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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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Darren Washausen Quit Engineering to Save Foster Kids—Here's What He Learned
Darren Washausen walked away from a high-paying engineering career to adopt a child—a decision that transformed his life and launched a ministry serving…
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From $0 to 6 Homes: James Marshall & Ron Rockwell on Building Inspire Greatness Within
Building a mission-driven business from scratch isn't just about passion—it's about sustainable systems that serve real people. In this episode, Efrain sits…
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Tamakio Patterson: From Office Manager to ABA Therapy Owner Without a Degree
From HIV/AIDS care to pain management to owning her own ABA therapy center—Tamakio Patterson's journey proves that passion and purpose always find a way. In…
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From Retail CEO to Autism Revolutionary: Mike Cairnes' $Million JoyBridge Story
From retail CEO to autism care revolutionary—Mike Cairnes built a 14-clinic empire after his son's diagnosis changed everything. In this powerful conversation…
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Nonprofit CEO Discusses Why Representation Matters in Literacy | Adeola Whitney
When 90% of your students are Black and Brown, representation isn't just important—it's everything. Adeola Whitney, CEO of Reading Partners, shares how she…
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The Children's Village CEO Jeremy Kohomban: Relationships Heal More Than Any Program Ever Could
When 14 teenage boys walked into that group home, Jeremy Kohomban's life changed forever. He went from expecting 1-2 kids during an ROTC training visit to…
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Why 50% of Foster Families Quit Within a Year - Susan Silverman's Second Nurture Solution
30-50% of foster families quit within their first year. Susan Silverman, CEO of Second Nurture, experienced the foster care system firsthand, growing up with…
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"I'm Still the Boss" - How Dr. Teresa Granillo Teaches Her Daughter to Lead | AVANCE CEO
Dr. Teresa Granillo, CEO of AVANCE, Inc., shares how her mother's strength to leave an abusive relationship shaped her leadership philosophy and inspired a…
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41 Years in Alaska: Michele Girault on Building Hope Community Resources from the Ground Up
After 41 years of transforming disability services in Alaska, Michele Girault shares the moment that changed everything: when families had to choose between…
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How Kirk Soileau Solved Rural Healthcare's Biggest Problem: Finding Nurses
Kirk Soileau built Louisiana's largest rural hospital from 57,000 to 225,000 patient encounters in just 11 years - without ever losing sight of the people most…
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"They Said She Wasn't CEO Material" - Dr. Janice Whaley's 34-Year Journey to the Top
They told her she wasn't CEO material. 34 years later, Dr. Janice Whaley proved them wrong as President and CEO of Donor Network West. In this powerful…
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From Client to CEO: Rachel Banning's Full Circle Journey at Rainbows United
From receiving life-changing support to leading the organization that provided it - Rachel M Banning's journey from Rainbows United client to President is a…
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How Gencare's Leon Grundstein Uses AI to Transform Senior Living Without Losing the Human Touch
Leon Grundstein, founder and CEO of Gencare Lifestyle, reveals how combining wellness-focused senior living with cutting-edge AI technology is transforming the…
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How Molly Ticknor Built the Foster Care Model Everyone Needs (FosterAdopt Connect)
Molly Ticknor from FosterAdopt Connect reveals the hidden crisis in foster care mental health and how she's building wraparound services that actually work…
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85% Blind Workers Crush Federal Goals - Cat Randon Reveals How at Lighthouse Louisiana
From TV news anchor to nonprofit powerhouse, Cat Randon Stuart is rewriting the disability narrative at Lighthouse Louisiana - where 85% of manufacturing…
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Dr. Sharilyn Ray: From Homeless Teen to CEO Leading Child Welfare Reform in Kansas
Dr. Sharilyn Ray went over a year without a paycheck while building Restoration Family Services from the ground up. In this powerful conversation, Efrain…
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CEO Scott Burgess: How Faith Transformed Mental Health From Taboo to Healing Campuses
CEO Scott Burgess reveals how mental health went from taboo to transformation. After 34 years in mental health leadership, he shares the pivotal moments that…
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From Printing Schedules to Overseeing 135 Franchises: Andrew Dahle's Assisting Hands Success Story
Most franchise advice focuses on systems and profits. Andrew Dahle, COO of Assisting Hands Homecare, reveals why building genuine family connections with 135+…
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"We Celebrate Resilience Like a Badge" - Nicole Lawson on What Foster Care Really Needs
Nicole Lawson didn't just study the foster care system—she lived it. As President & CEO of Orchards Children's Services and an adoptive mother herself, she's…
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"Most People Think Hospice Means Giving Up" - Rick Russell Proves Them Dead Wrong
