The Blueprint Strategy with Todd Schmiedeler

Episode 6:   In this episode, Todd Schmiedeler speaks with Omar Ayyash, the CEO of the World Trade Center of Kentucky (WTCKY), about the role international trade plays in the state's economy.   The WTCKY is a nonprofit organization assisting businesses through training, matchmaking, and trade missions, such as the upcoming trip to Dubai. Todd and Omar explore how businesses can leverage the global...

Episode 5:   In this episode, Todd Schmiedeler speaks with Darrell Bramer, Executive Director of Operation Parent, about his personal journey and the vital mission of his organization. Darrell shares his transition from a 32-year career in corporate America to the nonprofit sector, a move he describes not as retirement, but as "rewiring" to align his work with his passion for helping families. The...

Episode 4:   This podcast episode features Sarah Brady, President of FSH Works, discussing her journey from starting work at age 16 to leading a statewide and multi-state organization focused on helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. FSH Works, an upstream initiative of Family Scholar House, provides comprehensive wraparound services including academic and career coaching, with a particular...

Episode 3:   Todd Schmiedeler interviews Parker Bartholomew about his path from business owner to board leader at Angelic Ministries in Knoxville. Parker describes Angelic's origins, its growth to serving thousands of families each year, and its core programs, Families in Crisis, recovery support, and homeless outreach, focused on restoring dignity by letting people choose what they need. He expla...

Episode 2:   In today's episode, host Todd Schmiedeler interviews Jason Squires, CEO of LeadingAge Kentucky, a Louisville-based, nonprofit member association. It serves approximately 70 nonprofit long-term care members across the state.   They'll discuss major industry changes and challenges, AI's impact, and strategies to improve quality of care and funding.   Chapters 00:31 Welcome and Jason's J...

Episode 1:   This is the inaugural Blueprint Strategy Podcast episode and features Cathe Dykstra, CEO of Family Scholar House. Todd's discussion with Cathe highlights her unique leadership philosophy, the remarkable growth and impact of Family Scholar House, and their innovative approach to addressing generational poverty. Central to their success are a commitment to data-driven outcomes, entrepre...

Hey, I'm Todd Schmiedeler, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to my new podcast, The Blueprint Strategy. This show is all about real, insightful conversations with — and for — leaders in healthcare and the nonprofit world. We're digging into the pivotal moments, the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the wins that shape great leadership. The Blueprint Strategy launches Friday, August 1st. You'll be abl...

Do you lead a healthcare or nonprofit organization ?  We're inviting you to the launch of a new leadership podcast, The Blueprint Strategy with Todd Schmiedeler, on Friday, 8/08/25.  Todd is a recognized leader in healthcare, with a heart for the nonprofit world.  He's the Founder and CEO of Thumbprint Consulting. Episodes will feature conversations with other leaders uncovering a wide range of ke...