Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg
497 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs and leaders that compare the winning traits of sports to business. A long time television sportscaster looks for similarities in teamwork, championship culture, diversity and relationships needed in between and outside the lines.
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Ep. 768 Mike Foster | Laser Focused for the Win
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBMike Foster is the founder and innovator of Lazser Down. The veteran coach needed a couple of seconds and a small screen debut to realize traditional sideline technology was lacking. But it took years of trial, error and fine tuning to finally get it right. Now that prototype has become a product, and it’s giving teams an undeniable advantage measured in yard, foot or inch. The future of football has arrived, and it’s ready for kickoff. For Extra Innings with Mike Foster, visit: https://bit...
Ep. 767 Andrew Forman | A Marketing Technique that Gives to Gain
August 24, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAndrew Forman, is the Founder and CEO of Givz, the marketing platform that’s driving an important shift in retail behavior. From his groundbreaking idea came a better way to conduct business that’s as simple as a discount but as impactful as a donation. His proven model has become imperative to the identity of the most socially conscious brands. And it’s not just profitable, it’s philanthropic, and actually changing the world. Givz Website: https://www.givz.com/ For Extra Innings with Andr...
Ep. 766 Suzyn Waldman | A Woman in a Man's World-No More
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSuzyn Waldman is an icon of the airwaves. She’s the trailblazing pioneer with a Boston accent who built a home - and a legacy - in the Bronx. She walked away from the bright lights of Broadway to make a different kind of mark for herself in the male-dominated world of sports. Now nearly four decades later and against most odds, she’s changed baseball’s broadcast game for women and men everywhere. The National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee and legendary Yankee’s color commentator overcame sexism...
Ep. 765 Karen Boyd | A Recipe for Success
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBToday’s guest is a tenacious entrepreneur whose story is as American as apple pie. Her name is Karen Boyd and she’s the owner and managing director of Patrice’s Culinary Collective. The recipe for her success requires one part inspired southern tradition mixed with two parts discerning quality. Sprinkle in four generations of home-taught skill...the result is an urban epicurean experience unlike any other, and it’s finally ready to be shared. Her repertoire includes soulful food and state of ...
Ep. 764 Dean Gray | Protecting Lives Around the World
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDr. Dean Gray is the Vice President of Defense and Health at MRIGlobal, a renowned Midwest research institute based in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Gray is responsible for the company's business operations across national security and defense and global health profit and loss units. With empathy and intention, he diligently monitors the international bio-landscape, leveraging science and tech to solve some of humanity’s most complex problems. For extra innings with Dr. Dean Gray please visit: https...
Ep.763 Father Tom Curran | Listening Speaks Louder than Words
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFather Thomas Curran, S.J., is the newest past president of Rockhurst University who broke the mold of Jesuit tradition on his mission for scholarly excellence. With a literal handful of degrees and penchant for transformative leadership, he reinvigorated a community’s dedication to social justice. And from “the least” came the house that wisdom built, along with a city he’s leaving better than it was before.
Ep. 762 Brian Gregory | Building Your Brand with Emotion
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBefore you can sell your brand to the world, you have to know what attracts the world to your brand. So how do you do it? By tapping into the power of emotive marketing, not to sell, but to attract. Brian Gregory, the CEO of Admanity, a marketing consultant firm, joins Joel Goldberg to discuss the next generation in marketing, which is to tap into the emotional side of your advertising to draw in your audience. A fascinating concept that just might be what your business is missing. For extr...
Ep. 761 The Spirit of Buck O'Neil
August 01, 2022 18:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBA different episode for Rounding the Bases, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. Covering the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Induction has always been a dream for Joel, one that became a reality when the late, great, legendary Buck O'Neil was inducted in July 2022. In this episode, we hear the sounds from Cooperstown as Joel interviews Hall of Famers, fans, and friends capturing the spirit of Buck O'Neil.
Ep. 760 Best of July | Bonnie Hagemann
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWe are rounding out another month, which means we are airing our "Best of July" episode on Rounding The Bases. This episode features Bonnie Hagemann of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She may be the Chief Executive, but don’t call her the boss. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying the strengths they didn’t know they had, she’s setting blue chip culture ablaze, and laying the groun...
Ep. 759 Dr. Michelle Johnston | Thriving Through Connections
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBThere’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses. As workers continue to demand better, Joel's guest would argue that what many are calling the "great resignation" is actually a “treat me like a human” revolution. She’s a celebrated academic from New Orleans weighing in on the new school of leadership for our post-pandemic world. Her name is Dr. Michelle Johnston, the best-selling author, award-winning executive coach and Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University of ...
