This week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Andrea Shelton, founder and executive director of HeartBound Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to breaking generational cycles of crime and incarceration. Under Andrea’s leadership, HeartBound Ministries delivers transformative programming within the prison system, equipping incarcerated individuals to return to their families and communities as empowered, purpose-driven citizens. Andrea graduated from Oglethorpe University with a bachelor’s degree in political studies. She began her professional career at Lockheed Aeronautics before obtaining a law degree from the University of Tennessee. Following law school, she served as a Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge with the Office of State Administrative Hearing. Andrea’s contribution to criminal justice reform and prison outreach has earned her widespread recognition and accolades.

Andrea shares her powerful leadership journey and insightful stories about individuals who have inspired and motivated her along the way. She also discusses the importance of second chances and forgiveness, the empowering value of creativity, and how she deals with setbacks and obstacles. Andrea also delves into the story and impact of HeartBound Ministries, encouraging others to identify a need and give to social causes.

Other Topics Discussed Include:

• Andrea’s Leadership Journey
• Early Inspirations Who Encouraged Andrea
• The Founding of HeartBound Ministries
• How Creativity Impacted Andrea and HeartBound Ministries
• Dealing with Setbacks and Obstacles
• Andrea’s Daily Practices to Show Up as Her Best Self
• Leadership Books and Resources
• New Areas of Impacting Others at HeartBound Ministries
• Andrea’s Advice for Young Leaders
• Ways to Support and Engage with HeartBound Ministries
• Individuals Without Big Titles Who Had an Impact on Andrea

Additional Resources:

Charity

• This episode is in support of Andrea’s designated charity, HeartBound Ministries. We have made a donation to HeartBound Ministries as a thank you to Andrea for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about HeartBound Ministries, please visit https://www.heartboundministries.com/

Book

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Contact Andrea Shelton

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-shelton-501246139/

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Producer: Jason Plank
Intern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo