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 building one of California’s most impactful nonprofits. From trauma-informed leadership to scaling with for-profit discipline, Dr. Hayden shares hard-won insights on virtual therapy, AI in education, and family-centered recovery. Whether you're leading a mission or scaling a business, this episode delivers bold lessons in purpose, resilience, and systems thinking. Get ready to rethink how change really happens—from the ground up.

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 wisdom into the workplace. From nearly going broke to building a global movement reaching over 1 million business leaders by 2027, Rick gets real about fear, obedience, fundraising, AI in faith-based business, and redefining leadership. If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur or faith-filled professional, this episode will fuel your hustle.

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. We explore how modular housing, AI-powered platforms, and a business-minded nonprofit model are reshaping generational poverty. From serving four clients to building housing out of green steel, Cathe drops gems on leadership, innovation, and sustainable impact. If you're a founder, leader, or change-maker—this one's for you.