Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Stacy Dodd VIDEO DESCRIPTION From the woods to the board room—Stacy Dodd’s journey is nothing short of miraculous. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, Stacy Dodd joins us to share his powerful testimony of overcoming homelessness and addiction to become a leading Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) and Territory Manager for Woodland Recovery Center (Bradford Health …

– Southaven Business Beat episode features Stacy Dodd from The Hope Center, a mentoring program for at-risk youth.

– The Hope Center was founded in 2015 and partners with DeSoto County schools and the Memphis Grizzlies National Mentoring Program.

– Program focuses on one-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth in grades 3-12, following effective mentoring elements.

– Provides nonjudgmental and supportive environment, offering activities like bowling, skating, and zoo trips.

– Aims to build trust and transparency, offering long-term support and guidance throughout mentees’ lives.

– Hosting youth leadership conferences in Southaven, Hernando, Olive Branch, and Horn Lake, featuring speakers like mayors and judges.

– Conferences are free and provide a John Maxwell-like leadership experience for youth.

– Received awards for nonprofit leader of the year and mentoring program of the year.

– Grateful for support from Southaven Chamber of Commerce and the city of Southaven.