Faith Over Fortune: How Dr. Julie Hayden Built a Purpose-Driven Empire from Scratch

What does it really take to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and homelessness? In this powerful Hart & Hustle episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of East County Transitional Living Center, to unpack her faith-driven journey building one of California’s most impactful nonprofits. From trauma-informed leadership to scaling with for-profit discipline, Dr. Hayden shares hard-won insights on virtual therapy, AI in education, and family-centered recovery. Whether you're leading a mission or scaling a business, this episode delivers bold lessons in purpose, resilience, and systems thinking. Get ready to rethink how change really happens—from the ground up.