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S2 Ep. 2 How to Learn from Failure: A Masterclass on Business Resilience | Mandi Lawson

September 17, 2024
Hey friends, Ryan Senters here, and I have something real special for you. On this week's episode of Unleash Your Purpose, I finally got our Chief Development Officer, Mandi Lawson, to sit down with me—after many invites, of course! We dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between from our latest ventures, including the hard lessons we’ve learned from running our baby, Hanai Laveen. We talk about what it means to narrow your focus to broaden your impact—something my mentor hit me with recently, and it’s been a game-changer. If you’ve ever had too many tabs open in your brain, juggling projects, businesses, or even just life, you’ll want to hear this one. We get real about making tough calls, like cutting out passion projects to clear space for bigger things. There’s even some behind-the-scenes moments about DJ brunches that went a little sideways—think loud music, unhappy brunch-goers, and a few “what were we thinking?” moments. But this episode isn’t just about business—it’s about the mission behind everything we do. From employing kids in the foster care system to creating spaces for community, we share the heart and hustle behind the vision. And let me tell you, the lessons we’ve learned are priceless for any entrepreneur or dreamer trying to make an impact. We’ve done it all, from great wins to big missteps—and we’re giving it to you straight, no filter.

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S2 Ep. 1 How To Deal With Loss in A Non-Profit Business

September 10, 2024
Hey there, Ryan Senters here, and I'm pumped to welcome you back to the Unleash Your Purpose podcast! You’re definitely not going to want to miss this episode, especially if you’re someone who’s all about resilience, bouncing back from the tough times, and keeping your family and faith at the forefront of everything you do. In this first episode of Season 2, my wife Sara and I get real about what’s been going on in our lives this summer. We’ve had some amazing highs—like adopting four of our kids—but we’ve also faced some brutal lows with our business, Ohana, where we had to shut down one of our most important foster care contracts. But here’s the kicker: even in the middle of loss and hardship, we found strength in our family, each other, and, of course, in our faith. We dive into the realities of running a mission-based business, from expanding rapidly to dealing with a gut-punch of losing a huge part of our work. But through it all, we’ve come to realize that sometimes, God has a bigger plan that we can’t see in the moment. And maybe, just maybe, this tough season is setting us up for something even greater. If you're struggling in your own life or business, or just need a reminder that it's okay to slow down and trust the process, this episode is for you. Sara and I talk candidly about how we've stayed grounded, kept our family first, and why we believe the best days are still ahead.

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