Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
Giving with a "Warm Hand": Alison Patterson on Intentional Philanthropy, Ep 157
Ever feel like you don't have enough to make a real difference? Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by all the options for giving? You're not alone. This week, we're joined by Allison Patterson of Patterson Philanthropic Advisors, who acts as a "giving coach" to help everyday people create a strategy for their generosity.
Listen in to learn how to make an impact that's meaningful to you, no matter what you have to give.
🔹 00:58 - The biggest challenges people face with giving
🔹 01:56 - Overcoming the "scarcity mindset"
🔹 03:01 - How to make a difference that's unique to you
🔹 04:19 - Measuring your impact with your own "measuring stick"
🔹 05:46 - Giving with a warm hand vs. a cold hand
🔹 08:50 - How to identify which charities you can trust
🔹 10:49 - The difference between project, capital, and trust-based giving
🔹 13:03 - The debate between giving to nonprofits and B Corps
Connect with Alison:
+ Website: https://www.patterson-advisors.com/
+ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgogiveyall/
+ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-b-patterson-mpa-ipa-95aa84b/
Alison offers custom Generosity Strategy Sessions to help you create a giving plan that aligns with your values, resources, and long-term goals.
Your generosity should feel authentic, empowering, and impactful. Let's guild a plan that makes a difference-on your terms.
https://www.patterson-advisors.com/workwithme
About Childfree Life by Design:
Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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