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The Passionistas Project

Amy and Nancy Harrington

On each episode of The Passionistas Project, hosts Amy and Nancy Harrington share stories of passion-driven women breaking barriers and redefining success.

Episode

In this episode of The Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington introduce two inspiring nonprofits as part of Podcasthon, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. They first speak with Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu of Every Day Action, who redirect Hollywood’s leftover meals to feed Los Angeles’ underserved communities. The conversation unfolds their personal motivations and challenges faced while navigating the entertainment industry’s logistics to launch their impactful project. Shashana Kaplan of PIFster is also featured, sharing her innovative app that crowdsources $1 monthly donations to help small nonprofits across America. Shashana discusses her journey, the app’s origins during COVID, and the diverse impact it has made on communities. The episode concludes with reflections on their personal dreams and aspirations for women, emphasizing the power of sisterhood, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.

The charity and its cause

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PiFster

We're Chris, a U.S. Army veteran turned film/tv editor (credits include The Flash and FBI), and Shashana, a makeup artist whose career spanned decades, including serving as Head of Hair and Makeup for Dancing with the Stars. Our journey took an unexpected turn from the entertainment industry to the frontlines of community care when COVID hit. We witnessed the incredible power of small, local charities. While big organizations struggled to respond, these everyday heroes stepped in to provide essential support, reminding us of the profound impact of grassroots compassion. That experience sparked an idea: what if we could make it easy for everyone to contribute, even just a little? PIFster was born from that vision. Our mission is to connect caring individuals with the causes that matter most to them, empowering anyone to make a real difference. This journey isn't just about technology, it's a reflection of our deepest values. As Christians, we believe in the power of service and generosity. PIFster represents our commitment to living out those beliefs and creating a platform that strengthens our connection to God and to one another. Please join us in paying it forward, one dollar at a time!