Everyday Leaders

Demond Hicks EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL38

Demond Hicks Demond Hicks is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and devoted father based in Indianapolis. With a passion for inspiring others, Demond has curated captivating content through his book, "Keys to Elevate," and his popular podcast, "Over Tha Top." He also organizes dynamic networking and vendor events, bringing like-minded individuals together. Known for promoting positivity, Demond's powerful publication, "The Mindset Shift," features 100 affirmations that empower readers to...

Mark Myers EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL37

Mayor Mark W. Myers was born and raised in Greenwood, Indiana, where he is now a devoted father to six children, a proud husband to Stacie Myers, and serving his fourth term in office. As a child, Mayor Myers was already getting involved in his community as a member of the Boy Scouts of America and an Explorer Scout with the Greenwood Fire Department. His father, a former mayor of Greenwood himself, ran the family-owned-and-operated Myers Ambulance Service, which served Greenwood and Johnson...

Marie Storm EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL36

Marie Storm LOVES wellness and has dedicated her life to improving the health of her community. She graduated from Purdue University nursing school & started her fitness instructor journey while a student there. She was the head fitness instructor & received the Instructor of the Year award twice. She hasn’t stopped teaching since & went on to receive many more certifications such as her 200 hour yoga training in Arizona. Marie worked in a neurology unit at a hospital in St. Louis for severa...

Jennifer A. Garrett EVERYDAY LEADERS EBL35

Jennifer A. Garrett is an internationally recognized leadership coach, podcast host, speaker, author, Army lawyer, and former Fortune 100 corporate executive who has become known as a high-performance expert that works with small-, medium-, and large-sized companies to help them improve execution and productivity, drive critical thinking around strategic planning; transform the culture into a sustainable atmosphere that attracts talent, increase brand awareness, create a competitive advantag...

EBL Samantha Tishner Everyday Business Leaders EBL34

My journey has gifted me lessons that pulse with authenticity and empathy. Each twist, each turn, has chiseled me into who I am today—a fierce advocate of tranquility, love, and boundless joy. The years have been a river of growth, carving out in me a wellspring of knowledge. And my heart is eager to share the invaluable gifts of serenity and happiness with kindred souls. Though my past 25+ years in the hallowed halls of Corporate America, a new calling has awakened within me. A yearning to ...

Rob Helms EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL33

Rob Helms   Rob founded RD Productions, LLC in 2015. RD Productions, LLC had their first national act at the Morgan County Fair in Martinsville, Indiana in 2016 with the legendary Charlie Daniels Band. Since 2016 Rob and his team have booked over 200 concerts. Rob currently is in the ninth year of RD Productions, LLC. He and his business partner Ken Fraley are very excited about what the future brings for all the concerts and what impact these events will have on each community. Not only i...

Valarie Brunning Everyday Leaders EBL32

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Valarie L. Brunning:     Valarie is not just an attorney; she's a compassionate advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the sensitive terrain of estate planning and end-of-life decisions. With a mission to show people the critical importance of implementing an estate plan, Valarie focuses on building relationships and fostering understanding to eliminate potential conflicts down the road. Understanding the gravity of ...

Valarie Brunning Everyday Leaders EBL31

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Valarie L. Brunning:     Valarie is not just an attorney; she's a compassionate advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the sensitive terrain of estate planning and end-of-life decisions. With a mission to show people the critical importance of implementing an estate plan, Valarie focuses on building relationships and fostering understanding to eliminate potential conflicts down the road. Understanding the gravity of ...

Jill Lehman EVERYDAY LEADERS EBL31

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Jill Lehman:   Jill is a human resources executive who has held executive roles within some of the largest and most notable employers in Retail, Consumer Products, Medical Device, and Technology. Jill has been recognized as a Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, awarded a Stevie Women in Business, and has led companies to achieve multiple year honors including Best Places to Work, When Work Works Awards...

Jill Lehman EVERYDAY LEADERS EBL30

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Jill Lehman:   Jill is a human resources executive who has held executive roles within some of the largest and most notable employers in Retail, Consumer Products, Medical Device, and Technology. Jill has been recognized as a Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, awarded a Stevie Women in Business, and has led companies to achieve multiple year honors including Best Places to Work, When Work Works Awards...

Katie Stahlhut EVERYDAY LEADERS EBL30

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Katie Stahlhut: Katie Stahlhut has the distinct honor of carrying on Ms. Beverly’s legacy of dance excellence. Ms. Beverly passed the torch after 55 years of ownership. Katie has been a part of Stage I Dance Academy since elementary school. Katie has a degree in Business Management from the Kelley School of Business, is a graduate of Leadership Johnson County’s class of 2018 and a member of Aspire Johnson County. Her passion is providing a nur...

