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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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Are You Leading or Just Surviving? Lessons from a CEO
Are you leading or just surviving? In this thought-provoking episode of Hart & Hustle, Jemia Cunningham, CEO of North Lawndale College Prep High School, shares…
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How Much Do Early Educators Make? Hint: It’s Not Enough
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kristi Snuggs, President of Early Years, to discuss the critical role of early childhood education and the…
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How to Build A Growth Mindset for Real-World Success
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Aaron Lippman, CEO of Carmen Schools of Science & Technology, shares insights on redefining education for the…
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This Mental Health Incentive Problem Could Hurt Your Business!
In this compelling episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Matt Simon, Chief Operating Officer of New Hope Treatment Centers Inc., to explore…
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What Business Leaders Can Learn from This Small Town CEO
In this compelling episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we welcome Geoffrey Gorman, the CEO and Town Administrator of Marion, Massachusetts, and our…
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What Instant Gratification Does To Your Mental Health
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Alyssa Hennings, CEO of Life Connections, to explore the critical challenges facing mental health today…
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How Team Sports Create Stronger Business Leaders
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Chris Mills, COO and Partner at SRV HR, to explore the leadership lessons that shaped…
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THIS Company Is Helping 40,000 Families Overcome Cancer’s Costs!
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, to uncover the hidden financial toll of cancer on…
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Where Are Tomorrow’s Leaders? The Youth Leadership Crisis Explained
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Ned Parsons, President and CEO of Crossroads Youth Development, to explore how he’s transforming the lives…
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Could You Be More Vulnerable Online Than You Think?
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Abby Germer and Rosie Harris of Refuge for Women share their inspiring journeys and dive into the…
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How to Build a Thriving Business During Economic Uncertainty
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Amy Schiffman, CEO and Founder of Evolve Giving Group, to explore her inspiring journey from…
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Want Successful Kids? Teach Them Business Skills Now
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth entrepreneurship with Nicole Cassier-Mason, CEO of Lemonade Day. Discover…
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Hidden Keys to Balancing Family and Career
In this compelling episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Tosha Connors, CEO of My Sister's House, as she shares her unique journey through…
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CEO Strategies for Overcoming Decision Fatigue
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation with Tami Greenberg, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City…
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Want to Make a REAL Difference? Do This In Your Community!
In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, we welcome Christian Murphy, CEO of Wellspring Living, to discuss actionable ways business leaders and professionals…
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How a Strong Company Culture Outperforms Big Budgets
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we dive into the power of purpose-driven leadership with Dr. Steve Buuck, CEO of Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School…
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The Surprising Reason Kids Are Losing Their Creativity
In this powerful episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kelly Stuart, President and CEO of Collaborative Classroom, to explore the surprising challenges…
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How to Empower Your Employees to Drive Innovation
In this insightful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Jill Bonthuis, CEO of Pioneer Resources Inc., shares powerful strategies on empowering employees to…
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Leadership Power Moves You Never Knew You Needed!
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we dive into transformational leadership with Jon Morris, President & CEO of HopeTree Family Services. Jon shares the…
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The Hidden Costs and Benefits of a College Degree
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Williamson, Dean of Students at Neumann University, to explore the real cost of higher…
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How This Nonprofit Changed The Lives of 3.6 Million Girls
In this powerful episode of the *Hart & Hustle* podcast, we dive deep with Celeste Mergens, founder of an impactful nonprofit, to explore how she turned a…
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Is Your Leadership Style Inspiring Loyalty or Frustration?
In this compelling episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Rachel L. Castillo, President and CEO of Advocates for Children. Rachel shares her…
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How to Modernize Any Organization Without Losing Its Roots
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Karen Carpenter, President and CEO of Vanderheyden Hall, Inc., to explore the journey of…
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Essential Leadership Skills for The Next Generation
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kurt Ruffing, Principal of Elder High School, to explore the transformative power of education and…
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Why Compassionate Leaders Are CRUSHING It in Business
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Allison Traina, founder and CEO of Traina Behavioral, to discuss compassionate leadership, building a…
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How This Special Ops Veteran Turned Trauma Into Triumph
In this powerful episode of Hart & Hustle, we’re joined by Steven Nisbet, a former Air Force Special Operations pararescueman, who shares his journey from the…
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How to Launch and Scale a Nonprofit in Your 20s
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Zac Clark, the inspiring Founder & Executive Director of The HomeMore Project. At just 24, Zac…
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BOLD Leadership Lessons from LGBTQ Advocacy You Won't Learn Elsewhere
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Carl Siciliano, founder of The Ali Forney Center, to discuss his powerful journey advocating for…
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Is Delaying Parenthood Actually HURTING Your Career?
