{"podcast":{"title":"The NonProfit Nook","slug":"the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","podcast_index_feed_id":7440025,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-nonprofit-nook/","website_url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/81e52b7d-391e-442f-ba0e-c4ea78f4016f/Ocm-SqD4I-CQfvtPGFyynLVD.png","author":"Wendy Kidd","episode_count":39,"summary":"Welcome to The NonProfit Nook — the podcast for nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and community champions who want to strengthen their organizations and make a bigger impact... without burning out in the process. I’m Wendy Kidd—business owner for over 20 years and nonprofit leader for just as long. I created this show because I know how overwhelming it can be to lead a nonprofit. Most of us didn’t get into this work thinking we’d be running a business—we just wanted to help people. But the truth is, running a nonprofit *is* running a business, and I’m here to help make that part easier. Each week on The NonProfit Nook, you’ll get real talk and real tools. We’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of nonprofit management—strategic planning, budgeting, board engagement, donor communication, volunteer recruitment, and more. No fluff—just practical advice and conversations that help you work smarter and lead with confidence. You’ll also hear: - Stories from inspiring North Texas nonprofits and the local heroes behind them - Tips from experts on marketing, digital tools, DEI, nonprofit culture, and sustainable leadership - Real conversations about burnout, boundaries, time management,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:18:10.610640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025"},"episode":{"title":"Luke Mickelson: Building Beds and Battling Founder’s Syndrome","slug":"luke-mickelson-building-beds-and-battling-founder-s-syndrome","published_at":"2026-04-28T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/luke-mickelson-building-beds-and-battling-founder-s-syndrome","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/luke-mickelson-building-beds-and-battling-founders-syndrome","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a01f4e0f-f6b2-42d9-a663-162bc1348bee.mp3","summary":"summary Luke Mickelson shares his inspiring journey from small-town farm kid to founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, scaling a nonprofit that has delivered over 350,000 beds to children in need. He discusses the origins of his mission, the challenges of scaling, founder syndrome, and practical advice for nonprofit growth and leadership. key topics The origin story of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Scaling a nonprofit from local to global Founder syndrome and leadership challenges The importance of vulnerability and self-awareness in leadership action items Visit shpbeds.org to learn more and find your local chapter Start a chapter or donate to support beds for children in need Take the Founder Syndrome assessment at lukemickelson.com Join the upcoming Founder Syndrome Survival Course resources Sleep in Heavenly Peace Website - https://shpbeds.org Follow Sleep in Heavenly Peace - https://www.linkedin.com/company/shpbeds/posts/?feedView=all Founder Syndrome Survival Course - https://lukemickelson.com/fss-course Connect with Luke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shpluke/ Follow Luke - https://www.instagram.com/lukemickelson/ , https://www.facebook.com/SHPLuke Boss Level Engaged Services: https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook Podcast Home: https://thenonprofitnook.com/ The NonProfit Nook on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged keywords Nonprofit, Founder Syndrome, Scaling Nonprofits, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Leadership, Social Impact, Community Service, Nonprofit Growth, Founder Challenges, Leadership Evolution Mentioned in this episode: Enji","meta_description":"summary Luke Mickelson shares his inspiring journey from small-town farm kid to founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, scaling a nonprofit that has delivered…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3079,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/luke-mickelson-building-beds-and-battling-founder-s-syndrome/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/luke-mickelson-building-beds-and-battling-founder-s-syndrome.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}