The Journey of Community Service: How Volunteering Changed a Life and Career
Description
In this episode we explore the transformative power of giving back through the inspiring story of a corporate professional who left the corporate world to make a significant impact in her community.
Join us as we delve into the pivotal moments that led to this remarkable career shift, uncovering how volunteering and community service reshaped her personal and professional life.
Episode Highlights:
- (00:00 ): Introduction and welcome to the podcast
- (00:20 ): AJ Micheletto's background and career start
- (01:10 ): Transition to the West Coast and work at Starbucks
- (02:00 ): Involvement with a nonprofit for foster children
- (03:00 ): First board experience at age 23
- (03:50 ): Shift from corporate America to working with nonprofits
- (05:00 ): Current roles and organizations AJ works with
- (06:00 ): Love Life Foundation’s mission and impact
- (07:40 ): Challenges and rewards of nonprofit work
- (09:00 ): AJ's personal story and its influence on her career
- (11:00 ): Balancing single parenthood and community service
- (12:30 ): Importance of community support and collaboration
- (14:00 ): Advice for getting involved in nonprofit work
- (15:30 ): Personal reflections and the impact of giving back
Get Involved:
- Learn more about the Love Life Foundation: lovelifefoundation.com
- Participate in North Texas Giving Day: NorthTexasGivingDay.org
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