Ep 225: The Secret to Sustainability: Taking Care of Yourself as You Lead (with Mariam Habib)
Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | CommunicationsShow Notes
Nonprofit leadership can be deeply meaningful—and deeply exhausting. In this powerful conversation, Glennda Testone and trauma specialist Mariam Habib explore what it takes to sustain yourself while serving others. From setting boundaries to building resilience, this episode is a roadmap for leading with purpose and preserving your well-being.
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