Listen "Friendship as Medicine – Part 2: Compeer Rochester's Intern Turned CEO "
Episode Synopsis
Ep.130 In Part 2 Sara Passamonte, CEO of Compeer Rochester—opens up about her path from intern to leader, what it was like guiding Compeer through the pandemic, and how personal passions like music keep her grounded. She shares how long-term peer relationships have not only shaped Compeer’s mission but also her own healing journey.
This episode is a reminder that behind every program is a person with lived experience—and that recovery is possible when we find connection, purpose, and creativity along the way.
✨ Why listen:
Sara’s journey from psychology student to CEO
The resilience of Compeer through COVID-19
How music and creativity fuel mental wellness
Stories of lasting friendships that change lives
🔗 Resources:
Compeer Rochester Website
Compeer International Website
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife
Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
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Chapters:
0:00 – Sara’s 20 year career at Compeer and Its Life-Changing Impact
2:13 – Stories of Friendship: Lifelong Bonds That Shaped Sara’s Path
3:34 – From Intern to CEO: Sara Passamonte’s Journey with Compeer
9:52 – Leading Through Crisis: How Sara Guided Compeer in COVID Times
16:12 – Balancing CEO Life, Motherhood & Mental Health Self-Care
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This episode is a reminder that behind every program is a person with lived experience—and that recovery is possible when we find connection, purpose, and creativity along the way.
✨ Why listen:
Sara’s journey from psychology student to CEO
The resilience of Compeer through COVID-19
How music and creativity fuel mental wellness
Stories of lasting friendships that change lives
🔗 Resources:
Compeer Rochester Website
Compeer International Website
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife
Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal
Chapters:
0:00 – Sara’s 20 year career at Compeer and Its Life-Changing Impact
2:13 – Stories of Friendship: Lifelong Bonds That Shaped Sara’s Path
3:34 – From Intern to CEO: Sara Passamonte’s Journey with Compeer
9:52 – Leading Through Crisis: How Sara Guided Compeer in COVID Times
16:12 – Balancing CEO Life, Motherhood & Mental Health Self-Care
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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