Gila Kurtz: Turning Passion Into Purpose | Finding Something More to Talk About with Nancy Rench

What can dogs teach us about confidence, connection, and leadership? In this episode of Finding Something More to Talk About, Nancy Rench sits down with Gila Kurtz, entrepreneur, bestselling author, co-founder of Dog is Good, and one of Finding Something More’s 2026 Inspirational Woman of the Year nominees. Gila is also the founder and executive director of The BOLO Project, which uses the bond between people and dogs to help teens build confidence, resilience, empathy, leadership, and purpose through service. Get to know Gila through a conversation about turning passion into purpose, the inspiration behind The BOLO Project, and lessons dogs can teach us about life. Subscribe to our channel for more conversations with women whose experiences and impact inspire us to find something more in our own lives. Photography: Maggie Mae Photography -- Finding Something More inspires women to look beyond their circumstances toward greater purpose, stability, and fulfillment through mentorship, personal development, and meaningful connection. Finding Something More with Nancy Rench features thoughtful conversations with women whose journeys, leadership, and impact inspire others to find something more in their own lives. Learn more at: www.findingsomethingmore.org #FindingSomethingMore #FindingSomethingMoreToTalkAbout #NancyRench #GilaKurtz #DogIsGood #TheBOLOProject