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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 innovators who hustle with heart. New episodes weekly.

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August 24, 2026Episode 41838 min

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 focused on helping kids succeed in school and in life.This is the story of purpose, accountability, and building impact that lasts - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. Sean opens up about the unexpected path that led him from student-athlete to nonprofit leader, including the injury that changed his plans, the mentor who gave him a scholarship anyway, and the faith journey that helped him stop chasing appearance and start living with intention. In this conversation, you'll learn: ✅ How Sean turned a sports background into a lifelong commitment to youth development ✅ Why accountability partners matter for men, leaders, and anyone trying to grow with integrity ✅ How South Florida After School All Stars serves middle school and high school students through academics, arts, fitness, life skills, and college support ✅ What it takes to build a program with over 91 percent of funding going directly to services ✅ Why sustainability, visibility, and community awareness matter when doing meaningful work behind the scenesThis episode is for mission-driven leaders, nonprofit operators, and anyone who wants to build something useful, values-based, and resilient. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Sean Prospect's FIU connection and the scholarship story that changed everything 1:41 - Why he returned to FIU through a nonprofit merger 3:04 - Moving from exercise physiology and sports management into youth service 5:38 - Accountability brothers, church relationships, and trusted male community 11:45 - Sean's deeper faith journey and finding a Bible-believing church 15:17 - Why devotionals help, but Scripture and wise counsel matter more 18:51 - Sean's gifts: serving, teaching, patience, and natural leadership 24:21 - How South Florida After School All Stars supports students after school 28:29 - The national reach of After School All Stars and its origins 30:35 - How schools, flyers, and open houses help families discover the program 33:29 - Why awareness, donors, and sustainability are the next chapter 👤 ABOUT SEAN PROSPECT: Sean Prospect serves with South Florida After School All Stars and has spent more than two decades helping young people grow through education, mentoring, and after-school support. He is known for pairing practical leadership with faith, patience, and a deep commitment to serving others. 🔗 Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-prospect-55055117/ 🔗 Organization Website: https://sfasas.org 🎙️ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #YouthDevelopment #MissionDrivenLeadership

August 22, 2026Episode 41741 min

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 is a conversation about healing, courage, and staying grounded when the world feels fractured - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. Laurel opens up about life in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder, what it felt like to live in the shadow of the state capitol during a season of fear and chaos, and how ministry still found ways to show up with hope. She also explains how Pulse Movement is helping unleash young evangelists across the country, while training them to be spiritually and personally healthy before they ever step into influence. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why community presence matters more than waiting for people to come to you How Pulse One Hundred trains 100 young evangelists a year through mentors, master classes, and in-person gatherings Why testimony is one of the most powerful tools for building trust and hope What AI can do well in spiritual and leadership conversations, and where it falls short How to tell the difference between healthy kindness and people-pleasing that leaves you vulnerable Laurel also gets direct about some uncomfortable truths: the church has often failed to be available, many people are carrying wounds in silence, and leadership without health becomes a liability. She shares why a 30-second testimony can open doors, why kindness is often the most underrated leadership skill, and why truth only works when it is delivered in love.If you’ve ever felt the tension between being compassionate and being honest, this episode will hit home. If you’re leading people, building community, or trying to stay faithful in a noisy world, Laurel gives you a clearer way forward.She also shares the story behind 30 years of marriage, the legacy she wants to leave, and why marriage, like leadership, requires preparation, integrity, and sacrifice - not just chemistry.Essential listening for leaders, pastors, builders, and anyone trying to live with conviction without losing their humanity. 👤 ABOUT PASTOR LAUREL BUNKER: Pastor Laurel Bunker is the Vice President of Training and Operations for Pulse Movement in Minneapolis and the principal trainer and educator for Boncore Collaborative. She also serves on the board of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge and brings decades of experience in ministry, leadership development, and young adult formation.🔗 Organization Website: https://pulsemovement.org 🎙️ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #MinistryLeadership #CommunityImpact

