A Better Way

Leah Barr, Foundation X
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A Better Way is the Foundation X podcast created to spark values-aligned conversations with the people shaping the future of philanthropy, social impact, and purpose-driven work. Hosted by Leah Barr, social impact leader and Senior Director at Foundation X, the podcast brings thoughtful dialogue to the forefront of how impact is created and what a better way for doing good can look like in practice. Each episode features nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, advisors, and innovators who are rethinking how giving, investing, and impact can be more intentional and effective. Through candid storytelling and practical insight, the Foundation X podcast explores how values can guide strategy, deepen relationships, and create lasting change. Rooted in Foundation X’s approach to strategic philanthropy, A Better Way blends thoughtful conversation with real-world application. Listeners will hear perspectives on purpose-driven wealth, nonprofit leadership, corporate social impact, endowments, donor-advised funds, and legacy-building across generations. Whether you are a nonprofit leader, advisor, philanthropist, or someone seeking a more meaningful approach to impact, A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, offers ideas, stories, and insights to help you align purpose with action.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Empowering Generosity: Joy and Purpose with Emily Vennerstrom

    Sometimes the most transformative moment in giving is realizing it changes not just the world, but the giver as well. In this first episode of A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, Leah Barr is joined by Emily Vennerstrom, COO of NorthRock Partners and President of Foundation X, for an honest conversation about generosity, joy, and the deeply personal nature of social impact. Through stories rooted in service, community, and global experience, Emily reflects on how philanthropy can be intentional, imperfect, and profoundly human. She explores how values guide giving, why impact is never one-size-fits-all, and how structure can support creativity rather than limit it. This conversation invites listeners to rethink what doing good looks like, and how generosity, collaboration, and purpose can create meaningful connection for individuals, nonprofits, and communities. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why generosity and philanthropy are deeply personal journeysHow joy and empowerment can be reintroduced into givingThe role of community, collaboration, and nonprofit partnerships in social impactWhat it means to give with intention, even when resources feel limited This episode is for anyone seeking a more grounded, human approach to giving, impact, and purpose.

    36 min

  2. JAN 23

    About Our Podcast

    In this About Our Podcast episode of A Better Way, host Leah Barr shares why the podcast exists and the perspective that shaped it. She reflects on how values-aligned generosity can feel more intentional, human, and joyful, and why there isn’t one right way to do good, while also diving into the work and philosophy of Foundation X. This episode helps set the stage for what’s to come, inviting listeners into thoughtful reflection, curiosity, and the many ways impact can take shape.

    4 min

  3. JAN 23

    The Pilot

    The pilot episode of A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, sets the tone for the conversations ahead. Host Leah Barr welcomes listeners into a space for thoughtful, honest dialogue about impact, purpose, and generosity. It’s a grounding introduction to the conversations and perspectives that challenge how we think about doing good and what impact can truly mean.

    2 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

A Better Way is the Foundation X podcast created to spark values-aligned conversations with the people shaping the future of philanthropy, social impact, and purpose-driven work. Hosted by Leah Barr, social impact leader and Senior Director at Foundation X, the podcast brings thoughtful dialogue to the forefront of how impact is created and what a better way for doing good can look like in practice. Each episode features nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, advisors, and innovators who are rethinking how giving, investing, and impact can be more intentional and effective. Through candid storytelling and practical insight, the Foundation X podcast explores how values can guide strategy, deepen relationships, and create lasting change. Rooted in Foundation X’s approach to strategic philanthropy, A Better Way blends thoughtful conversation with real-world application. Listeners will hear perspectives on purpose-driven wealth, nonprofit leadership, corporate social impact, endowments, donor-advised funds, and legacy-building across generations. Whether you are a nonprofit leader, advisor, philanthropist, or someone seeking a more meaningful approach to impact, A Better Way, the Foundation X podcast, offers ideas, stories, and insights to help you align purpose with action.

Information

  • Creator
    Leah Barr, Foundation X
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Leah Barr, Foundation X