In this inspiring episode of Winners’ Circle, host Russ Fordyce sits down with Maggie Doyne, award-winning humanitarian and co-founder of BlinkNow—an organization transforming how the world thinks about orphan care, sustainability, and community empowerment.At just 19 years old, Maggie left her suburban New Jersey home with a backpack and curiosity about the world. Traveling through India and Nepal, she came across children breaking rocks in a riverbed to survive. That moment changed everything. Instead of moving on, she decided to stay—and help. What began as one child’s tuition payment grew into a movement that would reshape an entire community.Nearly two decades later, Maggie’s organization, BlinkNow, operates in western Nepal’s Kopila Valley and has become a global model for sustainable, community-led change. Together with her team and local leaders, Maggie has built:A school serving more than 400 students.A children’s home that’s raised over 100 kids.A women’s center empowering more than 1,800 women with training and microloans.Sustainability programs for regenerative farming, clean energy, and waste management.“The greatest way to prevent orphanhood is to take care of mothers,” Maggie says. “Everything changes when you support women.”Through her leadership, Maggie has shown that true impact isn’t about charity—it’s about partnership, listening, and building from the ground up. BlinkNow’s model is now studied by NGOs and leaders around the world as a blueprint for meaningful, scalable progress.In this conversation, Russ and Maggie explore the practical side of purpose-driven leadership—what it means to create systems that last, lead with empathy, and rebuild trust in the power of community. Maggie reflects on how hope, resilience, and collaboration guide her through even the hardest days.“When people come to BlinkNow, they expect sadness,” she says. “But they find joy, color, and laughter. It’s what every child deserves—a place that feels like home.”You’ll hear how a single act of compassion evolved into a thriving network of education, empowerment, and sustainability that’s transforming lives in Nepal—and inspiring others worldwide to rethink what’s possible.Maggie’s extraordinary story is also captured in her documentary film Between the Mountain and the Sky, which chronicles her journey of love, loss, and hope. It’s a reminder that when we choose to act with empathy, the ripple effects can reach across the globe.This episode is a celebration of purpose in action—proof that one person, one choice, and one act of kindness can indeed change the world.Listen now to hear how Maggie Doyne turned compassion into a global movement—and what it really takes to build hope that lasts.🔗 Learn more about BlinkNow: https://blinknow.org🎬 Watch the film Between the Mountain and the Sky: https://www.betweenthemountainandthesky.com🌍 Explore more Winners’ Circle episodes: https://www.bintelligence.com/podcast

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