Visual Eyes - The Community & Collaboration Podcast
Visual Eyes Podcast — Where Nonprofit Stories Come to Life
Hosted by Chris Baker and powered by Visuals by Momo, the Visual Eyes Podcast explores the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and social impact. Each episode features nonprofit leaders, community changemakers, and purpose-driven businesses that are making a difference.
You’ll hear:
~ Interviews with nonprofit leaders and industry experts
~ Visual storytelling strategies that connect and convert
~ Fundraising and marketing insights that drive results
~ Spotlights on business–nonprofit collaborations
~ Behind-the-scenes looks at our Charity TV Show and docuseries work
Based in South Florida, our mission is global: to help nonprofits amplify their impact through the power of authentic storytelling.
Subscribe and be part of a growing movement to elevate voices, deepen community trust, and build a better world—one episode at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
S2 Ep 24 - Peter Leighton on Altruism, Mental Health, and Building a Legacy of Service
What happens when a seasoned business development strategist blends corporate expertise with an unwavering passion for community service? You get Peter Leighton—a visionary professional who has spent…
S2 Ep 23 - Tim Davis on Fighting Loneliness Through Theater & Building New City Players
In this compelling episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Tim Davis, Producing Artistic Director and founder of New City Players, a nonprofit theater company dedicated to…
S2 Ep 22 - Jason Hughes on How ArtServe Builds Safe, Creative, and Collaborative Communities
In this powerful episode, Jason R. Hughes—CEO of ArtServe and a longtime leader in nonprofit innovation, media, and community advocacy—shares his journey from Atlantic Records to leading one of South…
S2 Ep 21 - From Plastic Waste to Purpose: Noelia Suarez’s Mission to Heal The Planet
What if cutting up a six-pack ring or planting a milkweed could actually change the world?
In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Noelia Suarez, Executive Director…
S2 Ep 20 - Hope, Healing & Impact: Dustin Forman’s Journey with WestCare The Village South
What happens when a former tennis coach discovers his true calling in community engagement? In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Dustin Forman, Director of Comm…
S2 Ep 19 - Saving Mothers & Babies: Dawn Liberta on Breaking Cycles & Community Impact
🚀 Maternal health, nonprofit leadership, and breaking generational cycles—Dawn Liberta shares how prevention, community collaboration, and social services are shaping a brighter future for families.
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S2 Ep 18 - Saving Haiti’s Children: How Dr. Andis Tamayo Is Changing Lives
In this powerful episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker speaks with Dr. Andis Tamayo, founder of the Renand Foundation, about his mission to combat child slavery, poverty, and lack of educa…
S2 Ep 17 - From Stroke to Startup: Dan Fitzgerald’s Journey with Rosi Giving
What if a single life-changing moment inspired a platform that could revolutionize charitable giving? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Fitzgerald, the founder of Rosi Giving, to explore how his …
S2 Ep 16 - Building Community: Diane Pappafotis on The Pride Center’s Impact & LGBTQ+ Advocacy
🌈 How can nonprofits create lasting impact in the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Diane Pappafotis from The Pride Center to explore how collaboration fuels …
S2 Ep 15 - The Power of Horses: How Equine Therapy is Changing Lives | Denise Panariello
Can horses really heal? 🐴✨ In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Denise Panariello, Executive Director of Bit by Bit Therapy, a nonprofit dedicated to equine-assiste…
S2 Ep 14 - How Funding Arts Broward is Transforming Communities | Kat Sierra
The arts have the power to transform communities, foster creativity, and bring people together. But what happens when funding for the arts is scarce? In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chri…
S2 Ep 13 - Supporting Families of Fallen Officers: The McDavid Group Charities Story
In this powerful episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Tanya Barett, Executive Director of McDavid Group Charities, to discuss how this nonprofit is making a life-changi…
S2 Ep 12 - How Nonprofits Can Thrive: Cathy Brown on Collaboration & Growth
In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Brown, Director of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of Broward. Cathy shares expert insights …
S2 Ep 11 - Serving Broward: Morgan Weinblatt on The Power of Giving & Nonprofit Impact
In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Morgan Weinblatt, Director of Development at Goodman Jewish Family Services (Goodman JFS), to discuss the power of philanthropy…
S2 Ep 10 - How Volunteering Transformed Justin Nepola’s Life & Leadership Journey
In this powerful episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Justin Nepola, an influential nonprofit leader, philanthropist, and community advocate. From a simple New Year’s resolution to be…
S2 Ep 09 - Empowering Aging Communities: Collaboration and Innovation with Cresha of SOFIA
Cresha, the visionary CEO of the South Florida Institute on Aging (SOFIA), joins us to share her remarkable journey and insights into enhancing the lives of marginalized communities. From her roots i…
S2 Ep 08 - Empowering Communities: Nonprofit Collaboration and Impact with Councilmember Ray Martin
Councilmember Ray Martin, a retired 22-year military veteran turned Vice Mayor of Lauderhill, joins us to unpack the incredible impact of nonprofit collaboration on community welfare. Discover how Ra…
S2 Ep 07 - Empowering Nonprofits Through Photography: Amplifying Impact and Visibility with Rachel Sherman of TSS Photography
Discover how TSS Photography is revolutionizing the way nonprofits in South Florida tell their stories through the lens of a camera. In our latest episode of Visualize, we're joined by Rachel Sherman…
S2 Ep 06 - Empowering Women & Building Stronger Communities with Lali Safavi: The Skirt Foundation
In this episode of Visual Eyes, host Chris Baker sits down with the inspiring Lali Safavi, a dedicated advocate for women-owned businesses and a leader in nonprofit collaboration. Lali shares her jou…
S2 Ep 05 - Breaking HIV Stigma: Empowering Change and Awareness with Natalie Tyler of the World AIDS Museum
Imagine living with a condition that has been shrouded in stigma for decades. In this episode, Chris Baker sits down with Natalie Tyler from the World AIDS Museum to break down barriers and share her…