Today on Nonprofits Today, we’re joined by Paula Schneider, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest breast cancer organization. From once working alongside Kanye West in the fashion world to now leading a mission to end breast cancer forever, Paula’s story is a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose and heart.
A breast cancer survivor who also lost her mother to the disease, Paula brings unmatched clarity, compassion, and corporate strategy to the nonprofit sector. In this episode, she opens up about:
Paula’s mantra is simple: “Life is not only about what you accomplish, but what you help others achieve along the way.” This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and legacy leadership.
Listen in to hear:
✔ Jetsons-level innovation in a Flintstones healthcare system
✔ What it means to “shut it down”—not in failure, but in victory
✔ Her advice for nonprofit leaders scaling mission-driven impact
✔ And why you only need to be smart enough to lead the band
Connect with Paula & Susan G. Komen:
Website: https://www.komen.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGKomen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susangkomen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/susangkomen/mycompany/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/komenforthecure
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