Pursuing Your Dreams and Making an Impact at Any Age with Heather Cole

In this conversation between two good friends, Kate Riney and Heather Cole explore the reality of pursuing dreams, the impact of creating safe spaces for teenagers, and the importance of living a legacy. Heather shares her experience starting The Harbor, a nonprofit aimed at supporting teens, and discusses the challenges and breakthroughs along the way. Heather opens up about the doubts and struggles she overcame in quitting her job to start The Harbor in her fifties and what she’s looking forward to. Their conversation emphasizes the power of friendship, resilience, and the importance of seeing and uplifting others.

Takeaways

The journey to building a career and life you love can be long and winding because self-discovery is ongoing and can lead you unexpected places.
Navigating change can lead to personal growth and discovery.
Creating safe spaces for teens and seeing them for who they are is vital for their self-worth and development.
Starting a nonprofit requires resilience and true emotional support.
Building a legacy has a ripple effect; it’s has exponential power.