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
Nonprofit CEO Discusses Why Representation Matters in Literacy | Adeola Whitney
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When 90% of your students are Black and Brown, representation isn't just important—it's everything. Adeola Whitney, CEO of Reading Partners, shares how she transformed from pre-med student to leading a national literacy movement serving thousands of students across 14 communities. In this conversation with Efrain, Adeola reveals why authentic leadership matters, how one hour of volunteering can change a child's life, and why Reading Partners created their own diverse book series when they couldn't find decodable texts with kids of color as protagonists.