Ep. 758 Kiona Sinks | Thanks a Million Buck
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAs Major League Baseball heads into one of the greatest weekends of the year, the Hall of Fame Induction, Joel sits down with Kiona Sinks who is prepping for what will be one of the most significant weekends of her career. Kiona is the Community Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. And this weekend, Kiona will witness the legendary Buck O'Neil being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Buck O'Neil played a major role establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball...
Ep. 757 Kelly Specht | It's Okay to not be Okay
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMental health is a conversation Joel has had many times on Rounding the Bases because of its importance. A startling one in five people will struggle with mental health during their lifetime. That’s twenty percent of the population. Yet still, a stigma remains and resources are lacking compared to traditional healthcare. Kelly Specht has made it her life’s work to raise mental health awareness. On June 23, 2017, Kelly's oldest son Carl took his own life. He was an All-American kind of guy wit...
Ep. 756 Paul Kirch | The Power of Community in Business
July 14, 2022 13:28 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOur guest is serious about making business relationships fun. He’s a big picture thinker whose business ownership success strategies aren’t just proven, they’re supercharging the entrepreneurial community. Paul Kirch is a podcast host turned founder of the exclusive think tank that’s like rocket fuel for your business. He calls it BOSS Academy, but most just call it awesome. What began as a simple ambition to bring like-minded professionals together has evolved into a growth acceleration plat...
Ep. 755 Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas | Making Fear Your Greatest Teacher
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFear can be a powerful motivator. If given the opportunity, fear can create dysfunction through ultra-competition and chaos. But for those savvy enough to frame it appropriately, fear also has the potential to become our greatest teacher. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are the founders of Co-Creation and authors of the bestselling book "UnFear". They are masters of organizational transformation and have unlocked the secret to not just harnessing fear, but channeling it to achieve breakthro...
Ep. 754 Bonnie Hagemann | Empowering Women and Leaders with Resilience
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn every thriving business, the product may be its heart but the company’s culture is its soul. Culture can light the fire that sets mediocre companies apart from the stuff of legends. Bonnie Hagemann doesn’t just know culture, she lives and breathes it…into her company and those of her clients. She is the CEO of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying...
Ep. 753 Kelli Campbell-Goodnow and Colleen Katzenberger | Gold Star Wives
July 04, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBHappy 4th of July! For this holiday episode, we are sharing one of our favorites from the year that celebrates our military and our country. Kelli Campbell-Goodnow and Colleen Katzenberger are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. The Gold Star Wives are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen are two of countless spouses who were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers’ story alive w...
Ep. 752 Best of June | Jason Benetti
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIt's the end of the month, which means we're airing our "best of" episode! This month, we are featuring Jason Benetti. Jason's story is one of inspiration and grit. He pursued a dream and made it his reality. He is one of a kind and a man to be admired. Listen to his amazing story as he became the voice of the Chicago White Sox...and a star in more ways than one. For more conversation with Jason visit our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RTBJasonBenetti
Ep. 751 Dr. Kevin Sansberry | Detoxing Toxic Leadership
June 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday on Rounding the Bases, we’re pulling back the mask of workplace culture and getting real. Here to help us do it is the pro of power dynamics whose expertise is as innovative as it is disruptive. Meet Dr. Kevin Sansberry, the behavioral scientist, author and founder of KEVRA: The Culture Company that is leading the movement against toxic workplaces. With an aptitude for authenticity and research-informed solutions, he’s at the forefront of a cultural revolution. By detoxing organizations...
Ep. 750 Arthur Woods | Activating Diversity in the Workplace
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBToday’s guest is nothing short of a dynamo. He’s equal parts DEI authority and entrepreneurial wonderkid whose purpose-driven thinking has earned him international renown. Arthur Woods, global best selling author, subject matter expert and perpetual champion for workplace diversity is the man of the hour. His tech prowess is unmatched by most, with countless more who stand to benefit from his hiring inclusivity index, his proprietary, first of its kind tool. His inspired TEDx talks grant you ...
Ep. 749 Casey Wright | Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
June 20, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBToday’s guest on Rounding the Bases has a passion for introducing good people…to each other, to modern approaches and to perfect-fit workplaces As so many people in the workforce reconsider their professional future, how do they navigate change and find the ideal culture that will enable them to succeed? One person knows best, Casey Wright. Casey is the President and Owner of Chief of Staff, the Kansas City recruitment firm building the workforce of tomorrow, from entry level to executive. Me...
