In Episode 2 of Leading with Heart: The Long Way to Purpose, Whitney reflects on the transition from memory care leadership into higher education — and what that shift revealed about caregiving, learning, and growth.

This episode explores what it was like to step into the classroom while still finding her footing, learning alongside students, and realizing that caregiving doesn’t end when roles change — it evolves. Whitney shares what surprised her most about moving from assisted living administration to teaching, and how skills built in high-pressure caregiving environments continued to shape her approach.

This is a reflective episode for anyone navigating change, learning in real time, or carrying purpose from one season into the next.

🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST

Leading with Heart: The Long Way to Purpose is a reflective podcast exploring caregiving, leadership, education, and the seasons of growth that shape who we become — personally and professionally.

In this first episode of Leading with Heart: The Long Way to Purpose, I share the story behind my journey — from growing up around education, to working in dementia care at a young age, to leading in healthcare, and ultimately stepping into higher education as a college professor.

This episode is about transition, calling, and the courage it takes to follow purpose even when it comes with uncertainty or sacrifice.

If you’re navigating change, honoring your growth, or taking the long way toward something meaningful, this conversation is for you.

Thank you for listening — and welcome to Leading with Heart.