1. In this solo episode, host Melanie Bazile gets personal about her early days in human services—where passion met inexperience, and leadership was full of stumbles, growth, and grit.With honesty and heart, Melanie shares the messy, meaningful journey that led her to this work, and why A Side of Hope was created in the first place. If you're navigating the human services field—whether you're seasoned, new, or somewhere in between—this episode is for you.Because real leadership takes vulnerability. And growth? That’s where grit meets hope.🎧 Listen now and let’s get gritty—together.

   
   

   "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman

https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-10th-Anniversary-Reissue/dp/055338371X

1. "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni

https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756

1. "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek

https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591845327

1. "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

https://www.amazon.com/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/1984877860

1. "Keep Your Love On" by Danny Silk

https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Your-Love-Danny-Silk/dp/0986381802