From The Hart Podcast - Presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust

A Hart Leadership Production

Welcome to From The Hart, presented by Orange Kiwi Consulting and Crisp Imaging. This show was created, and is hosted, by Ed Hart to share stories that will inspire you. Hart interviews leaders, pastors, actors, athletes, and family business owners and gets them to tell stories that will inspire and touch his listeners. What's in YOUR heart? Enjoy! Visit www.hartleadership.com to learn more!

  1. 10h ago

    Ep 170 Jackie Lord: A Different Kind of Glory: Life Beyond the Hoops

    What happens when a successful basketball journey becomes the foundation for an even greater calling? For Jackie Lord, the lessons learned on the court—discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence—have carried into her professional life. But it is her faith in Jesus Christ that gives those lessons their deepest meaning. In this inspiring episode of From the Hart, Jackie joins Ed Hart to discuss her journey from basketball to faith-driven leadership, executive coaching, and helping others discover their God-given purpose. Through her connection to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and her experiences as a professional leader, Jackie offers a perspective on what it means to live your faith authentically, lead with conviction, and measure success by something more meaningful than personal achievement. This is a conversation about trading the pursuit of personal glory for the opportunity to glorify God through the way we live, lead, and serve. Because sometimes life's greatest victories happen long after we've left the basketball court. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Enterprise Bank & Trust, and our supporting sponsors Brown & Streza, Core Brokers Insurance & Risk Management, MBN Creative, Withum Tax & Advisory Services, and Withum Wealth Management. Listen, follow, and share From the Hart with Ed Hart. What's in your heart?

    Ep 170 Jackie Lord: A Different Kind of Glory: Life Beyond the Hoops

  2. 1d ago

    Ep 169: Leadership in the Game - Alan Stein, Owner of Lexington Legends Professional Baseball Team

    ⚾ EVER DREAMED OF OWNING A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM? As someone who has had the privilege of serving as a baseball team owner and general manager, I can tell you firsthand that the view from the owner's box is very different from the view in the stands! Baseball is a wonderful game. But owning a team is about much more than baseball. It's about people. It's about leadership. It's about building a business, developing relationships, creating memories for families, and becoming part of the fabric of a community. For Episode 169 of my From the Hart Podcast, I sit down with fellow baseball team owner Alan Stein to explore the fascinating world of baseball ownership. There are financial challenges, operational realities, difficult decisions, and moments that make all the hard work worthwhile. And there are lessons that apply to nearly every business. One of the things I've always loved about baseball is that the experience is about more than the scoreboard. The relationships, the atmosphere, the families in the stands, and the connection between a team and its community can be every bit as important as the final score. This conversation is for baseball fans, business owners, entrepreneurs, sports management students, and anyone who has ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a professional sports franchise. 🎙️ From the Hart Podcast | Episode 169 ⚾ Beyond the Diamond: The Heart of Baseball Ownership ▶️ Watch: [YouTube link] 🎧 Listen: [Spotify link] Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Enterprise Bank & Trust, and our outstanding podcast partners. ❤️ What's in your heart? #FromTheHart #Baseball #SportsBusiness #Leadership #SportsManagement #Entrepreneurship #EdHart #CreatingHumanConnection

    Ep 169: Leadership in the Game - Alan Stein, Owner of Lexington Legends Professional Baseball Team

  3. 3d ago

    Ep 168: Nadia Caporaso - The Power of Saying Yes: The Riverbank Organization Story

    An empty space can become a home—and an opportunity to begin again. Ed Hart welcomes Nadia Caporaso, founder and executive director of The Riverbank Organization, for a conversation about faith, generosity, leadership, and using your gifts to serve others. Riverbank helps individuals and families rebuilding after homelessness, domestic violence, and other crises turn empty spaces into homes. Nadia brings a background in real estate and law to this work, along with a deeply personal commitment to saying yes to God. Get to know the woman behind the mission and consider how your own experiences, relationships, and abilities might help someone take their next step. Follow From the Hart and share this episode with someone who has a heart for helping others. Presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust, with support from Brown & Streza, Core Brokers Insurance and Risk Management, MBN Creative, Withum Tax and Advisory Services, and Withum Wealth Management.

    Ep 168: Nadia Caporaso - The Power of Saying Yes: The Riverbank Organization Story

  4. Oct 17

    Ep 167: One Tough Cookie: Shahira Marei on Grit, Growth & Giving Back

    Behind every business is a person—and a reason to keep going.Dirty Cookie founder Shahira Marei joins Ed Hart for a heartfelt conversation about the journey behind the cookie shots she brought to Shark Tank. From her Egyptian-American upbringing to her career at Boeing and the leap into entrepreneurship, Shahira shares the experiences that shaped her ambition and her desire to create opportunity for others.Together, they explore faith, motherhood, cultural identity, perseverance, and the responsibility of leading a business that supports other families. Shahira opens up about the doubts surrounding her idea, the retail pivot that helped her business survive a financial crisis, and why the people depending on her have given her reasons to keep building through difficult seasons.A conversation for entrepreneurs, leaders, parents, and anyone trying to turn a meaningful dream into something real. Stay for Shahira's heartfelt answer to Ed's signature closing question: “What's in your heart?”Discover Dirty Cookie: https://www.dirtycookie.comFollow From the Hart with Ed Hart and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to keep going.Thank you to Enterprise Bank & Trust, Brown & Streza, Core Brokers Insurance and Risk Management, MBN Creative, Withum Tax and Advisory Services, and Withum Wealth Management.

