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 innovators who hustle with heart. New episodes weekly.
Hart & Hustle Podcast
How Jennifer Mylenek Left Corporate Life to Lead a Nonprofit That Changes Lives
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What happens when a successful businesswoman trades profit for purpose? In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Jennifer Mylenek, Executive Director of CASA in Southern Oregon, to explore her bold leap from corporate life to nonprofit leadership. Jennifer shares hard-earned lessons on fundraising, volunteer engagement, burnout prevention, and how she's using AI to scale impact—even after losing critical staff. From facing payroll panic on day one to rallying an entire community for foster youth, this episode is a must-watch for mission-driven leaders navigating tough transitions.