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Hart & Hustle Podcast
Hart & Hustle delivers real conversations with nonprofit and healthcare leaders who are scaling mission-driven impact through strategic innovation. Hosted by Efrain Lozada, each 45-minute episode explores leadership, operations, technology adoption, and practical strategies for mission-based organizations. Learn from executives who've transformed accessibility, efficiency, and community engagement while staying true to their values. For nonprofit directors, operations leaders, and healthcare…
Episodes
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Do What Only You Can Do: The Hardest Lesson for Nonprofit Leaders
What happens when a corporate supervisor realizes she was made for more? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Efrain sits down with Yolanda Fields…
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From Idea to Impact: How One Man’s Vision Grew into a Movement
Randal Wyatt from Taking Ownership shares how they empower black homeowners through free home repairs and renovations. This is the story of a community-driven…
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How AI is Transforming Patient Interactions in Healthcare
Erin Boyt from NRMC shares how her organization transformed mental health services by integrating innovative AI technology into healthcare. This is the story…
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Understanding the Real Causes of Poverty
Sujatha Venkatraman, Executive Director of West Valley Community Services, reveals how her organization has transformed from a small garage initiative to a…
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Why Most People Get Legacy Wrong and How to Fix It
Dan Smither from Key of Hope shares how they built a legacy of lifelong mentoring relationships that transform lives. This is the story of pursuing passion and…
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Why Traditional Education Fails Multilingual Learners—And What to Do About It
Patty Chavez and Anya Hurwitz from SEAL share how they transformed educational experiences for multilingual learners, unlocking the power of language and…
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Why You Should Slow Down and Enjoy Life’s Seasons
Linda Huntspon, CEO of the Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, unveils the transformative journey of leading a nonprofit that serves often-overlooked…
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How One Woman's Journey Transformed Her from Banker to Community Leader in Guatemala
Carolyn Daly from Nuya' shares how they empower indigenous women in Guatemala to transform their communities through health and education initiatives. This is…
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5 Secrets to Building Lasting Relationships with University Alumni
Chris Natynski from the University of Alaska Southeast reveals how he transformed alumni engagement into a powerful tool for growth. This is the story of…
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The Hidden Skills Employers Want That Schools Still Miss
Heather Lee from Effective Leadership Academy shares how she transformed her career path from aspiring journalist to Chief Operating Officer of a nonprofit…
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5 Essential Lessons from a Lifetime of Service in NYC
Kevin Dahill-Fuchel from Counseling in Schools shares how he transformed his passion for service into a thriving nonprofit in New York City. This is the story…
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Why AI Is Not the Enemy: Dan Stabb on Leveraging Technology in Workforce Development
Dan Stabb from Zip Code Wilmington shares how they are transforming lives through innovative workforce development in tech. This is the story of empowerment…
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How Harold Turner's Passion for Education Transformed His Career Journey
Harold Turner from Ivy Hill Prep shares how he transformed educational experiences for his students through innovative leadership. This is the story of…
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From Volunteer Support to Lifesaving Services: The Evergreen Success Story
Karen Towery from Evergreen Life Services reveals how to effectively navigate the complexities of nonprofit leadership during challenging times. This is the…
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Why Most People Misunderstand Their Calling in Life
Deborah Tepley from the Anglican Church in North America shares how she discovered her calling and transformed her career to lead faith-based organizations…
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The Surprising Truth About Nonprofit Success: Support Systems That Work
Glennda Testone from the Nonprofit Leadership Lab reveals how to navigate challenges in the nonprofit sector with confidence and innovation. This is the story…
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Why Professional Athletes Make Great Nonprofit Leaders
Brock Yetso from the Ulman Foundation shares how he transformed personal grief into a mission to support young adults facing cancer. This is the story of…
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The Unexpected Journey from Manufacturing to Ministry
In this episode, Newman from The Chapel reveals how his journey from a manufacturing career to becoming a missions and outreach pastor transformed not only his…
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How One Nonprofit Transforms Lives: The Untold Stories Behind Cancer Support
Sonia Sifuentes from Bay Area Cancer Connections shares how they provide critical support to cancer patients and their families. This is the story of…
