"The Pursuit Of... Podcast," welcoming their guest Elizabeth Laidlaw. Elizabeth is an actor, producer, director, and founder of the Lakeside Shakespeare Theater. She describes her career trajectory, emphasizing that while she primarily earns a living as an actor, she has consistently been involved in producing and directing. Elizabeth explains her versatility and passion for various roles in theater and film, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the industry, particularly in Chicago. She also highlights the economic aspects of theater production and the importance of understanding the business side of the arts.

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This interview with Wendy H. Steele delves into her journey as the founder of Impact100 Global, an organization designed to pool the resources of at least 100 women to fund high-impact grants for local nonprofits. Steele shares the inspiring story of how Impact100 began, starting with a successful initial launch that secured 123 members, exceeding their goal and enabling them to fund a significant grant for a medical and dental clinic. Her vision was to expand Impact100 to 500 members, allowing for more substantial funding across multiple focus areas. This collective approach to philanthropy quickly demonstrated its effectiveness, showcasing the power of women coming together to make a difference.

Steele also discusses her motivation for writing a book about her experiences with Impact100. Encouraged by repeated requests and inspired by examples from other philanthropic endeavors, she set out to create a memoir and practical guide for starting Impact100 chapters. Her book details her personal story, the inception of Impact100, and success stories from various chapters worldwide. Throughout the interview, Steele emphasizes the importance of transparency, flexibility, and celebrating contributions in philanthropy. She reflects on her background in banking and the influence of her family in cultivating her passion for giving back, advocating for a focus on positive impacts and the fulfillment that comes from helping others.

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In this segment of "The Pursuit of Podcast," hosts Ryan Buck and Mark Wilson introduce their guests, Sue Brown, Director of Operations, and Cindy Evans, Executive Director of Grand Traverse Industries (GTI). Cindy highlights GTI's mission of creating paychecks and smiles, focusing on job training and employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Cindy explains how GTI measures success by the happiness and achievements of their team members. Sue discusses the organization's supportive culture and her role in overseeing manufacturing and community programs. Both emphasize the importance of inclusivity and the positive impact GTI has on the community and its members.

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