Ep. 748 Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran | From Professional Athletes to Life Changing Entrepreneurs
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBRetired MLB pitcher Kevin Moran and NHL center Matt Lombardi consider themselves opposites. But after each sustained his own career ending injury, the former classmates found commonality in the thrill of elite competition. A lifetime of pushing their bodies to the brink had them in need of a safe, effective remedy to their aches and pains. And so Beam was born. The all-natural, pharmaceutical grade and 100% THC-free CBD lifestyle products were the answer they had been searching for. Beam chan...
Ep. 747 Mary Redmond | The "Fear-Less" Negotiator
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThere’s bravery, and then there’s my guest today, who is downright fearless. Throughout her career, she’s been esteemed as the secret weapon to high-stakes contract negotiations with some of the world's largest financial institutions. Her name is Mary Redmond, the always passionate and sometimes shocking body language boss more commonly known as the Fearless Negotiator. She’s a businesswoman who means business, and manages to do it all by wearing many hats, literally and figuratively. As an e...
Ep. 746 Jason Benetti | Inspiration Behind the Mic
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHe may not consider himself to be an inspirational person, but Jason Benetti is one of the most profound, humble (and inspirational) men in baseball. He aspired to become a sports broadcaster and was lucky enough to make that dream his reality. He has claims to fame on both ESPN and NBC, though is best known as the voice of the Chicago White Sox. He has followed in legendary footsteps creating his own unique and different path. For more with Jason Benetti visit our YouTube Channel: https:/...
Ep. 745 Luke Babich | Remember the Human Being on the Other Side
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode, Joel talks with a serial entrepreneur and political prodigy behind the best kept secret in real estate. His first foray into politics was at the age of 22, with a grassroots campaign aimed at returning his hometown to glory. He finished in a close second, but the campaign opened his eyes to the influence that property ownership has on shaping local communities. Five years later, he’s the quiet riot who’s shaking up an entire industry. His name is Luke Babich, CEO and Co-Found...
Ep. 744 Dr. Roy Jensen | A Journey to Saving Lives
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBLeadership is a journey, not a destination. In this episode, Joel sits down with the brains and unrelenting passion behind a truly remarkable achievement nearly two decades in the making. Joining him is Dr. Roy Jensen, a brilliant pathologist, widely published scientific authority and the Director of the University of Kansas Cancer Center. His vision put Kansas City on the map, medically speaking, and was a process he will admit was no walk in the park. With persistence, he led the effort in ...
Ep. 743 Best of May | Danny Beckley
May 30, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBTime for our "Best of the Month" episode! Danny Beckley took over as executive director of the Kansas City Symphony in 2019 and found himself navigating the pandemic months later. The entertainment industry took a massive hit during Covid, yet the Kansas City Symphony figured out how to stay sharp and in rhythm by continuing to play in a unique way.
Ep. 742 Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger | Beauty from Ashes
May 27, 2022 18:57 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAs we approach Memorial Day, this episode provides a truly vulnerable and courageous discussion with two remarkable women, Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger. Kelli and Colleen are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. They are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers' stories alive while finding a way to rewrite their own often times ...
Ep. 741 John Mikos | The Visionary Philanthropist
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBFor 20 years, John Mikos provided people with creative thinking tools giving them the chance of equal opportunity to reach their full potential. And in doing so, he’s made a mark on preserving a societal legacy. He is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. While the goal of the YMCA is to strengthen a community, the pandemic brought paralyzing ambiguity, which gave John the opportunity to take innovative measures keeping the YMCA's mission alive. He mobilized essential ser...
Ep. 740 Heath Wessling | A Wellness Journey to Success
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWhile on an assignment in London, Heath Wessling learned about the concept of wellness and discovered a strong passion for finding a healthy way in all aspects of life. After investing nearly two decades building a career in health tech, he left corporate life to pursue his passion. Now he’s the Owner and Founder of the award-winning Kansas City Wellness Club, an all-encompassing respite in the historic heart of downtown. He invites us to press pause on the modern stressors of our ever-connec...
Ep. 739 Maki Moussavi | Welcome to Your Discomfort Zone
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMaki Moussavi is the fiercest of the anti-hustle variety, and she would like to welcome you to your discomfort zone. It’s the place conventional career advice tells you to avoid, and also where she found her authentic self. In a previous version of her life, this relentless high achiever reached heights on the corporate ladder, but that was before she started living on her own terms. Today, Maki is an author and coach who empowers you to do the same. By granting permission to reject tradition...
