Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful distraction to the more important systemic change that was needed to solve our problems. And then she had a change of heart & mind. She wrote an extraordinary article about her transformation that’s titled "Why I Changed My Mind About Volunteering" and we dive deep into it with her.

Vox writer Rachel Cohen had disregarded individual action as an unhelpful distraction to the more important systemic change that was needed to solve our problems. And then she had a change of heart &amp; mind. She wrote an extraordinary article about her transformation that&rsquo;s titled "Why I Changed My Mind About Volunteering" and we dive deep into it with her.

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday. 

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

An Army of Normal Folks

Rachel Cohen: I Used To Think Volunteering Was A Harmful Distraction (Pt 2)

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Before Helen Keller changed the world, someone saw her when others didn’t. This Shop Talk is a reminder that how normal people like us can quietly unlock extraordinary potential.

Before Helen Keller changed the world, someone saw her when others didn&rsquo;t. This Shop Talk is a reminder that how normal people like us can quietly unlock extraordinary potential.

What Happens When You See the Person Everyone Else Ignores

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What if the thing that changed someone’s life wasn’t charity — but a purchase?

In this episode, Lauren McCann shares the deeply personal story of her brother’s struggles with mental health, addiction, and homelessness — and the $10,000 art purchase that helped spark his transformation. That moment didn’t only restore his confidence, it also inspired Lauren to build Procure Impact, an extraordinary marketplace connecting businesses to mission-driven suppliers such as ones who employ survivors of trafficking, people in recovery, adults with disabilities, and those returning from prison.

You’ll learn why opportunity often works better than intervention, how bottom-up solutions outperform top-down programs, and how your everyday spending decisions can become part of your service journey. This conversation might just change the way you think about helping others.

What if the thing that changed someone&rsquo;s life wasn&rsquo;t charity &mdash; but a purchase?
In this episode, Lauren McCann shares the deeply personal story of her brother&rsquo;s struggles with mental health, addiction, and homelessness &mdash; and the $10,000 art purchase that helped spark his transformation. That moment didn&rsquo;t only restore his confidence, it also inspired Lauren to build Procure Impact, an extraordinary marketplace connecting businesses to mission-driven suppliers such as ones who employ survivors of trafficking, people in recovery, adults with disabilities, and those returning from prison.
You&rsquo;ll learn why opportunity often works better than intervention, how bottom-up solutions outperform top-down programs, and how your everyday spending decisions can become part of your service journey. This conversation might just change the way you think about helping others.

How to Turn Your Spending Into Someone's Second Chance. Or First Chance (Pt 1)

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What if the thing that changed someone’s life wasn’t charity — but a purchase?

In this episode, Lauren McCann shares the deeply personal story of her brother’s struggles with mental health, addiction, and homelessness — and the $10,000 art purchase that helped spark his transformation. That moment didn’t only restore his confidence, it also inspired Lauren to build Procure Impact, an extraordinary marketplace connecting businesses to mission-driven suppliers such as ones who employ survivors of trafficking, people in recovery, and those returning from prison.

You’ll learn why opportunity often works better than intervention, how bottom-up solutions outperform top-down programs, and how your everyday spending decisions can become part of your service journey. This conversation might just change the way you think about helping others.

What if the thing that changed someone&rsquo;s life wasn&rsquo;t charity &mdash; but a purchase?
In this episode, Lauren McCann shares the deeply personal story of her brother&rsquo;s struggles with mental health, addiction, and homelessness &mdash; and the $10,000 art purchase that helped spark his transformation. That moment didn&rsquo;t only restore his confidence, it also inspired Lauren to build Procure Impact, an extraordinary marketplace connecting businesses to mission-driven suppliers such as ones who employ survivors of trafficking, people in recovery, and those returning from prison.
You&rsquo;ll learn why opportunity often works better than intervention, how bottom-up solutions outperform top-down programs, and how your everyday spending decisions can become part of your service journey. This conversation might just change the way you think about helping others.

How to Turn Your Spending Into Someone's Second Chance. Or First Chance (Pt 2)

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Rachel Cohen: I Used To Think Volunteering Was A Harmful Distraction (Pt 2)

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