In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Tommy sits down with Stacey Stewart, President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to explore the extraordinary journey that shaped one of America’s most influential nonprofit leaders.

From her roots in Atlanta during the Civil Rights era, to her rise on Wall Street, to becoming a transformational executive at Fannie Mae, United Way, March of Dimes, and now MADD, Stacey shares how mission, courage, and strategy have defined her life’s work.

She opens up about the pivotal mentors who changed her trajectory, the devastating accident that transformed her family, and the leadership principles that allow her to turn struggling organizations into high-impact forces for good.

The episode takes an emotional and inspiring turn as Stacey discusses mental health, substance-impaired driving, emerging safety technology that could save 10,000 lives a year, and the powerful legacy of women—past and present—who shaped her path.

This is a masterclass in resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and the power of lifting others as you climb.

Highlights:

• The childhood teacher who ignited Stacey’s imagination and transformed her life
• How personal family tragedy reshaped her understanding of courage and perseverance
• Why strategy—not passion alone—determines whether missions succeed