EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 45 MIN
From Navy Chef to Nonprofit CEO: How Edward Hershey Found His Mission Beyond the Kitchen
from Hart & Hustle Podcast · host Keenan Hart
In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Edward Hershey shares his powerful journey from Navy chef and restaurant owner to leading one of California’s largest disability organizations. Now CEO of Home of Guiding Hands, Edward breaks down what it means to lead with heart, why “no margin, no mission” is more than a slogan, and how AI and innovation are shaping the future of nonprofit care. With lessons from Father Joe to firsthand experiences as a parent of a child with a disability, this conversation is packed with purpose, leadership, and legacy. If you serve others, start here.
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In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Edward Hershey shares his powerful journey from Navy chef and restaurant owner to leading one of California’s largest disability organizations. Now CEO of Home of Guiding Hands, Edward breaks down what it means to lead with heart, why “no margin, no mission” is more than a slogan, and how AI and innovation are shaping the future of nonprofit care. With lessons from Father Joe to firsthand experiences as a parent of a child with a disability, this conversation is packed with purpose, leadership, and legacy. If you serve others, start here.
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