In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange sits down with Dena Petty, Founder and Director of Mentors Care, to explore the power of mentorship in transforming the lives of at-risk high school students. Dena shares her journey from founding a nonprofit to developing a curriculum that now serves over 1,000 students across 22 schools. Discover how purpose, hope, and community can break cycles and create lasting change. Whether you’re a business leader, nonprofit executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, Dena’s insights will inspire you to lead with heart and impact.

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Dena Petty Resources:

Website:

https://www.denapetty.com

https://www.mentors.care

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dena-petty

Instagram: www.instagram.com/denapetty40

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dena.petty.2005

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentorsCare

Podcast: https://www.mentors.care/podcast

Email: dena.petty@mentors.care

Books Mentioned:

"Collateral Hope" by Dena Petty (to be published holidays 2025)

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#HowLeadersThink #MentorsCare #LeadershipPodcast #NonprofitLeadership