Most people think hospice means giving up. Rick Russell, CEO of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, reveals why it's actually about living well in your final chapter…
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From Million Dollar Homes to Recovery: Chris Bove's Shocking Career Change
From building million-dollar homes to holding hands with people in recovery, Chris Bove's journey redefines what true success means. In this Hart & Hustle…
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CEO Frank Bruno: "I Took One Ride and Left My Corporate Career Behind" | Via Mobility
Most nonprofits struggle to scale impact - Frank Bruno, CEO of Via Mobility Services, transformed 270 employees into a purpose-driven force serving Colorado's…
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From NFL Running Back to YMCA Executive: Greg Lewis's Shocking Career Pivot
Former NFL running back Greg Lewis shares how losing his football career led him to discover his true purpose: transforming communities through youth…
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The CEO Who Left Car Dealerships to Build a 100-Year Plan for Aging | Jess Dalton
Most people think aging is decline, but Jess Dalton proves the opposite. In this conversation, Efrain Lozada sits down with the Chief Strategy Officer &…
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From Social Work to C-Suite: Kerri Tamer's Healthcare Transformation Story
"I'm a master's level social worker, and even I get lost trying to navigate healthcare" - Kerri Tamer, Chief of Staff at CenterWell, reveals why the system is…
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From Detroit Streets to LA Boardroom: Lena Wilson's Shocking Child Welfare Truth
"Most child welfare advice actually separates families forever" - Lena Wilson, CEO of Vista Del Mar, just changed everything Efrain thought he knew about…
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From South Side Doctor to Healthcare Innovation Leader: Dr. Shah's Journey at UChicago
How do you design healthcare technology for people who never trusted the system to begin with? In this powerful conversation, Efrain sits down with Dr. Sachin…
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How Cambridge Health Alliance's 30-Language AI Revolution is Changing Healthcare Forever
Dr. Hannah Galvin, Chief Health Information Officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, reveals how healthcare's most vulnerable communities are leading AI…
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From Nonprofit to Profit: Mike Kotzen's Bold Move to Transform Home Care | Amivie CEO
After 25 years in nonprofit healthcare, Mike Kotzen made a bold move into for-profit home care—not to chase profits, but to professionalize services for the…
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Why This CEO Says "You Can't Chart Vitals If Your Heart's Not In It" - Tory Starr
From 40 years of nursing to leading 800+ healthcare workers, Tory Starr shares how curiosity-driven leadership transforms rural healthcare. Learn why the best…
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Tracy Madden-McMahon Reveals Why 90% of Healthcare Donors Get Rejected (And How to Fix It)
How a 6-week hospital stay transformed Tracy Madden-McMahon from a broadcast journalist to a healthcare foundation CEO, leading millions in donor funding…
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From Software Dev to Caregiving CEO: Kreisler Ng on Purpose Over Profit
When a corporate layoff forced Kreisler Ng to reconsider his 20-year software development career, caring for his dying mother-in-law showed him his true…
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AdvisaCare's Kelly Fischer Reveals Why Hospice Patients Live Longer Than Expected
Kelly Fischer from AdvisaCare reveals how hospice care can transform end-of-life experiences from medical procedures into meaningful celebrations of life…
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This McKinley CEO Chose People Over Profit - Here's What Happened Next
McKinley CEO Anil Vadaparty and Board Member Peter Shin reveal how compassionate leadership transforms entire communities. Learn the powerful strategies behind…
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From Food Stamps to $50M CEO: Step Forward's Dr. Chisholm's Incredible Journey
From watching her mother cry over $5 too much income to running a $50 million nonprofit, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm from Step Forward reveals how childhood trauma…
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From 15 Patients to 800 Staff: Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan's Leadership Journey
From frontline physician to hospital president - Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan from Kent Hospital reveals how "going to the dark side" allowed him to multiply his…
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Why This Tech Executive Walked Away From Big Money For Home Care - Tom Auger
Fractional CTO Tom Auger reveals how he's using AI to revolutionize home care while grappling with the ethical implications of coding with artificial…
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From $10/Hour to 22 Centers: Tahra Cessna's Autism Care Empire Started in a Garage
Tahra Cessna, Executive Vice President at Bierman Autism Centers, shares how she built a national autism care organization that started in a garage and now…
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How TrueCare's Golfran Rivera Serves 241 Patients Without Taking Insurance
Army veteran turned healthcare disruptor Golfran Rivera reveals how he's revolutionizing primary care with his $85/month direct pay model at TrueCare DPC. In…
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"We Had Humans Doing AI's Job for 12 Years" - Shasta Health's Garrett Olin
"In a world that is chasing AI, Garrett doubled down on humans, and he built a system that doctors actually love." In this episode, Efrain discusses the future…
