90: Stacey Putka on upbringing, Miss Colorado, and helping others
Description
In this episode, Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-FRzTgKLvEA
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/4/24
Stacey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-putka/
https://www.instagram.com/stacey_c_putka/
Breakthrough:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/timetobreakthrough/
https://timetobreakthrough.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TimeToBreakthrough/
https://www.instagram.com/time2breakthrough/
https://www.youtube.com/c/TimetoBreakthrough?sub_confirmation=1
Bio:
Stacey believes fiercely in challenging perceptions and in the power of transformation. Growing up in an entrepreneurial household, with a father who took full advantage of his second chance in life after recovering from addiction, Stacey has always been inspired to facilitate transformation in the lives of others. Stacey received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Colorado State University and a master’s in social work from the University of Denver. Prior to joining the organization, Stacey provided mental health and substance abuse treatment to men on parole and probation.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
7:58 - Education
14:51 - Early Career
29:18 - Breakthrough
37:40 - Continued Involvement
41:12 - When Work Affected Change
46:55 - Mentor
49:47 - Ask Jeff a Question
51:28 - Most Grateful
53:21 - Criminal Legal System
56:32 - Snap Your Fingers
59:08 - How to Support
United States
