Danger Den Podcast
Welcome to The Danger Den Podcast, where real conversations meet creative journeys. Hosted by DJ, producer, and wellness advocate Danger Foley, this podcast is a space where musicians, artists, and thought leaders come to recalibrate, dive deep, and share the stories behind their art.
Danger brings her raw, unfiltered energy to every interview, creating an atmosphere that feels like you're sitting down with an old friend. With a knack for asking the questions that matter and a passion for supporting the people who shape culture, she turns every episode into an authentic exploration of what it means to create, connect, and thrive in today's world.
Whether it’s the highs of the stage, the quiet moments of reflection, or the challenges of staying aligned on the road, The Danger Den Podcast delivers real insights and inspiration for anyone who craves deeper connection with their craft and themselves.
Danger Den Podcast
Ep. 7: Katie Hilborn | The Danger Den Podcast w/ Danger Foley @SXSW
In this episode of The Danger Den Podcast, host Danger Foley sits down with Katie Hilborn, a humanitarian, speaker, and founder of Global Orphan Prevention and Compass Rose International. Known for transforming crisis into purpose, Katie shares the story of how witnessing child trafficking during a 2015 Nepal earthquake relief mission changed the course of her life—and became the foundation of her global mission.
This conversation explores the intersection of leadership, intuition, and service, as Katie shares real-life insights from the frontlines of social impact. Drawing from her experience in nonprofit development and trauma-informed leadership, she opens up about the challenges of building purpose-driven organizations, the role of nervous system regulation in effective leadership, and why trusting your inner voice is essential in moments of uncertainty.
In this episode:
- The origin story behind Global Orphan Prevention
- How a single crisis led to a lifelong mission
- Balancing ambition with deep self-awareness
- Strategies for building aligned, heart-centered organizations
- Redefining what leadership can look like in social impact spaces
Whether you're in the nonprofit world, a values-driven entrepreneur, or simply looking to lead with more authenticity, this conversation offers inspiration, grounded wisdom, and practical takeaways.
Learn more about Katie’s work:
katiehilborn.com
globalorphanprevention.org
Connect with The Danger Den:
Website: https://www.thedangerden.com
Instagram: @dangerdenco
YouTube: @TheDangerDenCO