#17 - Bruce Garcia, CEO of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO).
In this episode of the podcast, Bruce shares stories about how commitment and persistence are the essential elements of gumption. We also learn about how Bruce landed in the field of community action and how a little bit of gumption, hard work, commitment, and persistence have helped him become the community advocate he is today. Check out the JCEO website today to learn more about their efforts and how you can help: www.jceo.org.
If you'd like to learn more about sponsoring the Stories of Gumption podcast, reach out to storiesofgumption@gmail.com.
Original introduction music by Ryan C. Lee.
Thom Hallock: Gumption in Journalism
Bob Eckert: Myth of the Grown-Up
Nicole Cline: Tragedy Inspired Confidence & Giving Back
Dr. Jon Mulholland: Consistency for Success in Athletics, Work, & Life
Adam Lucia: Service, Bravery, & Leadership in the Rutland P.D.
Ellie Conger: Defeating Social Anxiety
Mark Lukens - Life Lessons From an Entrepreneur
Danielle Howard-Ross: Running the NYC Marathon & the Art of Negotiation
Zack & Katie Hoyt: Spina Bifida, "Winning the Lottery", & Starting Spar-Kil-Kleen
Matt Craig: Starting Open Gate Farmstead & Maintaining Positive Mental Health
John Bernardi: United Way Service in the ADK Region
Paula Gonyea: Gumption in Parenting & a Conversation About Healthcare
Issac Giroux: A Total Health & Lifestyle Transformation
Matthew Waite, Esq.: Conquering Law School & the Bar Exam (Plus a Podcaster to Podcaster convo)
Corey Parent: Behaviors for Success in Business & Politics
Justin Ihne: Music, a YMCA Career, & Finding Solace
Lauren Gonyea: Competition With Yourself
Dr. Sharon Theroux: A Journey into Mindfulness
Gaelan Trombley: Building a Business & the "Catch-22" of Real Estate
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