The "Kingfish" of Goodwill | Always Lifting Ep. 4

Karen sits down with Ed “Kingfish” Lada, President & CEO of Goodwill Keystone Area, to explore how a $102M social enterprise is using workforce development, sustainability, and AI literacy to lift communities across 22 Pennsylvania counties. From re-entry success stories to “AI @ Home” and ethical tech conversations, Ed shares why the future of work must include everyone.Today's Conversation Covers:The story behind Ed’s “Kingfish” nickname and how his Louisiana roots continue to shape his purposeWhy Goodwill is truly more than a store and how donations power jobs, sustainability, and workforce developmentHow Goodwill launched its first AI literacy program and why AI skills matter for economic mobilityThe ethical questions surrounding AI and why capability doesn’t always equal responsibilityWhat leaders often overlook about creativity, time, and recognizing the impact of their work👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to Always Lifting 👉 Learn more about Goodwill at www.yourgoodwill.org👉Connect with Ed at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardlada