In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
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In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
Finding True Happiness Through Acts of Kindness: A Conversation with Karen Olson
SBR - Author's Podcast
21 minutes
3 months ago
Finding True Happiness Through Acts of Kindness: A Conversation with Karen Olson
Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Karen Olson, the founder and CEO Emeritus of Family Promise and the author of 'Meant for More.'
Olson shares her journey from aspiring nurse to being an influential advocate for homeless families. She elaborates on the importance of acts of kindness in achieving genuine happiness. She describes how the Family Promise organization supports families experiencing homelessness through various programs, including prevention, sheltering, and volunteer services. Olson discusses changes in the homelessness landscape since the 1980s and shares personal stories of volunteers making a difference. She also talks about the inspiration behind her book and the critical role of community involvement in addressing homelessness.
Key highlights:
The Story Behind 'Meant for More'
Karen's Journey
The Birth of Family Promise
The Current State of Homelessness
Inspiring Volunteer Stories
Family Promise Initiatives
Acts of Kindness and Inspiration
Resources:
Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose on Amazon
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Karen Olson Website
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SBR - Author's Podcast
In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
