Excellence Culture

Welcome to the Excellence Culture. Join Matt Brost in hearing the stories of people who pursue excellence every day. Why are they the way they are? Why is excellence becoming more rare by the day? Our hope is to find out and to make an impact in a positive direction.

Excellence Culture – Kristen Howell & Melanie Vest

MarketScale

May 8, 2024

Kristen is the CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas.

Melanie is the President of DATCU Credit Union.

This episode of the #ExcellenceCulture means so much to me!

What does the Children’s Advocacy Center do?

What is the value and purpose of a board member?

What are the challenges and blessings of coming up as a female leader?

These ladies are saturated in wisdom and grit. I knew sitting down with them was going to be awesome.

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