About You Are What You Give
You Are What You Give is a podcast about generosity, purpose, and fascinating personal journeys through giving.
Each conversation explores how giving — of time, attention, resources, or presence — transforms individuals, families, and communities.
Here on Substack you’ll find:
New episodes and links to listen or watch
Short reflections on giving and purpose
A weekly Giving Challenge to help you take one real step forward
I’m Avi Zimmerman. I’ve spent decades working at the intersection of communities, philanthropy, and leadership, and I’ve seen how honest stories of giving can change how we live.
Subscribe to join a community that values what we give more than what we take.
Season 1 Release Schedule
Episode 1 (Rob Adams): Pre-launch episode available soon
Official Launch: Thanksgiving Day
New Episodes: Every Monday
Plus 2–3 lesson posts per episode to deepen the conversation and highlight takeaways
Opening Guests in Season 1
You’ll hear from generous, purposeful, and deeply thoughtful people including:
Coach Bruce Pearl
Victoria Hearst
Tila Falic
Heather Johnston
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
An onsite mini-series about “How Texans Give”
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This podcast is the beginning of a broader community of people who want to give with clarity and purpose.
As a subscriber, you’ll receive:
New episodes
Behind-the-scenes reflections
Written lessons from each conversation
The weekly Giving Challenge
Subscribe to join the journey.
We’re building this together, one conversation at a time.
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