partners, sharing the strategies, stories, and systems that drive culture, leadership, and sustainable growth. If you’re building in education, youth development, or community impact and want practical insights you can apply

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#180 | How Denise Brown Is Redefining Support,...

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2026/04/13

Caregiving is one of the most universal and least understood, leadership experiences in our lives. And few people have shaped this space like Denise Brown.In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Denise shares her 30+ year journey supporting family caregivers, from launching one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 to building The Caregiving Years Training Academy. What started as personal experience has grown into a global movement to train, equip, and empower caregivers,

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#179 | Building Learning That Makes People Feel Seen

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2026/04/09

In Episode 179 of the Contagious Culture Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Chanda Singh, known as the Disengagement Doctor, an award-winning educator and curriculum strategist who challenges how we think about learning, leadership, and belonging.This conversation goes deeper than engagement strategies and gets to the root of the issue: disengagement isn’t a motivation problem, it’s often a design problem. Dr. Singh shares how many systems unintentionally push people into autopilot and

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#178 | How Maddie Myers Connects Business, Community,...

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2026/04/06

Charlotte runs on relationships, and few people understand that better than Maddie Myers, SVP and Director of Client and Community Relations at PNC. In this energizing conversation, Maddie shares how she blends corporate strategy with authentic community impact across Charlotte and the Western Carolinas. From arts and culture to early childhood literacy, and from economic development to nonprofit leadership, she operates at the intersection of business growth and community good. We explore the human

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# 177 | How Leanna Calvin Is Expanding Youth...

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2026/03/20

What happens when clinical expertise meets creativity and calling?In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with Charlotte-based changemaker Leanna Calvin, Founder and Executive Director of Exposure Project. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with degrees from Tuskegee University and Fordham University, Leanna has worked with youth across the country. But her proudest achievement isn’t a title, it’s impact. After years in mental health and youth development, she noticed a

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#176 | Becoming the Next Best Version of Yourself...

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2026/03/19

What does it really take to lead with confidence and build a culture where people can thrive?In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Lisa Tarkington, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and founder of the nonprofit Lead. Lisa has spent more than a decade helping leaders overcome self-doubt, discover their zone of genius, and create environments where people feel empowered to grow. Lisa shares her journey from corporate communications at Dow to becoming a

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#175 | Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Skill...

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2026/03/18

In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with leadership expert Tracy Solarek to explore one of the most important and often overlooked, skills in leadership: emotional intelligence.While many leaders focus on strategy, execution, and results, Tracy explains why the ability to understand emotions, both your own and others’, is what truly separates good leaders from great ones. Kyle and Tracy discuss how emotional intelligence shapes team culture, improves communication, and

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#174 | Relationship Building for Non Profits Doesn't...

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2026/03/17

Building relationships in the nonprofit world is often treated like a necessary evil, awkward networking events, forced conversations, and transactional asks. But what if it didn’t have to feel that way?In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle breaks down why nonprofit relationship building doesn’t have to suck and why the most successful leaders approach it completely differently. Instead of chasing donations or trying to “work the room,” Kyle shares how authentic connection, shared

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#173 | Audacious Expansion: Turning Life’s Hardest...

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2026/03/16

In this powerful episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with keynote speaker, construction industry leader, and bestselling author Erika Rothenberger to talk about resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to live with audacity.Erika’s story took a dramatic turn in 2022 when she survived a brutal assault that forced her to confront fear, vulnerability, and the fragility of life. Instead of retreating, she made the bold decision to expand. In her new book, Audacious

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#172 | Becoming the Leader That People Follow

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2026/03/13

What does it really take to become the kind of leader people choose to follow? In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King explores the difference between leadership that is assigned and leadership that is earned. Titles may give someone authority, but influence, trust, and credibility are what inspire people to truly follow. Kyle breaks down the key behaviors that define impactful leaders, leaders who create clarity, build strong relationships, and cultivate cultures where people

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#171 | Unleashing Everyday Creativity with Caroline...

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2026/03/12

What if the secret to thriving at work and in life, wasn’t just strategy or skill, but courage, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace the messy middle? On this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, I talk with Dr. Caroline Brookfield, veterinarian, entrepreneur, researcher, stand-up comic, and self-proclaimed “Professional Cat Herder.”Caroline has spent nearly 30 years making high-stakes decisions in unpredictable environments, from saving animals in the ER to running businesses and speaking

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#170 | Networking is NOT Competition, You're Just...

