In this heartfelt episode of Make It Count, we sit down with Stephen Cooper — founder of HB First Initiatives and newly appointed Executive Director of Comfort Bears — to talk about authenticity, community impact, and the power of leading with heart.

From raising over $22,000 in just seven months for grassroots initiatives to supporting children facing trauma and illness, Coop shares how purpose-driven leadership isn’t about recognition — it’s about connection. We dive into mental health (especially for men), people-pleasing, grief, fatherhood, legacy, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply show up.

This conversation is raw, real, and rooted in one core belief: before business, before titles, before success — we are human beings first.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, identity, or wondered how to create meaningful impact in your community, this episode is for you.

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