Ownr Spotlight: Bootcamps for Change
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Bootcamps for Change believes fitness can break the cycle of poverty. They remove barriers for youth experiencing homelessness to access the tools and community to reach their full potential through physical activity and industry employment. Through cross-sector collaboration, their vision is that every at-risk youth will thrive through better health and a foundation for sustainable livelihood. In this interview with Ownr, Katie Heggtveit, Founder of Bootcamps for Change shares her inspiring story and how her organization is continuing to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
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- For those who don’t know you, give us some background on yourself and how you got started as an entrepreneur.
- The work that you’re doing through Bootcamps for Change and the impact you’re making on people’s lives is inspiring. What first inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
- What are some important lessons that starting this organization has taught you?
- What is the most rewarding aspect of doing what you do everyday?