(EP44) Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness with Jennifer Fischer

Bellevue LifeSpring is the very first nonprofit to be established in Bellevue, Washington. What started as neighbors helping neighbors in the early 1900s has since evolved to become the main support system for Bellevue’s children and their families. LifeSpring supports the community through programs that provide food, clothing, education, and emergency assistance.

 

Leading the organization today is Jennifer Fischer, the incredibly thoughtful and capable Executive Director of Bellevue LifeSpring. Today we peek inside her mind, learning about:

 

The importance of allowing your kids’ interests to change— and how to lead them through it  LifeSpring’s mission: to break the cycle of homelessness by supporting the children affected by it  How our American healthcare system doesn’t give us accurate guidance for true wellness and fitness  And, how and why the scatter-brained Visionaries (like Jennifer and Rick!) have to get out of the way of the Integrators  Oh… and why Taco Time is the best

 

Jennifer’s One Thing: Invest in yourself; neglecting your self-care comes with its own costs. And, find an outlet for you to improve your community.

 

Episode References:

Rocket Fuel - the book about Visionaries and Integrators 

 

Connect with Bellevue LifeSpring on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their website: www.BellevueLifeSpring.org

You can also check out LifeSpring’s thrift shop @ThriftXCulture across social platforms!

 

Connect with Rick @MrRickJordan on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn 

 

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