In this episode of Tide Talks, Josh Nelson sits down with Frank Lombardo, Vice President of Information Technology and Digital Innovation at March of Dimes Canada, to explore the lessons that shape meaningful careers and fulfilling lives. Together, they discuss the importance of staying broad in your skillset, embracing failure, building strong communities, prioritizing mental health, and preparing for a future shaped by AI and innovation. Frank also shares his perspective on accessibility, inclusion, and why the nonprofit sector may become one of the most valuable and impactful industries of the future.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction & Icebreaker

02:00 Meet Frank Lombardo

04:00 Technology as an Equalizer

08:00 The Jobs of the Future Don't Exist Yet

12:00 Who You Surround Yourself With

15:00 The Power of Creating Community

21:00 Staying Broad in Your Career

25:00 Embracing Failure and Chaos

30:00 The Pillars of Life Framework

34:00 Attitude, Self Talk, and Mental Health

42:00 Why Young Professionals Should Consider the Nonprofit Sector

51:00 AI, Innovation, and Nonprofits

58:00 Accessibility and Disability in the Digital Age

01:00:03 Closing and Call to Action

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