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The Surprising Journey of a YMCA CEO: From Sports Director to Community Leader
David Ozmore from the Harrisburg area YMCA shares how he transformed his organization into a thriving community hub, achieving remarkable growth post-COVID…
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The Surprising Shift from No to Yes in Education
David Liss from Nixa Public Schools reveals how a shift in mindset can transform educational leadership. This is the story of finding pathways to success — and…
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How Colonel Bill Davis Transformed His Life Through Service and Leadership
Colonel Bill Davis from the Young Marines reveals how a transformative approach to youth development is reshaping lives across the nation. This is the story of…
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The Conversation That Turned One Family's Pain Into a National Nonprofit
Heather Salazar from Pink Ribbon Good shares how a cancer crisis, a heartbreaking adoption story, and pure grit turned into a life-changing support network for…
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How One Small Team Helps 2,000 Students Navigate What Nobody Teaches
This is the story of turning burnout, limited capacity, and a "small but mighty" staff into real community impact — and what mission-driven leaders can learn…
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From Trauma to Transformation: How Hope Ministries Serves 400+ People Every Night | Jenn Hutchinson
What happens when the person leading a homeless services organization has walked the same road as the people they serve? In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we…
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Why This Healthcare CEO Thinks Daycares Belong Inside Schools
Tina Alicea of Safe Harbor Medical shares how to build a mission-driven organization that actually scales - without losing quality, trust, or community…
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Why the Risk of Ignoring AI Is Bigger Than Adopting It
Dan from Palmer College of Chiropractic shares how he is using AI to transform education, streamline operations, and protect the human side of leadership. This…
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The Hidden Network Helping 70,000 People Stay Safe at Home
Dr. Johnola Morales from Osceola Council on Aging shares how she turns a small but mighty team into a lifeline for more than 60,000 people a year. This is the…
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The Hidden Truth About Shelters Being Our Last Safety Net
Miss Collins from Lotus House and the National Women's Shelter Network reveals how one encounter on a Miami street sparked a national movement to reimagine…
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Why parents with young kids fall through the cracks during cancer
This is the story of turning a terrifying personal diagnosis into a national resource - and what mission-driven leaders can learn about building programs…
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Who Are You Becoming? The Mentorship Question Every Leader Should Ask
Andrea Robinson from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana shares how quality mentoring, not just more mentoring, changes lives. This is the story…
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How a Boys and Girls Club Kid Rebuilt the Organization That Raised Him
Josh Nolan from the Boys and Girls Club shares how he rebuilt a broken organization during COVID, grew it to serve 1,300 kids, and learned how to lead with…
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Why This COO Says Your Ceiling Is Meant to Be Broken
Raymie Fernandez from Dream Charter School shares how a Harlem kid who survived poverty, homelessness, loss, and gang life became the COO helping serve more…
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How an Online University Stays Human in an AI World
Raghu Krishnaiah from the University of Phoenix shares how he is using AI, analytics, and human connection to help working adults finish degrees on their own…
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Why Trust Beats Talent in Fundraising, Alumni Engagement, and Leadership
This is the story of rebuilding connection from the ground up - and what mission-driven leaders can learn about authentic communication, event strategy, and…
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The Tiny Home Solution Helping People Escape Homelessness
Kelly Matter from Avivo shares how a 65-year mission-driven organization keeps showing up, pivoting, and creating real pathways out of homelessness…
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The mistake that ended a political career became his life’s purpose
Mike Premo from Community Development for All People shares how he turned a political setback into a leadership role that serves more than 35,000 families…
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Why your career path does not have to be your calling
Rosie Chinea Shawver, president and executive director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, joins Efrain for a conversation about faith, leadership…
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How One Man Turned Infertility Into a Mission to Fatherless Boys
Stephen Murray from Forerunner Mentoring shares how fatherhood, faith, and mentoring boys without father figures can change the future of a whole community…
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The Hidden Cost of Paralysis No One Talks About
