Beyond Giving
Podcast Description
Beyond Giving is the podcast that goes beyond traditional philanthropy to spotlight the changemakers, visionaries, and organizations making a real impact in communities around the world. Hosted by Zac Brown, this inspiring series dives deep into the missions, challenges, and successes of nonprofits driving meaningful change.Sponsored by NonprofitsHQ, Beyond Giving features candid conversations with nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates who are redefining what it means to give back. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, or nonprofit professional, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiring stories that showcase the power of generosity in action.
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The podcast delves into themes of philanthropy, community impact, and social entrepreneurship, with episodes like How Carfest Is Rebuilding Lives—One Vehicle at a Time showcasing the innovative approaches nonprofits take to support underserved communities.
Beyond Giving is the podcast that goes beyond traditional philanthropy to spotlight the changemakers, visionaries, and organizations making a real impact in communities around the world. Hosted by Zac Brown, this inspiring series dives deep into the missions, challenges, and successes of nonprofits driving meaningful change.
Sponsored by NonprofitsHQ, Beyond Giving features candid conversations with nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates who are redefining what it means to give back. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, or nonprofit professional, this podcast offers valuable insights and inspiring stories that showcase the power of generosity in action.
In this episode of Beyond Giving, Zac sits down with Alix Mane von Broock from the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative (TFII) to explore how the organization is shaping the future of fashion in Texas.
Alex shares her journey from teen model and actress, mentored by Selena Quintanilla, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, salon owner, and now TFII’s Education Director and Fresh Faces Director. She delves deeply into her passion for helping new talent break into the fashion world and the importance of mentorship, professionalism, and perseverance in a challenging industry.
Host:
Zac Brown: “The Non-Profit Guy”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacjordanbrown/
Guests:
Alix Mane von Broock: TFII’s Education Director and Fresh Faces Director
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thealixmane/
Texas Fashion Industry: https://texasfashionindustry.org/
Texas Fashion Industry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texasfashionindustry/
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Alex’s early beginnings in fashion and the pivotal role Selena played as her mentor.
- How her career in modeling and acting evolved into launching her own salon and beauty business.
- The mission of the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative and the programs they run to support creatives across the state.
- Inside the Fresh Faces program, designed to mentor aspiring models with no prior contracts or agency backing.
- How to handle criticism, rejection, and changing beauty standards in the fashion industry.
- The power of education, consistency, and adaptability in building a career.
- The community can get involved, including through mentorship, volunteering, or sponsorship.
- The role of AI and innovation in the future of fashion.
Why Listen
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how a nonprofit is strengthening Texas’s creative economy by empowering models, designers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re in fashion, beauty, or simply passionate about supporting creatives, Alex’s story offers inspiration on resilience, mentorship, and building opportunities for others.
Connect with TFII on social media.
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/texasfashionindustry/
- https://www.instagram.com/TexasFashionIndustry/
- https://www.facebook.com/TexasFashionIndustry
- https://twitter.com/TexasFashionInd
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