"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."After spending time in workforce/career development and academia, helping others (college students, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, high school students, and women living in shelters) connect with employment and, eventually, clearing a path to long term success, I embarked on my journey toward earning a terminal degree so that I, too, do not just talk the talk, but walk my own walk toward my dreams and goals.I have had the great privilege of working in positions where I have been able to touch hearts and change people’s lives. From starting my first business when I was 20 years old to the present time of working with college students at a company that has been dubbed by Time Magazine as the "Harvard of the sky" (July 2, 1979) --- I follow my heart and give it my all. The pandemic brought tough economic circumstances and challenged our emotional, psychological, and social well-being - all of which altered our approach to work, to our careers, and to how we live our lives. I love challenging people to stretch themselves beyond their given circumstances. This is the ‘people’ side of the business. I have also followed the professional plan of ‘working the numbers’ - making the sale; hitting the fundraising goals; placing people into employment; and maximizing outreach to grow the company. It is all part of the business at hand. However, lest we forget... so are dreams, purpose, and destiny. Let’s bring balance and integrity to how we conduct our business by valuing outcomes, but more importantly, by respecting and valuing the foundation of that business - it's people. It is about creating not only a 'brain' economy but a 'heart' economy. As the future of work inspires change, we must explore ways to embrace new workforce strategies and create an economy where successful workers can live comfortably and work effectively with a sense of purpose. Meeting each person where they are at, encouraging a 'brave space' of personal and professional growth, and honoring diversity - we can all learn and grow together for a better world economy.