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find your cause
"find your cause" is the official podcast of Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP). GTZP is 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to find people and organizations that are changing the world and sharing their stories.
We believe that however big or small of a positive impact you have, every bit counts. As long as you are adding greater than zero percent, the momentum you build is already changing the world.
Episodes
find your causeWhy Do School Dropout Rates Spike at Puberty? with Cherie Hoeger
Cherie Hoeger is the co-founder and CEO of Saalt, a B Corp based in Boise, Idaho that makes reusable period care: medical-grade silicone cups, discs, and…
find your causeSpam Texts: Who Is Really Behind Them? with Laura Parker
Laura Parker is the CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, a nonprofit that finds and frees people trapped in human trafficking and works toward a world where…
find your causeWhy a NICU Mom Can't Give to NICU Charities with Maria Bryan
Maria Bryan is the Partnership Marketing Manager at DonorBox, where she runs the ambassador program after spending two years as a DonorBox ambassador herself…
find your causeThe Typhoon Haiyan Airlift and the Gap After It with Weanne Estrada
Weanne Estrada is the Mental Health Specialist at ADRA International, the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA serves in about 120…
find your causeDid 1 Fund Push "Apple Inc." to Drop Leather Watch Straps? with Claire Smith
Claire Smith is the founder and CEO of Beyond Investing, a firm that builds investment products for vegans and environmentalists. After more than three decades…
find your causeWhy Do Women Need Seven Conversations to Run for Office with Sarah Jakle
Sarah Jakle is the founder and executive director of DemocraShe, a national nonpartisan nonprofit that gives historically underserved high school girls free…
find your cause80% Return to Their Trafficker. Empowered Network Changed That with Kristy Norbert
Kristy Norbert is the co-founder and executive director of Empowered Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 that partners with survivors of human…
find your cause$112 Stops One Trafficking Victim with John Molineux
John Molineux is the founder and CEO of Love Justice International, a Christian nonprofit that fights human trafficking through a method called transit…
find your causeStage 4 Cancer Led Her to Build a Search Engine for Good with Dvora Inwood
Dvora Inwood is co-founder and Head of Product at Samaritan Scout, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that built the first AI-powered search engine dedicated to connecting…
find your causeThe Cowboy Myth Every Activist Believes with Shane Lukas
Shane Lukas is the owner and creative strategist of A Great Idea (AGI), an LGBTQ+-owned brand communications agency he founded in 2015, based in Greensboro and…
find your causeWhy Do Only 1 in 30 People Say Thank You with David Homan
David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, LLC, a private global community of connectors spanning thousands of family offices, investors…
find your causeHe Lost His Language When He Immigrated to America with Vladimir Baranov
Vladimir Baranov is the founder of Human Interfaces, where he coaches science and tech executives and founders on the leadership and communication skills their…
find your causeDon't Let AI Write This For You With Jermaine Ee
Jermaine Ee built a chatbot to help his mother put her life into words: her belongings, her memories, the people she loved. A few months into the project, she…
find your causeGiving At-Risk Kids Their First Passport With Omari Davis
Home economics. Wood shop. Music. The enrichment classes that taught a generation how to actually live got quietly cut from schools, but the kids still need…
find your cause45 Years Fighting for the World's Most Forgotten People With Steven Muncy
Steven Muncy was 23 years old, had never left the US, and couldn't speak a foreign language. He bought a ticket to the Philippines anyway. Forty-six years…
find your causeHow 91% of Illinois Wetlands Disappeared With Peter Goodspeed
Illinois has already lost between 80% and 91% of its wetlands over the last 200 years. Most of that land is now farmland, and most people have no idea it…
find your causeThe Jersey That Changed a Life With Lesley de Jonge
Lesley de Jonge is the founder and executive director of Let's Keep the Ball Flying, a nonprofit connecting the global volleyball community to spread access to…
find your causeWhat Wealthy Donors Think During Your Pitch? With Bill Crouch
Bill Crouch spent two decades as a college president before founding BrightDot, a consulting firm that has worked with over 150 nonprofits to fix the one…
find your causeWhat LGBTQ+ Youth Actually Need With Brian Wenke
Brian Wenke has spent over a decade as Executive Director of It Gets Better, one of the most recognized LGBTQ+ youth organizations in the world. What started…
