Hosted by ZAC BROWN
Beyond Giving is a podcast that shines a light on the people, projects, and purpose behind powerful community impact. Hosted by Zac “The Nonprofit Guy,” each episode dives into real conversations with changemakers who are using creativity, collaboration, and compassion to make a difference. From local nonprofits to large-scale initiatives, Beyond Giving goes deeper than donations — it’s about the stories, the hustle, and the heart driving real change.
Zac Brown
Episode 14: Tech Gladiators: Engineering the Next Generation with Zeo Infinite Robotics
Episode Summary Founder Thomas James joins the show to discuss Zeo Infinite Robotics, a San Antonio-based nonprofit transforming STEM education through combat robotics. By engaging students in the “Tech Gladiator…
Episode 13: The Startup Accelerator for Democracy: How Bridge is Changing Texas Nonprofits
Episode Summary Drew, founder of Bridge, shares how his organization serves as a “startup starting startups” for democracy and justice initiatives across Texas. From his unexpected journey (farmer to sommelier…
Episode 12: Saving Backs One Worker at a Time with the Industrial Athletic Trainer Society
When you think of an athletic trainer, you probably picture the sidelines of an NFL game or a college dugout. But what happens when you bring that same level of…
Episode 11: Inside 10Bitworks: San Antonio’s Nonprofit Makerspace Built on Community
In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join…
Episode 10: Teaching Teens to Build Real Businesses with Youth Business Services
On this episode, Zac sits down with the team behind Youth Business Services (YBS) — founder Joseph Treviño, education director Rosie Baumgartner, and bookkeeping lead Bernadette — to unpack how…
Episode 9: How TFII is Changing the Future of Fashion in Texas
In this episode of Beyond Giving, Zac sits down with Alix Mane von Broock from the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative (TFII) to explore how the organization is shaping the future…
Episode 8: AI for Everyone with Learn2AI
Episode Overview In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Giving, Zac dives deep into how artificial intelligence is becoming more accessible and why nonprofit leaders, executives, students, and everyday people need…
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Episode 26: How PacAPit is Sparking a New Era of Campfires
In this episode of The Marketing Boost, host Leon Hitchens sits down with John Chadwell, founder of PacAPit, to dive deep into the journey of…
Episode 25: From Family Kitchen to Grocery Aisles: The Hess Street Foods Story
In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Maria, founder of Hess Street Foods, to explore how a generational recipe and deep cultural roots sparked…
Episode 24 – AI, Internationalization & The Future of Business Growth
In this episode of The Boost, Leon and Pablo sit down for an engaging discussion on AI, internationalization, and how businesses can leverage emerging technologies to scale…
Episode 23 -Building NonprofitsHQ: A Journey of Innovation, Impact, and Ethical Growth
In this episode of The Boost, host Leon welcomes back Zac, founder of NonprofitsHQ, for a candid discussion about the nonprofit tech landscape, the challenges of bootstrapping…
Episode 22 – Conservation Meets Education: How Once in a Wild is Changing Lives
In this episode of The Boost podcast, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week, we sit down with Rikky Moller, CEO of Once in a Wild, a…
Episode 21 – Emotions in Focus: How a DevOps Engineer is Creating a Game-Changing App
In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Marco, a participant in the “Pitch It to Win It” competition at San Antonio Startup Week. Marco…
Episode 20 – Building Community-Driven Startups in San Antonio’s Thriving Tech Scene
Welcome to the latest episode of the Boost Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to host a live discussion featuring key voices in San Antonio’s tech and entrepreneurial…
Episode 19 – Resilience and Innovation: How Llyas Salahud-Din is Revolutionizing Grant Writing
Join hosts Pablo and Leon as they sit down with Llyas Salahud-Din, founder of GrantAppli, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week. In this episode, Elias shares…
Episode 18 – Pitch It to Win It: Celebrating Innovation at San Antonio Startup Week
In this exciting episode of “The Boost Podcast”, hosts Leon and Pablo sit down with Nick Honegger, Director of Marketing and Sales at Geekdom, to recap San…