Ep. 738 Lucas McCann | Getting to the Core of Business Relationships
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJoel's guest on this episode has an affinity for bringing the right people and organizations together. Membership is his passion, so it's fitting that his firm is dedicated to making the connections that allow them to thrive. Joining Joel on Rounding the Bases is Lucas McCann, the President and CEO of Core Affinity, whose calm is legendary and professionalism exceptional. His leadership has paved the way for growth and transformative change that are rooted partnerships. And as the undisputed...
Ep. 737 | A Goldberg Family Affair
May 09, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this special Mother's Day edition, Joel Goldberg welcomes his mom Nancy Goldberg to the podcast as well as his brother Marc Goldberg. Marc and Joel's full conversation is a past episode, but we repurpose the brotherly chat as they talk about their childhood and the love and respect they have their mother. Nancy has a fantastic story, one that the boys greatly respect and admire. They tribute much of their successes to both parents, but Nancy's story is unique and incredibly inspiring. Happ...
Ep. 736 Brandon Calloway | A Gift to the Kansas City Community
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBrandon Calloway is one entrepreneur with two businesses, and each is an opportunity for him to design a better kind of world. As a graphic novel artist, he founded Dark Moon Comics where his characters normalize black heroes in their crime-fighting worlds. Perhaps more notably, Brandon is also the CEO and Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T, where he works vigorously to close the wealth gap in Kansas City and forge a path to more equitable prosperity. To date, G.I.F.T has granted more than $500,0...
Ep. 735 Danny Beckley | Hitting the Right Notes
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn this episode of Rounding the Bases, the spirit of innovation and the tradition of music unite in perfect harmony. Innovation and music may not be the most obvious pairing, but for Danny Beckley, the two have always been inextricably linked. Danny Beckley is a peerless trombonist, distinguished leader, and most notably the Executive Director of the Kansas City Symphony. His foundation may be classical, but his approach to business is anything but. Danny’s repertoire is heavy on entrepreneur...
Ep. 734 Best of April | Sam Mellinger
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAs we wrap up another great month on Rounding The Bases, we celebrate Sam Mellinger as he transitioned into his new role as the Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications. After spending 21 years as a writer for the Kansas City Star, Sam made a massive pivot last winter, as he moved into his new role working for the team he covered for decades. It's a success story of changing career paths, switching industries, and continuing to pursue one's passions. Joel talked to Sam about the...
Ep. 733 Ashley Bare | Let's Go Cooking!
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJoining Joel Goldberg is Chef Ashley Bare, a culinary hustler and local Kansas City food legend. Ashley is a gastro-genius whose signature flavor is defined as east meets midwestern cooking. She finds inspiration wherever she goes, and her latest creation sets her apart in the kitchen. Drawing influence from the Swedish word meaning ‘at home’, she founded Hemma Hemma KC, the premier meal delivery service that’s changing the rules of the game. With it, she’s building community around the table...
Ep. 732 Marques Ogden | Tackling the Trenches
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this episode, our audience will hear the incredible story of a former athlete who learned to fail forward. His football career was a charmed one. In college, he was a two-time all conference offensive lineman and also the MVP of his senior year. In 2003 his dreams of playing in the NFL became reality when he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his athletic success helped pave the way for a lucrative commercial construction endeavor. But within a decade, a business deal gone awry l...
Ep. 731 Mark LeBlanc | Done is Better Than Perfect
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJoining Joel Goldberg is a special personal guest, Marc LeBlanc, the corporate dropout turned legendary speaker, four-time author and masterful business coach. As a rookie he was accused of not having what it took to make it on his own. Determined to prove the naysayers wrong, he went into business for himself at the ripe, young age of 21 and has never looked back. After years of trial, error and choosing action over perfection, he’s become known as the grow your business guy. With unique per...
Ep. 730 Barry Litwin | Innovation in the Face of Opposition
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBBarry Litwin is the commercial strength CEO and ace of initiatives for worldwide supply distributor Global Industrial, a $1.1 billion distribution leader of industrial and MRO products. Barry is a veteran e commerce executive with an extensive knowledge of optimizing experiences for his consumers and his associates. With his focus kept firmly on best-in-class execution, Barry’s award-winning leadership has enabled the company to not just survive, but actually thrive, in recent years. It’s a s...
Ep. 729 Dr. Kurt Graham | Celebrating Harry S. Truman
April 11, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Kurt Graham, the Director of the Truman Library and Museum hails from academia and has led an esteemed career that includes doctorate studies at Brown University and instructing at Cal State San Bernardino. After his transcontinental pursuits, it’s only appropriate that he would ultimately land in the Midwest, at the helm of America’s original democratic classroom. Under his direction, the Library has ushered in a new era of transformation, becoming a compelling, modern vehicle for storie...