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2026/03/11

In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in professional growth: networking is not a competition. Too often, people approach networking like a race for attention, influence, or opportunity. But the most impactful relationships are built through curiosity, generosity, and genuine connection, not comparison. Kyle King explores why many professionals struggle with networking, how the wrong mindset can create unnecessary pressure, and what it looks

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# 169 | Possibility Thinking: The Secret to...

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2026/03/10

In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with organizational psychologist, executive coach, and Harvard Business Review contributor Irina Cozma to explore the power of Possibility Thinking and how expanding our options can transform careers, leadership, and workplace culture. With more than 20 years of global consulting experience across startups and Fortune 100 companies, Irina has coached hundreds of professionals to move from feeling stuck to becoming more

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#168 | Intentional. Thoughtful. Unstoppable.

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2026/03/09

This episode dives into the power of leading with intention and moving with thoughtfulness in a world that rewards speed over substance. Real leadership is not just about making moves, it’s about making the right moves, with clarity, purpose, and alignment. We explore how intentional leaders build stronger cultures, make better decisions, and create impact that lasts far beyond the moment. -- Learn More About the Contagious Culture Conference Subscribe & Leave a Review to The Contagious Culture

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#167 | Stop Reacting...You’re Killing Innovation

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2026/03/06

In this episode, we unpack how reactive leadership quietly destroys innovation, slows momentum, and keeps teams stuck in survival mode. If every challenge feels like a fire drill, creativity suffers, trust erodes, and real progress becomes harder to sustain.This conversation explores why the best leaders don’t just respond quickly, they respond strategically, creating the space, stability, and vision innovation actually needs to thrive. -- Learn More About the Contagious Culture

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#166 | From Buzzwords to Action: Building a Smarter,...

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2026/03/05

On this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with Amy Aussieker, Executive Director of Envision Charlotte, sustainability strategist, partnership builder, and one of the bold voices helping Charlotte rethink what’s possible.Amy has spent years turning big ideas into practical action — leading fundraising, building cross-sector partnerships, launching innovative zero-waste and circular economy initiatives, and helping transform Charlotte into a living lab for sustainability

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#165 | The ROI of Empathy with Patricia Bravo

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2026/03/04

On this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with Patricia Bravo, leadership development consultant, speaker, author, and founder of Bravo For You, to explore the real power of empathetic leadership in today’s workplace.Patricia shares why empathy is often misunderstood, how leaders can balance care with accountability, and why understanding people is essential to building trust, strengthening culture, and improving performance. They also discuss the hidden dynamics that shape

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#164 | Steps to Building A Network of Donors for Your...

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2026/03/03

Join hosts Kyle King and Daniel Freeman in this insightful episode of "Contagious Culture" as they dive into the essential steps for building and nurturing a robust network of donors for your nonprofit organization. You'll learn strategies for identifying potential donors, creating meaningful connections, and maintaining engagement. The hosts share best practices for effective communication, conveying your nonprofit's story and impact to inspire generosity. They also discuss how to cultivate a

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#163 | Building a Consulting Business That Lasts W/...

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2026/03/02

Catalina Parker, Co-Founder & CEO of Relatable Nonprofit, joins the Contagious Culture Podcast to talk about a gap so many mission-driven professionals face: nonprofit jobs teach you how to do the work, but not how to run a business. After leaving a senior foundation role in 2021, Catalina and her business partner Julia learned firsthand that consulting requires more than expertise. It requires clear positioning, practical pricing, steady client acquisition, and healthy boundaries. Once they

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#162 | Navigating Donor Conversations: How to Move...

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2026/02/27

Most fundraising doesn’t fail because the mission isn’t strong, it fails because leaders don’t know how to navigate the conversation. In this Power Session, Kyle and Dan break down how to lead donor conversations with clarity and confidence, how to handle hesitation without getting awkward, and how to move from relationship-building to a real close.We cover simple language you can use, what to listen for, how to make the ask feel natural, and the follow-up rhythm that increases yeses. If closing

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#161 | Events Done Well: How to Do Events at Scale

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2026/02/26

Events can be a fundraising powerhouse or an expensive stress fest. In this Power Session, Kyle and Dan break down what it looks like to run events done well and how to scale them without losing the human-centered experience. We share key insights from a recent Charlotte Rescue Mission event that raised the bar in storytelling, execution, and attendee experience.You’ll learn what makes an event unforgettable, how to design moments that move people to action, and what to put in place so your team

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