Missions Bayou
Missions Bayou
Podcast Description
Missions Bayou – Presented by Comfy Stone spotlights the changemakers shaping New Orleans. Hosted by Josh Owen and Maya McGee, this podcast dives into the stories of community leaders, activists, and creative entrepreneurs driving real impact. Each episode highlights a local initiative or program, showcasing the work transforming the city. Whether you're passionate about New Orleans or looking for inspiration, Missions Bayou connects you to the people making a difference.
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The podcast emphasizes themes of community leadership, social activism, and entrepreneurship, with episodes spotlighting local initiatives like affordable childcare solutions, entrepreneurship events at Loyola University, and inclusive youth running programs. For example, one episode delves into the childcare crisis's economic impacts, while another discusses the innovation summit at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
Mission Bayou is presented by Comfy Stone, a New Orleans-based video production agency that helps organizations amplify their impact through mission-driven storytelling, hosted by Maya McGee, the Senior Director of Operations at Comfy Stone, and Brenna Gourgeot, a community organizer and data analyst focused on socioeconomic and environmental justice in Southeast Louisiana. From fundraising videos and social media content to full-scale podcast production, Comfy Stone makes it easy for organizations to share their stories in a way that resonates.
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The Missions Bayou GiveNOLA Day Series is a special set of conversations designed to help nonprofits make the most of one of the biggest giving days in New Orleans. Hosted by Maya McGee, the series brings together nonprofit leaders, fundraising experts, and communications professionals to share practical strategies for planning, messaging, and engaging donors.
Through these conversations, we explore how organizations can prepare for GiveNOLA Day, tell stronger stories about their impact, and build lasting relationships with supporters. The goal is to give nonprofit teams the tools, insights, and inspiration they need to turn a single day of giving into year-round community support.
Rachel Swann is a Senior Program Officer at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Diana Turner is the Co-Director of Be Loud Studios, and Meagan Moreland is a Senior Communications Strategist at Gambel Communications. In this conversation, we break down how nonprofits can effectively prepare for GiveNOLA Day and why it should be part of a broader year-round fundraising and communications strategy.
Together, we discuss when organizations should start planning, how to develop clear messaging that connects with donors, and the importance of building anticipation through PR, storytelling, and digital outreach. We also explore practical tips like defining what success looks like, identifying the right audiences, creating tangible donation tiers, and making sure your team, board members, and supporters are aligned heading into GiveNOLA Day.
Missions Bayou is presented by Comfy Stone, a New Orleans-based video production agency that helps organizations amplify their impact through mission-driven storytelling. From fundraising videos and social media content to full-scale podcast production, Comfy Stone makes it easy for organizations to share their stories in a way that resonates.
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