S2E15: Improving the Lives of Horses Now and Later

Your Nonprofit Life

Today’s interview is with the founder of a Humane Society in southern Texas.

You might not be familiar with this type of organization so let me help you get your bearings. You’ve heard of animal rescues and animal shelters before, right? And when you think about them, you probably imagine they rescue pets like cats and dogs.

And maybe, if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you also think of birds, pigs, and snakes!

So, let me ask you this. Have you ever thought about what happens to abused and neglected horses? Or what happens when a horse owner loses her job and can’t afford to care for her well-loved four-hoofed friend? Did you realize that horses sometimes need to be rescued? Sheltered? Rehabilitated?

Well, they do, and today you’re going to meet a woman who not only saw the need for a horse rescue, she decided to start a nonprofit organization that does just that.

Today’s episode was so much fun to record. My guest is the Founder and Executive Director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, Jennifer Williams. During our interview, Jennifer shares about her love of horses and her journey into the nonprofit sector--which, by the way, was never part of her life plan.

She also shares about how she met her husband online back in the mid 90s (something we have in common), and how her life changed after having her daughter later in life.

Additionally, Jennifer has a genetic condition that has made running a nonprofit more challenging than it would have been without it. We also discuss life as a nonprofit founder and how hard it was to build a strong board--but so worth it.

I can’t wait for you to meet Jennifer Williams, Founder and Executive Director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in Rosharon, Texas.

https://yournonprofitlife.com/s2ep15-jennifer-williams/