How Christy Pietryga Turns Crisis into Stability for Families Facing Homelessness

In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with Christy Pietryga, CEO of Hearth, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit supporting mothers and children escaping homelessness and domestic violence. Christy shares how a middle school volunteer experience ignited her lifelong mission, her transition from COO to CEO, and the power of long-term healing over short-term shelter stays. We also dive into leadership growth, affordable housing, generational impact, and how AI is reshaping nonprofit work. Whether you're in business, leadership, or mission-driven work—this episode will move you.