67. The Pearl House: How a Mission of Love + Education is Transforming Lives - Courtney Bullard
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Overview
Meet Courtney. She's telling her founder's story about the power of leading from a place where focus is always on helping "the one." The Pearl House was founded in 2013 to provide hope for girls in rural Ghana, Africa. By providing physical care, emotional support, spiritual development and life-changing academic/vocational opportunities, they empower these girls like never before. Hear one girl's tear-jerking story of hope of what happened her first moments on campus. We encourage keeping tissues handy.
Today’s Guest
Courtney Bullard, Founder, Director, and CEO of The Pearl House
“Our role is to make the need known.”
Courtney’s journey to the nonprofit world (2:30)
The Mission of The Pearl House: “The Pearl House protects, educates and disciples at-risk young women in underserved communities around the world. We are committed to helping our “pearls of great price” become the amazing women they are meant to be!” (9:27)
Humbling, powerful, and rewarding moments (11:52)
The struggles and triumphs of starting a new non-profit (15:35)
Asking those around you for help (19:49)
The impact of the Pearl House (23:44)
A mission moment from the Pearl House (29:30)
Courtney’s One Good Thing: Always be kinder than necessary. Donors that give to your organizations and nonprofits want to be your friend. Treat them how you would treat a good friend. (37:08)
Hopes and Dreams for 2021 for the Pearl House and how you can get involved (39:54)
Powerful Quotes:
“I was sleeping one night and literally, God woke me up in the night and I audibly heard His voice say that I was to build a home in Africa for young girls.” - Courtney
“The word that kept coming up and in my heart was unite.” - Courtney
“There are no coincidences.” - Becky
Pearl House’s Mission: “We want to protect, educate, and disciple at-risk young girls.” - Courtney
“It’s very humbling… and I’m so glad I said yes.” - Courtney
“It almost makes you speechless and you’re humbled and honored to be apart of a work that’s much bigger than you and that will outlast you and outlive you.” - Courtney
“You had this vision to just start with a home.” - Becky
“You just kind of go where the needs are. To me, that’s what thriving non-profits do, the ones that really succeed, they don’t fight what should naturally be happening.” - Becky
“There are so many different layers where someone could plug in.” - Becky
“I would be sure of your calling.” - Courtney
“You can learn a lot from others.” - Courtney
“I would also encourage others to not be afraid to make mistakes.” - Courtney
“Stick to your vision.” - Courtney
“People want to come alongside organizations that they see the good that’s happening.” - Courtney
“Our role is to make the need known.” - Courtney
“These girls, (I hope) that they will realize how valuable, and precious, and priceless they are.” - Courtney
“The impact and ripple effect it has on others is enormous.” - Courtney
“I really think there’s something in the power of one.” - Becky
“If we can allow hope, we can give one pearl a dream.” - Becky
“We all want be seen, we all want be noticed, we want someone to see the value that we have.” - Courtney
“I think when someone realizes the love that someone has for them, it’s truly transformational.” - Courtney
“If you can build a community that fosters love, and inclusivity, and seeing people, and meeting needs, it can literally change the world.” - Becky
“I would say to thank them and be kind.” - Courtney’s One Good Thing
“Donors that give to your organizations and nonprofits want to be your friend. Treat them how you would treat a good friend. Don’t hesitate to thank them, and thank them well.” -Courtney
“When we say the art, it’s just about humanity, it’s about compassion, it’s about kindness, it’s about doing the right thing.” - Becky
“Find your cause. Run toward goodness and embrace it in a way that makes sense for you.” - Becky
