TRIIBE Talk
From the NFL to Fixing Philanthropy: Carl Nassib’s Mission to Rayze Awareness
Posted: Nov. 25, 2025
Former NFL star and Rayze founder Carl Nassib joins TRIIBE Talk to reveal how a single volunteer day near the Buccaneers’ stadium opened his eyes to a broken system — and inspired him to build the “Resy of volunteering” and modernize giving for Gen Z and millennials. In this episode, Carl talks about the emotional moment that inspired Rayze, the generational disconnect holding nonprofits back, and why young people actually do want to give… if we meet them where they are. A raw, passionate look at what’s broken in philanthropy—and the tech that could finally fix it.
Tags: Carl Nassib, Rayze, Nonprofit Innovation, Tech For Good, Social Impact, GiveBack, Future Of Philanthropy, Volunteerism, Gen Z Giving, Purpose Driven, Impact Driven, Social Good
From Tragedy to 40,000 Volunteers: How Olivia Zhang is Putting Cancer Kids First
Posted: Nov. 25, 2025
At just 14, Olivia Zhang turned unimaginable loss into one of the fastest-growing youth-led nonprofits in the world. In this powerful conversation, the founder of Cancer Kids First shares how a grassroots project born in a high school cafeteria grew into a global movement supporting 10,000+ young cancer patients. Olivia opens up about the all-nighters, the failures, the WikiHow beginnings, the impact of technology, and what it really takes for young people to lead at scale. Her journey—recognized by TED, Prince William, and L’Oréal Women of Worth—is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and youth-driven impact.
Tags: Youth leadership, Nonprofit entrepreneurship, Childhood cancer advocacy, Grief to purpose, Immigrant family experience, Volunteer mobilization, Social impact innovation, Technology in nonprofits, Grassroots organizing, Gen Z changemakers, Global youth activism, Community storytelling
Hunger to Hope: Robert Lee is Rescuing Leftover Cuisine One Plate at a Time
Posted: Nov. 24, 2025
What would motivate you to quit your job at JP Morgan to get into the business of saving food destined for the dumpster? Robert Lee, founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, joins TRIIBE Talk to share how immigrant experiences, volunteer power, and smart business models turned into one of New York’s most innovative food-rescue engines. Robert reveals the quirks, the missteps, and the moments that shaped his mission—and why food rescue might become the universal norm in the next decade.
Tags: Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Food Rescue, Food Waste, Food Insecurity, Nonprofit Leadership, Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Immigrant Stories, Founder Story, Purpose Over Profit, Sustainable Impact, Climate Action, Environmental Justice, Circular Economy
Fifty Years Proud
Posted: Jun. 23, 2019
New York City is the birthplace of Pride, but this is the first WorldPride held in the United States. 50 years after the Stonewall riots ignited a revolution, the gay community from around the world will celebrate all throughout midtown New York. We spoke with Cathy Renna, activist and organizer with Heritage of Pride about the Pride March and movement.
Stonewall George Floyd Riots
Posted: Jun. 25, 2020
51 years after the queers of Stonewall Inn fought back against police, there's a fresh anti-police brutality movement spreading across the world. Julian Sanjivan, co-President of InterPride, talked with Mattachine Magazine about the George Floyd protests and their resonance with the Stonewall Riots, celebrating Pride during a pandemic, and making the world safer for gender nonconforming people.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, police brutality