EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 47 MIN
Building a Forest of Hope: Melissa Millward on Long-Term Impact for Marginalized Youth
from Hart & Hustle Podcast · host Keenan Hart
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 she scaled a life-changing nonprofit from $500K to $2.5M while preserving its heart-centered mission. We dive into emotional regulation, long-term youth development, unplugging from tech, and what it truly takes to lead a high-impact nonprofit. If you’re a purpose-driven leader, working in youth advocacy, or scaling a mission-first organization—this conversation is a must-watch.
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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 she scaled a life-changing nonprofit from $500K to $2.5M while preserving its heart-centered mission. We dive into emotional regulation, long-term youth development, unplugging from tech, and what it truly takes to lead a high-impact nonprofit. If you’re a purpose-driven leader, working in youth advocacy, or scaling a mission-first organization—this conversation is a must-watch.
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