The Feast Over Famine Podcast

In the final episode of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss some logistics in pursuing excellence in finance: which team members to involve in financial planning, business style accounting in nonprofits, finding objective helpers, and more. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Can providing financial narrative be a form of discipleship and stewardship? In part two of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss how financial narratives can help tell an organization’s story to various stakeholders and the importance of leadership in finance. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Over the years at Feast Over Famine, we’ve served over 100 organizations and spent a lot of time in finance strategy. As leaders of impact focused organizations, we should care deeply about our financial management and understand how it leads to further impact. Our team sits down in this three part series to explore some of the convictions, challenges, and practical tips that leaders can use to serve their community at a deeper level. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

How do we find and maintain rhythms that allow us to be present and successful, not only in our work, but in our families, ministries, friendships, and hobbies? Matt Yonan with Tigris Marketing joins us today to discuss the intricacies of balancing multiple life priorities with love and intention. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Who says that your investment money can’t be profitable and impactful? Endel Liias with Nexus Impact Advisors joins us today to talk about impact investing: what it is, how it's changed the investment landscape, and how to get started. To learn more, check out https://nexusimpactadvisors.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“We want to see a world where leaders are living and leading out of health and of the overflow of their souls, not deficit.” Mindy Caliguire with Soul Care takes time in this episode to give us a framework of how to take care of our souls as leaders - through a page, a person, a plan, and a place. To learn more, check out www.soulcare.com Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Season 6 of the Feast over Famine Podcast is beginning with the end in mind: joining us is Andy Magel, founder of the Mile High Workshop. In this episode Andy reflects on his 9 years with Mile High Workshop and his transition away from the organization, including tactics to help leaders avoid burnout in hard seasons, milestones that may indicate it’s time for a founder to leave their organization, and how to transition out of an organization well. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Jared and Colin join us on the podcast today to talk about Pureflow - a company that finances income generating assets for people who do not have access to traditional methods of funding in Uganda. Learn about how PureFlow’s business model works, the impact they can have on their clients and the business culture as a whole, and the importance of a hospitality mentality in this line of work. To learn more, check out www.pureflowboda.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Could education be more than purely job preparation? Could it be an invitation to students and families to engage with the good, the true, and the beautiful - pursuing excellence and accessibility? Annie Hsiao joins us today with Capitol Hill Christian Academy to discuss the new school that is being created on Capitol Hill, the impact this school will have on the city, defining classical education, and thoughts on the work done in public vs. private education. To learn more, check out www.capitolhillclassical.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“There is a life you were called to live at a pace that you were designed to live in.” Do you believe this statement about yourself? Nathan LaGrange discusses the fundamental lack of rest that exists for leaders and how his organization, Life Impact, is working to provide Christian leaders with the chance to be refreshed through rest. Some topics we cover are why leaders aren’t getting the support they need, hospitality as a vital part of sacred resting space, and the process for leaders to downshift into a period of true rest. To learn more, check out www.lifeimpact.care Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

What would it look like for charity to change from doing good to truly solving problems - to create a world where charity is not needed? Tom Bassford with EquityVest, discusses the disconnect between church and business and how to bridge those gaps, business as a way to diminish poverty, crowdfunding to help entrepreneurs raise capital for privately held companies, and more. To learn more, check out www.equityvest.org/ and http://significantmatters.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Thomas and Dennis are with us today to share about Re:start, a mobile banking app and debit card that serves as a banking solution for the underserved and underbanked communities in the US, specifically the immigrant and refugee populations. Listen in on how Re:start is redesigning banking to be accessible to these populations, how they are leading the charge in mobile banking in the US, and how they are utilizing gamification to help their users support charitable funds through their daily spending. To learn more, check out https://restartbank.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“If I believe that God owns it all, that really should have an impact on all my investments, not just my donations.” Don Simmons is on the podcast today to discuss all things missional investing - traditional lending vs. quadruple bottom line lending, financial models and the risks / benefits to founders and investors, allocation of portfolios for impact, and more! To learn more, check out https://thestewardinvestor.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Derrick Kelsey joins us on the podcast today to discuss angel investing specifically for entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations in the US. We cover the statistics, history, and philosophy behind why this is important, and learn more about how these investments can change the world. To learn more, check out www.rockiesventurefund.com/rockies-seed-fund-1 Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Do you believe that startup businesses have the potential to redeem and restore what’s broken in the world? Patrick Farrell with Potomac Angel Capital believes in this possibility. Today we talk with Patrick about the PAC network in Washington D.C., how their investors look at partnering with startup companies, creating a thriving entrepreneurship community and founder-investor relationships, and two perspectives on the debt vs. equity conversation. To learn more, check out www.potomacangelcapital.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

How would you react if you heard that it was possible for a woman who makes less than $60 per month to earn 830% more income in just one year? Allie with the Rose Women's Foundation sees these numbers regularly as the Rose Women's Foundation works in Kenya to alleviate poverty through the gospel and business entrepreneurship. Through micro-enterprise, biblical business counseling, pitch competitions, and support from local and international professionals, hear how Rose is alleviating poverty and creating change in the social enterprise and impact investing worlds. To learn more, check out www.rosewomensfoundation.org/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Long Miles Coffee are specialty coffee producers based out of east Africa that produce high-end coffee that is sold across the globe. They also work to provide agricultural support and education for local farmers to support the success of these individuals and their communities. Co-founder Ben Carlson, missionary turned entrepreneur, talks today about the intricacies of running an international business and how to care for people through the decision-making processes, capital raising, and the vitality of having high quality and a good story. To learn more, check out longmilescoffee.com To find where you can purchase their coffee in your area, check out longmilescoffeeproject.com/coffees/roasted/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Steve and Colleen are on the podcast today to discuss their work with Eskala. Listen in to our discussion around supporting economic development to eradicate poverty, expanding a business model into multiple countries through community empowerment, choosing a for-profit vs. nonprofit structure for an organization, crowdfunding as a loan debt model, and more. To learn more, check out www.eskala.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“Addiction is a story of pain, not a story of substances.” Kelly Lyndgaard with Unshattered joins us today, a nonprofit organization that employs women with the mission of ending the addiction relapse cycle. This episode hits on the realities and stigmas of addiction, the supports that bring success and empowerment to those with addictions, and how a nonprofit can create high-end, premiere products to sell in the marketplace. To learn more about Unshattered, check them out at www.unshattered.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Welcome back to the Feast over Famine Podcast! In today's bonus episode, Ryan and Eileen are sharing about the history and development of Feast over Famine, who they are, and what they are doing as a company. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor’s registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker’s” or “dealer’s” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.