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"92-Year-Old's Ice Cream Changed Everything" - Parker Wells on Dignity in Senior Care
"This work isn't just about home care, it's about honor." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming end-of-life care through dignity and innovation with…
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Fired 3 Times, Then Built CareBuilders: Sheila Jones-Lilley's Comeback Story
"At 50, she didn't pivot. She actually answered her calling." In this episode, Efrain discusses turning life's setbacks into purpose-driven success with Sheila…
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"These Could Be Your Children" - Leslie McGuire's Fight Against Youth Homelessness
"These young people could be your children, they could be your brother, they could be your cousin, your friend." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming…
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How Sarah Quinn Built a 70-Year Legacy at Opportunity Village While Raising Kids
From Backup Dancer Dreams to Leading 1,300 Lives Daily - In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Sarah Quinn, Director of Program Services at…
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"This Is What Normal People Feel Like" - Brad Kittredge's Mental Health Revolution
"This is what normal people feel like." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming mental healthcare with AI-driven precision medicine with Brad Kittredge…
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"Blessings Are Not to Be Wasted" - Ralph Boyd's $52-to-$1 Nonprofit Formula (SOME)
"Blessings are not to be wasted." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming lives through data-driven nonprofit leadership with Ralph Boyd, President &…
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If We Wait for Funding to Innovate, We'll Die Waiting - Dave Parker Evergreen Life Services
"If we wait for funding to innovate, then we'll die waiting." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming the nonprofit mindset and innovation with Dave…
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Cancer Made Her Leave Law to Save 8,000 Kids - CHRIS 180 CEO Cati Stone
"Don't wait for a life-altering moment to choose meaning." CHRIS 180 CEO Cati Stone shares how a cancer diagnosis led her to leave a lucrative law career to…
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From Teen CNA to Healthcare CIO: Sheri Strobel's Technology Revolution at Chapters
Technology isn't replacing caregivers—it's giving them back their evenings. Efrain discusses AI in hospice care with Sheri Strobel, CIO at Chapters Health…
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Nonprofit Leadership Secrets: Anat Leonard-Wookey on Scaling with Heart
From organizing spices for refugees as a child to running programs that shelter 7,000 people annually, Anat Leonard-Wookey's journey proves authentic…
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Becoming LiveWell's COO: Maley Hunt's Mission to Transform Dementia Care
Maley Hunt from LiveWell reveals how authentic leadership and strength-based care are revolutionizing dementia support. Learn how one organization is flipping…
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From Minimum Wage to $80K: CJ Calderon Shows Goodwill's True Mission
In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with CJ Calderon, Chief of Staff & VP of Marketing at Goodwill of Orange County, who reveals the untold story behind…
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"80 is the New 60" - Glenmeadow CEO Dr. Kathy Martin on Redefining Aging
Dr. Kathy Martin left 25 years in higher education to become President and CEO of Glenmeadow, a 140-year-old senior living community. In this powerful…
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Robert Arellanes: From Boyle Heights to Berkeley to Building an Education Empire
From sleeping in a $200 Volkswagen at Berkeley to leading thousands of students toward college success - Robert Arellanes' journey from Boyle Heights to…
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Sabrina Lippman: Why NYC Has America's Worst Homeownership Crisis
From growing up in a tiny Queens home to leading Habitat for Humanity NYC, CEO Sabrina Lippman shares her powerful journey with Efrain. Discover how earned…
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Childhelp COO: "I Walked Away from Surgery to Manage an Orphanage for Free" (Life-Changing)
Childhelp COO Michael Medoro walked away from a high-paying surgery career to manage an orphanage in Guatemala for free. In this powerful conversation with…
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Healthcare CEO Plans Medical School While Playing in Rock Band
Christopher Newman went from fronting a rock band to leading a $1.2 billion healthcare system—all while raising two sets of twins. In this compelling…
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She Pivoted From Pursuing Med School to Lead a Nonprofit That Saved 40,000 Lives: Danielle Vizcaino
In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Danielle Vizcaino, President and CEO of The Assistance Fund, who shares her incredible journey from walking…
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"We're Not Just Watching Kids" - Brightside Academy's Jack Safer & Toya on Mission-Driven Leadership
This leadership duo saved a childcare organization from bankruptcy - twice. In this episode, Efrain discusses how Jack Safer (President & CEO) and Toya…
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Pastor Turned CEO: How Tim Davenport-Herbst Is Using AI to Transform Project Vida
Project Vida CEO Tim Davenport-Herbst just revealed how a pastor's calling transformed into leading one of the border's most impactful nonprofits.