The Route to Success

In this powerful conversation, DeeDee Fisher explores the growing communication crisis in leadership and shares practical strategies to create clearer, more compassionate, and more effective dialogue in today’s workplace. Using her CPL Framework — Compassion, Process, and Learning — Dee Dee explains how leaders can improve communication, reduce meeting fatigue, build stronger organizational cultur...

In this inspiring episode, Bree Carriglio shares her powerful journey from corporate marketing to nonprofit leadership, dedicating her life to supporting vulnerable communities in Armenia. We explore what it truly means to lead under pressure, build resilient teams, and support people through humanitarian crises. Brie opens up about emotional intelligence in leadership, the importance of listening...

In this conversation, Neil Marshall and Kurt Mosley discuss the critical first 90 days of leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational culture, building trust, and making strategic decisions. They share real-world examples and actionable insights for leaders to navigate their initial period effectively, highlighting the balance between quick action and thoughtful decision...

In this conversation, Neil Marshall and Kurt Mosley discuss the critical first 90 days of leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational culture, building trust, and making strategic decisions. They share real-world examples and actionable insights for leaders to navigate their initial period effectively, highlighting the balance between quick action and thoughtful decision...

Discover the transformative power of Pranic Healing with Bianca Riemer in this insightful conversation about energy healing, stress management, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Bianca shares her inspiring journey from a high-pressure finance career to becoming a healer, helping people unlock resilience, balance, and inner peace through energy work. Learn how Pranic Healing works, the scien...

Discover the transformative power of Pranic Healing with Bianca Riemer in this insightful conversation about energy healing, stress management, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Bianca shares her inspiring journey from a high-pressure finance career to becoming a healer, helping people unlock resilience, balance, and inner peace through energy work. Learn how Pranic Healing works, the scien...

In this episode of Route to Success, host Sara engages with Roger Devine, a business leader dedicated to supporting volunteer-driven organizations through innovative fundraising tools. Roger shares his journey from publishing to finding purpose in helping communities, emphasizing the importance of resilience, sustainability, and listening in leadership. The conversation explores how organizational...

In this enlightening conversation, Patrice Brown shares her unique journey into leadership, emphasizing the importance of resilience, joy, and self-care. She discusses how small moments of joy can help navigate stress and uncertainty, the role of faith in maintaining hope, and practical rituals for resetting the mind. The dialogue also explores the significance of building connections in leadershi...

In this conversation, Renee Hastings, president and CEO of Executive Help Now, shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of operational clarity in business. With over 20 years of experience, she discusses the lessons learned from both good and bad leaders, the significance of hiring for values, and the challenges of delegation. The conversation emphasizes the role of faith...

What if leadership challenges inside your organization are not caused by people but by broken systems? In this episode of The Route To Success, Sara Orellana speaks with organizational psychologist and nonprofit leader Inga James about how leaders can build healthier organizations by focusing on systems, culture, and trauma informed leadership. Inga James explains why organizations should be seen...

In this conversation, Nikki Hamilton shares practical self-advocacy tools for victims and families, emphasizing the importance of knowing options, asking for clarity, and documenting conversations. She discusses building a nonprofit resource navigation network, highlighting the significance of partnerships and understanding community needs. The conversation also covers the selection of a high-cali...

Welcome to The Route To Success with Sara Orellana In this powerful episode, Sara sits down with Nikki T Hamilton, longtime victim advocate, nonprofit leader, and founder of A Promise Kept Foundation. This conversation dives deep into advocacy, resilience, trauma recovery, and what it really takes to navigate systems that can feel overwhelming and cold. Nikki explains why advocacy is not a persona...

In this powerful episode of The Route to Success, we sit down with Kadie Black, President and CEO of Voices for Children Foundation, also known as Be A Voice in Miami, Florida. Kadie shares how her organization is transforming the lives of children in foster care by helping them shift from survival mode to a mindset of hope, resilience, and possibility. Voices for Children partners with the Guardi...

Welcome to The Route to Success with Sara Orellana. In this powerful episode, Sara sits down with retired Air Force Colonel, pilot, nonprofit leader, and private equity founder Austin Moore for a real conversation about faith, fear, service, and leadership under pressure. Austin shares how growing up in humble circumstances shaped his mindset and why he considers early adversity a gift rather than...

Leadership rarely follows a straight path. In this episode of The Route To Success, Sara Orellana sits down with Chantel Scherer, Executive Director of the Nassau Humane Society, to talk about resilience, leadership, and the unexpected opportunities that shape a career. Chantel Scherer shares her remarkable journey from professional golf and international business in London to leading a nonprofit...

What does it really take to lead a nonprofit successfully and raise millions of dollars for a mission? In this episode of The Route To Success, host Sara Orellana sits down with veteran nonprofit leader Jake White to talk about leadership, fundraising strategy, and the realities of running mission-driven organizations. With more than 35 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Jake White has h...

Welcome to The Route to Success! 🎙️ In this powerful episode, Sara Orellana sits down in person with Joseph Zolobczuk, Executive Director of the YES Institute, for a thoughtful conversation about resilience, identity, connection, and hope in uncertain times. For more than three decades, Joseph and the YES Institute have helped transform conversations around gender, orientation, and mental health—c...

Welcome to The Route to Success with Sarah Orellana. In this episode, Sarah sits down with David Bakelman, a seasoned nonprofit executive with more than 25 years of experience leading regional, national, and global organizations. Known for stepping into complex environments and driving transformational growth, David shares practical leadership lessons that apply whether you are early in your caree...

In this special episode of The Route to Success, Sara Orellana shares her journey of leadership through storytelling, resilience, and the importance of hope as a skill. She discusses how her childhood experiences shaped her understanding of leadership and the power of narratives in connecting with others. The dialogue explores the dynamics of leadership, the costs associated with it, and the signi...

In this conversation, Toivo E Halvorsen shares his journey as a hospitality entrepreneur shaped by economic challenges and personal growth. He discusses the importance of resilience, the value of human connections in business, and the lessons learned during the pandemic. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of a mission-driven approach to entrepreneurship, the necessity of embracing challenges...

In this conversation, Matt Tanner, Executive Director of United Against Poverty, shares his journey from Peace Corps volunteer to nonprofit leader. He discusses the importance of community relationships, the challenges faced during COVID-19, and the effectiveness of wraparound services in addressing poverty. Matt emphasizes the need for dignity in service, the value of humor in emotionally demandi...

In this conversation, Mario Articona, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Miami, shares his journey from government and real estate to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of hope, resilience, and community service. He discusses the philosophy of providing a 'hand up' rather than a 'handout' and the emotional impact of homeownership on families. Mario highlights the significance of building a...

What does it take to bring high-speed internet to communities often overlooked in America’s infrastructure plans? In this episode of Route to Success, host Sara Orellana sits down with Colin Garner, an expert in rural broadband and infrastructure, to explore the challenges and transformative opportunities of connecting underserved areas. Colin shares how his journey from mining engineering led him...

What does it take to turn personal adversity into lifelong advocacy and meaningful change? In this episode of Route to Success, host Sara Orellana sits down with Michael J. Langley, executive director of the Florida Justice Institute, to explore the power of resilience, grit, and community-focused leadership. Michael shares how growing up in a challenging environment shaped his lifelong commitment...

How do you take a personal tragedy and turn it into a movement that supports families and accelerates pediatric cancer research? In this episode of Route to Success, host Sara Orellana sits down with Oscar Ortiz, co-founder of Sebastian Strong, to explore his journey from the devastating loss of his son to creating a nonprofit that fills critical gaps in childhood cancer care. Oscar shares the ins...