TRIIBE Talk

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This is TRIIBE talk, hosted by TRIIBE CEO Kyle Matthys, where we alternate between longstanding experts and the next generation of social impact leaders about how they're shaping the future. Each episode dives into our guest's personal motivations along with emerging trends in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy. | Powered by www.Streamr.nyc

  1. EPISODE 1

    From the NFL to Fixing Philanthropy: Carl Nassib's App to Rayze Awareness

    Powered by www.Streamr.nyc | Former NFL star and Rayze founder Carl Nassib joins TRIIBE Talk to reveal how a single volunteer day near the Buccaneers' stadium opened his eyes to a broken system, motivating him give philanthropic giving an upgrade. In this episode, Carl talks about the emotional moment that inspired Rayze, the generational disconnect holding nonprofits back, and why young people actually do want to give… if we meet them where they are.

    12 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Inspired by Early Tragedy, Olivia Zhang is Putting Cancer Kids First

    Powered by www.Streamr.nyc | At just 14, Olivia Zhang turned unimaginable loss into one of the fastest-growing youth-led nonprofits in the world. In this powerful conversation, the founder of Cancer Kids First shares how a grassroots project born in a high school cafeteria grew into a global movement supporting 10,000+ young cancer patients. Olivia opens up about the all-nighters, the failures, the WikiHow beginnings, the impact of technology, and what it really takes for young people to lead at scale. Her journey, recognized by TED, Prince William, and L'Oréal Women of Worth, is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and youth-driven impact.

    32 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Hunger into Hope: Robert Lee is Rescuing Leftover Cuisine One Plate at a Time

    Powered by www.Streamr.nyc | What would motivate you to quit your job at JP Morgan to get into the business of saving food headed for the dumpster? And what would your parents say? Robert Lee, founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, joins TRIIBE Talk to share how immigrant experiences, volunteer power, and smart business models turned into one of New York's most innovative food-rescue engines. Robert reveals the quirks, the missteps, the moments that shaped his mission, and why food rescue might become the universal norm in the next decade.

    29 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    "Climate Literacy Is a Human Right" Why Maya Gowda is Planting SEEDs Worldwide

    Powered by www.Streamr.nyc | At just 14 years old, Maya Gowda founded SEED to fill a gap she saw in her school's curriculum: real, actionable climate education. What started as a single classroom lesson in Miami has now grown into a global movement, reaching students across 171 elementary schools, multiple African countries, and 73 languages. In this episode, Maya shares how she built SEED from scratch: partnering with teachers, cold-emailing international organizations, navigating skepticism as a teenager, and designing localized climate-change curricula that meet students where they are. She opens up about growing up in Florida amid rising heat, hurricanes, and mosquito-borne illnesses; the teachers and family members who championed her; and how she inspires young people across the world to take climate action no matter their age. This is the story of a young leader turning education into empowerment, and planting the seeds for a more climate-literate generation.

    37 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    On a Mission to Serve, Esha Venkat Built a NEST4US

    When she was ten, Esha Venkat never imagined the small acts of service she did with her family would grow into NEST4US, one of the country's fastest-scaling youth-powered volunteer organizations. A decade, 10,000 volunteers, and millions of dollars in volunteer-hours later, Esha and her sister Shreyaa lead five programs spanning education, food security, climate action, leadership, and community celebration. She shares her personal story of how a simple mission to make kindness routine became a global movement.

    30 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Carl Nassib's Journey from Philly and the NFL to Philanthropy

    Former NFL captain and Rayze Founder/CEO Carl Nassib joins TRIIBE talk to discuss his journey from professional football to building a platform that reimagines how people give back. Reflecting on a lifetime of volunteering, from church to the Special Olympics, Penn State THON and The Trevor Project, Carl explains why philanthropy isn't just charity, but community, mental health, and leadership in action. In this wide-ranging conversation, Carl and host Kyle Matthys explore why volunteering builds perspective, how young people and companies are reshaping purpose-driven work, and why the future of giving needs a centralized, social-first hub. From corporate philanthropy gaps to the power of local impact, this episode makes a compelling case that success, fulfillment, and service are deeply connected.

    36 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    How Adeline Azrack Became a Restorer of Dignity

    Adeline Azrack's early work with young people from underresourced backgrounds has led to a lifetime of service and leadership inside one of the world's most influential brands. In this deeply reflective conversation, she shares how her commitment to human dignity was forged through service, systemic injustice, and jobs that changed everything, even if they didn't always feel glamorous. Together, Adeline and host Kyle Matthys explore what it means to restore dignity in a world shaped by inequity, how multi-generational leadership is essential to real progress, and how you may be a leader long before you ever realize you're leading.

    41 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    For Wendy Diamond, Every Day is Women's Entrepreneurship Day

    What happens when life falls apart and you choose to move forward anyway? In this powerful episode of Tribe Talk, host Kyle Matthys sits down with global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder Wendy Diamond to explore a life defined not by circumstance, but by resilience, purpose, and action. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your path, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming agency, finding purpose, and creating impact starting right where you are.

    36 min
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This is TRIIBE talk, hosted by TRIIBE CEO Kyle Matthys, where we alternate between longstanding experts and the next generation of social impact leaders about how they're shaping the future. Each episode dives into our guest's personal motivations along with emerging trends in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy. | Powered by www.Streamr.nyc

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  • Creator
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  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    TRIIBE Talk