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™.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 224
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
How Rick Boxx Turned Faith Into a Scalable Business Reaching 1M Leaders by 2027
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 nonpr…
From Four Clients to 48 States: Cathe Dykstra’s Blueprint for Scaling Social Impact
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 in…
The Leadership Lessons Behind Meals on Wheels’ Staten Island Expansion with Joseph Tornello
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Tornello, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Staten Island. With over 40 years of community leadership, Joseph …
Why Jaime Klein Says "Fractional Work Makes Us Whole"—And How It's Changing HR Forever
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we sit down with Jaime Klein, Founder and CEO of Inspire Human Resources. Jaime shares how she pioneered the concept of fractional HR before it became a …
How Karen Rubel Built a Gold Standard Nonprofit in a Saturated Healthcare Market
In this powerful episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Karen Rubel, CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice, to explore leadership, resilience, and the true meaning of purpose-driven business. Karen sha…
Why Erin Ryan Believes Community-First Leadership Is the Future of Impact
In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with Erin Ryan, CEO of Shore Community Services, to explore leadership, innovation, and building community impact. Erin shares her journey from leading…
How Kelley St Clair Built a Purpose-Driven ABA Company from Her Kitchen Table
In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Kelley St Clair, CEO of Clarity ABA, to explore how leading with kindness, clarity, and purpose can transform businesses and communities. Kelley sha…
How Steve McFarland Battles 1,100 Scams a Day and Still Leads with Heart
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast, we dive deep with Steve McFarland, CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. Steve shares lessons from fighting internat…
From COVID Crisis to Community Hub: How Malana Maher Reinvented Her Career at 71
What happens when purpose meets community? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Malana Maher, founder of Aging Connections, to explore how she transformed a simple networkin…
Building a Forest of Hope: Melissa Millward on Long-Term Impact for Marginalized Youth
What happens when you combine wilderness, mentorship, and mission-driven leadership? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Melissa Millward, President of Trails Youth Initiatives, shares how …
How Dr. Wendi Williams Built a Leadership Style That Rejects the Status Quo
What does it really mean to lead with authenticity in today’s world? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Wendi Williams, President-Elect of the American Psychological A…
From Prosecutor to Purpose: John Temple’s Mission to Disrupt Despair
In this inspiring Hart & Hustle episode, we sit down with John Temple, CEO of Guideposts, to explore how he's blending faith, storytelling, and AI to scale hope across millions. From his career as a …
Building Inclusive Housing & Boards: Doug Tennant on True Disability Leadership
In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, Doug Tennant, CEO of UNITI, shares how a personal encounter with discrimination inspired a 30+ year mission to redefine inclusion for people with developmental…
How Ike Muzikowski Turned Down Wall Street to Transform a High School in Chicago
What makes a 26-year-old turn down Wall Street for the west side of Chicago? In this episode of Hart & Hustle, we sit down with Ike Muzikowski—President and Principal of Chicago Hope Academy—to unpac…
How Christy Pietryga Turns Crisis into Stability for Families Facing Homelessness
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Christy Pietryga, CEO of Hearth, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit supporting mothers and children escaping homelessness and domestic violenc…
How Beating Cancer Fueled Joel Paquette’s Mission-Driven Leadership
On this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Joel Paquette, CEO of Spark Lifecare, to explore how he's redefining healthcare through people-first leadership, operational innovation,…
Building Ecosystems, Not Silos: Mike Moss on Smarter Nonprofit Strategy
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Mike Moss, CEO of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), to explore how nonprofit leaders can thrive through systems th…
How Jamie Hunt Uses AI to Humanize Hospice—and Save Time Doing It
In this episode of the Hart and Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Hunt, CEO of TopKare Hospice, to uncover how she’s transforming end-of-life care through technology, compassion, and leadership.…
How to Fix Modern Leadership: David Castro on Power, Integrity & Influence Without Force
What’s really wrong with leadership today? In this episode of Hart and Hustle, we sit down with David Castro, founder of I-LEAD and author of The Inward Sun, to break down the decline of integrity, t…
How Sereka Barlow Turned Military Discipline into Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
In this inspiring episode of the Hart and Hustle podcast, we sit down with Sereka Barlow, CEO of YWCA El Paso, to explore her journey from military brat to healthcare executive to nonprofit powerhous…