The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast: Making Your World Better features discussions covering the most critical issues, trends and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders and those engaged in social innovation. Hosted by Dr. Rob Harter, in this podcast you will hear real stories from experienced leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. It is our hope that through this audio series, people can learn not only what it takes to be an effective non-profit leader but to hear inspiring stories about people and organizations that are successfully making a positive impact in their communities. Enjoy the show!
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The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast: Making Your World Better features discussions covering the most critical issues, trends and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders and those engaged in social innovation. Hosted by Dr. Rob Harter, in this podcast you will hear real stories from experienced leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. It is our hope that through this audio series, people can learn not only what it takes to be an effective non-profit leader but to hear inspiring stories about people and organizations that are successfully making a positive impact in their communities. Enjoy the show!
This Leader is Changing the Landscape for Digital Wellness
Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
45 minutes 30 seconds
1 week ago
This Leader is Changing the Landscape for Digital Wellness
In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter reconnects with Larz May, founder of the nonprofit #HalfTheStory and the newly launched for-profit social enterprise Ginko. Larz returns to the show three years after her initial appearance to share her incredible growth journey—one that has seen her organization gain the backing of influential figures like Oprah Winfrey and Melinda French Gates, and collaborate with foundations and government leaders.
Born out of Larz's personal experience with mental health struggles exacerbated by social media, #HalfTheStory is dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital wellness activists. She shares how her nonprofit has grown, the importance of storytelling, and how she created a sustainable funding model by launching Ginko—a HIPAA-compliant digital wellness tool designed to help parents better support their children in the age of AI and constant connectivity.
Key Topics Include:
Larz May’s personal story and the founding of #HalfTheStory as a response to digital mental health crises.
The innovative use of storytelling and cultural relevance to grow a nonprofit from the ground up.
How #HalfTheStory scaled through partnerships with organizations like Girls Inc. and support from major philanthropists.
The launch of Ginko, a social enterprise designed to help families navigate digital wellness and fund #HalfTheStory.
The evolving role of nonprofits in the AI era and the importance of integrating tech with emotional intelligence.
Practical insights for nonprofit leaders on impact measurement, fundraising strategy, and maintaining a competitive edge.
Larz’s call for changing the capital flow in the nonprofit sector and her vision for supporting future social impact entrepreneurs.
Mentioned in This Episode:
#HalfTheStory: https://halfthestoryproject.org
Ginko: https://www.heyginko.com
Girls Inc.: https://girlsinc.org
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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast: Making Your World Better features discussions covering the most critical issues, trends and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders and those engaged in social innovation. Hosted by Dr. Rob Harter, in this podcast you will hear real stories from experienced leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. It is our hope that through this audio series, people can learn not only what it takes to be an effective non-profit leader but to hear inspiring stories about people and organizations that are successfully making a positive impact in their communities. Enjoy the show!