Ep. 728 Sam Mellinger | Writing a New Chapter
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBSam Mellinger’s career as a journalist has ranged from high school sports to Final Fours. From Super Bowls to World Series. He’s seen it all as a newspaper reporter and columnist. Sam made a massive pivot last winter, trading in his notebook for a job in media relations as a vice president for the team he used to cover, the Kansas City Royals. Joel talked to Sam about the differences in building trust and relationships in his old role versus his new one, plus leadership, culture and some bas...
Ep. 727 Eliot Arnold | The Mood-Changing Entrepreneur
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it would be nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by its challenges. We all felt the collateral damage, but the very people who needed protecting the most may have actually suffered the most. Seclusion helped keep vulnerable seniors from the virus, but it also introduced them to its equally destructive companion, loneliness. Tech entrepreneur Eliot Arnold set out to help our seniors. He is the CEO and co-founder of MoodS...
Ep. 726 BEST OF MARCH | Anita Newton
March 31, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAs we wrap up another month with fantastic guests, we circle back to Anita Newton's episode in this month's "Best Of" series. Anita Newton is an innovative entrepreneur and marketing junkie, but perhaps best known as the Chief Innovation Officer of Community America Credit Union. With a proclivity for fun and willingness to say ‘yes’, she introduces groundbreaking ideas that challenge boundaries. She’s even the mastermind behind a first-of-its-kind product that has revolutionized the financia...
Ep. 725 Raneem Alasmi | A Syrian Refugee's Escape to Freedom
March 28, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRaneem Alasmi is a woman of bravery, of strength, drive, and love. She is a young woman who has overcome more adversity than most of us will in our entire lifetimes. And even though her name probably isn't one you’ve heard before, after hearing her story, it’s one you won’t soon forget. Raneem Alasmi is a Syrian refugee with an insatiable hunger for life. After fleeing her home country, she and her family arrived stateside with no language or money, just the clothes on their backs. In a matte...
Ep. 724 Laura Sanko | The Fancy Fighter
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBLaura Sanko is the type of person who looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink. And even though she may not look like the fighting type, she shows up every day ready to break down yet another barrier. Over the course of her career, Laura has gone from amateur MMA fighter to promising correspondent. Now, she’s a marquee on-air talent for the UFC. Capturing the title of first-ever female analyst in ultimate fighting was no easy feat, but she always had confidence in what she could do if...
Ep. 723 Mindy Corporan | Make a Ripple, Change the World
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFor many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For today’s guest, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated around the world when the open fire of an antisemitic gunman took the lives of her father and 14-year old son, leaving her as a grieving mother and daughter with a decision to make. And in the face of unimaginable tragedy, Mindy Corporon chose to respond with - what she calls - courageous kindness, a rare form of bravery that cannot be deterred b...
Ep. 723 Mindy Corporon | Make a Ripple, Change the World
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFor many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For today’s guest, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated around the world when the open fire of an antisemitic gunman took the lives of her father and 14-year old son, leaving her as a grieving mother and daughter with a decision to make. And in the face of unimaginable tragedy, Mindy Corporon chose to respond with - what she calls - courageous kindness, a rare form of bravery that cannot be deterred b...
Ep. 722 LaFarris Risby | Coming from Nothing, Creating Everything
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBringing heart, hustle and a heap of confidence into her every day, LaFarris Risby adheres to one simple tenet in life, which is that the decisions you make today will ultimately affect your tomorrow. She is dynamic, she is results driven, she is the founder and CEO of Loving Arms Enterprises. Today LaFarris boasts an impressive list of credentials, but her success story is actually rooted in necessity. With $50 in her pocket and two young children to provide for, failure was never an option....
Ep. 721 Marquita Miller-Joshua | Powerhouse in Motivation
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBMarquita Miller-Joshua is the Founder and President of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions, best-selling author and powerhouse motivational speaker. While she may be a masterful accountant by trade, her real business is advocating for others on a journey to their own success. A staunch proponent for acting with intention, Marquita has earned herself a reputation for inspiring entrepreneurs and audiences alike to commit. Whether that’s to break barriers or eliminate excuses, she positions the...
Ep. 720 Morag Barrett | The Importance of Human Connection
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBMorag Barrett is described more than as a "people person", but rather she is a "people first" person. Relationships are the cornerstone of everything she does, making it no surprise that she thrives on empowering others to show up as their best selves and maximize their potential to excel. Morag is the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, the award-winning leadership development firm, and the best-selling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships. In Welsh, her name means “great”, and t...