Karla Fales | President & CEO, REAL Services | S1:E18

Karla is the President and CEO of REAL Services

REAL Services is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966 and based in South Bend, Indiana. They primarily serve elderly and disabled individuals, aiming to empower them to live independently and with dignity. The organization offers a variety of services including home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, in-home care, caregiver support, and advocacy. REAL Services operates across multiple counties in Northern Indiana, partnering with communities to address the unique needs of their clients and enhance their quality of life through compassionate and personalized care.

Karla's been the President and CEO since 2022.

Check out REAL Services: https://realservices.org/

Episode Markers:

• 00:00 - Intro & Karla's Love for the Community
• 02:42 - About REAL Services
• 04:58 - What's Next
• 06:30 - REAL Services' Culture
• 10:38 - How Do You Resonate with 'The Path Less Traveled'
• 13:05 - Mentors
• 17:20 - Advice to a Younger You
• 21:23 - Hardest Part of Leading
• 23:05 - Continuous Learning
• 25:05 - Most Proud Of
• 27:02 - Billboard Message
• 29:45 - Kindest Thing
• 31:38 - Final Thoughts