In this powerful episode of Catalysts for Change, Adam Lister talks with Alex Nelson, a corporate leader and dedicated community advocate whose journey from trauma to healing has shaped her life and leadership. By day, Alex drives global supply chain strategy in Nashville’s tech industry. Beyond her corporate role, she serves on the board of the Nashville Sexual Assault Center, where she has become a tireless advocate for survivors.Alex opens up about her own path through therapy, the courage it took to share her story publicly, and the lessons she’s learned about empathy, authenticity, and servant leadership. From organizing an art room at the Center to co-chairing its largest fundraising gala, Alex shows how small acts of service can lead to transformative change. She also reflects on policy advocacy, community building, and why sharing our stories—no matter how painful—can break shame and open the door to healing.This conversation is a reminder that vulnerability is strength, that leadership begins with empathy, and that no act of service is ever too small to make a difference.Catalysts for Change is an initiative of One 12 Strategies, brought to you in part by the Southern Research Collaborative

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