How Dr. Vilicia Cade Turns Trauma into Transformational Leadership

Dr. Vilicia Cade, CEO of Child Guidance Resource Centers, shares her powerful journey from foster care to boardroom leadership in this inspiring Hart & Hustle episode. She unpacks her love-driven leadership philosophy, the "flow, force, or float" framework, and how faith and resilience helped her overcome trauma and loss. Dr. Cade also discusses leading through mental health crises, innovating with technology, and pushing equity-driven change in education and behavioral health. If you're a mission-driven leader, nonprofit executive, or purpose-led professional, this episode will ignite your why.