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Contagious Culture

Contagious Culture

By: Kyle S. King
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The Contagious Culture Podcast with Kyle S. King is focuses on helping mission-driven leaders build strong teams and fund bold work, without losing the heart behind the mission. Each episode features real conversations with nonprofit founders, school leaders, and impact-minded partners, sharing the strategies, stories, and systems that drive culture, leadership, and sustainable growth. If you’re building in education, youth development, or community impact and want practical insights you can apply immediately, this show is for you.

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  • #185 | Leading with Heart: Resilience, Storytelling, and Impact with Claire Masikewich
    Apr 30 2026

    In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle sits down with Claire Masikewich, philanthropist, speaker, and leader, to explore how resilience, storytelling, and intentional leadership intersect to create meaningful impact.

    Claire shares personal rituals that bring joy and calm, the moments that remind her why storytelling matters, and practical strategies for leading with heart, both in organizations and in life.

    From her work with the Strong Like Sloane Foundation to her insights on brand, marketing, and mission-driven leadership, listeners will walk away with actionable lessons on inspiring teams, building trust, and finding resilience in the face of challenge.

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    34 mins
  • #184 | From Hero Leader to Architect: Scaling Nonprofits with Lauren Reilly
    Apr 27 2026

    In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle sits down with Lauren Reilly, M.S.Ed., Executive Director of Gratitude Network and veteran nonprofit leader, to explore how mission-driven organizations can scale beyond one extraordinary leader.

    Lauren shares her journey from classroom teacher to nonprofit CEO, and why passion alone isn’t enough to grow sustainable impact. She dives into practical strategies for building systems, leadership pipelines, and structures that allow organizations to thrive long-term, without burnout.

    Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, managing a team, or interested in social impact, Lauren’s insights reveal how to turn moments into movements and scale leadership for meaningful change.

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    33 mins
  • #183 | Reclaiming Joy in Life’s Hardest Seasons
    Apr 23 2026

    In this powerful episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle sits down with Peggy Doherty DeLong to explore how to build a life rooted in joy, resilience, and purpose, even when life doesn’t go as planned. Drawing from over 30 years of experience and her own journey through loss, Peggy shares how grief and gratitude can coexist and even work together in the healing process.

    They unpack the hidden beliefs that keep high-achieving women stuck, the identity shifts that come with midlife, and the practical tools that help people reconnect with themselves. Peggy also introduces her Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method™, offering simple, research-backed strategies to strengthen mental health and move forward with intention.

    This conversation is a powerful reminder that joy isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build along the way.

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    34 mins
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