Episode Details

What happens when you combine wilderness, mentorship, and mission-driven leadership? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Melissa Millward, President of Trails Youth Initiatives, shares how she scaled a life-changing nonprofit from $500K to $2.5M while preserving its heart-centered mission. We dive into emotional regulation, long-term youth development, unplugging from tech, and what it truly takes to lead a high-impact nonprofit. If you’re a purpose-driven leader, working in youth advocacy, or scaling a mission-first organization—this conversation is a must-watch.