About this episode

Karen Olson shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges and finding purpose through her nonprofit work.

Can life's greatest pain become your greatest #purpose? Listen now to Karen Olson's #incrediblestory. It is a testament to the power of #resilience. Karen Olson faced devastating personal loss, career setbacks, and a life-changing accident. Yet through every challenge, she found purpose in #servingothers. Learn how she founded and grew Family Promise, a national #nonprofitorganization that helps #homeless and low-income families. Family Promise has already helped over one million people find #hope, #housing, and a #newbeginning! This conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and offers guidance for anyone searching for purpose. Karen has written her story in her #memoir, "Meant for More." Check it out at: https://prbythebook.com/experts/karen-olson/ Learn more about Family Promise at: https://familypromise.org/ #findingthesilverlining #silverlining #FamilyPromise #EndHomelessness #FamilyHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLife #Compassion #KindnessMatters #OvercomingAdversity #NonprofitLeadership #SocialImpact #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #MentalHealthAwareness #LifePurpose #InspirationalPodcast #MotivationalInterview…

People in this episode

Host: Samia Bano

Guest: Karen Olson

Topics covered

• resilience
• purpose
• nonprofit
• homelessness
• inspiration
• personal growth

Keywords

• resilience
• Family Promise
• homelessness
• purpose
• inspiration
• nonprofit
• mental health
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Family Promise

Books & works: Meant for More

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