Season 121 Episode 4343
What is your Purpose?
In our second episode of Level Up Academy Show, we will be discussing how we found our purpose and how we are using our purpose to best serve our community. Chanda Linell Spates, a trailblazing entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and global advocate for suicide prevention, spearheads transformative initiatives through FICE Apps, Inc. and Flourish Foundation Project Inc DBA DDAAT App! National Suicide Prevention & School Safety Coalition. Motivated by her son's suicide attempt, she champions innovative programs like DDAAT App!, Music & Mental Resilience, after school enrichment programs, and youth friendly workshops. Chanda initiated Charlotte, NC's first citywide behavioral intervention for suicide prevention, uniting over 80 local businesses and mental health organizations. Additionally, she launched a peer support channel to address Charlotte 's escalating teen and young adult suicide rates, the highest in North Carolina, potentially impacting the national suicide crisis. Her collaborative efforts and visionary leadership redefine success by their positive impact on communities, blending tec technology, mental wellness, and social impact. Visit www.flourishfoundation to learn more ---Danielle Manaois is co-owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Castañeda & Manaois Consulting (CMC). CMC specializes in simplifying the intricate maze of workplace challenges and prides themselves on casting clarity in the complexity of the workplace. As experts in Human Resources, we provide straightforward and effective solutions that steer organizations toward success. CMC believes that empowering leaders to start with their hearts and lead with empathy is essential to transform organizations and work cultures to increase their overall organizational health and can have a powerful impact on productivity, efficiency, etc