263: Heather Edwards on Transforming Lives Through Arts Education
Gratitude Geek | Marketing & Productivity for Female Solopreneurs
Release Date: 03/18/2025
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info_outlineIn episode 263, Kandas Rodarte sits down with Heather Edwards, founder of AhHa!Broadway, an arts education organization based in New York City. As part of Podcasthon 2025, an international week of podcasts promoting non-profits, Heather shares how AhHa!Broadway has adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding its reach through successful online arts programs. They discuss the transformative power of the arts, the importance of mentorship, and the vital role community plays in fostering creativity and emotional well-being. Heather also highlights the challenges faced by nonprofits in securing funding and the impact of arts education on diverse populations, including children, veterans, and neurodivergent adults.
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