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Suzanne McCormick, the CEO of the YMCA in the United States, shares her journey of shattering glass ceilings, navigating the complexities of leadership, and balancing career and family.

Kendra Davenport sits down with Alesia Frerichs, the president and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, to discuss the vital role of mentorship, the rewards and challenges of working the nonprofit sector, and the value of strong women leaders.

Kendra is joined by Jonathan Horowitch, the esteemed CEO and president of Easterseals DC MD VA, to explore the dynamic challenges and triumphs of leading one of the nation’s most impactful nonprofit organizations.

Steven Preston is not only the heart and helm of Goodwill Industries International, a federation of 154 unique local organizations but also a beacon for collaborative leadership and continual personal growth. In this episode, we dive into the complexities and joys of nonprofit leadership.

Kendra joins Mindy Scheier, founder and CEO of the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Prior to launching the nonprofit, she spent more than 20 years working in the fashion industry. Now, she's championing adaptive clothing and working to rebrand the way people with disabilities are viewed, marketed and represented in mainstream America.

Kendra joins Erhardt Preitauer, CEO of CareSource, and one of Glassdoor's highest rated CEOs in the country. In this episode, Erhardt talks about vulnerability as a key aspect of leadership, and how to maintain high-performing, dedicated teams where competition is fierce.

Kendra joins CEO of CENTURY 21 Mike Miedler. Mike shares what excites him most about CENTURY 21 and how versatility and intention are critical to leadership. He believes the buyer's emotional connection with their home make homeownership so special. They also discuss the important 40-year partnership between CENTURY 21 and Easterseals.

Madison Tevlin (she/her) is an actor, Host, Model, and Advocate. She is known for her impactful work in the "Assume That I Can" campaign for World Down Syndrome Day and her role in "Champions" alongside Woody Harrelson.

Pamela Schuller (she/her) is a passionate disability advocate and stand-up comedian. Pamela shares her journey with Tourette syndrome and how humor has helped her tackle tough conversations about disabilities.

Author and Activist, Lauren Melissa (she/her), shares a powerful story of resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with autism in her twenties, Lauren Melissa turned the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity, hand-writing a novel that was later accepted by Bold Strokes Books.

Oliver (he/him) discusses his approach to authenticity in both his work and personal life. He shares insights on his short film "Read a Page," his journey as a young artist, and how he navigates the perceptions of others.

Your co-hosts Erin & Lily have a special in-person segment for the first time ever on the podcast. Listen for Erin’s evolving relationship with pizza and Lily’s dive into the world of fantasy books, including some great disability representation in certain titles!