The Heart of North Texas Podcast
Featuring Nonprofits and Good-Deed Doers
Friedo and I had one goal in mind when we created this podcast:
To help others find where they want to give back.
We invite you to listen and get involved in impacting our community.
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Welcome to the Heart of North Texas Podcast
On the Heart of North Texas, we shine a spotlight on the people who are transforming lives in our communities. Each episode features inspiring stories of compassion, resilience, and dedication from those behind the nonprofit organizations that are shaping the future of our region.
Whether you're a long-time resident or new to North Texas, the Heart of North Texas will open your eyes to the incredible work being done right in our backyard. From the founders and volunteers to the beneficiaries, our guests will share their journeys and the powerful impact they are making.
In honor of my friend, Friedo
In July 2023, Friedo and I met to discuss my idea to start a podcast featuring local nonprofits and good-deed doers in the community.
He loved the idea! He said he'd pitched it to a sponsor five months prior, but hadn't heard back from them.
I told him that if he got it rolling, I would like to help if I could. He didn't hesitate in asking if I'd co-host and then he enthusiastically said, "Let's do this!"
Since we didn't have a sponsor yet, I suggested waiting to find one, so we could launch in January.
He quickly said, "September!"
And we were off to the races!
- we talked in July
- we started recording in August
- we aired in September
- he passed away in October
It was devastating.
While connecting with others in the community, I was introduced to Buddy Broyles with Blue Mic Studios. He offered to take on the production of the podcast. We relaunched on October 1, 2024, in Friedo's honor.
We invite you to listen and get involved in impacting our community.
What You Can Expect from Each Podcast Episode
- Inspiring Stories: Meet the passionate individuals behind local nonprofits and grassroots initiatives.
- Transformative Work: Discover how organizations are creating lasting change for those in need.
- Get Involved: Learn how you can make a difference by supporting these vital causes and movements.
Join Our Giving Circle: "Caring for Collin County"
Become a part of something bigger and help uplift our region by joining the Caring for Collin County Giving Circle. By coming together, we can support nonprofits working tirelessly to meet the needs of our communities.
This organization will collectively give $100 per member four times every year, giving $10,000 to a nonprofit each time.
You can donate as an individual, a business, or a group of people collectively.
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Let’s Celebrate the Heart of North Texas Together
Tune in to Heart of North Texas and join us as we highlight the spirit of community, philanthropy, and compassion that unites us all. Together, we can make a lasting impact, not just on North Texas but on communities everywhere.
Be Our Guest
Calling on Nonprofits and Good-Deed Doers in North Texas
We record in person at Blue Mic Studios in Caddo Reimagined in Plano, Texas.
Whether you're a nonprofit or someone who is not a 501c3 but is involved in giving back to the community, we're interested in hearing your story.
Our listeners are looking for ways to impact the community, but may not be aware of all the local opportunities available.
For example, I've lived here for almost three years, have lost a sister to breast cancer, and had no idea that the National Breast Cancer Foundation was located in Frisco until recently. With over 60,000 nonprofits in North Texas, I am sure there are so many more that we don't know are here, in our backyard.
One of our guests was the principal at a local school who rallied the students to gather non-perishable items for a local food bank and La Tiendita. A collective activity that is going to be an annual opportunity now. Are there other schools or PTA's that hear that episode and get inspired to do the same or something similar? I imagine so.
To consider being featured, click on the button below and I'll be in touch.
We encourage you to tag us at #HeartofNTX whenever you post about giving back. Let's get more eyes and ears on the possibilities that exist here in North Texas.