584. Collective Generosity + Gamifying Philanthropy Where Everyone Wins - Laura Beck, LottoLove

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Overview

Meet Laura. She's the visionary behind LottoLove—the lottery where everyone wins. It’s a first-of-its-kind way to make giving more joyful and accessible through scratch-off tickets🍀 Join us as Laura dives into the power of collective giving and why she’s on a mission to make giving part of our everyday lives. Plus, she’s sharing how LottoLove has earned major media attention through authenticity and humanity. Tune in for an episode full of inspiration, innovation, and maybe a little luck.

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  • LottoLove's story and mission

  • The ripple effect of collective generosity

  • How authenticity and relationships fuel media outreach


Today’s Guest


Laura Beck, Founder, LottoLove

Don’t be who you’re not. Share your story, show up authentic, and be human.
— Laura Beck, Founder, LottoLove

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Episode Highlights

  • Laura’s story and journey to where she is today (3:05)

  • The history behind LottoLove + How it works (6:30)

  • The Impact of Gamifying Philanthropy (19:40)

  • Media scales impact (25:05)

  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Laura’s life (30:00)

  • Laura’s One Good Thing: Put yourself in uncomfortable positions and situations. (33:15)

  • How to connect with Laura and LottoLove (35:10)


Powerful Quotes

“I kind of hit rock bottom after a failed business, and I had a pretty terrible boss, and I realized,I just can't go back to feeling purposeless and not doing work with meaning.” -Laura

“What if we take this concept and totally flip the idea on its head, and now it's not about winning for yourself, and now it's about winning for others?” -Laura 

“This is a way for me and for everyone to be able to give back in a way that fits their lifestyle, and to do it again and again.” -Laura

“LottoLove is the lottery where everyone wins.” -Laura

“The donor wins because you're giving back, you're making a donation, the recipient wins, because they're actually playing the game and winning, and then the beneficiary, all the people that the charities are helping.” -Laura

“I think it gets people to stop thinking about giving as a heavy obligation.” -Laura

“I think if you really start with your why, and you're leading with authenticity, you can break through the noise.” -Laura

“People want stories that bring them joy, that are bringing light and love to the world, but people also want to connect on that personal level.” -Laura

“Don't be who you're not. Share your story, show up authentic, and be human.” -Laura

“Media is all about building relationships, and I think we forget that editors and journalists are human.” -Laura

“Real change isn't just about one-time giving.” -Larua

“Put yourself in uncomfortable positions and situations.” -Laura

“Growth happens when you're scared, when you're uncertain, and when you're feeling totally out of your depth.” -Laura


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