Altruism Unplugged Podcast

04/06/2022

was featured on that highlighted their second event that had 31 fights and raised over 20K for .
Stoked to be a small part of their community . To hear more about what drives and click on the link in the bio to listen to episode 7.

02/10/2022

Posted • episode 7 live on all major podcast platforms (link is in the bio). They both train & represent the ethos of our culture.

Sabrina ( ) is a jiu jitsu blue belt and owner of along with her husband, . She dreamt of an idea to host an event highlighting women’s jiu jitsu in order to raise money for a non-profit that supports other women, specifically, domestic violence survivors. With the help of her super-organized and kind friend, Laura (), they created Sub-Out Domestic Violence. Laura is a purple belt training at and . You may know her from her women’s open mats or from seeing her on the competition scene.

DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, & go support if this non-profit inspires you to give back.

02/01/2022

JIU JITSU EPISODE DROP

Episode 7 features Laura Kent and Sabrina Kelly, the co- creators of the non profit Jiu Jitsu Event Sub Out Domestic Violence. Their events feature women's superfights under a sub or draw ruleset.  The purpose of the event is two fold 
 - to highlight female jiu jitsu competitors and to raise money for Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, a local non-profit
that supports victims of domestic violence and empower victims to move toward self sufficiency

 Their first event held on May 23rd 2021 was a huge success.  Sub Out, Dap Delco and the entire Jiu Jiu community came together to rasie close to $14,000.  
  The 2nd Sub Out Domestic Violence event is being held on March 27, 2022.  if you want to donate or support the cause you can contact them


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01/27/2022

Posted •
Go back and Check out episode 1 of the show which features who was a major inspiration behind the inception of this podcast.
is celebrating their 6th Annual Focused Athletics Signing Day February 2nd! Calling all our Philadelphia student athletes that are signing up to play college football next year! You are INVITED to celebrate with us! This year’s festivities will be held at . We are so grateful for their incredible generosity in hosting us as our presenting sponsor. This year we are going big with it all: speakers, good food, drinks, and more. We invite you to join us as we highlight the hard work and dedication that these young men have invested toward their futures. All guest must register themselves and their family members at [email protected]

01/02/2022

Sneak peak into episode 6 featuring from

~the Mom who found the boutique by accident and thought they were a retail store -- her daughter comes back every year and Mom donates in exchange because she loves their mission. 

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LINK IN BIO

12/20/2021

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, this snapshot only needs one to represent it……CONFIDENCE

Download episode 6 featuring to hear more about the IMPACT is making on today’s youth

LINK IS IN THE BIO



LINK IS IN THE BIO

12/14/2021

PROCESS OVER OUTCOME!!

12/09/2021

Our guest for episode 6 is Sally Shaughnessy, the operations lead for Bella Boutique, a non-profit based in Denver that provides free formalwear to teens in financial need. She has worked with Bella since 2015. is committed to improving her local community and has been involved with non-profits and volunteering for twenty plus years, since her college days in Western Massachusetts. 

Prom can cost a teenage girl over $1,000 on average when you factor in a dress, shoes, jewelry, purse, hair, and makeup as well as the ticket, transportation and floral expenses. Middle- and lower- class families cannot always afford this.  Bella Boutique has stepped up and been there for these families since 2014. 

There are very few organizations doing it quite the way is - completely free and totally comprehensive. They distribute prom and homecoming gowns, tuxedos, shoes, accessories and vouchers for free hair and makeup to teens on free and reduced lunch or facing transient financial hardship.  They are based in Denver and have had students drive from all over the state of Colorado and as far as Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming

10/12/2021

Proud to be a part of this young mans journey!! I helped Raphael lose 65 LBS, which was a requirement for him to meet the standard of the United States Coast Guard. He was ready to ship off and he made a massive mistake that took that opportunity away from him. Everyone who had been a part of his success up to that point were gutted. It took time, but he dusted himself off and used his loss as fuel for his next challenge. Check out episode 5 (link in bio) to hear what happened and what myself and are doing to give back to someone who is in the need of a mentor. One thing I can say is that we all learned 2 things
1- FAILURE IS NOT THE OPPOSITE OF SUCCESS , IT’S PART OF IT !!
2- I look way more badass with a sick Beard

09/14/2021

‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This mantra summarizes the story and mission for episode 5, featuring perfectly. Max operates Endurance Leadership Coaching and is an accomplished producer and musician who has toured all over the world. He has performed at the White House, Kennedy Center and had the honor to play at Stevie Wonder's Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration with 24 time grammy nominated artist, India Arie.

THE STORY is of one of transformation, failure, & redemption. Max narrates Raphael Rayevsky‘s journey that takes him from an uninspired and directionless youth to a successful adult leading a life that is full of positive impact.

THE MISSION: After leading Raphael towards living a fulfilled life, Max created Endurance Leadership coaching. Max’s mission is to use his platform to give back. He has generously offered to mentor someone (preferably a young man) for an entire year. We will coordinate together , using the podcast’s forum to ensure his selfless act is fulfilled.

