Jared Holbrook | Podcast Recap

Episode Summary: Jared Holbrook on Faith, Community, and Catholic Education

In this episode of the XCEL U Podcast, host Ryley Smith sits down with Jared Holbrook—photographer, musician, former alderman, and the new Executive Director of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation.

Jared shares his remarkable journey from years of chronic foot pain to finally finding relief through XCEL PT. But the conversation goes much deeper, exploring Jared's dramatic health transformation where he lost 62 pounds in two months through intermittent fasting and dietary changes.

Now in his new role at the Catholic Schools Foundation, Jared serves as the bridge between donors and families seeking tuition assistance for Catholic education. He opens up about the biggest surprise in his new position: discovering just how much need exists in the community and how many families sacrifice to provide their children with a faith-based education.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of educating your clients and always delivering more than expected

• How entrepreneurship teaches patience and builds character that translates to family life

• The reality that Catholic schools serve families across all economic backgrounds, not just the wealthy

• Why the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation needs community support

• Jared's challenge to donors: "Give and give loudly" to inspire others and create awareness

Whether you're Catholic or not, this conversation highlights the vital role faith-based education plays in our community and how one person's network and relationships can make a lasting impact on children's lives.

Connect with the Foundation: Visit quincycatholicschools.org to learn more about supporting Catholic education in Quincy.