Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time to Make a Difference

Eleven years ago in Dallas, a room full of strangers set a world record making sandwiches. That day sparked a movement. Now, one Saturday a month, she turns a restaurant in Hendersonville into a room full of neighbors packing hundreds of meals for people who are hungry right here in our town. In this episode, I sit down with the leader of Feed the City Hendersonville Nicole Carter. By day she keeps airplanes moving as a product manager in aviation. That is where she learned something most people never figure out. When life gets heavy, the fastest way to feel better is to pour into someone else. If you have ever felt like you need a title or a platform to make a difference, this episode is for you. 👉 Most people who watch my content don't subscribe to the podcast. Not because they don't want to. Because nobody asked them. So I'm asking. Subscribe to The Jake Turner Podcast. ⏱ Chapters0:00 | One Hard Moment Away From Needing a Stranger0:48 | Dad Joke: What Is an Astronaut's Favorite Sandwich?1:11 | Why Nicole Has Volunteered for Over 10 Years2:12 | Grief and the Positive Distraction6:38 | The Thanksgiving After Her Dad Passed7:34 | Don't Wait for the Holidays to Serve8:35 | Why Are We Delivering Frozen Turkeys?11:26 | The First Saturday She Led Feed the City13:08 | Jake Goes to Feed the City14:47 | What People Get Wrong About Hunger in Hendersonville21:28 | Why Asking for Help Is Harder Than Giving It22:57 | Are You Afraid of Failure?24:00 | It's Not Failure. It's People Seeing You Fail.26:46 | When Did You Need Help From a Stranger?32:40 | If You Don't Ask, You Deny Them the Chance to Help33:48 | What Aviation Taught Her About Leading Volunteers35:39 | Building Community One Sandwich at a Time39:21 | The Volunteer Who Was Once Homeless40:28 | The Hardest Part of Leading Volunteers45:08 | Become Unshakable in Your Purpose49:08 | How to Start a Service Event in Your Own Town52:48 | If You Build It, They Will Come55:50 | Let's Fill Texas Roadhouse to Capacity57:02 | If You Don't Ask, the Answer Is Always No59:06 | Losing Her Dad at 121:01:07 | Mad at God and Losing the Man She Loved1:02:26 | When She Couldn't Go to Church, She Went to Feed the City1:03:37 | Jake on Losing His Dad1:09:27 | What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving Right Now1:12:16 | Grief Is Not Linear1:13:54 | What Nicole Would Tell Her Nine Year Old Self1:14:50 | The One Thing That Made the Biggest Difference1:16:34 | Jake's Gift to Feed the City 👉 Follow Nicole Carter and Feed the City Hendersonville:🥪 Volunteer With Feed the City Hendersonville — https://www.tangocharities.org/hendersonville-feed-the-city📅 Register for the Next Event — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-the-city-hendersonville-making-meals-for-people-in-need-tickets-855384436877🌐 Tango Charities — https://www.tangocharities.org📸 Feed the City Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/feed.the.city📸 Nicole on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/nic_at_nite/ 👉 Follow Jake Turner for more grounded conversations on mindset, purpose, and growth:📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jakepaulturner📘 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jakepaulturner💬 Threads — https://www.threads.net/@jakepaulturner🐦 Twitter / X — https://x.com/jakepaulturner▶️ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jakepaulturner💼 LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakepaulturner🎧 Spotify — https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jakepaulturner🍎 Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jake-turner-podcast/id1845876962🌐 Website — https://www.jakepaulturner.com Disclaimer: Jake Turner holds a Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia. This podcast is for informational, educational and motivational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation. #JakeTurnerPodcast #NicoleCarter #FeedTheCity #Hendersonville #Volunteer