We’re Katrina and Nina, two friends who met at a charitable foundation in New York and have journeyed a long way in the decade since: dropping our rose-colored glasses, becoming working mothers, and picking up many new opinions, stories and friends along the way. We’re here to learn and laugh with you as we try to make sense of this incredibly important but sometimes absurd nonprofit sector. We're happy you're here with us!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:53 GMTWed, 23 Sep 2026 19:03:41 GMT60Katrina Venturina & Nina Chung<p>We’re Katrina and Nina, two friends who met at a charitable foundation in New York and have journeyed a long way in the decade since: dropping our rose-colored glasses, becoming working mothers, and picking up many new opinions, stories and friends along the way. We’re here to learn and laugh with you as we try to make sense of this incredibly important but sometimes absurd nonprofit sector. We're happy you're here with us!</p>episodicKatrina Venturina & Nina Chungninamchung@gmail.comnoIn which Katrina, Nina and a couple open-hearted girlfriends speak to the illusions and impressions we bring to nonprofit work. When have they been the prelude to disillusionment? What has inspired us beyond our expectations? And what is the use of any of this in a long-term career in the sector? Join us in our second episode as we continue in our journey through nonprofit work and life.

]]>9ea0c0ca-52ff-431f-a569-5eddf9e0c309Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:40:28 GMT<p>In which Katrina, Nina and a couple open-hearted girlfriends speak to the illusions and impressions we bring to nonprofit work. When have they been the prelude to disillusionment? What has inspired us beyond our expectations? And what is the use of any of this in a long-term career in the sector? Join us in our second episode as we continue in our journey through nonprofit work and life. </p>no00:37:0412S1E2: Great Expectations (The illusions and disillusionment of working in nonprofits) fullIn which Katrina and Nina officially launch their love letter to the wacky, wonderful, nonsensical, and necessary nonprofit sector. We kick off with the show's very first icebreaker, hear from a few talented gorgeous girlfriends, recount our own winding paths to the sector, and share a preview of topics we'll be exploring next.

]]>d0a6fbe9-ea6a-4c70-8850-52dd7afc67caWed, 30 Sep 2026 22:10:21 GMT<p>In which Katrina and Nina officially launch their love letter to the wacky, wonderful, nonsensical, and necessary nonprofit sector. We kick off with the show's very first icebreaker, hear from a few talented gorgeous girlfriends, recount our own winding paths to the sector, and share a preview of topics we'll be exploring next.</p>no00:45:0211S1E1: Accidents or on Purpose? (How'd we even get here)full