Is it Time to Start A Nonprofit?

(2023) - 24 min

Business, Talk

Karan Ferrell-Rhodes is the Founder & CEO of Shockingly Different Leadership (SDL), an agency committed to providing high-caliber strategic talent. Karan is seeking Vicki’s advice on whether or not she should move forward with creating a non-profit to provide support for those who want to upscale their leadership skills and need help, scholarships, tuition, and underserved adults returning back to school. Karan has been working in leadership development for over 15 years and has seen firsthand how difficult it can be for people from all walks of life to access quality leadership education. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believes that SDL can make a real impact in the world by providing opportunities for people who might not otherwise have access to them. Watch Vicki delve out a healthy dose of advice for the next steps.

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