Changing the World Through Cultural Diplomacy: A Conversation with Morgan DeNicola

27/10/2025 31 min

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In this inspiring episode of Life Stories, I sit down with Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, a global organization centered on four key passions: World Health, Humanitarian Recognition, Conservation, and Cultural Diplomacy.Morgan shares how her family’s entrepreneurial spirit and deep sense of service led her to discover her purpose in humanitarian work. From her first life-changing trip to Africa to her efforts to bring compassion and understanding to every corner of the world, Morgan reminds us that kindness and diplomacy begin with our everyday relationships.Highlights:*How Morgan’s trip to Africa reshaped her life and career*The meaning of cultural diplomacy—and how it applies to our daily lives*The emotional highs and lows of humanitarian work*Why practicing empathy and understanding can change everything*How small acts of kindness can make a big difference*The importance of mental health in philanthropy*Morgan’s advice for anyone wanting to make an impact, no matter how small*The launch of the Rising Star Humanitarian Award for kids making a differenceConnect with Morgan: https://denicolafamilyfoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/morgan.slikerdenicola/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1718977880777072342a16683