263: Heather Edwards on Transforming Lives Through Arts Education

In episode 263, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Heather Edwards, founder of AhHa!Broadway, an arts education organization based in New York City. As part of Podcasthon 2025, an international week of podcasts promoting non-profits, Heather shares how AhHa!Broadway has adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding its reach through successful online arts programs. They discuss the transformative power of the arts, the importance of mentorship, and the vital role community plays in fostering creativity and emotional well-being. Heather also highlights the challenges faced by nonprofits in securing funding and the impact of arts education on diverse populations, including children, veterans, and neurodivergent adults. Connect with AhHa!Broadway 🌐 Website: https://ahhabroadway.com 💸 Donate: https://ahhabroadway.org/donate-here/  📝 Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/263  === Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, comment & share! Join the Gratitude Geek community and stay updated with exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and more. Sign up for our email list here: http://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe  Support Gratitude Geek Podcast  At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation, and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness. As a listener, reader, and subscriber, you are part of this mission, and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show: https://kandasrodarte.com/support Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in the show notes may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show! Gratitude Geek is part of the Podmatch Network.  Learn how Podmatch can help you grow your visibility:  http://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices