The Serving Effect

Welcome to The Serving Effect, the podcast celebrates the power of serving people and the community. In each episode, we shine a light on the inspiring stories of individuals, organizations, and everyday heroes — exploring how acts of service, no matter how big or small, are transforming lives.

The Serving Effect is a education podcast hosted by Able to Serve, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Able to Serve hosts The Serving Effect, a education show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Serving Through Sport: Creating Access, Building Community with Wes Hall

  Feb 23, 202619 minS1

  <p>On this episode of The Serving Effect, Carlton sits down with Wes Hall, CEO & Co-Founder of North Carolina Adapted Sports, to explore how NC Adaptive Sports is making athletics more inclusive across the Triangle and beyond. Wes shares his personal journey into adaptive sports and how that passion has grown into an organization dedicated to unlocking the power of sport for people with physical disabilities — from adaptive cycling and wheelchair basketball to kayaking and more.<br/><br/>Throughout the conversation, Carlton and Wes dive into the unique ways NC Adapted Sports is serving the community, building partnerships, and creating op...

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  Episode #12

  Civic Leadership - Elmo Vance Town of Garner Council Member

  Feb 3, 202622 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Elmo Vance to explore the powerful impact of civic leadership and community service in Town of Garner. From his role on the Town Council to his deep involvement in local volunteer efforts, Elmo shares how showing up, listening well, and serving consistently can shape a thriving community. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and the everyday ways ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.</p><p>Support the show</p><p><b>Follow Us </b>on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple. </p> <p><b>Podcast...

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  Episode #11

  Serving with Heart, Love, and Passion for People - Angie Mikus and Courtney Blake

  Nov 24, 202535 minS1

  <p>Featuring Angie Mikus & Courtney Blake<br/><br/>In this heartfelt episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with two women who embody what it means to love your community well. Join us as Angie Mikus and Courtney Blake share the beautiful story of how the Garner community once rallied around Angie—and how she now pours that same love back into the people around her every single day.<br/><br/>From serving with a smile at Angie’s Restaurant, to hosting a community-wide Thanksgiving meal, Angie has made service her lifestyle. She knows your name, pulls up a chai...

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  Episode #10

  From Local Hands to Global Hearts: Serving with Robin Pate and Operation Christmas Child

  Nov 4, 202517 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Serving Effect, we sit down with Robin Pate, a passionate volunteer leader with Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Robin shares how her journey of serving began in her local church and grew into an opportunity to impact lives around the world through OCC’s international outreach. From packing shoeboxes to helping her community get involved, Robin’s story shows how one person’s “yes” to serving can ripple across nations.<br/><br/>Join us as we explore how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference—one shoebox, one child, and one act of love at a ti...

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  Episode #9

  Mentorship, Leadership, and the Heart to Serve - Dana Wooten

  Oct 23, 202525 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Serving Effect, host Carlton McDaniel Jr. sits down with Dana Wooten, Executive Director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the power of service, mentorship, and personal growth. From her earliest days learning the value of giving back to her community, to now leading one of the most active chambers in the region, Dana shares how serving others has shaped every part of her journey.<br/><br/>Whether it’s guiding small business owners, walking alongside others in spiritual growth, or mentoring future leaders, Dana believes that service is where growth truly ha...

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