A heartfelt, insightful conversation with Erica Thornley, Vice President of Product Development at Colorado Gives Foundation. From personal stories to statewide generosity, discover the heart and innovation behind Colorado Gives Day. Take a Mission Moment.

What begins as a conversation about Colorado Gives Day quickly opens into something deeper: the personal story that fuels Erica’s work and the transformative role nonprofits can play in people’s lives.

Filled with insight, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s largest giving movements, this episode is a reminder of what happens when community, purpose, and innovation collide.

From satellites to AI, quantum physics, and the unexpected lessons of beekeeping, this conversation bridges space science and everyday decision-making in a way that’s accessible, thoughtful, and deeply human…

…and we promise that there are no PhD requirements to enjoy this conversation!

Take a Mission Moment with us, and you will learn about cultivating positive futures leveraging strategic foresight!

In this episode of Two Brave Unicorns, Keri Cotterman and Jill Holmes sit down with Dr. Joel Mozer, the first-ever Chief Scientist of the United States Space Force. You will hear them talk about exploring curiosities, innovation of the past and future, and the discipline of thinking beyond what’s right in front of us.

With more than 30 years designing and deploying advanced space systems, Dr. Mozer shares how staring at clouds led to a career shaping national defense, how strategic foresight helps leaders prepare for the unknowable future, and why innovation often comes from asking better questions and not having faster answers.

Take a mission moment with us to explore strategic foresight and remember to do good, do it now, and do it often!

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A heartfelt, insightful conversation with Erica Thornley, Vice President of Product Development at Colorado Gives Foundation. From personal stories to statewide generosity, discover the heart and innovation behind Colorado Gives Day. Take a Mission Moment.

What begins as a conversation about Colorado Gives Day quickly opens into something deeper: the personal story that fuels Erica’s work and the transformative role nonprofits can play in people’s lives.

Filled with insight, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s largest giving movements, this episode is a reminder of what happens when community, purpose, and innovation collide.