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