The Business of Joy: Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jennifer Wilkins - Dr. Naddy's Business, Biceps and BS Episode 27

Dr. Naddy's Business, Biceps, and BS Show NotesThe Business of Joy: Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jennifer Wilkins - Episode 27In this deeply moving episode, Tim sits down with Jennifer Wilkins, Executive Director of ESP (Extra Special People) Savannah, to explore how purpose, faith, and leadership intersect in the nonprofit space. The conversation highlights the transformative power of inclusion, the importance of creating meaningful experiences, and how organizations like ESP are reshaping what community truly looks like. From Java Joy to summer camps to large-scale events, this episode challenges listeners to think differently about impact, leadership, and service.💡 What You’ll Learn​What it means to create transformative experiences for underserved communities ​How purpose-driven leadership shapes nonprofit success ​The impact of inclusion on both individuals and communities ​How ESP blends service, joy, and practical support for families ​The concept of “universal accessibility” vs. basic compliance ​How businesses can partner with nonprofits for meaningful engagement ​The role of faith and calling in career pivots and leadership decisions💬 Quote of the Episode“We exist to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and support for their families—changing communities for the better.”  — Jennifer Wilkins🎧 Earn CPE by Listening to Business, Biceps, and BS!Thanks to growing interest from members like you, we've streamlined the process with a brand-new podcast self-study exam.Each episode of Business, Biceps, and BS offers the option to purchase a self-study test for CPE credit. Episodes will feature a 3-question exam and will be worth 1 hour of CPE credit. A passing grade of 70% or better is required to earn credit. Exams may be submitted for CPE up to one year after the purchase date.Here’s the link to purchase the exam for this episode: https://www.gscpa.org/Public/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=POD.BBB.27RESOURCES:Jennifer Wilkins, Executive Director, ESP, Savannah https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wilkins-6829a352/ESPhttps://www.eventideinvestments.com/ESP’s Capital Campaign Informationhttps://secure.givelively.org/donate/extra-special-people-inc-esp/bring-esp-programming-to-savannah-gaJava Joy, Savannahhttps://javajoy.org/home/savannah-location/Java Joy, Other Locationshttps://javajoy.org/#Dr. Tim Naddy, VP of Finance, Savannah Bananas and Adjunct Professor at Savannah College of Art and Designhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drtimnaddy221b/Savannah Bananaswww.thesavannahbananas.com The Georgia Society of Certified Public AccountantsNot a Member of The Georgia Society of CPAs?  Check out the benefits of becoming part of the community.https://www.gscpa.org/content/Membership.aspxCheck out all of the Business, Biceps and BS episodes here:https://www.gscpa.org/content/olc/VirtualSeries/BusinessBicepsBS.aspxNeed more CPE? GSCPA’s CPE Cataloghttps://www.gscpa.org/public/catalog/search.aspx