Leading On Purpose

Ned Breslin spent decades leading at Water for People, but his passion for helping people on the margins and a personal connection to the child welfare system brought him back to Denver and the Tennyson Center for Children. This week, Joe and Brian talk to Ned and learn how a child's life can change when they are seen, heard, and valued. Ned is living proof of his belief that true change and transformation are possible.

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/05/11/leading-on-purpose-ep-16-ned-breslin-show-notes/

To find out more about the Tennyson Center for Children, click here: https://www.tennysoncenter.org/about/

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Did you catch our event, From Our Homes to Yours? You can still watch here: https://donate.onecause.com/our-homes-to-yours/home "So much of society is on pause that it can be easy to forget tragedy and struggles are not on pause," says Aurora teacher, Cameron. Through technology and connecting remotely, Cameron and Dominque have been able to meet to the needs of their students even during social distancing and "Stay at Home" mandates. This week, Joe and Brian interview these UpLift team members from the Aurora pipeline area to hear more about their passion for building relationships with underserved students. Watch a recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8F47yTho3Y Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/04/27/leading-on-purpose-ep15-aurora-teacher-mentors-show-notes/ To learn more about Colorado UpLift visit us here: https://coloradouplift.org/ To make a tax-deductible donation, go here: https://coloradouplift.org/donate/

We all have moments we can look back on that brought clarity to our life's purpose. Jami Duffy, Executive Director of Youth on Record in Denver, reflects on some of the moments that led her down the path of standing up for what was right.

In this episode of Leading on Purpose, Joe and Brian hear the inspiring story of how Youth on Record began and how this incredible nonprofit continues to reach the hearts of students through music and the arts, even amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Duffy also provides wisdom and insight on how to lead a team during these uncertain times.

"We were all born for this moment. We were built for these times," is a courageous invitation for the listeners from Duffy to ask the important question, "Are we living in our purpose? When we do, everything aligns."

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/04/13/leading-on-purpose-ep14-jami-duffy-show-notes/

To find out more about Youth on Record, click here: YouthOnRecord.org

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*A note for our listeners: at the time of recording this episode, the State of Colorado is under a shelter-in-place mandate due to COVID-19. During this time, Colorado UpLift is considered an essential business and is still able to deliver goods and services to students and families. Marc Saenz, a teacher/mentor at West High School and in the UpLift west pipeline area, joins Joe and Brian to talk about his journey through UpLift, from student to staff member. Marc now gets to walk alongside and support kids who remind him of himself at that age. Marc also talks about the ways he is currently connecting with students; during the COVID-19 outbreak, maintaining consistency in relationships is essential!

If you would like to donate to Colorado UpLift's COVID-19 Supplies Fund, visit ColoradoUpLift.org/LoveOurNeighbors.

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/03/31/leading-on-purpose-ep13-marc-saenz-show-notes/

At Colorado UpLift, education is at the heart of our vision and what we do in the community. This week, Joe and Brian speak with Dr. Everette Freeman, the president of the Community College of Denver, who provides valuable insight into the state of education in America and the challenges facing higher educational institutions. Everette delights in sharing the unique benefits of community colleges, specifically the Community College of Denver, which is implementing practical steps for current and future students.

Learn more about CCD: https://www.ccd.edu/

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/03/17/leading-on-purpose-ep12-everette-freeman-show-notes/

To learn more about Colorado UpLift visit us here: https://coloradouplift.org To make a tax-deductible donation, go here: https://coloradouplift.org/donate

Jason Janz, co-founder and CEO of CrossPurpose, shares his personal and convicting journey of radical love. Jason created the nonprofit CrossPurpose to help abolish relational, economic, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. Restoring dignity and building multigenerational, transformative legacies in diverse communities is at the core of what CrossPurpose accomplishes by living within the neighborhood it serves. CrossPurpose focuses on quality and not quantity by loving people expensively. Jason reminds listeners that a great place to start impacting others is through loving just one person. It is time to build a love movement. To find out more about CrossPurpose, go to www.CrossPurpose.org.

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/03/03/leading-on-purpose-ep11-jason-janz/

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*WARNING: Some violent/graphic content discussed in this episode

UpLift program staff Abraham and Lily Urbina share about their backgrounds, personal challenges, and how those experiences helped prepare them for working with underserved youth in Denver. The couple gives insight into the needs Colorado UpLift is addressing in schools in communities and the importance of approaching young people with empathy and understanding. Abe also discusses UpLift's growing Adventure Program and his vision for its future.

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/02/18/leading-on-purpose-ep10-abraham-and-lily-urbina-show-notes/

----------------------------------- To learn more about Colorado UpLift visit us here: https://coloradouplift.org/

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Bryan Sederwall (aka Pastor B), founder and director of the Denver Dream Center, shares his journey of moving to Denver and seeing a need for hope in inner city communities. Pastor B describes how he collaborates with city leaders such as the Denver mayor, City Council, and Chief of Police, along with dedicated staff and volunteers to rescue people, rebuild lives, and restore dreams. Pastor B also illuminates the needs of people who feel stuck in cycles of poverty, addiction, gangs, and incarceration and how listeners can get involved in bringing change. Helping serve can be as easy as showing up and having a smile on your face. For more information on ways you can help serve and/or donate, go to www.DenverDreamCenter.org.

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Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/02/04/leading-on-purpose-ep9-bryan-sederwall-pastor-b-show-notes/

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Walt Rakowich, Colorado UpLift's Board Chairman, walked into a situation that had nowhere to go but up. Prologis (a global leader in logistics real estate) was slammed by the 2008 downturn, their stock was down 95%, and Walt was asked to assume to role of CEO.

This week, Brian and Joe talk with Walt about some of his leadership lessons learned during his time at Prologis, the importance of being transparent, fighting against the hurry of everyday life, and how listeners can give back to their communities.

Find out more about Walt on his website: https://waltrakowich.com/

Read the full note notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/01/21/leading-on-purpose-ep8-walt-rakowich-show-notes/

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On this episode of Leading on Purpose, we talk with Helen about her background: growing up in the segregated south and how moving to an Ivy League school helped open her horizons. Helen also explores her move into corporate America, a transition into a new passion, and her lifelong pursuit of justice and fighting poverty.

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To make a tax-deductible donation, go here: https://coloradouplift.org/donate/

Read the full show notes: https://coloradouplift.org/2020/01/06/leading-on-purpose-ep7-helen-young-hayes-show-notes/