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What does it mean to lead with humanity, especially when the stakes are as real as food, health, and dignity?

In this episode of Hello, I’m Bossy, Kathryn Welles sits down with Melissa Browne, Chief Development Officer of ‪@UnitedWayNYC‬ for an honest and deeply human conversation about leadership, hope, and responsibility.

Melissa shares what she’s seeing on the ground in New York City, where food pantry visits are up 87% since COVID and more than half of New Yorkers struggle to meet basic needs. Together, Kathryn and Melissa explore why food insecurity isn’t just a social issue, but a leadership one, and how community, empathy, and action intersect.

This conversation goes beyond statistics. Melissa opens up about:

Leading with vulnerability and humanity in the nonprofit sector

Why hope is not naive, but necessary

The power of family involvement in giving back

Setting boundaries, practicing real self-care, and sustaining yourself as a working mother

What women uniquely bring to leadership in philanthropy

Her long-term vision of building systems so strong they’re no longer needed

This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be hardened to be effective, and that caring deeply is not a weakness, but a strategy.

If you’re looking for ways to make a difference this season, consider supporting your local ‪@UnitedwayOrgWorldwide‬ or getting involved through volunteering, donations, or community drives.

Because being “bossy” at its core is about care, courage, and impact.

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