find your causeHe Fights for Forgotten Crime Victims With David Thiruselvam
Sponsorship Inquiries: https://calendly.com/gtzp/gtzp-impact-alignment When a crime happens, the system focuses on putting the perpetrator away. The victim…
find your causeThe Nonprofit Fighting America's Division With Adam Mizel
Sponsor inquiries: https://calendly.com/gtzp/gtzp-impact-alignment/ In May 2020, Adam Mizel was yelling at his television. His wife turned to him and said…
find your causeShe Built A Foundation From A Hospital Bed with Gladys Ijelu
She was 15 years old and in the hospital for five months when she made a promise to herself. When she got better, she would pour that same love back out into…
find your causeThe Death Claim That Changed His Career With Tony Holland
He grew up in a railroad town in a single-parent household, channeled his anger into football and grades, got into Johns Hopkins, failed at stockbroking, and…
find your causeThe Missing Piece in Most Nonprofits With Tania Rempert
Sponsorship Inquiries: https://calendly.com/gtzp/gtzp-impact-alignment Tania Rempert has spent her career inside nonprofits that are doing real work but cannot…
find your causeHeavenly Cynt Youth Org: Mentorship, Exposure, and Cindy the Cowgirl Teaches Kindness | EP. 192
In this interview, Cynthia Manuel, executive director of Heavenly Cynt Youth Org, explains the organization’s mission to empower youth through mentorship…
find your causeHe Turned Cybersecurity Into Plain English with Cyber Matters | EP. 191
Partner with us: https://calendly.com/gtzp/gtzp-impact-alignment Saaim Khan spent 20 years inside some of the world's largest cybersecurity consulting firms…
find your causeThere's a Crime Scene In Her Block. She Stayed. | LaTanya Johnson & the Youth of Englewood
A shooting happened right next door to her youth center. She closed for one day. Then she opened back up on Monday. LaTanya Johnson is the Executive Director…
find your causeShe Quit to Give Kids With Disabilities a Team | Open Door Sports
Sarah Albus was a college soccer player at Vanderbilt, a mom of four, and completely done with her first career when her daughter Hannah, born at 25 weeks with…
find your causeThis Law Hates Gay People | EP. 188
Is the Philippines actually "Gay Friendly," or is that just a myth? In this episode, Eljay Bernardo, Executive Director of Rainbow Rights Philippines, reveals…
find your causeE187: I Was 6’1” at 12… Here’s How It Shaped My Leadership
How does basketball shape confidence, identity, and leadership in young women around the world? In this episode of Find Your Cause, Joseph speaks with Angela…
find your causeE186: 2025 in Review: Voices That Shaped the Year
As we step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the most meaningful conversations from 2025. This New Year reflection episode…
find your causeE185: Can Doctors Outshine Health Influencers
In this episode of Find Your Cause, Joseph talks with Dr Spencer Lalk, founder of Med Story Studio, about how evidence based medical stories can compete with…
find your causeE184: How LifeSpheres Helps People Heal Through Presence, Not Advice
In this episode, Diana M. Canant, Executive Director of LifeSpheres, shares how people heal through presence, guided dialogue, and community support rather…
find your causeE183: How the World Music Foundation Uses Music to End Racism
What if music could break down racism? John Gardner, Executive Director of the World Music Foundation, has dedicated his life to proving that it can. In this…
find your causeE182: Using Hip Hop to Heal Communities and Save Lives
What if hip hop could heal communities?In this episode, Joseph sits down with Khafre Jay, Executive Director of Hip Hop For The Future, to explore how he’s…
find your causeE181: Helping Chicago’s Girls Escape Human Trafficking
Most people think human trafficking looks like the movie Taken. Dr. Kisha Roberts-Tabb says it’s often much closer to home. In this episode of Find Your Cause…
find your causeE180: Using Hip Hop to Educate 50,000+ Youth
In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Podcast, Joseph speaks with Marlon Richardson, Executive Director of Hip Hop For Change, Inc. Based in Oakland, this…
find your causeE179: BGiving turns sneakers into scholarships
What if generosity could be part of your daily life, not just a once-a-year act? In this episode, Joseph Smalzer speaks with the founders of Bgiving, a social…
find your causeE178: Impact Behavioral Health Partners
What happens when housing, mental health, and employment come together under one mission? In this episode, Joseph Smalzer speaks with Patty Capouch and Vince…
find your causeE177: Global Impact Initiative
When families are forced to flee their homes, starting over in a new country can feel impossible. In this episode, Joseph Smalzer speaks with Shawn Smith…
find your causeE176: What Happens When Businesses and Nonprofits Unite?
