Hello and welcome to Food, Family, and Philanthropy, the podcast that combines my passions for real estate, family, food, sports, and most importantly, giving back to the community. I'm Michael Nathanson, and for nearly two decades, I've been working in the real estate business in beautiful South Florida. Throughout my career, I have found that the most rewarding experiences are those that involve giving back to the community. And that's why I decided to create this podcast: to explore how we can all make a difference through the many aspects of our lives. Whether it's supporting local businesses, connecting with loved ones, or getting involved in philanthropic endeavors, I believe we all have the power to positively impact the world. In each episode, I'll be joined by amazing guests – from restaurant owners to real estate professionals, to family members, friends, and mentors. We will discuss how we can use our passions and resources to create mean
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Hello and welcome to Food, Family, and Philanthropy, the podcast that combines my passions for real estate, family, food, sports, and most importantly, giving back to the community. I'm Michael Nathanson, and for nearly two decades, I've been working in the real estate business in beautiful South Florida.
Who hosts Food, Family, & Philanthropy?
Food, Family, & Philanthropy is hosted by Michael Nathanson. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
What has Food, Family, & Philanthropy covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 55 - Helping South Florida Families One Diaper at a Time" (14 September 2026, 43 minutes), "Ep. 54 - From Cuba to Carnegie Hall and a Mission to Give Back" (3 August 2026, 44 minutes), and "Ep. 53 - Why Investing in Local Nonprofits Changes Entire Communities" (27 July 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Food, Family, & Philanthropy publish?
Food, Family, & Philanthropy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 56 episodes.
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Booking probability for Food, Family, & Philanthropy is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Food, Family, & Philanthropy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Food, Family, & Philanthropy's contact route on record: verified email.
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Michael Nathanson hosts Food, Family, & Philanthropy, a sports show with 56 episodes published.
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Ep. 55 - Helping South Florida Families One Diaper at a Time
Sep 14, 202643 min
Diapers are a basic necessity, but for many families, keeping a baby clean and healthy can become a serious financial struggle. Gabriela Rojas, Executive Director of the Miami Diaper Bank, knows that reality personally...
Ep. 54 - From Cuba to Carnegie Hall and a Mission to Give Back
Aug 3, 202644 min
Music education can shape a child's confidence, creativity, and future. For Yalyen Savingon , that belief became the driving force behind the Volta Music Foundation , where she is creating opportunities for underserved...
Ep. 53 - Why Investing in Local Nonprofits Changes Entire Communities
Jul 27, 202647 min
Real community change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people invest in local organizations that understand the needs of the neighborhoods they serve. Michael Nathanson sits down with Shannon Hawkins...
Ep. 52 - How Love Serving Autism Is Changing Lives Through Tennis
Jul 6, 202653 min
Finding the right place for a child with autism to feel included isn't always easy. That's exactly why Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix , Founder and Executive Director of Love Serving Autism , and Mara Friedman , Coach and...
Ep. 51 - Frank Ramos on Water Contamination and the Future of Clean Water
Jun 22, 202647 min
Most of us never think twice about turning on the tap. But what if the water we rely on every day contains far more than we realize? Michael Nathanson sits down with Frank Ramos, Founder and CEO of Save the Water, to...
Ep. 50 - Protecting Children and Strengthening Families with HomeSafe CEO Matthew Ladika and COO Amanda Stone
May 25, 202648 min
When thousands of children and families in Palm Beach County hit a crisis, HomeSafe is often the first call. On this milestone 50th episode, host Michael Nathanson welcomes Matthew Ladika, CEO of HomeSafe, and Amanda...
Ep. 49 - Why Laura Reiss Believes Kindness Starts With the Little Ones
May 4, 20261h 14m
What happens when a barefoot hippie mom moves to a community that feels cold and decides to do something about it? That's exactly how Laura Reiss, founder of Kindness Matters 365, got started — not with a grand plan...
Ep. 48 - Fighting Hunger in Palm Beach County: Feeding South Florida’s Impact, Food Insecurity & How You Can Help
Apr 20, 20261 hour
In this powerful episode of Food, Family, and Philanthropy , we dive into the reality of food insecurity right here in Palm Beach County. Many assume South Florida is thriving—but behind the scenes, families are making...
Ep. 47 - Sherri Divband On Rethinking Education For Kids With Autism And Anxiety
Apr 13, 20261h 11m
What if the way we’ve always done school just isn’t working for a lot of kids? Michael sits down with Sherri Divband, founder of Aramis Creative Learning Center, to talk about a different path for children with autism...
Ep. 46 - Dennis Miles And Vincent D'Aria On Supporting Families Before Crisis
Mar 30, 202657 min
What if the biggest impact happens before a family ever reaches a breaking point? In this conversation, Michael Nathanson sits down with Dennis Miles, Executive Director, and Vincent D'Aria Palm Beach Advisory Board...
Ep. 45 - Jamie Kendall On Fighting Hunger In Palm Beach County
Mar 16, 202646 min
Food prices are up, people are stretched thin, and the need is closer than most of us want to believe. Michael Nathanson sits down with Jamie Kendall of the Palm Beach County Food Bank to talk about what food insecurity...
Ep. 44 - Jack Lighton On Cleaning Up Ocean Plastic And Why It Matters To All Of Us
Mar 2, 202653 min
Most of us love the ocean, but we don’t always think about what’s actually in it until someone puts it in plain language. Michael Nathanson sits down with Jack Lighton of 4OceanFoundation to talk about ocean bound...
Ep. 43 - Shari Kaplan and the Can’t Tell Foundation Helping Foster Youth Heal From Trauma
Feb 16, 20261h 14m
Some conversations stay with you because they’re honest, human, and rooted in real community care. Michael Nathanson sits down with Shari Kaplan, founder of the Can’t Tell Foundation, to talk about what trauma healing...
Michael Nathanson sits down with William Freeman, founder and CEO of People of Purpose, a Florida nonprofit helping returning citizens rebuild their lives with stability, dignity, and real support. William shares how...
Ep. 41 - Nonprofit Heroes Changing Lives And How You Can Help
Dec 23, 202550 min
In this special year end episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy , host Michael Nathanson looks back on the inspiring nonprofit leaders who pulled up a chair to share how they are changing lives. Michael revisits...
Ep. 40 - How Jim Good And Nations Of Coaches Mentor College Basketball Leaders
Dec 8, 202556 min
On this episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy, host Michael Nathanson sits down with Jim Good, regional director for Nations of Coaches, to explore how investing in coaches transforms entire teams and communities. Jim...
In this episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy, Michael Nathanson sits down with Jamie Doherty, president and CTO of R2 Unified Technologies, for a conversation that blends food, family, sports, and heartfelt purpose...
Ep. 38 - YMCA Community, Youth Programs, and Giving Back with Bryan Hunt
Nov 10, 202545 min
On this episode of Food, Family & Philanthropy, host Michael Nathanson sits down with Bryan Hunt, Executive Director of the Peter Blum YMCA in Boca Raton, to explore how a true community hub changes lives. Bryan shares...
Ep. 37 - Hope, Home and Helping Hands with Jane Richardson
Oct 27, 202549 min
Michael sits down with Jane Richardson, executive director of Friends of Foster Children, for a heart first conversation about building stability and joy for kids in Palm Beach County. Jane shares her path into...
We pull up a chair with Tamika Taylor, founder of Impact Achievement Learning Center, whose mission is to give every child a safe place to be seen, supported, and taught to read with confidence. We talk favorites from...
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