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Ep#182: Building Purpose Through Creativity w/ Diane Strand

August 03, 2026 • Rick Ornelas • Season 2 • Episode 182

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In this episode, Rick sits down with Diane Strand, co-founder of JDS Creative Academy, award-winning nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, producer, speaker, and creative strategist. Diane is dedicated to helping youth, adults, and individuals with diverse abilities discover their talents and build meaningful careers through the transformative power of the arts.

Drawing from her own journey as a young girl with dyslexia, Diane shares how creativity became the foundation for her confidence, communication, and lifelong mission to empower others. She reflects on her career in television production, her transition into producing meaningful healthcare content, and the pivotal moments that led her to entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ How creativity can become a powerful tool for personal growth, leadership, and career development.
⭐️ Why combining passion, purpose, and business strategy leads to meaningful and sustainable success.
⭐️ How saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities can create life-changing ripple effects.
⭐️ Practical ways to overcome fear and use community, mentorship, and storytelling to grow.
⭐️ Why helping just one person can spark lasting impact across countless lives.

& more...

More information about Diane:

Website: https://dianestrand.com/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DianeStrand.JDS/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianestrand

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianestrand/

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