August 21, 2026Episode 41631 min

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 is the story of what it takes to lead a safety-net system through uncertainty - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it.If you lead a nonprofit, public agency, or community program, this conversation gives you a practical look at how to stay grounded, adaptable, and human when pressure is high. In this conversation, you'll learn: ✅ How Denver Human Services is balancing Medicaid, SNAP, child welfare, adult protection, and childcare support across 4 locations and 1,200 employees ✅ Why the current funding crunch is forcing harder decisions about staffing, program reach, and how services are delivered ✅ What it looks like to meet people where they are, especially when one conversation can connect a family to multiple forms of support ✅ How to rethink child welfare as family support, not just crisis response ✅ Why trust, consistency, and community partnerships matter more than ever when government resources fall shortThis episode is for mission-driven leaders who need to do more with less without losing the people at the center of the work. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Mimi Scheuermann joins the Heart and Hustle Podcast 1:02 - Why Colorado's culture and community make a difference 2:05 - What a Chief Program Officer at Denver Human Services actually oversees 3:21 - How federal changes are impacting staffing and service eligibility 4:50 - The major programs Denver Human Services provides 6:22 - Mimi's path from child welfare director to executive leadership 7:50 - Reframing child welfare as family support 12:17 - A powerful parking lot moment that shows the value of human connection 15:40 - How families are assessed and connected to the right resources 17:56 - The childcare assistance freeze and what it means for families 19:50 - What leaders can control when budgets and policy shift 22:36 - Why community partners often build trust faster than government can 26:35 - Using limited money to serve the people who need it most 29:25 - The leadership lesson Mimi wants her kids to remember 👤 ABOUT MIMI SCHEUERMANN: Mimi Scheuermann is the Chief Program Officer at Denver Human Services, where she oversees state and federal programs that support families across the city. She has spent more than 20 years in government and public service, with deep experience in child welfare and community support systems. 🔗 Organization Website: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services 🎙️ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityServices #MissionDrivenLeadership

August 20, 2026Episode 41533 min

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 learn from it. In this conversation, you'll learn: ✅ Why mentorship has to be individualized, not one-size-fits-all ✅ How a one-year connection can become a real life impact, and why longer relationships matter ✅ What it takes to run a small nonprofit with limited staff, limited volunteers, and big demandThis episode is for mission-driven leaders who want to expand program reach, strengthen participant retention, and build deeper community trust. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Meeting Ali Teesdale and introducing Brookings County Youth Mentoring 1:00 - Kayaking, bowling, golfing, and helping kids step outside their comfort zone 2:20 - Why the next generation needs communication skills and community connection 3:44 - The personal roots behind Ali's passion for mentorship 7:04 - From biology to speech language pathology to nonprofit leadership 8:28 - How a Vista gap year led to a career in nonprofit management 9:36 - Leading Brookings County Youth Mentoring as executive director 10:23 - The hidden challenges of fundraising and small-town nonprofit politics 11:16 - A waiting list of 30 to 50 kids and growing demand for mentors 12:13 - Why college mentors are valuable, and why community mentors create longevity 13:33 - The research behind the one-year mentoring milestone 15:24 - A former mentee now becoming a potential work study student 16:38 - Wearing every hat in a small organization 18:43 - Staying connected during breaks, summer, and holidays 19:13 - Thanksgiving gatherings, games, and keeping relationships going 23:21 - Why South Dakota needs a statewide mentoring network 25:30 - Golf, family, and what Ali does when she is off the clock 27:39 - The leadership advice that changed everything: fake it till you make it 31:49 - Where to find Brookings County Youth Mentoring 👤 ABOUT ALI TEESDALE: Ali Teesdale is the executive director of Brookings County Youth Mentoring, a small nonprofit in Brookings, South Dakota that matches volunteer mentors with local kids. Her work focuses on helping young people build confidence, connect with their community, and discover what they are capable of. 🔗 Organization Website: https://bcymentoring.org 🎙️ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #Mentorship #CommunityImpact

August 18, 2026Episode 41337 min

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 what mission-driven leaders can learn from that approach. Belinda Ramos, Executive Director of Community Connections for Youth, has spent years helping young people and families break the cycle that too often leads into the justice system. What makes her perspective powerful is that she has lived the stakes herself - losing parents young, navigating family separation, and later building a career around the kind of support that can change a life. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why early intervention matters more than waiting for a crisis to escalate How a "third space" can give young people and parents the support their homes and schools may not provide What it looks like to build trust through relationship-first, after-hours access Why lived experience can be a leadership strength, not a liability How youth and family programming can create long-term protective factors, not just short-term diversion This episode is for mission-driven leaders who want to strengthen participant engagement, build deeper community trust, and create programs that meet people where they are. Belinda also shares how her organization works with parents as central partners, not bystanders, and why that shift changes everything. You'll hear how Community Connections for Youth operates with referrals from probation, schools, families, and even other agencies trying to prevent issues from reaching a judge. Belinda also breaks down what it takes to serve hundreds of young people and families each year while staying rooted in the Bronx and focused on one clear goal: keep the organization strong enough to keep showing up for the community.Just as important, she explains why funding, stability, and youth-led programming are not side issues - they're the conditions that make lasting impact possible. If you're leading a nonprofit, mentoring young people, or trying to build something that actually changes outcomes, this episode gives you a grounded look at what real care looks like in practice.Perfect for anyone who believes prevention should feel human, not bureaucratic.👤 ABOUT BELINDA RAMOS: Belinda Ramos is the Executive Director of Community Connections for Youth, where she leads work focused on disrupting the pipeline into the youth justice system through community-rooted support. She has been with the organization for more than a decade and stepped into the executive role in 2023 after serving in earlier leadership positions. 🔗 Organization Website: https://www.cc-fy.org/ 🔗 Instagram: @CC4Y #NonprofitLeadership #YouthDevelopment #CommunityImpact

