Best Keenan Hart Podcasts (2025)

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From Food Stamps to $50M CEO: Step Forward's Dr. Chisholm's Incredible Journey 50:41

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1d ago50:41

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From watching her mother cry over $5 too much income to running a $50 million nonprofit, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm from Step Forward reveals how childhood trauma became her superpower in serving working poor families. Learn why leadership is stewardship, not titles.By Keenan Hart

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From 15 Patients to 800 Staff: Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan's Leadership Journey 28:51

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From frontline physician to hospital president - Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan from Kent Hospital reveals how "going to the dark side" allowed him to multiply his impact on patient care. Learn how AI is transforming healthcare without replacing the human touch.By Keenan Hart

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Why This Tech Executive Walked Away From Big Money For Home Care - Tom Auger 39:05

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Fractional CTO Tom Auger reveals how he's using AI to revolutionize home care while grappling with the ethical implications of coding with artificial intelligence. In this episode, Efrain discovers how Tom transitioned from corporate marketing to mission-driven healthcare technology.By Keenan Hart

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From $10/Hour to 22 Centers: Tahra Cessna's Autism Care Empire Started in a Garage 32:01

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Tahra Cessna, Executive Vice President at Bierman Autism Centers, shares how she built a national autism care organization that started in a garage and now serves families across seven states. Discover how early intervention transforms lives and why AI is becoming a powerful tool in autism therapy.By Keenan Hart

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How TrueCare's Golfran Rivera Serves 241 Patients Without Taking Insurance 46:22

3d ago46:22

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Army veteran turned healthcare disruptor Golfran Rivera reveals how he's revolutionizing primary care with his $85/month direct pay model at TrueCare DPC. In this episode, Efrain explores how military experience, entrepreneurial resilience, and faith-driven purpose led to building a practice that serves 241 patients without insurance billing.…

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"We Had Humans Doing AI's Job for 12 Years" - Shasta Health's Garrett Olin 30:36

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"In a world that is chasing AI, Garrett doubled down on humans, and he built a system that doctors actually love." In this episode, Efrain discusses the future of healthcare technology with Garrett Olin, Chief Information Officer at Shasta Community Health Center. Learn how they've used human scribes for 12+ years and are now navigating the transit…

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"92-Year-Old's Ice Cream Changed Everything" - Parker Wells on Dignity in Senior Care 46:51

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"This work isn't just about home care, it's about honor." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming end-of-life care through dignity and innovation with Parker Wells, Principal Owner of Care to Stay Home. Learn how a 92-year-old's bowl of ice cream changed everything about respecting senior autonomy while pioneering AI solutions for caregivers…

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Fired 3 Times, Then Built CareBuilders: Sheila Jones-Lilley's Comeback Story 28:10

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"At 50, she didn't pivot. She actually answered her calling." In this episode, Efrain discusses turning life's setbacks into purpose-driven success with Sheila Jones-Lilley, President & CEO of CareBuilders at Home. Learn how three layoffs led to building a thriving business that keeps over 150 seniors safe and independent.…

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"These Could Be Your Children" - Leslie McGuire's Fight Against Youth Homelessness 37:44

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"These young people could be your children, they could be your brother, they could be your cousin, your friend." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming youth homelessness through data-driven compassion with Leslie McGuire, Chief Program Officer at Covenant House International. Learn how 8.5 years of quiet grit built a movement serving 57,00…

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How Sarah Quinn Built a 70-Year Legacy at Opportunity Village While Raising Kids 27:48

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From Backup Dancer Dreams to Leading 1,300 Lives Daily - In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Sarah Quinn, Director of Program Services at Opportunity Village, who discovered her calling at just 15 years old. Learn how one summer camp experience transformed a dancing teenager into a leader serving thousands with disabilities across Las V…

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"This Is What Normal People Feel Like" - Brad Kittredge's Mental Health Revolution 37:34

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"This is what normal people feel like." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming mental healthcare with AI-driven precision medicine with Brad Kittredge, Founder & CEO of Brightside. Learn how watching his father battle untreated depression for over a decade inspired a revolution in mental health treatment that now covers 150 million lives.…

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"Blessings Are Not to Be Wasted" - Ralph Boyd's $52-to-$1 Nonprofit Formula (SOME) 57:14

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"Blessings are not to be wasted." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming lives through data-driven nonprofit leadership with Ralph Boyd, President & CEO of SOME (So Others Might Eat). Learn how a former federal prosecutor became the "Goldman Sachs of human services" and why he calls AI a "silent partner in justice."…

