The mistake that ended a political career became his life’s purpose

Mike Premo from Community Development for All People shares how he turned a political setback into a leadership role that serves more than 35,000 families. This is the story of accountability, community, and finding your place in mission-driven work - and what nonprofit leaders, ministry-minded teams, and people champions can learn from it. The advice that changes everything here is simple: you cannot do meaningful work alone. Mike breaks down how deep relationships, humble leadership, and honest self-reflection became the foundation for leading a faith-based nonprofit with real impact.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Weekend reset, self-care, and why rest matters for leaders4:54 - What Community Development for All People does6:07 - Mike's political career, setback, and career reset7:30 - The moment he heard, "God loves you just the way you are"8:55 - How volunteering turned into full-time leadership9:30 - Why this became the place he had been looking for his whole life11:29 - The lesson of community, accountability, and healing15:41 - Why real relationships drive results17:10 - Breaking silos and collaborating with local providers18:54 - Growing existing programs while preparing for a year-round shelter23:53 - How word of mouth, social media, and community hiring spread the mission25:45 - Serving over 35,000 families and building parent support through Thrive to Five27:22 - How to get involved through forallpeople.org28:41 - Mike's leadership philosophy: humility, curiosity, and accessibility👤 ABOUT MIKE PREMO:Mike Premo is the executive director of Community Development for All People, a faith-based nonprofit serving the South Side of Columbus through food access, housing, family support, and community-centered programming. After years in politics and a major personal reset, Mike found his calling in nonprofit leadership and now helps guide an organization serving tens of thousands of families each year.🔗 Organization Website: https://forallpeople.org🎙️ ABOUT HART & HUSTLE:Hart & Hustle brings you weekly conversations with mission-driven leaders solving real problems in healthcare, education, and community services. Every week, hosts Keenan Hart and Efrain sit down with nonprofit executives, operations directors, and innovators to uncover practical strategies you can implement in your organization.Subscribe for weekly insights on nonprofit leadership, operations, and scaling mission impact.🔗 CONNECT WITH US:FRANSiS™ Website: https://fransis.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fromfransis#NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #MissionDrivenLeadership