August 17, 2026Episode 41236 min

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 story of going from burnout and disaster recovery work to leading a national coaching platform - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. Sherah is the COO of Coach Across America, where she helps place and train coaches in communities across the country. In this conversation, she breaks down the leadership lessons that shaped her path, the mistakes that changed how she sees work, and the operating principles behind an organization serving thousands of young people. You'll discover: Why she learned early that you should not give your life to a job How authentic leadership changes depending on the audience, role, and setting What it really takes to rebuild trust and lead after disaster recovery work Why listening, curiosity, and learning matter more than trying to look like the perfect leader How Coach Across America supports young adults while serving youth through sports-based coaching This episode is for mission-driven leaders, nonprofit operators, and people managers who need to scale impact without burning out their team or losing sight of the mission.Sherah also shares the reality behind her work in New Orleans after Katrina, including the challenge of leading as a young woman in a city rebuilding from trauma. She talks honestly about the tension between good intentions and cultural understanding, and why experience, humility, and time can completely change how you see leadership.We also get into the business side of nonprofit leadership - fundraising, government funding, staffing, and why nonprofits have to think like the safety net they are. Sherah makes the case that strong mission work depends on strong operations, and that the best organizations do not separate purpose from performance.Perfect for anyone who leads people, builds programs, or wants a clearer view of how community impact actually scales. If you care about leadership that is practical, honest, and built to last, this one is worth your time. ABOUT SHERAH ALAIMO: Sherah Alaimo is the COO of Coach Across America, where she helps lead a national network that places and supports coaches in communities across the U.S. She has deep experience in nonprofit leadership, disaster response, youth development, and operational strategy. Coach Across America: https://coachacrossamerica.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherah-alaimo-2434a411/ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. CONNECT WITH US: FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #MissionDrivenLeadership #YouthDevelopment

August 19, 2026Episode 41430 min

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 navigate uncertainty, pressure, and possibility.Efrain sits down with Lester Deanes, Associate Vice President for Students and Dean of Students at the University of San Francisco, for a conversation that goes far beyond campus life. Lester opens up about the professors who poured into him, the learning disability he once hid, the school he helped launch in San Jose, and the personal moments that shaped how he shows up for students today. In this conversation, you'll learn: How Lester leads students through financial stress, housing concerns, and difficult life transitions with honesty and dignity Why he says succession planning, leadership buy-in, and funding cushions are essential when building something that lasts How he turned a learning disability and years of self-doubt into strength, confidence, and a speaking career What it means to support people without trying to control their path Why AI may change the process, but human connection still does the real work This episode is for mission-driven leaders, people-first managers, and educators who want to build trust, support growth, and lead in a way that actually reaches people.Lester's story is a reminder that the best leaders do not just solve problems - they help people feel seen while they figure things out. He also shares how his parents, especially his mother, shaped his belief that nobody should ever feel alone, and why that lesson still drives the way he leads, teaches, and parents today. ABOUT LESTER DEANES: Lester Deanes is Associate Vice President for Students and Dean of Students at the University of San Francisco, where he supports students through academic, financial, and personal challenges. He also teaches student development theory and brings more than two decades of experience in education, leadership, and mentorship. ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. 🔗 FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.ai 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis#NonprofitLeadership #EducationLeadership #MissionDrivenLeadership

August 12, 2026Episode 41135 min

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 mission-driven leaders, healthcare operators, and nonprofit teams who want to expand impact without losing the human side of the work. Stacie Eastman is the Director of Development at Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she raises awareness and resources for a federally qualified health center serving a five-county region. She also co-hosts the PowerPosse podcast, where she helps women tell the stories that shape who they are and what they've overcome. What you'll hear in this episode: 0:00 - Why Iowa has more food stories than people expect 3:34 - What Stacie actually does as Director of Development 4:14 - Serving a community where many patients live below the poverty line 5:21 - How a nonlinear career path becomes a strength 8:50 - Why liberal arts and writing sharpen grant strategy 11:47 - Building confidence through podcasting and voice work 18:24 - The PowerPosse podcast and the power of reinvention 21:01 - Expanding care through pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy 24:12 - A dental emergency that helped protect sobriety 27:34 - How EIHC communicates through texting, Facebook, and bus-route outreach 31:35 - Stacie's question for the next leader The bigger lesson here is simple: sustainable impact comes from clarity, not noise. When an organization knows who it serves, how those people actually communicate, and what barriers they face, it can stop guessing and start building something that truly lasts. If you care about healthcare access, nonprofit growth, or leading with more authenticity, this one is worth your time. Stacie's perspective is practical, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in service. Organization Website: www.easterniowahealthcenter.com Stacie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-eastman-2197b711b/ The PowerPosse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-posse-podcast/id1830925840 ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization. Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact. Connect with us: FRANSiS Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #HealthcareAccess #MissionDrivenLeadership

