29 episodes

Welcome to Mission Control. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on executive directors and non-profit leaders and how they strive to make positive impacts in their communities. Hosted by Paul J Schmidt, Owner and Creative Video Strategist for UnoDeuce Multimedia.

If you would like to be a guest or if there is someone's story that you would like to hear, please send a message to missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

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Welcome to Mission Control. A bi-weekly podcast focusing on executive directors and non-profit leaders and how they strive to make positive impacts in their communities. Hosted by Paul J Schmidt, Owner and Creative Video Strategist for UnoDeuce Multimedia.

If you would like to be a guest or if there is someone's story that you would like to hear, please send a message to missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

    Season 4 Preview

    Season 4 Preview

    Our owner welcomes you back into the control center as we gear up the launch to season 4 of our podcast, Mission Control. Check this short preview out as we highlight who our first few guests are. The new season begins in May and you can subscribe to it on your favorite podcasting platform.

    • 2 min
    A Conversation With Kristine Kuhnert of Ele's Place Capital Region - Mission Control

    A Conversation With Kristine Kuhnert of Ele's Place Capital Region - Mission Control

    On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Kristine Kuhnert, director of Ele's Place Capital Region. We talk about her background working with the Mayo Clinic, how she was able to keep forging ahead during the time when her husband passed away, and the real impact of Ele's Place as a true partner in the healing process.

    For more on Ele's Place: https://www.elesplace.org/

    The Mission: Ele's Place is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children and their families.

    If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

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    • 31 min
    A Conversation with Emily Marrah of the United Way of Genesee County

    A Conversation with Emily Marrah of the United Way of Genesee County

    On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Emily Marrah, development associate/relationship specialist with the United Way of Genesee County. We talk about the versatility of being a relationship specialist, her extensive history in the hospitality industry, and her latest venture with the Small Business Development Center of Michigan.

    For more on the United Way of Genesee County: https://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/

    The Mission: The United Way of Genesee County works with our partners to surround children, individuals and families with the resources they need to succeed at all stages of their lives.

    If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

    • 32 min
    A Conversation with Julie Powers of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

    A Conversation with Julie Powers of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

    On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Julie Powers, former executive director of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. We talk about how crucial the work of the foundation is to helping get treatment options for mesothelioma, why her theater background equipped her for the turbulent situations in non-profit leadership , and the biggest misconception of what it means to be an executive director of a non-profit.

    NOTE: This podcast was recorded February 14, 2023

    For more on the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation: http://curemeso.org/

    The Mission: The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the nonprofit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating the life-ending and vicious effects of mesothelioma.

    If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

    • 31 min
    A Conversation with Rebecca Johnson of Todd Martin Youth Leadership -- Mission Control #25

    A Conversation with Rebecca Johnson of Todd Martin Youth Leadership -- Mission Control #25

    On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Rebecca Johnson, executive director of Todd Martin Youth Leadership. We talk about working for and with a famous founder, how the organization isn't about competing with organized group sports, and why they are working toward building their own facility and what that will look like for the future.

    For more on Todd Martin Youth Leadership: https://www.tmyl.org/

    The Mission: TMYL exists to prepare young people - especially those from under-resourced families and communities - for success as individuals and as active, responsible citizens, through innovative tennis, education, life skills, and leadership development programming.

    If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

    • 30 min
    A Conversation with Ben Schartow of Building Twentyone Mission Control #24

    A Conversation with Ben Schartow of Building Twentyone Mission Control #24

    On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Ben Schartow, founder and executive director of Building Twentyone. We talk about the unique meaning behind the name and how he lives it out, redefining the programming aspects to fit today's teen culture, and how the devastation of the skate park aspect after the building fire makes way for more unique opportunities in the future.

    For more on Building Twentyone: https://buildingtwentyone.org/

    The Mission: Building Twentyone is a youth-driven center focused on building character, trust, hope, potential, and influence in students before the age 21.

    If there is someone you know of that you would like to hear about their journey, please email us at missioncontrol@unodeuce.com

    • 36 min

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