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Elana Frank, CEO & Founder of the Jewish Fertility Foundation, to explore the emotional and…
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Why Work-Life Balance Is Non-Negotiable for Leaders
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Geovanny Ragsdale, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, to discuss the critical role…
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Scarcity vs. Abundance: Which Mindset Drives Better Leadership?
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jesus Gerena, CEO of UpTogether, to dive deep into the scarcity mindset, its impact on…
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The $1 Billion Mission: How Purpose Fuels Success
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep into leadership, resilience, and scaling impact with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. Kate…
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The Shocking TRUTH About AI in Education
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly, to explore the future of education and leadership. David…
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What's Holding Gen Z Back from Succeeding in the Workforce?
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, Ema Roloff, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of Roloff Consulting, shares valuable insights on digital…
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How Innovative Education Is Driving $10 Million in Community Growth
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive into the future of education with Khalil Graham, CEO of Kairos Academies. Discover how innovative…
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From Med School Dropout to Leading a 200+ Person Team
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Azadeh Jebelli, Executive Director of the Institute for Behavioral Health, to explore her…
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The #1 Reason Digital Addiction is KILLING Your Leadership Skills!
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep into leadership, accountability, and the importance of true human connection in the digital…
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How to Grow Your Company from Zero to Millions in Revenue
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Aaron Blocher-Rubin, CEO of Arizona Autism United, to discuss his journey from launching a…
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How This Nonprofit CEO Grows Their Organization Like a Startup
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with David Duea, CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, to discuss scaling a nonprofit like a…
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The Future of AI in Healthcare: What’s Next?
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jay Sanders, CEO of The Global Telemedicine Group and a pioneer in healthcare innovation…
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The Secret to Leadership Growth in Business and Nonprofits
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Matt Ryerson, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville. Matt shares his insights on how to build…
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Why Leaders Should Invest in Underserved Communities
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of leadership with Kevin Ervin, CEO of Our Turn. Kevin shares his…
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Rehabilitation SECRETS That Will Change Lives Forever
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Blake Brown, President of PRIDE Enterprises, to uncover the transformative power of…
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The Hidden Truth About Poverty Nobody Talks About
In this inspiring episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Michael Coleman, CEO of the Heart of Alabama Food Bank. Michael shares his powerful journey from a…
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How to Lead a Nonprofit That Impacts Millions
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Suzanne Stone, President & CEO of The Livestrong Foundation, to explore her inspiring journey in…
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Building a $60M Nonprofit: Growth Strategies That Work
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Sandra Braham, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services. Sandra…
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How a Nonprofit Saying 'NO' Led to a $100 Million Impact
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity, to discuss the power of saying 'no' in…
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The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of EMG Consulting, to explore the power of authentic leadership and…
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How to Scale Your Business by Solving Overlooked Problems
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jessica Workman, Founder and CEO of Adapt Transition Services. Jessica shares her inspiring…
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How to Manage Team Wellness in High-Stress Jobs
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Beck Sullivan, Interim President of Restore NYC, to discuss the fight against human trafficking…
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The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make and How to Avoid It
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Catherine Moore, Founder & CEO of RISE Directory, to discuss the challenges of mental…
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The Hidden Heroes Fighting to End Human Trafficking
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Susan Peters, Founder & Chief Advisor of Unbound, to discuss her relentless mission to…
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How to Scale a Nonprofit to $50M and Beyond (PROVEN Strategies)
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Beto Lopez, CEO of Guadalupe Centers, as he shares his journey from the private sector to…
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The SECRET to Doubling Revenue in a Nonprofit
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we’re joined by Mike Briggs, President & CEO of Little Friends Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering…
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Why Black Entrepreneurs Struggle to Build Generational Wealth
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we dive deep into a powerful conversation with Lyndon Pryor, CEO of the Louisville Urban League, a transformative…
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How to Build Inclusive Teams with Neurodiverse Talent
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Justin Dougherty, President and CEO of Autism Action Partnership, to explore the rise of autism…
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How This Nonprofit Saved 31 Million Pounds of Food
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Bob Kamensky, the CEO of Feeding San Diego. Bob shares how his 35 years of military service…
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Staffing Shortages Crushing Your Nonprofit? Here's The Solution
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Lisa Max, CEO of The Arc of Loudoun, to discuss how her nonprofit is transforming lives through…
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Why Great Leaders Hire People Smarter Than Them
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Pamela Reed Sánchez, President and CEO of the Seneca Park Zoo Society, to explore the power of…
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How Overcoming Addiction Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Business
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we're joined by Dr. Robb Kelly, "The Addiction Doctor", CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group. Dr. Kelly shares…