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
67 episodes
How This Nonprofit Saved 31 Million Pounds of Food
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Bob Kamensky, the CEO of Feeding San Diego. Bob shares how his 35 years of military service shaped his leadership style and the innovative ways Feeding San Diego rescued over 31...
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Episode 67
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53:27
Staffing Shortages Crushing Your Nonprofit? Here's The Solution
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Lisa Max, CEO of The Arc of Loudoun, to discuss how her nonprofit is transforming lives through early childhood intervention and disability services. Lisa shares her journey fro...
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Episode 66
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1:00:52
Why Great Leaders Hire People Smarter Than Them
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Pamela Reed Sánchez, President and CEO of the Seneca Park Zoo Society, to explore the power of mission-driven leadership and the importance of community engagement in conservation. Pamela s...
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Episode 65
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59:40
How Overcoming Addiction Led to a Multimillion-Dollar Business
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we're joined by Dr. Robb Kelly, "The Addiction Doctor", CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group. Dr. Kelly shares his incredible journey from homelessness and addiction to running a multimillion-do...
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Episode 64
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56:02
How to Effectively Lead and Grow a 300-Employee Business
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Erin Stern, President of STEPS Behavioral Health, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of growing a business that now employs 300 people. Erin shares her journey from special ...
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Episode 63
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1:00:09
How Fostering Pets Can Reduce Stress and Improve Mental Health
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Dean Daubert, CEO of Anderson Humane, to explore the powerful connection between people and their pets. Dean shares invaluable insights on how fostering pets can alleviate stres...
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Episode 62
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40:52
How Childhood Mental Health Shapes Future Leaders
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Kristie Skoglund, CEO/President of The Florida Center for Early Childhood, to discuss the critical role of early childhood mental health and its lasting impact on future generat...
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Episode 61
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51:28
The Power of Franchising: How to Scale a Service-Based Business
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Debbie Milner, the visionary CEO and Founder of a leading drop-in childcare franchise. Debbie shares her journey from being a struggling working mom to building a flexible, scal...
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Episode 60
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40:52
How to Turn Setbacks into Success
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep into leadership, diversity, and business growth with Portia James, an inspiring leader in the healthcare industry. Discover how she turned career setbacks into opportunities and sca...
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Episode 59
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1:16:35
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Thrive in High-Stress Situations
In this powerful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Gino DeMaio, CEO of Sound Community Services, to explore the art of leadership in high-stress situations. Gino shares his insights on leading nonprofit organizations, r...
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Episode 58
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1:12:49
How This Nonprofit CEO is Influencing a Generation
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Josie Martinez, CEO of Hope for Miami, to explore authentic leadership and the power of lived experience. Josie shares his journey from immigrant roots to leading a nonprofit im...
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Episode 57
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43:02
Autistic Unemployment: Is Your Business Ignoring Top Talent?
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Brooks, Founder and Executive Director of Come As You Are (CAYA), to discuss the critical issue of autistic unemployment and how leaders can tap into this overlooked ta...
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Episode 56
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43:42
The Surprising Link Between Reading & Becoming a Billionaire
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive into the surprising connection between reading and long-term success with Rebecca Leege, CEO of Worldreader. Discover how early literacy habits can shape future billionaires and why read...
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Episode 55
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50:55
Mental Health & Substance Use: Key Lessons You Need
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Dr. Annie Butler, Interim Dean at the School of Hospitality, Metropolitan State University of Denver. Dr. Butler shares insights on substance use education, mental health awaren...
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Episode 54
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49:13
Key Mental Health Lessons Every Leader Should Know
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Kyle Carter, Executive Director of NAMI Philly (National Alliance on Mental Illness – Philadelphia). With over 16 years of experience in mental health leadership, Kyle shares po...
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Episode 53
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30:05
How to Build a Profitable Business for Baby Boomers
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Paige Wilson, Founder and CEO, to discuss how her innovative business is addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: loneliness among the aging generation, particula...
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Episode 52
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46:47
Nonprofit Strategies to Cut Costs (and Help More People)
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Nicole Cisne, President and CEO of Family Resources, Inc., to explore how innovative leadership and bold decisions are transforming nonprofit work. Nicole shares how implementing a 32-hour ...
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Episode 51
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45:45
How This $115M Nonprofit Overcame The Funding Crisis
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Peter Evers, President and CEO of BAMSI, joins Keenan Hart for a deep dive into nonprofit leadership, funding challenges, and building a mission-driven culture. Peter shares insights on how BAMS...
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Episode 50
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57:29
Overcoming Burnout: Lessons from 18 Years of Nonprofit Leadership
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Lucina Clarke, Executive Director of My Time Inc., to discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a nonprofit that supports parents of children with disabilities. Lucina sha...
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Episode 49
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35:43
How AI Could Transform Autism Treatment Forever
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Robert Ross, Senior VP of Curriculum and Research at Beacon Services, to discuss the groundbreaking role of technology in autism therapy. Robert delves into how AI and gamification are tran...
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Episode 48
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1:22:32
From $7M to $50M: The Strategy Behind Nonprofit Growth
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Will Jones, President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus, to explore the leadership strategies that propelled the nonprofit from $7 million to $50 million in revenue. ...
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Episode 47
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1:04:16
The High Ed Skills You'll Need for an AI World
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jordan Pascucci, Vice Dean and Director of Admission at the University of Pennsylvania, to explore the evolving landscape of higher education. Discover how Penn is adapting to t...
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Episode 46
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41:24
How Nonprofits Can Use Business Strategies to Change the World
In this insightful episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Chris Jahrman, CEO of AtWork!, to explore the challenges and triumphs of leading a nonprofit organization with a for-profit mindset. Chris shares his unique journey f...
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Episode 45
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49:15
The Shocking Truth About College Admissions in 2024
In this eye-opening episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Melody Ferguson, Dean of Admission at Pacific Lutheran University, to explore the evolving landscape of higher education in 2024. From new student expectations and t...
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Episode 44
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36:53
How to Raise a Great Leader (From a University Dean)
In this insightful episode of the Heart and Hustle podcast, we sit down with Nick Roberts, Dean of Students at Southern Virginia University, to explore the evolving challenges in higher education. Nick shares his unique perspective on leadershi...
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Episode 43
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52:18