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 Lisa Tepper Bates Went from U.S. Diplomat to Solving America's Social Crisis
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In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Lisa Tepper Bates, CEO of United Way of Connecticut, to explore her incredible journey from U.S. diplomat to nonprofit leader. Lisa shares what it means to lead with empathy, scale crisis response using AI, and support the “invisible majority” struggling to stay afloat. From mental health hotlines to AI-powered training and bold public policy reform, this is a masterclass in modern leadership. If you're a business leader, policymaker, or nonprofit professional—this conversation is packed with heart, grit, and actionable insight.