In this episode of No Boxes: Just Verses, we're joined by a true powerhouse couple, Leah and Dana Pump. Are you a leader trying to build a legacy, balance family and business, or find purpose after a setback? Leah and Dana share their incredible journey, from humble beginnings and tough life lessons to building a multi-million-dollar sports enterprise and two impactful foundations. This conversation is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, community building, and the power of a supportive partnership.
Leah Pump is the President and CEO of the Ladylike Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit empowering young women. An educator by trade, she has helped countless girls from under-resourced communities gain admission to top universities.
Dana Pump is the Co-founder, President, and CEO of the Harold and Carol Pump Foundation, which has raised millions for cancer care. He is also the co-founder of Double Pump Inc., a global sports and entertainment agency that has helped over 1,000 student-athletes earn college scholarships.
Key Takeaways:
- The Blueprint for Entrepreneurship: Learn how a childhood of hard work, an entrepreneurial father, and a business-minded mother laid the foundation for Dana's multi-million-dollar sports and philanthropy career.
- Turning Tragedy into Triumph: Discover how the passing of their parents inspired Dana and his brother to create a lasting family legacy by raising over $15 million for cancer care.
- The Power of a Visionary Coach: Leah shares how a trusted coach in her life helped her move past a painful past and embrace a new, "unboxed" future she never imagined, leading her to her husband and her life's purpose.
- Building Partnerships, Not Transactions: The couple's story highlights how a successful partnership, in both business and life, is rooted in mutual support, respect, and a genuine desire to help others without expectation of return.
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