72: How The Store Is Changing the World with Love at the Core: Interview with Courtney Vrablik, Executive Director of The Store - Nashville

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:</strong> </span></p> <p><a href= "https://teresahuff.com/vip-fast-track-to-grant-writer/"><strong>www.teresahuff.com/vip</strong></a></p> <hr /> <h3>Nonprofit Spotlight: The Store, Nashville, TN</h3> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>It’s been a while since we had a nonprofit spotlight on the show, so I’ve been saving this interview up for you to air during the holidays. And let me tell you, there is GOLD in here today. Pure gold.</p> <p>Last week we talked about how it's important to always be learning, but also take action.</p> <p>Today’s guest is a perfect example of that combination.</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-vrablik-476a5515/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Courtney Vrablik</a> is the Executive Director of <a href="https://www.thestore.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Store in Nashville, TN</a>. A few years ago, Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley (yes, that’s the country singer and the actress) volunteered with their kids at <a href="https://www.unityshoppe.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Unity Shoppe</a> in Santa Barbara, California. That sparked their dream to address food insecurity in their own hometown of Nashville.</p> <p>Courtney became the Executive Director just before the pandemic of 2020 hit, and what a time to step into a new role! She's such an incredible combination of tenacity, confidence, and humility.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></span></p> </div> <div>This conversation is full of so many inspiring insights. Courtney shares about:</div> <ul> <li>Staying on top of her game and the ability to make decisions quickly</li> <li>Relying on her supportive board to advise and guide</li> <li>Importance of having a community of peers to build each other up, share resources, learn from each other’s strengths</li> <li>Pooling resources with other organizations in the community</li> <li>Nashville’s unique culture that contributes to the