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Simple Acts, Big Impact

Simple Acts, Big Impact

By: Simple Acts Guide
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 Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is an author, consultant, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Her latest book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teens Guide to Making a Difference, was created to help adolescents and teens discover their passion and purpose through acts of kindness and service to others. She believes that you don't need to change the whole world to make a big impact. Even the smallest stone thrown into the water creates a ripple. Teens CAN make a meaningful difference - one simple act at a time. Simple Acts, Big Impact is a short podcast that highlights and celebrates 'tween and teen volunteers, nonprofit founders, activists, and fundraisers. She amplifies their stories and causes, learns about their motivation for doing the work, and encourages them to think big. Sharing these stories inspires other teens (and adults) to take the first step toward making service an important part of their lives.© 2022 Simple Acts Guide Economics Literature & Fiction Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
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  • Diya M.: EDSA

    Diya M.: EDSA
    Feb 18 2026

    In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I am honored to share this conversation with Diya- a high school senior who, through her own experience with an eating disorder as a young teen, decided to launch an organization, Eating Disorders Support and Awareness, or EDSA. Partnering with a national ED nonprofit, EDSA is a youth-led organization that raises awareness and provides peer-to-peer support.

    Follow at @projectEDSA and learn more at www.projectedsa.wixsite.com
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    16 mins
  • Brock M.: Project Socks

    Brock M.: Project Socks
    Feb 11 2026

    Through his own curiosity, research and interest in giving back to his community in a meaningful way, Brock M from the Boston area figured out that socks are some of the most needed items among people experiencing homelessness. He launched Project Socks in the Fall of 2025 and has already made such a huge impact. This conversation covers so many topics that are foundational to my work and the themes of this podcast. Brock shows us that even the smallest thing can make the biggest impact in the lives of people in need.

    Visit www.projectsocks.org to learn more and follow at @project.socks
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    12 mins
  • Nora P.: Roots and Grounds

    Nora P.: Roots and Grounds
    Feb 4 2026

    Showing kindness to our elderly neighbors and those who are confined to facilities is some of the most gratifying and impactful service work we can do. My guest today, Nora P. from the Chicagoland area, created a beautiful organization called Roots and Grounds,a youth-led nonprofit serving seniors in retirement homes, offering complimentary planting and craft workshops.

    Learn more at www.roots-and-grounds.com
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    15 mins
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