Here are a few resources to support your journey to make the world better, with a little help from data.

The Heart, Soul & Data Podcast

Heart, Soul & Data is a podcast hosted by Alexandra Mannerings that brings you approachable and actionable conversations about using data for good. Designed for newcomers and beginning analytic sojourners, this podcast seeks to help break down the barriers to data so we all can amplify our impacts. No jargon allowed! New episodes air each week covering topics like data equity, expanding the nonprofit data workforce, how to make financial metrics meaningful, and more.  Available on all your favorite podcasting platforms.

The Merakinos Blog

Let’s face it – learning about data often ranges from boring to overwhelming. Check out our blog for some new perspectives on data topics that matter to nonprofits, written to be readable by real humans who don’t have the time to learn Python coding while doing their day jobs. 

Resources from events

Alexandra started talking young and hasn’t stopped! She loves presenting at conferences and events, geeking out with others about how we can use our powers combined to make the world better. If you’re looking for slides or other resources from past talks, check out these recent events.