In this episode of People Behind Progress, Noel Martinez sits down with Heather Cogar, Statewide Director of Community Engagement for the Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Prosperity Initiative, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and the fight to end childhood poverty in Florida.

Drawing from her own journey through foster care, homelessness, and adversity, Heather shares how the support of caring mentors and community leaders transformed her life and ultimately led her to a career dedicated to creating opportunity for others. Together, Noel and Heather explore the Florida Prosperity Initiative, the role of the business community in addressing poverty, and why collaboration is the key to building stronger, more prosperous communities.

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00:00 – Introduction & Meet H ...