ThriveMind Studio Podcast: EP2 - Leading with Care, Living with Purpose

In Episode 2 of the ThriveMind Studio Podcast, host Courtney Finstad is joined by Farrell Calabrese for a thoughtful conversation on leading with intention during seasons of change. Together, they explore values-driven leadership, well being, and what it means to design a life aligned with purpose rather than performance alone. Drawing from Farrell’s experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and regenerative leadership development, the discussion centers on energy, sustainability, and the courage required to move through the “messy middle” with clarity and care.

The episode also features a powerful nonprofit spotlight on the Oregon Food Bank with Network Communications Strategist Rachael Lucille Jackson-Davis. This conversation reframes food insecurity as a systemic issue rooted in policy, access, and dignity - not individual failure. By highlighting community-based food support and advocacy efforts, the spotlight underscores the importance of collective care in building resilient communities and reflects ThriveMind’s commitment to equity, compassion, and addressing the root causes that shape both individual and community well being.

To learn more about Oregon Food Bank or support their work, visit:

Oregon Food Bank
📞 (503) 282-0555
🌐 oregonfoodbank.org

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