What happens when great food, local restaurants, and community philanthropy come together? You get the Savor Boca Experience, a culinary adventure that brings people together while supporting meaningful causes throughout Boca Raton.

Michael Nathanson welcomes Laurra Gilbertson and Jan Savarick from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton to talk about the upcoming Savor Boca Experience on November 14th. With 16 participating restaurants and specialty shops throughout downtown Boca Raton, guests can enjoy delicious bites, discover new local favorites, and support the Rotary Club's community service projects. Laurra and Jan share what makes this event special, how the Rotary Club gives back, and why creating fun, accessible fundraising experiences helps bring more people into philanthropy.

The conversation also highlights the Rotary Club's annual OPAL Awards Gala, which recognizes outstanding community leaders while raising scholarship funds for underserved youth. From traditional college scholarships to trade schools and vocational training, Jan explains how these opportunities help young people build brighter futures. Along the way, the trio shares favorite restaurants, sports rivalries, music preferences, family stories, and the importance of community connections.

Whether you're a Boca Raton foodie, passionate about giving back, or simply looking for a fun way to support your community, this conversation is a reminder that philanthropy doesn't always have to mean attending a formal gala. Sometimes making a difference starts with sharing a great meal.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Diapers are a basic necessity, but for many families, keeping a baby clean and healthy can become a serious financial struggle. Gabriela Rojas, Executive Director of the Miami Diaper Bank, knows that reality personally and is now helping families throughout South Florida get the essentials they need.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Gabriela to talk about her own experience with diaper need, how the Miami Diaper Bank grew from a teenager’s community service project into a nonprofit serving families across the region, and why diapers remain an overlooked need. Gabriela shares how the organization works with community partners, stretches monetary donations further through its purchasing power, and relies on volunteers to help sort, package, and distribute supplies.

They also talk about Gabriela’s journey from Venezuela to South Florida, raising her son, her passion for food and sports, and how her mother’s experience as a young single mom helped shape the way she views service and supporting other families.

Sometimes making an impact starts with recognizing a need most of us never think about. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, sharing information, or simply helping more people understand diaper need, Gabriela reminds us that even a small act can make a meaningful difference for a family.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Music education can shape a child's confidence, creativity, and future. For Yalyen Savingon, that belief became the driving force behind the Volta Music Foundation, where she is creating opportunities for underserved youth to discover the life-changing power of music.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Yalyen to explore her remarkable journey from studying music in Havana, Cuba, to performing with renowned orchestras across the United States before launching a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to music education. She shares how her experiences inspired Volta Music Foundation's mission to provide free instruments, after-school music programs, cultural exchanges, mentorship, and unforgettable performance opportunities for young musicians.

The conversation highlights the foundation's partnership with Carnegie Hall through the Link Up program, its after-school string education initiatives, and the impact of giving thousands of students the chance to perform on stage for the very first time. Yalyen also reflects on her family's support, the role music has played throughout her life, and why collaboration is essential to creating opportunities for the next generation.

Whether you're passionate about music, education, philanthropy, or helping children reach their potential, this conversation is a powerful reminder that one opportunity can change the course of a young person's life.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Real community change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people invest in local organizations that understand the needs of the neighborhoods they serve.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Shannon Hawkins, Director of Community Engagement at the Quantum Foundation, to explore how the foundation supports grassroots nonprofits across Palm Beach County through strategic grantmaking, community partnerships, and its Quantum in the Community initiative. Shannon shares how the foundation looks beyond traditional healthcare by investing in organizations addressing food insecurity, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and other basic needs that directly impact health and well-being.

They also talk about the importance of community engagement, why unrestricted funding can transform small nonprofits, how local organizations identify needs before anyone else, and why volunteering and giving back creates a ripple effect that strengthens entire communities. Along the way, Shannon shares stories about family, favorite local restaurants, basketball, music, and the experiences that inspired her career in philanthropy.

If you're part of a nonprofit, looking for ways to get involved, or simply want to make a greater impact where you live, this conversation offers an inspiring look at how collaboration and local leadership can create meaningful, lasting change.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Finding the right place for a child with autism to feel included isn't always easy. That's exactly why Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix, Founder and Executive Director of Love Serving Autism, and Mara Friedman, Coach and Therapist Outreach Coordinator, have dedicated their work to creating welcoming sports programs where every athlete has the opportunity to grow.

