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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

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37:25

Nonprofit Leadership Secrets: Anat Leonard-Wookey on...

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2025/09/20

From organizing spices for refugees as a child to running programs that shelter 7,000 people annually, Anat Leonard-Wookey's journey proves authentic leadership transforms lives at scale.

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43:02

Becoming LiveWell's COO: Maley Hunt's Mission to...

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2025/09/20

Maley Hunt from LiveWell reveals how authentic leadership and strength-based care are revolutionizing dementia support. Learn how one organization is flipping the script on traditional memory care and why autonomy matters more than safety.

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37:37

From Minimum Wage to $80K: CJ Calderon Shows...

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2025/09/20

In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with CJ Calderon, Chief of Staff & VP of Marketing at Goodwill of Orange County, who reveals the untold story behind one of the world's most recognized brands. From "crying her way home" from corporate to transforming workforce development with AI, CJ exposes the truth about nonprofit innovation.

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41:13

"80 is the New 60" - Glenmeadow CEO Dr. Kathy Martin...

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2025/09/19

Dr. Kathy Martin left 25 years in higher education to become President and CEO of Glenmeadow, a 140-year-old senior living community. In this powerful conversation with Efrain, she reveals how slowing down transformed her leadership and why cultivating joy became her life's mission.

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45:16

Robert Arellanes: From Boyle Heights to Berkeley to...

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2025/09/19

From sleeping in a $200 Volkswagen at Berkeley to leading thousands of students toward college success - Robert Arellanes' journey from Boyle Heights to becoming CEO of L.E.A.R.N. proves that resilience transforms communities. In this episode, Efrain explores how one educator's commitment to equity is reshaping educational access across Eastern Los Angeles County.

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45:27

Sabrina Lippman: Why NYC Has America's Worst...

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2025/09/18

From growing up in a tiny Queens home to leading Habitat for Humanity NYC, CEO Sabrina Lippman shares her powerful journey with Efrain. Discover how earned homeownership transforms entire communities and why AI is revolutionizing nonprofit operations while preserving human connection.

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38:19

Childhelp COO: "I Walked Away from Surgery to Manage...

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2025/09/18

Childhelp COO Michael Medoro walked away from a high-paying surgery career to manage an orphanage in Guatemala for free. In this powerful conversation with Efrain, he reveals why chasing purpose over paychecks led to true success and shares the heartbreaking Mexico hospital story that reinforced his mission.

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37:07

Healthcare CEO Plans Medical School While Playing in...

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2025/09/17

Christopher Newman went from fronting a rock band to leading a $1.2 billion healthcare system—all while raising two sets of twins. In this compelling conversation with Efrain Lozada, the President and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare shares how music shaped his leadership philosophy and why authenticity is his secret weapon in the boardroom.

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35:09

She Pivoted From Pursuing Med School to Lead a...

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2025/09/17

In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Danielle Vizcaino, President and CEO of The Assistance Fund, who shares her incredible journey from walking away from her dreams of medical school to leading one of the country's most impactful healthcare nonprofits.

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44:00

"We're Not Just Watching Kids" - Brightside Academy's...

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2025/09/17

This leadership duo saved a childcare organization from bankruptcy - twice. In this episode, Efrain discusses how Jack Safer (President & CEO) and Toya Casper-Cornelious (Chief Operating Officer) transformed Brightside Academy into a thriving mission-driven business serving nearly 2,000 children across 32 locations.

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40:07

Pastor Turned CEO: How Tim Davenport-Herbst Is Using...

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2025/09/16

Project Vida CEO Tim Davenport-Herbst just revealed how a pastor's calling transformed into leading one of the border's most impactful nonprofits.

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52:29

Rock Star to $760M Nonprofit: Michael Olenick's...

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2025/09/16

Michael Olenick, President of Child Care Resource Center, shares his incredible journey from rock band musician to leading a $760 million nonprofit impacting 66,000 children. In this episode, Efrain explores how authentic leadership, strategic scaling, and community partnerships can transform mission-driven organizations.

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34:59

High School Dropout to Mental Health CEO: Jeannine...

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2025/09/15

Mental Health Partnerships CEO Jeannine Lisitski shares her incredible journey from being on her own at 15 to surviving end-stage cancer and leading one of the most impactful mental health organizations in the country. In this powerful conversation with Efrain, she reveals how trauma transformed into purpose, why "it's all of us, not them" when it comes to needing support, and how nonprofits can strategically implement AI while maintaining human connection.

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48:36

Purpose, Mission, and Power: Dr. Sheyi Lawoyin’s...

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2025/09/15

Olusheyi Lawoyin, COO of Watts Healthcare Corporation, shares her remarkable journey from witnessing healthcare disparities in Nigeria to leading one of LA's oldest community health organizations. Learn how she transformed challenges into purpose-driven leadership.

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43:13

"People Don't Want Charity" - Arc CEO Donald Mullin...

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2025/09/15

From accountant to CEO without ever driving a car - Donald Mullin's 30-year journey at Arc of Rensselaer County proves that true leadership comes from heart, not convenience. Discover how this remarkable leader doubled staff salaries and transformed lives in the disability services sector.

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41:00

From Pizza Millionaire to Saving Lives: Paul...

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2025/09/13

Paul Robinson, CEO of Home of the Innocents, reveals how he walked away from 21 Papa John's franchises to answer a divine calling. In this powerful conversation with Efrain Lozada, discover the extraordinary journey from pizza entrepreneur to transforming vulnerable children's lives through a $75 million expansion.

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38:32

From DUI at 19 to Mental Health CEO: Dr. Caroline...

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2025/09/13

From DUI at 19 to mental health revolutionary - Dr. Caroline Fenkel's journey from addiction to becoming Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Charlie Health proves that your lowest moments can become your greatest purpose. In this powerful conversation, Efrain explores how personal struggle transformed into a mission to make mental health accessible to struggling teens nationwide.

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32:32

From Theater Stage to Nonprofit Boardroom: Lissa...

Hart & Hustle Podcast ·

2025/09/12

From theater stages to nonprofit boardrooms - Lissa Southerland, COO of Rising Ground, shares her journey to executive leadership while serving 30,000+ New Yorkers across 100+ programs. Discover how theater training shaped her leadership style and why she'd do this work even without pay.

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32:13

From Barrio to Boardroom: How Beto Lopez Leads the...

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2025/09/12

From the barrio to boardroom: J Beto Lopez shares how he transformed from real estate executive to CEO of the organization that raised him. Learn how leaders can build sustainable revenue streams while staying true to their mission.

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55:22

Feeding Tampa Bay Director Shannon Olivier: Why She...

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2025/09/12

From nail tech to leading one of America's largest food banks, Shannon Hannon Olivier's journey proves that authentic leadership isn't about credentials, it's about heart. In this powerful conversation, Shannon shares how personal food insecurity shaped her mission at Feeding Tampa Bay and why she believes "no money, no mission" when scaling impact.

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