    Ep 167: One Tough Cookie: Shahira Marei on Grit, Growth & Giving Back

  5. Oct 6

    Ep 166: Beyond the Diamond - 16 Years in The Big Leagues - Garry Templeton on Leadership

    Garry Templeton: Beyond the Box Score | 16-Year MLB Veteran | From the Hart Ep. 166 A baseball career is measured in seasons, hits, and All-Star appearances. Getting to know the person takes a conversation. Garry Templeton joins Ed Hart for Episode 166 of the From the Hart Podcast! The former major league shortstop played 16 MLB seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets, earning three All-Star selections and collecting more than 2,000 career hits. This episode also brings together two people with a shared connection to the Fullerton Flyers. Join Ed as he welcomes Garry from the ballpark to the podcast microphone. If you grew up watching Garry play, followed those Cardinals and Padres teams, or simply love baseball, pull up a chair. ⚾ Tell us in the comments: What is your favorite Garry Templeton memory—or who was your favorite player growing up? 👍 Like this video.🔔 Subscribe to From the Hart for more conversations with remarkable people.📲 Share this episode with a baseball fan.🎧 Prefer audio? Find From the Hart on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram: @fromthehartpodcast From the Hart with Ed Hart—Creating Human Connection. #GarryTempleton #FromTheHartPodcast #Baseball

    Ep 166: Beyond the Diamond - 16 Years in The Big Leagues - Garry Templeton on Leadership

  6. Sep 21

    Ep 165: You Are More Than Your Backstory: How to Become the Co-Author of Your Life—with Amanda Johnson

    What if you are not merely a character in your life—but a co-author of what comes next? Ed Hart welcomes Amanda Johnson, known as The Story Oracle, for a compelling conversation about the stories that shape our identities, relationships, leadership, and sense of purpose. Amanda shares how we can recognize inherited and limiting narratives, find meaning in painful experiences, and reclaim the power to participate intentionally in our next chapter. Ed and Amanda also discuss writing, narrative resilience, healing through community, and why sharing our stories can create profound human connection. You may not be able to rewrite everything that happened to you—but you can change your relationship with it and help determine what happens next. Learn more at The Story Oracle and Saved By Story.

    Ep 165: You Are More Than Your Backstory: How to Become the Co-Author of Your Life—with Amanda Johnson

  7. Sep 16

    Ep. 164 — What You Couldn’t See: FDNY 9/11 First Responder Chevalo Wilsondebriano

    FDNY 9/11 first responder and What You Couldn’t See author Chevalo Wilsondebriano joins Ed Hart to share his firsthand account of surviving the collapse of the North Tower. Chevalo reflects on service, loss, resilience, and the invisible impact of trauma long after the immediate crisis has passed. As we mark 25 years since September 11, this deeply human conversation honors those we lost, those who answered the call, and those who continue carrying the weight of that day. A powerful episode about remembrance, courage, healing, and what it truly means to never forget. Learn more about his book at https://whatyoucouldntsee.com/home

    Ep. 164 — What You Couldn’t See: FDNY 9/11 First Responder Chevalo Wilsondebriano

  8. Sep 11

    Ep 163 - They Chose Hope After 9/11: The Healing Power of Human Connection | Terry Sears & Monica McNamara

    What if the most powerful response to terrorism is not fear—but dignity, love and human connection? On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Ed Hart welcomes Terry Grace Sears and Monica Meehan McNamara of Dignity Beyond Borders for a deeply moving conversation about grief, trauma, resilience and the lifelong journey of healing. For more than two decades, Terry and Monica have worked alongside children, spouses and families affected by 9/11—as well as young people around the world impacted by terrorism, war and mass violence. This conversation explores why healing does not mean forgetting, why closure may not exist after traumatic loss and how being surrounded by people who truly understand can help someone begin to move forward. Terry and Monica share: • Why 9/11 remains both a public tragedy and a deeply personal loss• How the children and spouses of those killed have carried their grief for 25 years• Why people need to be seen as more than what happened to them• How telling our stories can become part of the healing process• The extraordinary impact of Project COMMON BOND• How young people from opposing sides of conflict discover their shared humanity• Why “the ministry of presence” can be more powerful than finding the perfect words• How trauma can be transformed into purpose and service• Why love, dignity and an open heart still offer hope to our world One of the most powerful truths in this episode is that healing is not a destination. It is a lifelong process of putting one foot in front of the other, rediscovering joy and allowing pain to become a source of compassion and purpose. As Terry explains, sometimes healing begins with a simple promise: “I will be there for you until you don’t need me to be there for you.” And as Monica reminds us: “Love goes a long way—and it is transformative.” Today, we remember those whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. We honor their families, the survivors and the first responders—and we recognize those who have spent the past 25 years ensuring that no one faces trauma and grief alone. Learn more about Dignity Beyond Borders:https://www.dignitybeyondborders.org/ Contact the organization:info@dignitybeyondborders.org Subscribe to From the Hart with Ed Hart and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that even when we are bearing the unbearable, hope and joy are still possible. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms. #NeverForget #September11 #Healing #HumanConnection #DignityBeyondBorders #FromTheHartPodcast

    Ep 163 - They Chose Hope After 9/11: The Healing Power of Human Connection | Terry Sears & Monica McNamara
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Welcome to From The Hart, presented by Orange Kiwi Consulting and Crisp Imaging. This show was created, and is hosted, by Ed Hart to share stories that will inspire you. Hart interviews leaders, pastors, actors, athletes, and family business owners and gets them to tell stories that will inspire and touch his listeners. What's in YOUR heart? Enjoy! Visit www.hartleadership.com to learn more!

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