How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

Kayla White, Executive Director of the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center, joins Kenny Lange to share her journey from business development to leading the region’s top nonprofit resource hub. In this episode, Kayla reveals practical strategies for securing funding, building resilient organizations, and empowering teams to drive lasting community impact. Her insights are a must-listen for nonprofit leaders, business executives, and anyone passionate about making a difference. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring stories from a leader who’s helped shape the future of Southeast Texas nonprofits.Listen on Other PlatformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsWebsite: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Kayla White ResourcesWebsite: https://setxnonprofit.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-white-ba4330108/Instagram: @setxnonprofitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SETXnonprofitHashtags#HowLeadersThink #NonprofitLeadership #BusinessGrowth #CommunityImpact

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