Nardi Media's Purposeful Podcast

In this powerful episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Casey Caston, co-founder of Marriage365 and author of The Marriage Habit, to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving marriage in today’s busy, high-pressure world. After facing deep struggles in their own marriage, Casey and his wife, Meygan, made the decision to rebuild from the inside out. What began as their pers...

In this powerful episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Dr. Hassan Tetteh, thoracic surgeon, retired U.S. Navy captain, healthcare leader, author, and board member for the American Heart Association in the Greater Washington region. Together, they discuss Dr. Tetteh’s extraordinary life of service, from military medicine and trauma surgery to transplant care and organ donation. Dr....

In this episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Tom Davis, Vice President of Corporate Development and Partnerships at Good360, a nonprofit organization leading the way in product philanthropy. Good360 helps redirect excess and surplus goods from corporations to nonprofits and communities that need them most, keeping usable products out of landfills and getting essential items into t...

In this episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Casey Erin Clark and Julie Fogh, co-founders of Vital Voice Training, to explore the power of voice, authentic communication, and what it really means to show up as yourself in leadership. Casey and Julie help leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, authors, TEDx speakers, and organizations communicate with more confidence, presence, authen...

In this moving episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Camille Fortunato, mother, advocate, and founder of The Anthony Filippazzo Grant for Williams Syndrome Research, to share her family’s journey with Williams syndrome and the mission that grew from it. When Camille’s son, Anthony, was born, doctors immediately knew something was wrong. After years of medical complications, uncerta...

In this deeply moving episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Karen Worcester, Executive Director of Wreaths Across America, to discuss the organization’s powerful mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. Karen shares the origin story of Wreaths Across America, from one family’s simple act of remembrance at Arlington N...

What if kindness isn’t a soft skill… but one of the most powerful leadership tools we have? In this episode of the Purposeful Podcast, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Ian Sandler, co-chair of Riley’s Way, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering young leaders to create meaningful change through kindness, empathy, and connection. Ian’s journey is deeply personal. After the sudden loss of his dau...

What if animal welfare isn’t just about animals… but about people too? In this episode of the Purposeful Podcast, Ashley Bernardi sits down with Stella Hanly, CEO of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, to explore how the field of animal welfare is evolving from shelter-based services to a more holistic, community-centered model. Stella’s journey from corporate consulting to nonprofit leadersh...

What if the most powerful thing you could do right now… is pause? In this episode of the Purposeful Podcast, Ashley Bernardi sits down with keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and author Effie Santos to explore the transformative role of pausing in leadership, decision-making, and personal growth. Effie’s story is deeply personal. After the devastating loss of her 19-year-old daughter, Maddie, she ch...

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast. Purposeful is a podcast by Nardi Media, created to amplify the voices of leaders, advocates, and changemakers who are uplifting the world through courage, service, and truth. In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, sits down with Jeeyun (Jee) Lee, CEO of Maui United Way, to discuss the devastating flooding currently impacting commun...

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast! Purposeful is a podcast by Nardi Media, created to amplify the voices of leaders, advocates, and changemakers who are uplifting the world through courage, service, and truth. In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, sits down with Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch, daughter of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, and for...

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast. In this episode, Ashley Bernardi, CEO of Nardi Media, reflects on the power of storytelling, resilience, kindness, and personal growth in shaping both our inner world and our communities. At the heart of this conversation is the recent Walk for Peace, a 2,300-mile journey led by Buddhist monks, completed over 109 days to spread nonviolence, mindfulness, and hope....

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast. Purposeful is a podcast by Nardi Media, created to amplify the voices of leaders, thinkers, and change makers who are using their platform to shape a better future. In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, is joined by Caroline Levander, a leader in higher education at Rice University and author of Invent ED: How an American Traditio...

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast — Episode 1!This is the very first episode of The Purposeful Podcast by Nardi Media — a show created to amplify purpose-driven voices, nonprofits, and changemakers who are making the world a better place. Each episode spotlights leaders who are using their platform for good, sharing stories of impact, resilience, and real-world change. In this episode of the Purpo...

Purposeful is a show by Nardi Media created to amplify mission-driven voices and changemakers who are uplifting the world through resilience, service, and impact. Each episode spotlights leaders who choose meaning in the midst of adversity—and share the real stories behind the work. In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, sits down with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkingt...

Welcome to the Purposeful Podcast. Purposeful is a podcast by Nardi Media, created to amplify the voices of leaders, advocates, and changemakers who are uplifting the world through courage, service, and truth. In this episode, host Ashley Bernardi, Founder and CEO of Nardi Media, sits down with Dr. Pamela J. Pine, a global public health leader, professor, bestselling author, and founder of Stop th...