Showing Up, Standing In, and Loving Well — The Heart of Linda Goldfield

In this episode of Spotlight on Good People, we sit down with a woman whose life is the very definition of showing up for those who need it most — Linda Goldfield, CEO of Youth Haven in Naples, Florida.Youth Haven isn’t just a shelter — it’s a lifeline for children and teens in our community who have been displaced by abuse, neglect, or homelessness. And at the center of that mission is Linda — a leader who calls herself “just an average girl doing good work” — but whose impact tells a much bigger story.In this conversation, Linda shares: - Her journey into nonprofit leadership- The heartbreak and hope of working with vulnerable kids- The power of being a consistent adult in a child’s life- The $20 million dream project she’s leading to expand mental health services at Youth Haven- The lessons that have shaped her into the kind of leader who leads with heart first, every single time.Topics We Cover:- Why showing up is the work- Building trust with kids who’ve been let down- How to stay grounded doing emotionally heavy work- Leadership lessons learned in the trenches- The legacy Linda hopes to leave behind- And why she believes “you find what you seek”- This is a conversation about heart work (and hard work) and what   happens when a good person decides to use their life to lift others.Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We’d love to hear from you!