At 18, Maggie Doyne bought land in Nepal. By 23, she had built a school, founded a nonprofit, and become a mother to 50. Her story is a blueprint for heart-led leadership and lasting impact. In this episode, Kara and Maggie talk about parenting, grief, vision, and the difference between ego and mission. They also explore how we measure success, what it takes to sustain a nonprofit, and how Maggie continues to evolve as a leader.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) – How a Gap Year Became a Global Mission

(00:06:00) – Founding BlinkNow and Reimagining Orphan Care

(00:10:00) – Building a Community School and a New Model for Change

(00:19:00) – How to Stay Grounded When You’re Changing the World

(00:27:00) – Parenting 93 Children and Creating a Legacy

(00:36:00) – Behind the Scenes of the Documentary

(00:42:00) – Burnout, Balance, and Showing Up Anyway

(00:48:00) – What We Watch Shapes the World We Create

(00:57:00) – Maggie’s Call to Action: Follow Love, Not Fear

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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