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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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From Four Clients to 48 States: Cathe Dykstra’s Blueprint for Scaling Social Impact
What happens when you lead with mission, scale like a startup, and treat donors like investors? In this episode, Cathe Dykstra, CEO of Family Scholar House…
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The Leadership Lessons Behind Meals on Wheels’ Staten Island Expansion with Joseph Tornello
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Tornello, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Staten Island. With over…
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Why Jaime Klein Says "Fractional Work Makes Us Whole"—And How It's Changing HR Forever
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jaime Klein, Founder and CEO of Inspire Human Resources. Jaime shares how she pioneered the…
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How Karen Rubel Built a Gold Standard Nonprofit in a Saturated Healthcare Market
In this powerful episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Karen Rubel, CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice, to explore leadership, resilience, and the true…
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Why Erin Ryan Believes Community-First Leadership Is the Future of Impact
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Erin Ryan, CEO of Shore Community Services, to explore leadership, innovation, and building community…
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How Kelley St Clair Built a Purpose-Driven ABA Company from Her Kitchen Table
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kelley St Clair, CEO of Clarity ABA, to explore how leading with kindness, clarity, and purpose can…
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How Steve McFarland Battles 1,100 Scams a Day and Still Leads with Heart
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep with Steve McFarland, CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Silicon Valley and Los Angeles…
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From COVID Crisis to Community Hub: How Malana Maher Reinvented Her Career at 71
What happens when purpose meets community? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Malana Maher, founder of Aging Connections, to…
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Building a Forest of Hope: Melissa Millward on Long-Term Impact for Marginalized Youth
What happens when you combine wilderness, mentorship, and mission-driven leadership? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Melissa Millward, President…
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How Dr. Wendi Williams Built a Leadership Style That Rejects the Status Quo
What does it really mean to lead with authenticity in today’s world? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Wendi Williams…
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From Prosecutor to Purpose: John Temple’s Mission to Disrupt Despair
In this inspiring Hart & Hustle episode, we sit down with John Temple, CEO of Guideposts, to explore how he's blending faith, storytelling, and AI to scale…
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Building Inclusive Housing & Boards: Doug Tennant on True Disability Leadership
In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, Doug Tennant, CEO of UNITI, shares how a personal encounter with discrimination inspired a 30+ year mission to redefine…
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How Ike Muzikowski Turned Down Wall Street to Transform a High School in Chicago
What makes a 26-year-old turn down Wall Street for the west side of Chicago? In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Ike Muzikowski—President and…
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How Christy Pietryga Turns Crisis into Stability for Families Facing Homelessness
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Christy Pietryga, CEO of Hearth, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit supporting mothers and children…
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How Beating Cancer Fueled Joel Paquette’s Mission-Driven Leadership
On this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joel Paquette, CEO of Spark Lifecare, to explore how he's redefining healthcare through…
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Building Ecosystems, Not Silos: Mike Moss on Smarter Nonprofit Strategy
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Mike Moss, CEO of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), to explore how…
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How Jamie Hunt Uses AI to Humanize Hospice—and Save Time Doing It
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Hunt, CEO of TopKare Hospice, to uncover how she’s transforming end-of-life care through…
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How to Fix Modern Leadership: David Castro on Power, Integrity & Influence Without Force
What’s really wrong with leadership today? In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with David Castro, founder of I-LEAD and author of The Inward Sun…
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How Sereka Barlow Turned Military Discipline into Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, we sit down with Sereka Barlow, CEO of YWCA El Paso, to explore her journey from military brat to…
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Why Chris Simonsen Walked Away from $3B to Lead a Nonprofit—and Never Looked Back
In this inspiring episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Chris Simonsen, CEO of Orangewood Foundation, who left a high-powered $3B corporate finance…
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How Hugh Evans Raised $49B by Turning Activism into a Global Business Model
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Hugh Evans, co-founder of Global Citizen, who’s helped mobilize $49 billion in global impact and transformed…
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How John Sneath Built a $30M Home Care Company by Leading with Love
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with John Sneath, founder of Tribute Home Care, who scaled a mission-driven business to $30M in…
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Fighting for Our Parents: Frances Reeves on Fixing Elder Care with Grit and Strategy
When the elder care system failed her parents, Frances Reaves turned heartbreak into hustle. In this inspiring episode of Hart and Hustle, Frances shares how…
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How Renee Brown Is Reshaping Foster Care and Mental Health Through Human-Centered Leadership
Foster care, mental health, and disability services are often seen as broken systems—but Renee Brown, CEO of DePaul Community Resources, is proving they can be…
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How Sharon Butler-Obazee Is Redefining Adoption Coaching by Centering the Adoptee Experience
Adoption is beautiful—but it’s also layered with trauma, identity challenges, and untold complexity. In this heartfelt episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast…
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How Renee Allison-Riley Left an 18-Year Career to Fix America’s Broken Senior Care System
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Renee Allison-Riley, CEO and franchise owner of Senior Care Authority, who left an 18-year…
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From Rock Bottom to CEO: How Heather Marie-Ogburn Stokes Found Her Purpose in Recovery
In this powerful episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Heather Marie-Ogburn Stokes, Founder and CEO of Serenity Light Recovery. Heather…
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Nonprofit Leadership Is Business with Heart: Jill Evenocheck on Scaling Without Burnout
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jill Evenocheck, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest. Jill…
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The Silent Killer: How Mindy Mintz Turned Tragedy into a Life-Saving Mission
In this powerful episode of The Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Mindy Mintz, President & CEO of the Esophageal Cancer Action Network, to discuss the…
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From Business to Philanthropy: Russell Robinson on Leading a $300M Nonprofit
