
Hart & Hustle Podcast
Dialogue exploring the essence of success in entrepreneurship and the pursuit of a high-performing mindset. With your host, Keenan Hart, entrepreneur and founder of FRANSiS™.
Episodes
201 episodes
How Dr. Vilicia Cade Turns Trauma into Transformational Leadership
Dr. Vilicia Cade, CEO of Child Guidance Resource Centers, shares her powerful journey from foster care to boardroom leadership in this inspiring Hart & Hustle episode. She unpacks her love-driven leadership philosophy, the "flow, force, or ...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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50:31

How Marcus Johnson Uses Faith and Data to Transform 80,000 Lives in Florida
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Marcus Johnson—Chief Innovation Officer at Children’s Home Society of Florida—shares how he transitioned from a 20-year military career to leading tech-driven impact for Florida’s most vulnerabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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40:26

How Debbie Simmons Built a Scalable Ministry That Impacts 3,500 Lives a Year
In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, Debbie Simmons, CEO of Anchor Point, shares how unimaginable loss became the catalyst for a $1.4M nonprofit transforming thousands of lives. From losing quadruplets to adopting nine children and launc...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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30:33

How David Wollman Left Corporate to Build a Purpose-Driven Caregiving Business
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with David Wollman, a former corporate executive who left it all behind to launch a thriving senior care agency. David shares how caregiving filled the void left by corporate success, why missio...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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40:06

Shaping Leaders, Not Systems: Cindy Odom’s Blueprint for Youth Empowerment
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Cindy Odom, CEO of New City Kids, to explore how she went from pre-med dreams to purpose-driven nonprofit leadership. Cindy shares how New City Kids transforms youth th...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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28:18

From Casino Floors to Chamber President: Bruce Flax on Reinventing Community Leadership
What happens when a casino exec becomes a small-town mayor and then redefines how a Chamber of Commerce serves its people? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Flax, President of the Greater Mystic Chamber of...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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42:44

From Corporate to Childcare: How Korrie Mae Wiszniak Transformed a Nonprofit with Culture & Grit
In this heartfelt episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Korrie Mae Wiszniak, CEO of Kids at Churchill Park, to explore what it really takes to raise resilient, emotionally intelligent kids in today’s chaotic world. Korrie s...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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47:22

How Brad Kinkema Transformed the YMCA from Gym & Swim to a Community Lifeline
Join us for an inspiring Hart & Hustle episode with Brad Kinkema, CEO of the YMCA of Martinsville-Henry County, as he redefines what it means to lead a nonprofit with heart and strategy. From coaching swim teams to championing a $28M commun...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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44:02

From Tech to Racial Justice: Tiffany Hamilton on Leading When Everything’s on Fire
In this inspiring episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Tiffany Hamilton, CEO of YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, shares her journey from teen motherhood and tech to nonprofit leadership. Discover how she turned adversity into a...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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1:01:41

How Danielle Sanders Scaled an 83-Year-Old Nonprofit Without a Dollar of Government Funding
What happens when a leader refuses to play it safe? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Danielle Sanders, CEO of Good Samaritan Home, an 83-year-old nonprofit, shares how she turned burnout, near-homelessness, and a multiple scler...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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45:47

From Profits to Purpose: Why Angela Calzone Left Corporate to Lead Social Impact
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, Angela Calzone, CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, shares her journey from the corporate world to leading one of New Jersey’s most innovative nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities. Angela dives int...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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36:40

How Lisa Tepper Bates Went from U.S. Diplomat to Solving America's Social Crisis
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 r...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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45:07

How Tim Jansen Grew a Nonprofit from $375K to $15M Without Losing Its Soul
What happens when a volunteer crisis counselor becomes the $15M CEO of one of Maryland’s most vital nonprofits? In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, Tim Jansen, CEO of Community Crisis Services, shares his 30-year journey from hotline ni...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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46:33

How Keralee Clay Uses AI to Serve Rural Communities No One Talks About
What happens when a Broadway-trained performer leads a rural tech revolution? Meet Keralee Clay, CEO of the Amarillo Area Foundation, who’s redefining nonprofit leadership in the Texas Panhandle. In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we dive into...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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45:17

How Jennifer Mylenek Left Corporate Life to Lead a Nonprofit That Changes Lives
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 nonpro...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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36:49

How Lindsey Schiro Scaled 51 Vets from 120 to 500+ Members Without Losing Intimacy
Lindsey Schiro went from pediatric nurse to powerhouse CEO of 51Vets.org, a nonprofit helping elite special operations veterans transition into high-impact careers. In this episode of Hart & Hustle, Lindsey opens up about imposter syndrome,...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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36:12

Faith Over Fortune: How Dr. Julie Hayden Built a Purpose-Driven Empire from Scratch
What does it really take to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and homelessness? In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of East County Transitional Living Center, to unpack her faith-driven journey b...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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47:14

How Rick Boxx Turned Faith Into a Scalable Business Reaching 1M Leaders by 2027
What happens when a top banking executive trades corner office success for a faith-driven mission? In this episode of Hart & Hustle, Rick Boxx shares how he left the corporate world to launch a nonprofit dedicated to bringing biblical wisdo...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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40:16

From Four Clients to 48 States: Cathe Dykstra’s Blueprint for Scaling Social Impact
What happens when you lead with mission, scale like a startup, and treat donors like investors? In this episode, Cathe Dykstra, CEO of Family Scholar House, shares how she turned a local nonprofit into a $20M nationwide force across 48 states. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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50:00

The Leadership Lessons Behind Meals on Wheels’ Staten Island Expansion with Joseph Tornello
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Tornello, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Staten Island. With over 40 years of community leadership, Joseph shares how he scaled a small nonprofit into a...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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49:07

Why Jaime Klein Says "Fractional Work Makes Us Whole"—And How It's Changing HR Forever
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jaime Klein, Founder and CEO of Inspire Human Resources. Jaime shares how she pioneered the concept of fractional HR before it became a mainstream strategy, building a flexible,...
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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48:51

How Karen Rubel Built a Gold Standard Nonprofit in a Saturated Healthcare Market
In this powerful episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Karen Rubel, CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice, to explore leadership, resilience, and the true meaning of purpose-driven business. Karen shares her inspiring journey from teacher to non...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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41:35

Why Erin Ryan Believes Community-First Leadership Is the Future of Impact
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Erin Ryan, CEO of Shore Community Services, to explore leadership, innovation, and building community impact. Erin shares her journey from leading as the eldest of six siblings to reshaping a...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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41:20

How Kelley St Clair Built a Purpose-Driven ABA Company from Her Kitchen Table
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kelley St Clair, CEO of Clarity ABA, to explore how leading with kindness, clarity, and purpose can transform businesses and communities. Kelley shares how she scaled Clarity ABA from her k...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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40:11

How Steve McFarland Battles 1,100 Scams a Day and Still Leads with Heart
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep with Steve McFarland, CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. Steve shares lessons from fighting international fraud, leading teams with heart, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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45:22