Michael Nathanson sits down with Lisa and Mara to talk about how Love Serving Autism has expanded across the country through tennis, pickleball, and padel while helping participants build communication skills, confidence, friendships, and independence. They share how speech therapy and adaptive coaching work together on the court, why evidence-based programming matters, and the life-changing impact these programs have on children, adults, and their families.

The conversation also explores the organization's 10-year journey, the importance of trained coaches and volunteers, upcoming expansion, fundraising efforts, and why access to inclusive sports has never been more important. Along the way, they share stories about family, favorite restaurants, music, tennis, and the passion that continues to drive their mission forward.

If you'd like to support Love Serving Autism, learn about volunteer opportunities, attend the annual gala, or help expand inclusive programming, this conversation is a great place to start.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Most of us never think twice about turning on the tap. But what if the water we rely on every day contains far more than we realize?

Michael Nathanson sits down with Frank Ramos, Founder and CEO of Save the Water, to discuss the growing challenges surrounding water quality, contamination, and public awareness. Frank shares his remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Cuba to becoming a chemical engineer, environmental advocate, and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and removing harmful contaminants from water sources.

The conversation explores the Everglades Clean Drinking Water Initiative, forever chemicals, endocrine disruptors, water testing, and the science behind protecting drinking water for future generations. Frank also reflects on family, a 60-year marriage, volunteerism, fishing, community involvement, and why clean water is one of the most important issues facing our world today.

Whether you're concerned about environmental protection, public health, water quality, or simply want to learn how one person can make a lasting impact, this conversation offers an eye-opening look at a resource many of us take for granted.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

When thousands of children and families in Palm Beach County hit a crisis, HomeSafe is often the first call. On this milestone 50th episode, host Michael Nathanson welcomes Matthew Ladika, CEO of HomeSafe, and Amanda Stone, LMHC, the organization's Chief Operations Officer, for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to protect children and rebuild lives in South Florida.

Matthew walks through HomeSafe's full range of services: four specialized therapeutic group homes for youth with significant trauma histories across Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach; their domestic violence program Safety Net; and Pond Place, an independent living facility near Palm Beach State College for young adults aging out of the foster care system. In one small but telling moment from the episode, Matthew describes a young man from their program who stopped by the office on the way to his own high school graduation, needing someone to help him tie his tie.

Amanda brings the clinical lens, talking about her background as a licensed mental health counselor and how a trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy shapes every program HomeSafe runs. The conversation also covers their Healthy Beginnings birth-to-five program, which reaches nearly every new family born in Palm Beach County, and a new initiative to help childcare directors and teachers better support children with challenging behaviors before they face expulsion.

The episode also explores a shared connection to the Y: Matthew spent six years at YMCA of the USA in Chicago before coming to Palm Beach County, while host Michael Nathanson currently serves as board chair of the YMCA of Boca Raton and hosts Shoot for a Change, his annual two-day basketball fundraiser benefiting the Y's financial assistance program. HomeSafe's signature Classic Rock and Roll Party returns January 30, 2027 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, featuring Billy Joel guitarist Mike DelGuidice. Volunteers are welcome for Safety Net groups on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To learn more or connect with HomeSafe, visit helphomesafe.org or call 561-383-9800.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

What happens when a barefoot hippie mom moves to a community that feels cold and decides to do something about it? That's exactly how Laura Reiss, founder of Kindness Matters 365, got started — not with a grand plan, but with a simple afterschool program and a deep belief that if you reach kids early, you change everything.

Michael and Laura cover a lot of ground in this one. They talk about the humble beginnings of Kindness Matters 365 at a Boca Raton elementary school, how the program has grown to reach schools across the United States and into Cameroon, Africa, and why Laura remains laser-focused on children over adults. She shares how the curriculum has evolved to include nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and monthly themes — and why she's watched the school bully walk out of a program as a leader. Laura also opens up about being nearly a year and a half sober, navigating menopause, and what it took to rebuild her own capacity for kindness from the inside out.

The conversation winds through food, music (she's a hardcore Deadhead), marriage, parenting three grown daughters, and Michael's upcoming milestone of sending his son off to the University of Florida. Underneath all of it is a shared belief that kindness is a choice, community is everything, and small acts really do ripple outward.

If you want to get involved with Kindness Matters 365 — as a volunteer, ambassador, or donor — visit km365.org. Their next fundraising event is June 20th at Crazy Uncle Mike's in Boca Raton, 12 to 3 PM.

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/

Contact Michael Nathanson:
Email: Michael@soldbythebros.com
Website: https://soldbythebros.com/