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Russell Robinson, CEO of the Jewish National Fund, to uncover the business strategies that…
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From Tech Exec to Senior Care CEO: Arturo Rosario on Innovating an Aging Industry
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Arturo Rosario, a tech leader turned senior care entrepreneur, to uncover the challenges and innovations…
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How a TikTok Video Led to Real Patients & a Game-Changing Medical Career with Dr. Austin Chiang
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Dr. Austin Chiang, a trailblazing physician, social media influencer, and Chief Medical Officer at…
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Why Writing is the Ultimate Leadership Skill with Rebecca Wallace-Segall
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Wallace-Segall, the founder of Writetopia Lab, to explore the power of storytelling…
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How Great Leaders Inspire Trust and Resilience with Dr. Paul Dann
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Dr. Paul Dann, President & CEO of North American Family Institute, to explore the evolution of leadership…
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Breaking the Cycle: Laura Cooper on Reconnecting Families in a Digital World
In this powerful episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Laura Cooper, CEO of the Lee County Youth Development Center, to discuss the growing…
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From Garage to Global Impact: How Seth Barnes Built a Mission-Driven Empire
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Seth Barnes, founder and CEO of Adventures in Missions, to uncover how he has spent…
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Breaking the Cycle: How Young Leaders Are Redefining Mental Health Advocacy ft Shyanne Anthony
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Shyanne Anthony, CEO of Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri, to discuss mental health advocacy…
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Breaking the Silence: Why Men's Health Needs a Wake-Up Call ft. Courtney Bugler
In this powerful episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, we sit down with Courtney Bugler, CEO of Zero Prostate Cancer, to tackle the stigma, challenges, and…
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From Small Town to CEO: How Janelle Duray Scaled Influence and Impact
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Janelle Duray, CEO of JAG, to discuss the power of leadership, agency, and scaling impact in…
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Beyond Charity: How Nonprofits Can Drive Real, Measurable Impact
In this episode of The Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Scott Walker, CEO of Lifewise St. Louis, to discuss what real impact looks like in the…
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From Teen Fundraiser to CEO: Michael Hull’s Journey of Transformational Leadership
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Michael Hull, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Michigan, to uncover his incredible journey…
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Revolutionizing Healthcare: What 25,000 Patient Interviews Reveal ft Natalie Davis
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, to explore the groundbreaking work of…
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The CEO Mindset: Leading with Curiosity, Risk, and Genuine Human Connection
In this episode of The Hart & Hustle Podcast, Bill Dwyer, President and CEO of Helping Hand, shares his inspiring journey from therapist to nonprofit leader…
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Inside a $100 Million Company: How to Navigate Downturns, Build Trust, and Thrive
In this episode of The Hart & Hustle Podcast, Andrew Kitson, President of GDC Inc., shares his unconventional journey from art school to leading a $100 million…
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Aging in Place: How TrueBlue is Solving a $10,000 Problem for Seniors
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, host Keenan Hart dives into the untapped opportunity of aging-in-place solutions with Sean Fitzgerald, President…
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From Tech to Trust: Redefining Population Health for a Healthier Future
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Keenan Hart sits down with Brian Urban, Head of Population Health and Commercial Strategy at Best Buy Health, to…
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From Lawyer to Healthcare Innovator: Lessons in Building a Business from Scratch
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, Keenan Hart sits down with Jennie Shulkin, co-founder of Override Health, to discuss her journey from high-powered lawyer to…
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From Stagnation to Sustainability: The Mindset Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Jay Lucas, President of Reputable Recruiting, to explore the art of balancing success with…
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How to Build a Thriving Team Culture in a Hybrid Workplace
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joe McClung, President and COO of Floodgate Medical, to explore the art of leadership, building…
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From Sales Floor to Market President: Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Alston, Market President of Mills Auto Group, to uncover his journey from a part-time…
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From Military Discipline to Automotive Leadership: How Brett Clancy Built a Thriving Franchise
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Brett Clancy, owner and franchisee of Christian Brothers Automotive, to discuss his journey from…
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Why Rescuing Families, Not Just Children, is the Key to Reforming Foster Care
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Lori Ross, the inspiring CEO of Foster Adopt Connect. Lori shares her incredible…
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Breaking the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle: Measuring True Impact Beyond Dollars
Dive into this heartfelt episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast featuring Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, President & CEO of the Family and Children's Association…
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The Teamwork Behind Stopping Erosion: Expert Shares Their Journey
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, Keenan Hart sits with Samantha Roe, the CEO of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). The IECA…
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The Surprising Reason Leaders Invest in Education
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, Keenan Hart sits down with Rachael Gazdick, the CEO of New York Edge, the largest provider of comprehensive…
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How to Build a Legacy That Lasts
On this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Gary Z. Linnen, CEO of PeerForward, shares his inspiring journey from Spanish Harlem to becoming a…
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How to Tackle the Youth Mental Health Crisis
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we’re joined by Maria Barrera, CEO & Co-Founder of Clayful, to explore how her mission-driven company is tackling the youth…
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How Women Leaders Redefine Strength in Leadership
Discover the incredible journey of Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation, in this impactful episode of the Hart & Hustle…
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Are You Making These Team-Building Mistakes?
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Rebecca Parkes, Regional President, North at USO, shares her journey from competitive sports to…
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How To Solve Big Problems with A Small Budget
In this insightful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Arun Prabhakaran, President of the Urban Affairs Coalition, dives deep into the challenges and…