Episode 83 - Jonathan Broutin, Seagull Institute, President, USA/France - a podcast by Mass Participation World

This week on The Aid Station, we head to Chicago where we are joined by Jonathan Broutin, President of the Seagull Institute.

Jonathan leads, manages and develops educational & professional programs for over 2,000 students.

Hear how some of his childhood experiences of travel laid the foundation for him to move from his native France to live in Chicago. It ultimately gave him his big break from Michael Nishi which presented the opportunity to partner with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Of his 10 years in the industry, 2020 was supposed to be the best year ever for his business. Best in terms of finances and impact. But COVID-19 hit hard and everything changed. Programs and flights bringing students from France were cancelled and they had to pivot and make everything a virtual experience.

Listen until the end when Jonathan shares the people, mentors and leaders who have inspired him to become a better person. One important person is Betty who at 94 years old is the oldest volunteer at the Chicago Marathon. She is an inspiration to not only him but to everyone in the team. She truly displays the "can do" attitude Jonathan wanted to impart to his students.

Listen to my talk with Jonathan now.

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