Katie Stahlhut EVERYDAY LEADERS EBL29

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Katie Stahlhut: Katie Stahlhut has the distinct honor of carrying on Ms. Beverly’s legacy of dance excellence. Ms. Beverly passed the torch after 55 years of ownership. Katie has been a part of Stage I Dance Academy since elementary school. Katie has a degree in Business Management from the Kelley School of Business, is a graduate of Leadership Johnson County’s class of 2018 and a member of Aspire Johnson County. Her passion is providing a nur...

Rose Myers EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL28

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Rose Myers: I never aspired to be a martial artist, nor to own and operate a martial arts school, but God had other plans that I followed willingly. *MY* plan was earning an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Dayton and working to protect the state of Indiana working at IDEM (Indy’s EPA). Then I was told I had a hormonal disease that prevented me from conceiving children. But God is greater than science and had bigger plans...

Rose Myers EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL29

This week's Everyday Business Leader celebrates Rose Myers: I never aspired to be a martial artist, nor to own and operate a martial arts school, but God had other plans that I followed willingly. *MY* plan was earning an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Dayton and working to protect the state of Indiana working at IDEM (Indy’s EPA). Then I was told I had a hormonal disease that prevented me from conceiving children. But God is greater than science and had bigger plans...

Dr Jonathon Wade EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL28

Dr. Wade is an associate professor at Danville Area Community College in the liberal arts division. He teaches courses in sociology and psychology and has more than twelve years of experience as a mental health professional, community advocate, corporate trainer, and educational consultant. In 2022, Dr. Wade created the Connection Café at his college to educate and facilitate community dialogue about mental health challenges to break the stigma that causes many people to not seek help. Betwe...

Dr Jonathon Wade EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL27

Dr. Wade is an associate professor at Danville Area Community College in the liberal arts division. He teaches courses in sociology and psychology and has more than twelve years of experience as a mental health professional, community advocate, corporate trainer, and educational consultant. In 2022, Dr. Wade created the Connection Café at his college to educate and facilitate community dialogue about mental health challenges to break the stigma that causes many people to not seek help. Betwe...

EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS Beau Jackson EBL 27

Today's Everyday Business Leader is Beau Jackson, I am a financial professional with a passion for adventure and a love for my family. My wife, Jennifer, the Head Coach for Franklin College’s Women’s Soccer team, and our two children, Atlas (3) and Skylar (2), bring joy and fulfillment to my life. Alongside them, our 15-year-old black lab, Olie, completes our happy home. Throughout my life, I have accomplished various feats. On a whim, I moved to Colorado’s San Luis Valley for a year to wor...

JoDee Curtis EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL 26

Today's Everyday Business Leaders JoDee Curtis, JoDee Curtis is the Founder of Purple Ink and the ink pad. She is a co-author of five books in the JoyPowered® series and co-hosts The JoyPowered® Workspace Podcast. JoDee is passionate about helping organizations and individuals discover their talents and do more of what they do well through speaking and training. JoDee is a CPA, a SHRM – Senior Certified Professional, an Everything DiSC® Certified Trainer, and a Gallup-certified Strengths Co...

Dr. Candace Ashby EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL25

Dr. Candace Ashby, IAAI-CFI, CFEI, CFII, CVFI, MiFireE Dr. Candace Ashby is President of Key Fire Investigations and ELITE Public Safety Consulting, Inc. She has over 32 years of fire service experience and is a Battalion Chief for the Indianapolis Fire Department. Candace holds a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership, Master of Science Degree in Management, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, an Associate in Applied Fire Science Technology. She is a license...

Lance Patterson EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL24

Lance Patterson has been with Merritt Hall since August of 2020. He enjoys working with our team to help protect what matters most to clients while also helping them understand more about policy protection. He and his wife Sandy have a dachshund named Brooklyn. They enjoy sports, music, theatre and volunteering for different community organizations. They always look forward to spending time with their kids and grandchildren.    Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been followin...

Kimberly Smith EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL23

Today's Everyday Business Leader is Kimberly Smith the Executive Director of Johnson County Senior Services Kimberly Smith, based in Whiteland, IN, US, is currently an Executive Director at Johnson County Senior Services, bringing experience from previous roles at SON-sational Accessories and Christ Fellowship Church. Kimberly Smith holds a Certificate in Marketing and Distributive Education @ Ivy Tech Community College. With a robust skill set that includes Customer Service, Visual Merchan...

Bridget Huck EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL22

Today’s Everyday Business Leader is Bridget Huck Bridget has always had an eye for the arts in everyday life, constantly seeking fun adventures and sights to see. Whether it be exploring new cities and national parks or experimenting with new crafts and art mediums at home, she is always eager to expand her portfolio of interests. After graduating with degrees in public relations and studio art, she decided to further her education at Indiana University with a Master’s in Arts Administrati...

Kerry Carmichael EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL21

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. Today’s Everyday Business Leader is Kerry Carmicheal I have been involved with The Refuge on many different levels from the very beginning. When the founding director moved to Florida, I had the honor and privilege of stepping in and leading the staff and volunteers to serve our community. We are all called to serve and help our neighbors, but it is an honor to be part of a community that cares deeply and loves intently. Many do not realize the nee...