08/03/2021

In episode 4, our guest is Meg Hanebutt, the Operations Manager of the . CSP is a San Francisco based non profit, that  provides equitable access to the ocean through the sport of surfing.  Meg details for us how CSP is fulfilling its mission to provide the underserved youth in the Bay Area valuable life lessons both in and out of the water. The program has affiliated itself with 5 different Public schools, offering 9, 18, and 36 week surf courses for PE credit and after school activity.  Meg was raised surfing the mid-Atlantic beaches of Delaware, and is an amazing ambassador for female surfers from coast to cost.  Altruism Unplugged was also joined today by co-host Ryan Palermo.  has been an integral part of the show behind the scenes since its inception.  His knowledge and passion about surfing were a refreshing addition to the show. He represents the Long Beach Islander aka LBI surf community proudly. 
Link is in the bio to download, listen & subscribe 

07/18/2021

A message from Brian Dolan, an extension of our my Fire department family who we helped as a result of the podcast. Download, subscribe and listen episode 3, available on all the major platforms.

My dads friend was able to get us in touch with P2 - Autism Advocacy & Support and the Founder, Jared Silverstein a few weeks ago. Let me tell ya he was the man to talk to and get things done with no haste .
My younger brother Daniel is 9 with autism and we recently lost both our parents within a few year time span. Jared listened and asked us what they could do for us to make things easier for us and I mentioned what Daniel loved most. He loves trains and sharks, his iPad and his Nintendo Switch. I also mentioned what he needed which was school clothes.
The next word out of Jared’s mouth was “Done” just like that. He hooked us up with Annual tickets to Northlandz a train museum for kids, and model trains for Daniel to play with, Annual tickets for the Aquarium for the sharks, games for his switch, new school clothes and a new iPad since Daniel’s is broken. This was all with no cost for me which takes the weight off my shoulders financially.
Thanks to this wonderful organization and Jared, Daniel is going to have a much better rest of the year with his wishes coming true. Saying thanks doesn’t hold the true meaning of how grateful we truly are.
Forever grateful

07/06/2021

NEW EPISODE IS LIVE!!!!!
Link is in the bio to listen, share & subscribe.

In Episode 3, Jared Silverstein introduces us to P2 - Autism Advocacy & Support, a non profit that helps provide Autism support & awareness. His organization’s goal is to help provide Autism support for one local family at a time, helping to find the missing piece to give back to families through financial resources and make them whole again.

In the winter months of 2021, a fundraiser was started among the members of Philadelphia Fire department for the family of Brian Dolan, a proud member of Ladder 29 who died tragically while off duty on May 10, 2018. He was survived by his wife, Laura, and their children Brian, Gywn, and Danny. The children also suffered another tragedy when they lost their mother less then 3 years later on February 10th, 2021. Brian Jr. recently finished his distinguished service with the United States Air Force. He was not only tasked with navigating the challenges of losing both of his parents, but was also thrust into the role of taking care of his youngest brother, Danny, who is diagnosed with Autism.

Brian Jr wouldn’t be alone in this journey. With just days left before the recording of this episode, Jared and his team welcomed the Dolans into the P2 family without hesitation.

Stephen McNally, and the current members of Ladder 29, were instrumental in getting this family the help they need and keeping Brian Sr’s legacy alive. Their actions are proof that the long honored traditions of the are still present.

05/30/2021

NEW EPISODE DROPS JUNE 1ST

In the second episode, Altruism Unplugged is teaming up with Chef Nicholas Elmi to raise money for the non-profit, . Chef is the owner of Philadelphia restaurants Laurel, In the Valley Cocktail Bar, and Royal Boucherie. Nicholas Elmi is also the Season 11 winner of Bravo’s television series, Top Chef.

You'll hear in this episode about the leadership role Nick has developed in the kitchen and in the community of Philadelphia. As his success has grown, so has his willingness to give back. BOLO ( be on the look out) for a future fund raising event that we’re working on to stack some cash for no kid hungry

05/16/2021

Leading by example is important, the next generation is watching. is an alumni member of . In his own words below find out what the program means to him.

“I went through the program in 2016 and 2017 when I was a Jr. and Sr. in high school. It helped me tremendously preparing for the SAT. I was at the University of New Hampshire for two years and now playing at ASA college in Brooklyn. I continue to come back because I feel like it is important to pass along all the things I’ve learned being at the d1 level to the next generations. To me that’s what it is all about, helping prepare them to make it as far as they want to go in life. I’m very thankful to Jack for giving me the outlet and opportunity to pass it down.”

Click the link in the Bio to listen to episode 1 featuring to learn more about how he’s running the impact game in Philly

05/08/2021

Throwback to my brotha from the SAME m***a for donating his Christmas cash to get some hoodies for the crew . He stepped up while I was building out the over the last year. MAMMA DIDN’T RAISE NO FOOL.

05/03/2021

“Blaze a trail that will help other begin their journey and it will never be lonely at the top”. Click the link in the below to subscribe/download and listen to the first episode

https://share.transistor.fm/s/d441e176

In the first episode, we talk with Jackson Duncan, founder & operator the Philadelphia Based Non profit Focused Athletics. Founded in 2015, Focused Athletics has prided itself in providing athletes in the greater Philadelphia area with the opportunity to optimize their potential. Their students are....

04/25/2021

EPISODE #1 dropping May 3rd 2021!!!! LETTTSSS GOOOOO!!

You can’t spell philanthropy without PHILA and of Focused Athletics has brotherly love that’s beyond measure. His actions directly fueled the mission that I’m on today. I’m proud to announce that he will be my first guest on the show. Ryan Palermo