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If We Wait for Funding to Innovate, We'll Die Waiting - Dave Parker Evergreen Life Services 46:00

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"If we wait for funding to innovate, then we'll die waiting." In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming the nonprofit mindset and innovation with Dave Parker from Evergreen Life Services. Learn how to shift from scarcity thinking to abundance mentality while scaling mission-driven organizations.…

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Cancer Made Her Leave Law to Save 8,000 Kids - CHRIS 180 CEO Cati Stone 43:16

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"Don't wait for a life-altering moment to choose meaning." CHRIS 180 CEO Cati Stone shares how a cancer diagnosis led her to leave a lucrative law career to transform children's mental health across Metro Atlanta.By Keenan Hart

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From Teen CNA to Healthcare CIO: Sheri Strobel's Technology Revolution at Chapters 37:04

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Technology isn't replacing caregivers—it's giving them back their evenings. Efrain discusses AI in hospice care with Sheri Strobel, CIO at Chapters Health System. Learn how human-centered technology is transforming end-of-life care while preserving the compassionate heart of hospice.By Keenan Hart

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Nonprofit Leadership Secrets: Anat Leonard-Wookey on Scaling with Heart 37:25

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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.By Keenan Hart

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Becoming LiveWell's COO: Maley Hunt's Mission to Transform Dementia Care 43:02

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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.By Keenan Hart

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From Minimum Wage to $80K: CJ Calderon Shows Goodwill's True Mission 37:37

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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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"80 is the New 60" - Glenmeadow CEO Dr. Kathy Martin on Redefining Aging 41:13

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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.By Keenan Hart

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Robert Arellanes: From Boyle Heights to Berkeley to Building an Education Empire 45:16

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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…

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Sabrina Lippman: Why NYC Has America's Worst Homeownership Crisis 45:27

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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.By Keenan Hart

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Childhelp COO: "I Walked Away from Surgery to Manage an Orphanage for Free" (Life-Changing) 38:19

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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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Healthcare CEO Plans Medical School While Playing in Rock Band 37:07

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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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She Pivoted From Pursuing Med School to Lead a Nonprofit That Saved 40,000 Lives: Danielle Vizcaino 35:09

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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.By Keenan Hart

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"We're Not Just Watching Kids" - Brightside Academy's Jack Safer & Toya on Mission-Driven Leadership 44:00

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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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Pastor Turned CEO: How Tim Davenport-Herbst Is Using AI to Transform Project Vida 40:07

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

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Rock Star to $760M Nonprofit: Michael Olenick's Incredible Child Care Resource Center Story 52:29

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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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High School Dropout to Mental Health CEO: Jeannine Lisitski's Cancer Survivor Story 34:59

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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 …

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Purpose, Mission, and Power: Dr. Sheyi Lawoyin’s Global Journey to Transform Community Healthcare 48:36

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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.By Keenan Hart

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"People Don't Want Charity" - Arc CEO Donald Mullin on True Disability Services Leadership 43:13

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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.By Keenan Hart

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From Pizza Millionaire to Saving Lives: Paul Robinson's Divine Calling at Home of Innocents 41:00

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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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From DUI at 19 to Mental Health CEO: Dr. Caroline Fenkel's Shocking Transformation 38:32

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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 acces…

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From Theater Stage to Nonprofit Boardroom: Lissa Southerland's Executive Rise 32:32

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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.By Keenan Hart

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From Barrio to Boardroom: How Beto Lopez Leads the Organization That Raised Him 32:13

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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.By Keenan Hart

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From Rock Bottom to Food Bank Leadership | Shannon Olivier’s Story 55:22

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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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From Invisible to Unstoppable: Rick Sebastian's 43-Year Mission at Kennedy Collective 35:00

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Most people see disability as limitation. Rick Sebastian, President & CEO of The Kennedy Collective, proves them wrong every day. In this powerful conversation with Efrain, Rick shares how his childhood with his cousin Benny sparked a 43-year mission to transform lives and break cycles of invisibility in the disability community.…

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From Clipboard to 5 YMCAs: How Kristen Cole Built a Leadership Empire in 21 Years 41:13

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From part-time sports coordinator with a clipboard to District Vice President overseeing five YMCAs - Kristen Cole's 21-year journey at YMCA of Central Florida is a masterclass in authentic leadership and community impact. In this episode, Efrain discovers what really drives high-earning professionals to take pay cuts for nonprofit work.…

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This 100-Year Nonprofit Hires the People They Serve (Megan Lepore's Bold Strategy) 47:37

