In this solo episode, host Melanie Bazile gets personal about her early days in human services—where passion met inexperience, and leadership was full of stumbles,
You Can’t Fake Culture: Hard Truths from Danny Silk
With decades of experience in leadership development, Danny has empowered countless leaders to build cultures of trust, accountability, and connection. As a renowned speaker, author,
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Post-Pandemic Reflections
Melanie Bazile is a longtime leader in the human services field, known for blending honesty, grit, and hope. With decades of experience navigating the messiness
Innovation in Human Services
A few years ago, Sarah found herself feeling lost—unsure of her direction or purpose. She had big dreams but wasn’t certain how to bring them
Innovation
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Interview with Peter Liedy
Peter Leidy is a consultant, speaker, teacher, and singer/songwriter with a background in support and inclusion for people with disabilities. He works with families and
From Theory to Practice: Bridging Academia and Human Services with Dr. Andy
Andy has been a social worker since 2008 after he received his master of Social Work degree from CSU Chico. He worked as a Clinical
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The Power of Support: Jenelle’s Perspective on Social Work
In this episode of A Side of Hope, Jenelle shares powerful insights and wisdom drawn from her personal experience receiving Supported Living Services (SLS). Her
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Caregiving with Humor and Heart: An 18-Year Journey in Human Services
Guest Bio: Aaron Zint works as as a Payroll Manager by day and an author and coach by night. He has grown up in the
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Disrupting the Norm: An Unconventional Approach to Excellence in Human Services
Eric is the CEO of Compass, an agency that supports adults with disabilities in California. He joined the mission of Compass when he saw that
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Unscripted Moments: Capturing the Raw Realities of Independent Living
Cassandra works as the program manager of the ILS wing of Compass. She found her home at Compass in 2011 at the ripe ol’
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From Caregiver to CEO: One Woman’s Journey to Founding Compass
Podcast Summary: Sadie and Melanie shared their insights on navigating leadership transitions within the human services field, emphasizing the critical role of compassion and empathy
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Amplifying Voices in Human Services
I’m Melanie Bazile, a long-time professional in the human services arena. It seems like just yesterday when I was getting my serendipitous start in human