Laurie Farquhar & Beth Popadic - Building Generosity Through Giving Circles - S2 - Ep. 33

Laurie Farquhar & Beth Popadic are interviewed by Kim Moeller. Welcome to Generous Girl, where we explore the transformative power of generosity and community. In today's episode, our host, Kim Moeller, invites guests Laurie Farquhar and Beth Popadic to share their experiences with giving circles and the impact of Women Doing Well retreats. These incredible women discuss the role of faith, family, finance, fitness, and friendship in their journey toward generosity, emphasizing the importance of building a community that challenges them to be generous in all aspects of life. From managing the money for the Giving Circle to organizing gatherings and celebrations, Laurie and Beth highlight the collective impact of giving circles and the vital role of NCF in supporting and facilitating their efforts. Join us as we delve into the power of generosity, faith, and community in today's episode.

Guests Recommendations:

• strikeforce421.org
• strikeforce297.org
• seedssandiego.org/about-us
• www.ncfgiving.com
• savethestorks.com
• mchapusa.com/our-leadership/
• The Happy Intercessor by Benny Johnson
• 2 Chronicles 16:9
• Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders by Ryan Skoog,
• Peter Greer, Cameron Doolittle
• Psalm 16:7

Outline:
(00:03) Inviting guests to discuss women's giving circles.
(03:50) Celebrating semifinalists, site visits, and community building.
(07:19) Get started with philanthropy and join like-minded women.
(10:12) Reevaluating priorities after a successful corporate career and divorce.
(13:36) Highlighting God's redemption and finding beauty.
(17:45) Parent shares the transformative journey of faith and growth.
(21:39) Initiating women-focused organizations promoting purpose and generosity.
(25:52) Women's events promote generosity and call to action.
(26:37) Online women's initiative reduced to 4 weeks.
(29:45) Women are gaining financial importance in family decisions.
(36:04) Repeated verse brings wisdom and clear direction.
(37:53) Encouragement to build prayer life through books.

About the Guest: Laurie Farquhar is a passionate advocate for the power of giving circles. She believes in leveraging the impact of a group of people coming together to give back to the community. With a minimum donation of $1,000, Laurie's giving circle makes a significant impact by pooling resources and deciding as a group where to grant the money each year. By working together, they are able to give much larger and more impactful gifts than they could individually. Laurie is dedicated to making a difference and empowering others to join forces in giving back.

Beth Popadic is a dedicated and passionate individual who co-founded a non-profit organization that held its first event in October as an introduction to potential members. In February, the organization showcased its three finalists and hosted a gathering for women, husbands, and various other attendees. Finally, in April, they celebrated their success, having raised nearly $70,000. Beth's hard work and determination have contributed to the success and growth of the organization.

About The Host: Kim Moeller is a generosity coach with the National Christian Foundation in San Diego. She is always on the lookout for the people who are living a generous life – in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances, and friendships. Her career has been in financial services and business development, as well as serving as a women’s event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. Kim loves to bring transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to encourage significance in others. She is a connector who loves connecting women with the other women they need to know and sharing fun bargain ideas and the latest hottest tips. She loves being a wife, mom of four grown children (three girls and a boy), and a yellow lab named Rey.

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