Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter reconnects with Larz May, founder of the nonprofit Half the Story and the newly launched for-profit social enterprise Ginkgo. Larz returns to the show three years after her initial appearance to share her incredible growth journey—one that has seen her organization gain the backing of influential figures like Oprah Winfrey and Melinda French Gates, and collaborate with foundations and government leaders. Born out of Larz's personal experience with mental health struggles exacerbated by social media, Half the Story is dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital wellness activists. She shares how her nonprofit has grown, the importance of storytelling, and how she created a sustainable funding model by launching Ginkgo—a HIPAA-compliant digital wellness tool designed to help parents better support their children in the age of AI and constant connectivity. Key Topics Include: Larz May’s personal story and the founding of Half the Story as a response to digital