August 10, 2026Episode 41031 min

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 matter. This is the story of building community at scale, leading with people first, and turning data, talent, and trust into real impact, and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. Efrain and Derryck get into the realities of operating a $115 million organization serving hundreds of thousands of people across Central Maryland, from early childhood and school-age programs to health, workforce development, and community belonging. Derryck also opens up about how a banking and call-center background taught him the kind of leadership skills he still uses today, even if the mission is very different now. In this conversation, you'll learn why leading people first is a leadership skill, not a soft skill, how the Y uses data and continuous quality improvement to make better decisions, why AI should buy back time for back-office work rather than replace human service, what most people get wrong about the Y, from swim and gym assumptions to nonprofit money myths, and how hiring people smarter than you can become a real operating advantage. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Derryck Fletcher, COO of the Y in Central Maryland 1:13 How a random job search turned into a 13-year career 3:37 What the COO role looks like across a large mission-driven system 6:51 Banking, call centers, and lessons from the corporate world 10:20 Leading people first and building trust on your team 12:05 Learning from a CEO who shifted the organization's trajectory 14:29 Why deep expertise beats generalist hiring 16:19 The role of data in a $115 million operating budget 17:45 How AI is changing back-office work without replacing people 20:08 What makes the Y in Central Maryland different 22:48 The biggest myths people believe about the Y 26:59 How to find the right program, class, or service for your needs 28:17 Three ways to support your local Y 30:23 Legacy, leadership, and what matters most at home ABOUT DERRYCK FLETCHER Derryck Fletcher is the Chief Operating Officer at the Y in Central Maryland, where he helps oversee a broad portfolio that includes early childhood education, youth development, community health, and talent strategy. He brings a rare mix of operational discipline, people-first leadership, and hard-won perspective from earlier roles in banking and call-center management. ABOUT HART & HUSTLE Hart & Hustle brings you conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Hosts Efrain and the Hart & Hustle team sit down with nonprofit executives, operators, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can use to strengthen your own organization. The Y in Central Maryland: https://ymaryland.org/ CONNECT WITH US FRANSiS Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #NonprofitLeadership #MissionDrivenLeadership #CommunityImpact

August 5, 2026Episode 40928 min

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 why it's essential for leaders aiming to scale their impact. This is the story of resilience, relationship-building, and effective community investment - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from navigating the unexpected. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The transformational power of an entrepreneurial, wandering career path in community service 1:02 - The importance of long-term relationship building and supporting the whole child 2:34 - Personal stories of giving back and how seeds of encouragement shape future success 3:41 - A behind-the-scenes look at navigating education innovation and community partnerships 4:48 - Why early mentorship is critical for middle schoolers' confidence and independence 5:17 - How Charting Careers invests in family units and community collaborations 6:37 - The power of grassroots, flexible community work outside traditional systems 9:14 - Lessons learned from detours, rejections, and trusting the process 10:10 - The implications of indirect paths for leadership growth and organizational resilience 13:01 - Building sustainable organizations through diverse funding and authentic relationships 16:50 - Overcoming the challenge of fundraising and maintaining donor partnerships 18:56 - The importance of marketing and self-promotion in nonprofit growth 24:35 - Visionary thinking: how to create a truly sustainable impact and personal goals 26:50 - The daily practice of self-care and the power of nature in leadership longevity KEY TAKEAWAYS: Embrace non-linear paths as a strategic advantage in community development Invest deeply in relationships with families and schools to foster long-term change Diverse funding streams (grants, sponsorships, individual giving) stabilize organizational growth A resilient mindset around rejection transforms setbacks into future opportunities Build organizational infrastructure proactively to ensure sustainability beyond individual leaders ABOUT ERIN SNELL: Erin is the Executive Director of Charting Careers, an Annapolis-based organization dedicated to supporting young people and their families through long-term mentorship and community partnerships. Under her leadership, the organization emphasizes relationship-centered, sustainable impact, making a difference in hundreds of lives since 2018. Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-snell-ph-d-m-p-a-056a684/ Visit Charting Careers: http://www.chartingcareers.org ABOUT HART & HUSTLE: Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real-world problems in education, community, and healthcare. Hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain dive into practical strategies for scaling impact, sustaining growth, and leading with purpose. Connect with us: Website: https://fransis.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis #CommunityImpact #NonprofitLeadership #MissionDrivenGrowth