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December 16, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Home Again, LA - Supportive Home Search and Much More

One of the biggest travesties in our country is the number of unhoused individuals and families. Home Again LA is changing the narrative around homelessness by recognizing it as a situational crisis, not a personal failure. Through innovative partnerships with faith-based organizations, corporations, and community agencies, HALA has helped over 600 families transition from homelessness to […]

December 8, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features The Farm Dog Rescue: Open Your Heart, Rescue A Dog!

In this episode of Small & Gutsy, Dr. Laura Scherck Wittcoff sits down with Keri Burgess, founder of The Farm Dog Rescue, and Nancy Zare, a dedicated volunteer foster parent, to discuss the critical work of dog rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible adoption in Martin County, Florida. The Farm Dog Rescue is a no-kill dog rescue […]

November 18, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Film2Future, the Next Gen Filmakers

Rachel Miller, founder of Film2Future, joins Dr. Laura to discuss how her nonprofit is revolutionizing access to the entertainment industry for underserved LA youth. Rachel shares her personal journey, from discovering filmmaking at 16, to creating a comprehensive, completely free program that removes barriers to entry for talented teenagers from low-income backgrounds. The episode explores […]

November 11, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Burbank Arts & Education Foundation, bringing enrichment to Burbank

Join host Dr. Laura Scherk Wittcoff as she explores the vital role of arts education with Gavin Cho, discussing how the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation is working to ensure every student has access to quality education and enrichment programs. Key Takeaways: The merger of two long-standing educational foundations in Burbank created a stronger, unified approach […]

November 4, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Always Bev, Trusting Your Gut Could Save Your Life!

Dr. Laura Scherck Wittcoff hosts a compelling discussion on the importance of intuition and personal safety with Barb Jordan, a safety expert and advocate. The episode explores Barb's personal journey, driven by family tragedy, to educate and empower individuals to recognize and prevent predatory behavior. Key Topics Covered: Barb's Background and Motivation: Barb's journey from […]

October 28, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, the Importance of Early Diagnosis

In this enlightening episode, host Dr. Laura Scherck Wittcoff talks with Christine Buckley, the Executive Director and Board President of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. The episode delves into the complexities and risks associated with brain aneurysms, highlighting the critical nature of early diagnosis and proper treatment. **Key Discussion Points:** 1. **Understanding Brain Aneurysms:** - The […]

October 21, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features The Nonprofit Cooperative, the One Stop Shop for Nonprofits

I've spent decades working in, around, and now leading a small nonprofit called Small & Gutsy. And if there's one thing I've consistently seen across the nonprofit sector, it's this: a profound need for resources. Sure, financial resources are always a challenge — that doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out. But what often […]

October 14, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Ambition: Empowering Youth toward Solution-Driven Thinking

Episode: AMBITION - Transforming Lives Through Power Not Pity Guest: Nancy Gale - Founder of AMBITION and JAMAH Luxury Handbags Episode Description: A powerful conversation about transforming lives through entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the unique approach of "power not pity." Nancy Gale shares how she integrated cause and commerce through her luxury handbag brand JAMAH and nonprofit AMBITION, […]

October 1, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Initiate Justice, Educating those impacted by incarceration

The Intrinsic Philosophy of Change Change from Within: We believe that the most enduring and meaningful transformations arise from the people most impacted—those who live within the system and carry its deepest insights. Embedded Transformation: Change is not an external imposition. It becomes intrinsic—woven into the identity of the individual, group, or organization. It's not […]

September 23, 2025
Small & Gutsy Features Moving Worlds, the Global Platform for Connection, Mentoring & Success

This episode is about The Power of Connection: Giving, Learning, and Changing the World We live in a world where opportunities often come through connections — but not just any connections. The ones that matter most are built on trust, generosity, and shared purpose. Networking isn't just about knowing the right people. It's about being […]

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