In this episode we interview Livi Kerszenbaum, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Orange County United Way. Orange County United Way’s…
find your causeE175: What Happens When Youth Are Taught to Save Lives?
In this episode we interview Isaac Esene, Founder/Director at GoodWorks. GoodWorks’s belief is clear: to create safer communities, we must foster a more…
find your causeE174: What Can You Do to Help End Homelessness Today?
In this episode we interview Robb Munger, Founder & President of Exodus Place. Exodus Place’s mission is to Glorify God by meeting each man where they are. We…
find your causeE173: How Does Play Impact a Child's Academic Success?
In this episode we interview Elizabeth Cushing, CEO at Playworks. Playworks’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing…
find your causeE172: Resolving Trauma Through Community Programming
In this episode we interview Diana Canant, Founder and CEO at LifeSpheres. LifeSpheres’s mission is to To build resilience that empowers people to thrive by…
find your causeE171: Addressing Clothing Insecurity for Children
Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradle to Crayons, discusses the mission of the organization to end clothing insecurity for children. She shares her…
find your causeE170: Breaking Barriers: How High Jump Prepares Students for Success
In this episode we interview Nate Pietrini, Ed.D., Executive Director at High Jump. High Jump equalizes access to education for Chicago middle school students…
find your causeE169: Advocating for Aid to Reach Ukraine
In this episode we interview Ausra Tallat-Kelpsa Di Raimondo, Board President at Blue/Yellow USA. Blue/Yellow USA's mission is to provide medical care…
find your causeE168: Empowering 1 Million Educators with Emerging Technologies
In this episode we interview Vriti, Co-founder & President and Mike Peck, VP at Ed3 Dao. Ed3 DAO’s mission is to empower educators with the knowledge and tools…
find your causeE167: The Impact of Culinary Training on Refugees and Survivors of Human Trafficking
In this episode, Joseph interviews Kerry Brodie, the Founder and Executive Director of Emma's Torch. Emma's Torch is an organization that empowers refugees and…
find your causeE166: Reimagining Community Service: The Movement Street's Impactful Approach
Lyric Amodia, Founder and Executive Director of The Movement Street, joins Joseph in this episode. The Movement Street is a nonprofit organization that…
find your causeE165: Addressing Violence and Advocating for Equity
In this episode we interview Tony Woods, Founder & Executive Director at Public Equity. Public Equity’s mission is to improve the quality of life and access to…
find your causeE164: The Transformative Role Of Ballet In Cancer Treatment
In this episode we interview Anna Wassman, Founder and Executive Director at Onco-Ballet Foundation. Onco-Ballet Foundation’s mission is to provide free…
find your causeE162: Empowering Youth Through Servant Leadership
In this episode, Joseph interviews Jacque Stefanik, the Executive Director and Co-founder of Serving People with a Mission (SPM). SPM is a leadership…
find your causeE161: Supporting Veterans, Allies, and Understanding Moral Injury
In this episode we interview Timothy "Tito" Torres, Executive Director at Moral Compass Federation. Moral Compass Federation empowers veteran communities to…
find your causeE160: Empowering Teenage Mothers
In this episode we interview Sherese Reed, CEO at Reigning Pearls Organization. Reigning Pearls Organization’s mission is to help young ladies who have…
find your causeE159: Planting Trees Through Chess
In this episode we interview Raghav Aggarwal, Founder and President Chess For Trees. Chess For Trees’s mission is to create a chess community that extends past…
find your causeE158: Refugee Resettlement in the United States
In this episode we interview Sarah Cady, CEO at REACT DC, Inc.. REACT DC, Inc.’s mission is to provide nationwide resettlement support for sponsorship and…
find your causeE157: James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
In this episode we interview Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Executive Director & Youth Defense Attorney and Kristen Kennard, Deputy Director and Director of Social…
find your causeE156: Promoting Diversity in the Dance Industry
In this episode we interview Erin Barnett, Founder and Founder & Director of Black Girls Dance. Black Girls Dance’s mission is to showcase, highlight, and…