She walked into nonprofit leadership with zero nonprofit experience and built one of the most purposeful equine welfare movements in America. Melissa Kitchen, President of the Equine Network Foundation, is proving that rescued horses do not just need humans. Humans desperately need them too.
馃幀 What You Will Explore in This Episode
馃惔 The Rescue Crisis Nobody Talks About
200,000 horses in transition at any moment and rescues at 95% capacity
馃 Horses as Mental Health Healers
Veterans, autistic children and trauma survivors are finding breakthroughs no therapy room could offer
馃幆 The One Thing First Framework
How Melissa leads an entire foundation solo by doing less and achieving far more
馃尶 Building Your Herd
Why community, not burnout, is the real infrastructure of every thriving nonprofit
If you lead a nonprofit, run a rescue, work in equine welfare, or simply carry more than you should every single day, this episode will reset you. Melissa's story is proof that intentional leadership, radical focus, and a rescued horse can change what you thought was possible.
You can get in touch with Melissa Kitchen here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasauerkitchen/
Website: https://equinenetworkfoundation.org
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What Works by Marla Moody is a bold, insightful podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Each episode dives into the operational heart of mission-driven work - exploring leadership, management, systems, and scaling impact. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive, this show uncovers what truly drives success in nonprofits, featuring strategies, stories, and best practices from real leaders making a difference.