Sarah Merrefield from the Thomas E. Smith Foundation shares how she is helping change what access, mobility, and dignity look like for people living with…
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AI Can Help You Think Better - But It Cannot Think for You
Ben Telesca from Sul Ross State University shares how empathetic leadership, smart adaptation, and practical career guidance can change the way students see…
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The Dean Who Lives On Campus and Shows Up for Everything
This is the story of what happens when student support moves from policy to presence - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it.Holly is the kind of…
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Don’t Panic - Pivot: The Real Estate Lesson Behind Lasting Success
DJ Hines shares how he built a life of legacy, leadership, and resilient entrepreneurship without losing sight of what matters most. DJ opens up about the…
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Why Accountability Is the Missing Piece for Men Who Want to Grow
Sean Prospect from FIU and South Florida After School All Stars shares how a track scholarship, a faith-driven pivot, and 22 years of service shaped a career…
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Why church hurt drives people to ChatGPT instead of pastors
Pastor Laurel Bunker from Pulse Movement shares how to lead with truth, kindness, and spiritual clarity in a culture that often rewards noise over depth. This…
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Why Child Welfare Is Not What Most People Thin
Mimi Scheuermann from Denver Human Services shares how to keep serving people when the budget gets tighter, the rules change, and the need keeps growing. This…
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The Hidden Reason One-Year Mentors Change Kids for Life
This is the story of building trust, keeping kids engaged, and turning everyday experiences into life-changing growth - and what mission-driven leaders can…
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How a Learning Disability Became His Greatest Strength
This is a story about turning struggle into service - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from someone who has spent more than 20 years helping students…
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How a Bronx Nonprofit Is Replacing Punishment With Belonging
This is the story of how a Bronx-based leader turns lived experience, family support, and youth leadership into a practical alternative to punishment - and…
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What It Really Takes to Build a Nonprofit Like a Business
Sherah Alaimo from Coach Across America shares how she builds a mission-driven organization like a real business without losing the human side.This is the…
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How a Health Center Reaches Thousands by Meeting People Where They Are
Stacie Eastman from Eastern Iowa Health Center shares how she helps turn mission into real access, real trust, and real care. This episode is for…
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The Y Is Not a Gym—It’s a Community Engine
Derryck Fletcher from the Y in Central Maryland shares how he helps scale a mission-driven organization without losing the human connection that makes it…
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Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: How Nonprofits Can Help People Discover What They Don’t Know
Erin Snell from Charting Careers reveals how a wandering, exploratory approach to career and community work creates deeper, more meaningful connections - and…
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The Unexpected Power of Community-Focused Fundraising That Drives Real Impact
Catherine Dempsey from a Denver community health center shares how strategic adaptation and unwavering focus on community impact created exponential growth…
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How a Passion for Literacy Reshaped a Former Entertainment Exec’s Life
Shannon Schmitt from First Draft Academy reveals how empowering middle schoolers with writing skills can unlock their potential—and how organizations can shape…
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How a Childhood in Kansas Inspired a Brooklyn Leader's Commitment to Community Service
How Brooklyn Community Services Transforms Lives — and How Your Organization Can Do the Same Jodi Querbach, COO of Brooklyn Community Services, shares how…
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The Unseen Power of Authenticity in Leadership and Men's Mental Health
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – The turning point: Vince’s personal journey from struggle to service 1:18 – How early life experiences shaped his approach to mentorship…
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Higher Education and Student Engagement
Isaac Abbs from Pima Community College shares how AI is transforming higher education and community engagement. This is the story of how a CIO's approach to AI…
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Why Higher Ed Is Reinventing Its Service Model to Meet Evolving Student Expectations
Andy Otto from Missouri Western State University reveals how higher education is fundamentally shifting to meet the evolving needs of students—and what…
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From Classroom Teacher to Social Worker: Learning the Lessons that Guide a Life of Service
Colby from Silverlining Mentoring shares how consistent, long-term mentorship transforms the lives of foster youth, and why every organization should…