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Center for Family Services Chief of Staff Megan Lepore reveals the counterintuitive hiring strategy that transformed their 100-year-old nonprofit into Camden's most authentic community powerhouse. Learn why hiring residents as staff creates unbreakable trust and drives real results.By Keenan Hart

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YMCA CEO Catie McCauley: "God's Plan Was Better Than Mine" - How Faith & AI Transform Communities 43:57

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Catie McCauley's parents met at the YMCA. She met her husband there too. Now she's running the place - literally. In this episode, Efrain explores how faith-driven leadership and cutting-edge AI are transforming community impact at the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta.By Keenan Hart

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How Bonnie Barlow Built a $20M Behavioral Health Empire From a Ten-Speed Bike 42:41

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From an 18-year-old riding a ten-speed bike to work to leading a behavioral health center for 40+ years. Bonnie Barlow, CEO of Bridgeway Center, shares how one part-time job became a lifelong mission serving vulnerable communities.By Keenan Hart

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Ex-Undercover Cop Dale Sutherland: From Busting Cartels to Delivering Hope in 48 Hours 53:20

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From 29 years as an undercover narcotics cop to delivering hope in 48 hours - Dale Sutherland's transformation to "Undercover Pastor" will challenge everything you think you know about second chances and serving others.By Keenan Hart

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She Charges $80/Month for Unlimited Doctor Visits (Erin Kosich Reveals Why Insurance Hate This) 33:34

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Most healthcare advice actually hurts your healing journey. Erin Kosich, Founder of Compass Health Direct Primary Care, just changed Efrain's mind about what quality healthcare looks like. Learn how she transformed from a burned-out Duke Hospital nurse to building a practice where patients get 60 minutes instead of 6 minutes - and why they cry tear…

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How Colonel Duncan Milne's "No Logo" Strategy Quietly Supports 700+ Veteran Communities 37:35

21d ago37:35

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Colonel Duncan Milne spent 25 years flying Cobra attack helicopters for the Marines. Now he's quietly building a network supporting thousands of veterans without red tape. Learn how Dixon Center transforms communities nationwide.By Keenan Hart

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Synergy HomeCare Owner Leighton Boyce: From Job Interview Disaster to Franchise Success 39:55

21d ago39:55

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At 26, Leighton Boyce became a franchise owner with zero healthcare experience. Learn how she built one of the most human-centered caregiving businesses while battling cancer and redefining leadership for the next generation.By Keenan Hart

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This Doctor's Story Changed Art Mejia's Life & 140,000 Patients at San Ysidro Health 41:15

21d ago41:15

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How one mother's story with a compassionate doctor sparked a 28-year mission to transform healthcare for underserved communities. In this episode, Efrain discusses healthcare leadership and AI innovation with Art Mejia from San Ysidro Health. Learn how purpose-driven leadership scales without losing human connection.…

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From Queens Drug Wars to AI Healing: How Survivor's Guilt Drives Dr. Marlon Gray's Mission 46:19

23d ago46:19

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Dr. Marlon Gray grew up in "homicide Hollis" Queens during the crack epidemic and now uses AI to help kids heal. In this raw conversation, he shares how survivor's guilt shaped his mission and why representation matters in mental health.By Keenan Hart

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Strategic Partnerships That Transform Mission Impact: Shauna Ejeh's Framework for Nonprofit Growth 51:40

23d ago51:40

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Shauna Ejeh, Senior VP of Programs at Illinois Action for Children, reveals how mission-based organizations can transform their impact through strategic partnerships and sustainable funding models.By Keenan Hart

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From Fake It Till You Make It to Authentic Leadership: Greg Rider's Healthcare Revolution 47:50

24d ago47:50

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Most healthcare leaders hide behind corporate masks—Greg Rider chose radical authenticity instead. Learn how owning your truth becomes your greatest leadership superpower.By Keenan Hart

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How a 120-Year-Old Nonprofit is Revolutionizing Independence | Patricia Hillis-Clark 43:00

24d ago43:00

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Patricia Hillis-Clark, VP of Programs at KenCrest, reveals how 120-year-old nonprofits are revolutionizing independence for individuals with disabilities through smart home technology and AI innovation.By Keenan Hart

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Hospice Leader Beth Ballenger: AI Can't Give Hugs But It Can Save Lives 40:38

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Treat the end of life with the same sacredness as the day you were born. In this episode, Efrain discusses transforming hospice care with Beth Ballenger, Senior VP of Operations at Ascend Health. Learn how compassionate leadership and AI can revolutionize end-of-life care while preserving human connection.…