Compassion in the Crescent City: A Conversation with Renée Blanche

"Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode."There is a house in New Orleans they call Ozanam Inn, and it's been the refuge of many a lost soul, and God, I could be one. Today's guest is Renée Blanche: Ozanam Inn's Chief Executive Officer who leads a team of exceptional individuals committed daily to providing a haven for the unfortunate who are homeless. CEO Blanche takes us to the other side of the tracks highlighting misconceptions, policies, logistics, and challenges regarding this overlooked part of our society. CEO Blanche and her team are a unique breed of warrior whose weapons are compassion, pragmatism, and grit to provide not only a temporary respite to those in need, but also a potential path back home. CEO Blanche and her team, along with their counterparts across the U.S., exemplify leadership on a much different battlefield than we are accustomed to.