Cyrilla Helm EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL20

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. Today’s Everyday Business Leader is Cyrilla Helm Cyrilla is an Executive Director with over nine years of experience managing and growing a nonprofit organization. I am a mom of three - Matthew, Michaela, and Sam- and a wife to Chip for 31 years. Grew up in a small town - Lebanon, KY. I have a passion for K-12 education and have been working on the legislative front for several years to try and pass legislation for K-12 education tax credits. Served...

Justin Kinney EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL19

Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual and live event broadcasts, and more. We are excited to bring you a new focus on this platform, celebrating Everyday Business Leaders in our local community. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel, turn on notifications, and never miss an episode! Watch the full LIVE in-studio interview here from JPtheGeek Studio in Greenwood, Indiana: https://www.youtube.com/@MelahniAkeEverydayLeaders Everyday Business Leaders is a program dedicated to eleva...

Amanda Sautel EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL18

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders me...

Dr Dee Bonney EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL 17

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Shauna Snyder EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL16

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Chip Helm EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL15

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Chad D. Malone EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL14

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Emily Ellis, Julia Reynolds EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL13

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

David Maurer EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL12

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Kathy Buck EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL11

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Kelly Russell EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL10

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Zyler Ogden EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL9

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders m...

Kelsie Sparks EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL8

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you. If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders...

Brad Goedeker EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL7

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders ...

Stefany Dolan, Stacia Jones EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL6

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you. If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, Joeakestudios.com is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media pr...

Bryana Schreiber EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL5

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you. If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual an...

Kyle Masengale EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL4

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome!  We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years.     I am your host, and my husband Joe is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtua...

Ebony Ligon EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL3

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you. If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual and ...

Ryan Henry EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL2

  Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support, and we look forward to continuing to add value to you. If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome!  We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years.     I am your host, and my husband Joe is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, ...

Tiffany Woods EVERYDAY BUSINESS LEADERS EBL1

Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you’ve been following us since 2018 we appreciate your support and we look forward to continuing to add value to you.  If this is the first time you’re finding us, welcome!  We are a husband and wife media team that is based in Indianapolis, IN  and have been helping clients with building their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years.     I am your host and my husband Joe is the producer, director and editor of all  of the Everyday Lead...

EL166 Jennifer Magley

Jennifer Magley is a motivational speaker and coach who has spent over a decade helping successful people become unstoppable. A former NCAA Division I head coach and professional athlete she finds it thrilling to watch her young sons play sports and build things out of paper.  She has received national media coverage most notably by USA Today, CNN, ESPN, Foundr Magazine, and US News & World Report. Her newest book How To Be Queen-A Leadership Fable, about the power of imperfect leadership, i...

EL167 Sarah Reuter

Today, March 15, 2021, Elevate Travel Co. made the front page of The Wall Street Journal!  One year ago, Sarah Reuter’s team was scrambling to find a way to get a group of travelers home from India 5 days earlier than planned, because the world was basically shutting down.  They made it happen and felt a short-stinted victory because of what we pulled off, but the days to follow were rather depressing. They canceled or postponed our entire 2020 book of business, with no way to refill it, a...

EL183 More With Chip Baker and The Impact of Influence Volume 2

The Impact of Influence Volume 2.  Interviews with Chip Baker and authors from the Impact of Influence.   What would you do to make a bigger impact in the world?   Melahni Qualls Ake, Founder of Everyday Leaders, and husband Joe Ake, Founder of Joe Ake Studios Productions Together, they created Everyday Leaders 50in50 Podcast. Melahni is a passionate professional and personal development leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker and has been certified through John Maxwell since Marc...

More With Chip Baker and The Impact of Influence Volume 2

EL183 Chip Baker The Impact of Influence Volume 2

What would you do to make a bigger impact in the world?   Melahni Qualls Ake, Founder of Everyday Leaders, and husband Joe Ake, Founder of Joe Ake Studios Productions Together, they created Everyday Leaders 50in50 Podcast. Melahni is a passionate professional and personal development leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker and has been certified through John Maxwell since March 2017 and the WHY Institute since 2020.  John's book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth has been the most sig...

Chip Baker The Impact of Influence Volume 2

EL182 #thelinkedinguru Jeff Young

EL182 #thelinkedinguru Jeff Young Funny, this was streamed via ZOOM into the Everyday Leaders Facebook Group to discuss LINKEDIN!  Jeff Young is a friend of Everyday Leaders on all social media platforms and inspires others to make impactful relationships in your life.  This show is one of the most popular interviews since the beginning of Everyday Leaders 50in50 launch.  Connect with Jeff for all his tips and strategies on LInkedin.       What would you do to make a bigger impact in the...