Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Conversations that propel our community forward. Sponsored by Andy and Sarah Susanin and the RIA Group. Conversations with nonprofit organizations shaping Central Iowa’s future. Nonprofits are featured over three separate episodes – each one offering listeners a unique perspective through interviews with key staff members, donors and beneficiaries.

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Episode #27: Osnel Vilmael, Six Degrees of Separation Beneficiary

Mar 31, 2026 37m

In the 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Six Degrees of Separation Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain sits down with Osnel Vilmael—board member, donor, and beneficiary. Osnel shares his journey from…

Episode #26: Andrea Joseph, Six Degrees of Separation Donor

Mar 17, 2026 32m

When people choose to support a nonprofit, what truly motivates them to give? For Six Degrees of Separation donor Andrea Joseph, the answer is trust, dignity, and meaningful impact. Give & Grow…

S2E25 EPISODE #25 (1st of 3 Featuring SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION)

Mar 03, 2026 32m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Six Degrees of Separation: Give & Grow DSM, host Siobhan Spain sits down with Jane Hemminger, co-founder of Six Degrees of Separation, to share how a failed relief…

S1E24 Episode #24: Heather Nail, Civic Music Association Beneficiary

Feb 17, 2026 26m

The 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Civic Music Association: Host Siobhan Spain speaks with Heather Nail, a passionate music educator and former Civic Music Association board member. Heather shared her…

Episode #23: Susan Voss, Civic Music Association Donor

Feb 03, 2026 27m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring the nonprofit Civic Music Association (CMA): Host Siobhan Spain sits down with longtime Civic Music Association donor and community leader Susan Voss to explore what…

Episode #22: Ashley Sidon, Civic Music Association Executive Director

Jan 20, 2026 25m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Civic Music Association: The nonprofit has been a cornerstone of Des Moines’ cultural life since 1925. In this episode of Give & Grow DSM, host Siobhan Spain sits…

S1E21 Episode #21:Change Course / Pita Martinez

Jan 06, 2026 32m

The 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Change Course: In this episode of the Give & Grow DSM podcast, host Siobhan Spain speaks with Pita Martinez, a graduate of Change Course, which is a free workforce…

S1E20 Episode #20: Mark Young, Change Course Donor and Volunteer

Dec 23, 2025 39m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring the nonprofit Change Course: Host Siobhan Spain talks with Mark Young, a former physician turned dedicated volunteer and donor with Change Course. Mark shares how he…

Episode #19: Joseph & Karin Johnson of Change Course

Dec 09, 2025 43m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Change Course: In this episode of Give & Grow DSM, I sat down with Joseph and Karen Johnson, founders of Change Course in Des Moines. They shared how Joseph’s…

Episode #18: Eden Sampaguita, beneficiary of Community Support Advocates

Nov 25, 2025 37m

The 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Community Support Advocates (teamcsa.org): GIVE & GROW DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with Eden Sampaguita, a beneficiary Community Support Advocates and their…

S1E17 Episode #17: Cara Kennedy-Ode, Community Support Advocates Donor

Nov 11, 2025 30m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Community Support Advocates (teamcsa.org): GIVE & GROW DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with Cara Kennedy-Ode, a passionate Community Support Advocates (CSA) board…

S1E16 Episode #16: Christina Smith of Community Support Advocates (CSA)

Oct 28, 2025 54m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Community Support Advocates (teamcsa.org): GIVE & GROW DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with Christina Smith, CEO of Community Support Advocates (CSA), about their…

Episode #15: Kimberley & Journey Strope-Boggus, YWRC’s Advancement Director and her daughter

Oct 14, 2025 31m

The 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC): Give & Grow DSM Host Siobhan Spain sits down with Kimberley Strope-Boggus, Senior Advancement Director at the Young Women’s…

S1E14 Episode #14: Suzanna De Baca, Young Women’s Resource Center Donor

Sep 30, 2025 22m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC): Give and Grow Podcast, host Siobhan Spain interviews Suzanna de Baca — business leader, professor, and longtime supporter of the…

Episode #13: Rachel Woodhouse of Young Women’s Resource Center

Sep 16, 2025 25m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC): Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain sits down with Rachel Woodhouse, executive director of Young Women’s Resource Center, to…

Episode #12: Skate DSM’s Drew Fenske

Sep 02, 2025 20m

The 3rdof 3 episodes featuring Skate DSM: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain interviews nine-year-old Drew, an enthusiastic skateboarder involved with Skate DSM. Drew shares how he got started,…

S1E11 Episode #11: Skate DSM Donor Virgina Lauridsen

Aug 19, 2025 33m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Skate DSM: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain interviews philanthropist Virginia Lauridsen about her involvement with the nonprofit promoting skateboarding in Des…

S1E10 Episode #10: Skate DSM’s Norm Sterzenbach

Aug 12, 2025 51m

The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Skate DSM: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain sits down with Norm Sterzenbach, founder and president of Skate DSM, to explore how a grassroots non-profit is…

S1E9 Episode #9: Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s Starr Hinrichs

Jul 29, 2025 30m

In the 3rd of three episodes featuring Mind & Spirit Counseling Center Give & Grow DSM podcast host Siobhan Spain sits down with Starr Hinrichs, a donor and beneficiary of the Mind &…

S1E8 Episode #8: Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s Michele Whitty

Jul 22, 2025 35m

The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Mind & Spirit Counseling Center: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with donor Michele Whitty. This conversation is a masterclass in the nuances of…

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How many episodes does GIVE & GROW DSM have?

GIVE & GROW DSM has published 27 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

Is GIVE & GROW DSM still active?

GIVE & GROW DSM is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.

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