Listen "From Grit to Grace: Sunny Bray on Purpose, Loss, and Leading Out Loud"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Adam Lister sits down with Sunny Bray, founder of Catalyst Collective and a champion for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, from her early days in corporate sales to launching a community-first consultancy, Sunny shares how grief, grit, and bold purpose shaped her path. With honesty and insight, she reflects on building a business rooted in values, relationships, and the belief that nonprofit work deserves abundance, not scarcity. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Sunny built a consultancy that puts nonprofit missions, not metrics, at the center of the work. How grief, motherhood, and mentorship reshaped her approach to leadership and boundaries.Why nonprofits need trusted partners, not just service providers—and how to find the right support.How to lead authentically, say no with confidence, and prioritize what truly matters.Catalysts for Change is an initiative of One 12 Strategies, brought to you in part by the Southern Research Collaborative
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