319. How to Channel Your Passion + Build a Platform for Good - Monica Yunus

Published: Sept. 7, 2022, 10 a.m.

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Overview
Meet Monica. This internationally renowned soprano believes in the power of the arts to gather, unify & awaken positive change. She's the co-founder of Sing for Hope, a leading nonprofit that brings arts outreach programs to communities in need and presents initiatives that make the arts accessible to all. We're talking about scaling up a nonprofit and using your platform for good. This operatic superstar-for-good absolutely exceeded our Ungettable Get expectations!

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  • Scaling a nonprofit from the ground up
  • How to approach partnerships with corporations & municipalities
  • Flexing your platform for good
  • The mission story of Sing for Hope

Today\\u2019s Guest
Monica Yunus Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Sing for Hope

Episode Highlights

  • Monica\\u2019s story (5:00)
  • Overview of Sing for Hope (8:30)
  • Sing for Hope\\u2019s programs (16:00)
  • Scaling a nonprofit (27:15)
  • Monica\\u2019s advice for those looking to start a nonprofit (29:45)
  • Creating magical partnerships (33:10)
  • Using your gifts and showing up authentically (37:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Monica\\u2019s life (41:00)
  • Monica\\u2019s One Good Thing: Be good to yourself. (49:00)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/319

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