Little Give - Trailer

Description:

In this inspiring episode of Little Give, host Cindy Witteman sits down with Tina Djuretic, an author from Vancouver, Canada, to dive deep into her transformative story. Tina opens up about her unexpected path to writing Finding My Sovereignty, a book born not from dreams of travel memoirs but from the ashes of personal pain and healing. Together, they explore Tina’s realization of recurring toxic patterns, her brave journey into childhood wounds, and how the universe conspired to give her time and resources to heal and write her story. Tina shares powerful insights about attracting what we are, the importance of facing our shadows, and how our deepest wounds can become our greatest mission to help others. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and the magic that unfolds when you commit to your healing journey.

Nonprofit Information

Name: SA Foundation

Location: Vancouver and Calgary, Canada

Mission: Helps women and children escape domestic violence situations by providing housing, counseling, job training, resume building, and other support to help them get back on their feet.

How to Help: Donations accepted through their website

Guest Contact Information

Guest Name: Tina Djuretic

Website: sovereignandsage.com

Book Availability:

• Amazon (for individual purchase)

Description:

In this empowering episode of Little Give, Cindy Witteman sits down with the incredible Heather Brooke, Miss West Tennessee for America Strong 2025. Heather opens up about her journey from a young girl dreaming of the Miss America stage to becoming a licensed professional counselor, award-winning author, model, and actress. She bravely shares her personal experience living with trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder, and how it led her to write a children’s book to help others facing the same challenge. Discover how Heather balances her many passions, the role of family support, and her mission to make a difference in her community. This episode is a powerful reminder that with resilience and heart, dreams can evolve and thrive beyond expectations!

Nonprofit Information

• Name of Nonprofit: My Pain, His Purpose

• Website: mypainhispurpose.org

• Mission & Purpose:

Heather founded My Pain, His Purpose to combine her passion for sharing the gospel, her testimony, and her gift of counseling to help others. She discovered through a spiritual gifts test that counseling was a natural calling, and she wanted to create a nonprofit that reflected her strengths and calling.

The organization focuses on:

• Sharing personal testimonies

• Providing counseling services

• Encouraging personal growth and resilience in the community

• Support & Donations:

Heather welcomes donations of any size to help support the mission. Even small contributions make a big impact. Donations can be made through the nonprofit’s website.

• Helpful Note:

Heather credited her friend and business partner Kalina Rodriguez, founder of Built to Recover and Project Freedom, for providing valuable resources and guidance on setting up the nonprofit, including bylaws and organizational structure.

Guest Contact Information

• Name: Heather Brook, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

• Primary Website:

heatherbrooklpc.com

• Reigning Resilient Queens

• Where’s My Hair? A Trichotillomania Story for Children

• Where to Buy: Available on Amazon or directly from Heather for an autographed copy (contact her via email or direct message on social media).

• Special Note for Contacting:

Heather offers the option to purchase books directly through her for those who prefer a signed copy. She is reachable through her website or any of her social media platforms.

Description:

In this powerful episode of Little Give, Cindy Witteman welcomes Sean Kelley, co-founder of Stomp the Bullying, international martial arts master, and certified Maxwell leadership coach. Sean shares his deeply personal journey from being bullied as a child to becoming a global advocate against bullying in all forms — from playground harassment to corporate bullying. Hear how Sean transformed childhood trauma into a life mission of empowerment, community service, and coaching, all while inspiring others to stand strong. His story is proof that even the darkest moments can ignite a lifelong passion to protect, lead, and uplift others. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that’s all about turning pain into purpose!

Nonprofit Information

Organization Name: Stomp the Bullying

Website: stompthebullying.org

Social Media: Facebook page - Stomp the Bullying

Mission:

• Empower communities to combat bullying and raise awareness.

• Support for youth through coaching, mentoring, and certified Maxwell Leadership coaches.

• Expansion of certified coaches to provide listening ears and solutions to bullying and suicide prevention.

• Focus on proactive measures and personal protection education, especially for vulnerable communities.

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Guest Contact Information

Name: Sean Kelley

Email: sean.kelley@stompthebullying.org

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/vclfLavaw_4

Description:

In this heartwarming episode of Little Give, Cindy welcomes back the energetic and inspiring Phil Januszewski! Once a beloved bonus guest, Phil returns to share the incredible evolution of his journey from high school science teacher to full-time speaker and founder of the Positive Growth Lounge. Tune in as Phil opens up about his passion for helping givers thrive, the unexpected path that led him to public speaking, and why giving back is essential for living a truly flourishing life. With his trademark humor, high energy, and heartfelt wisdom, Phil reminds us all how small shifts can lead to massive impact. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and feel inspired to give your unique gifts to the world!

Nonprofit Information:

Name: St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Cause: Childhood cancer / pediatric cancer research

Details:

• Largest private funder of childhood cancer research outside of the federal government

• Fun and impactful fundraising model: participants raise money and shave their heads in solidarity with children undergoing treatment

• Phil Januszewski is personally involved, raising $5000 and participating for his 16th consecutive year

• Fun fact: His students vote on the color of his hair before he shaves it to raise extra awareness

Website: stbaldricks.org 

Guest Contact Information:

Name: Phil Januszewski

Website: philjanuszewski.com

Social Media Handles: @philjanuszewski (across all platforms)

Description:

Join us on this inspiring episode of Little Give as Anthony Suppa from Long Island, New York, shares his incredible journey from running a pizzeria to creating a thriving nonprofit, Slice of Charity. Discover how Anthony transformed his passion for helping others (initially honed through years of fundraising for Toys for Tots) into a broad-based mission supporting children, veterans, and underserved communities. Learn about innovative events, such as the record-breaking fundraiser at Oheka Castle, and how he’s blending his restaurant roots with a dedication to making a real difference. Get ready to be motivated by his story of resilience, community, and the simple idea that when you do good, good comes back to you.

Guest Contact Information

Anthony Suppa is the inspiring founder of Slice of Charity and a partner at Frantoni’s, a restaurant with three locations on Long Island in Woodbury, East Meadow, and Williston Park. To learn more about his work, his nonprofit, or to connect with him, visit his website at sliceofcharity.org. You can also explore his fundraising and merchandise initiative at causeandcart.com, where every purchase helps support his charitable efforts.

Slice of Charity Information

Slice of Charity is dedicated to making a difference in the community by supporting children, veterans, and underserved populations. The organization leverages Anthony’s experience in fundraising, from his long-running Toys for Tots events, to bring people together and create a broad network of support. Through innovative events, partnerships, and creative fundraising strategies such as donating a portion of sales from Frantoni’s and merchandise from causeandcart.com, Slice of Charity aims to generate a significant impact in the community. Anthony believes that by spreading the word and collaborating, even the smallest contributions can lead to big changes.