After more than 20 years serving in nonprofit organizations in the field of early childhood development, Cultivate Overflow co-founder Cassia deeply believed in the mission of supporting young children, children with special needs, and their families. She loved the work and the people she served, and she carried a strong desire to make a difference.

But somewhere along the way, the passion that once fueled her slowly turned into exhaustion.

One day, she found herself standing in the middle of Walmart crying over a simple mistake that normally would not have mattered. The pressure had become too heavy. The constant demands, the emotional weight of serving others, and the feeling that the work was never enough had finally caught up with her.

In that moment, she felt God whisper:
“Quit your job today.”

And she did.

Not because she stopped caring.
Not because the mission no longer mattered.
But because burnout had taken more from her than she realized.

As she began sharing her story, she discovered something heartbreaking:
she was far from alone.

Again and again, she heard stories from nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers, and caregivers who quietly carried the same exhaustion while continuing to pour into others every day. Stories of compassion fatigue, isolation, and feeling like they had nothing left to give. But also stories of resilience, healing, purpose, and hope.

Cultivate Overflow was born from the belief that the people carrying the mission deserve support too.

Today, Cassia has found renewed hope and purpose through helping others stay healthy, supported, and sustained in the work they feel called to do.