Taking the Leap
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTaking the Leap Podcast hosted by Robert Dickie III discusses changes in our global economy impacting the way we work and live. For young professionals starting their careers, mid-career professionals navigating changes and late-career professionals thinking about starting an encore career, Robert and his guests discuss the global economy, technology, workplace developments, and all the latest changes impacting our professional lives.
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Transition from the CIA to CEO
April 18, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour - 164 MBTodd Wilcox has a fascinating career journey, truly living the American rags-to-riches story. Born in a low-income neighborhood in South Tampa with a single mother Todd grew up helping raise his siblings when a mentor changed his life. Convinced that education was his path out he earned an Army ROTC scholarship to the University of Tampa. Upon graduating, he went on to serve as a rifle platoon leader with the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Desert Storm. Upon promotion to C...
The Green Credit Wave: Carbon X Solutions' Mission to Monetize Solar
March 19, 2024 12:20 - 1 hour - 189 MBOur guests today are Cody Newton and Dr. Doug Cleveland. Cody Newton is a serial entrepreneur, having started or been involved in over 20 companies, including professional sports, franchising, direct sales, and the energy markets. He is dedicated to democratizing renewables, carbon credits, and recycling for home and business owners in his latest project with Carbon X Solutions. Dr. Douglas Cleveland is a trained Anesthesiologist from the University of Chicago with a Medical Economi...
Curtain Call: The Story Behind A Hollywood Journey - Danny Fehsenfeld
February 24, 2024 00:08 - 2 hours - 309 MBDanny Fehsenfeld is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, known for his versatile contributions as an actor, singer/songwriter, public speaker, and writer. With a rich career that spans across various mediums, Danny has left his mark on audiences worldwide. He is recognized for his role as "Gil" on "The Young & The Restless" and his compelling presence on YouTube with over 250 million views. As the face of national campaigns for brands like Jeep, Chrysler, and 5 Hour ...
Decrypting Crypto: Navigating the Blockchain Revolution - Hervé Larren
February 11, 2024 18:03 - 1 hour - 178 MBToday's distinguished guest is Hervé Larren, the entrepreneurial force behind Airvey.io, a company dedicated to building, supporting, and providing expert advice to Web 3.0 ventures. Hervé emerged as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency realm, adopting Bitcoin and blockchain technology early in 2013 and becoming one of the early initial crypto miners in the United States. His strategic foresight led to capitalizing on his mining endeavors through public vehicles with Grayscale, and h...
Bet It All & Live Fearless - Ryan Niles
November 07, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 203 MBRyan is the Founder, President, and CEO of Niles Industrial Coatings in Fenton, Michigan which he has led for close to 21 years. NIC is a best-in-class safety, coatings, and technology company focused on commercial and industrial painting across North America. As a serial entrepreneur, Ryan has founded and led multiple companies in the home building, commercial scaffolding, commercial services, and investing areas. Ryan is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Med...
The Longevity Code: Exploring Health and Wellness with Dr. Darshan Shah
September 26, 2023 13:46 - 1 hour - 198 MBDr. Darshan Shah is a health and wellness specialist, well-known surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Beautologie and Next|Health. As an expert on all body systems, he has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery and plastic/reconstructive procedures. As a health and wellness specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their lifespan, culminating in the cre...
Career & Life Transformation: The Benefits of a Personal Coach - Bassel Hamwi
September 13, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 232 MBBassel Hamwi has a fascinating career journey, having been in private equity and the banking industry along with being a CEO of start-ups and board member for 19 different companies. He spent 20 years as a senior staff member at the World Bank and was also a CEO and board member for over 12 years in start-ups and financial institutions. Bassel is currently the President of BASY Ventures, an investment and consulting company operating in the US, MENA, West and South Asia. BASY Ventur...
Mustache Mortgage Minute - JP Sicotte
September 04, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 152 MBJP Sicotte is the branch leader for Movement Mortgage in Littleton, Colorado. He is passionate about helping every client find the ideal loan package for their home or investment property. He is best known for his short, insightful, "Mustache Mortgage Minute" videos on Linkedin and Instagram. JP is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and was a track and field athlete while he was a cadet. He served in the Air Force for over 23 years as a navigator of the RC135 and C-13...
From Entrepreneur to Enterprise Sales - Jim Stirewalt
August 28, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour - 230 MBJim Stirewalt started his career as an entrepreneur at the urging of his father. After growing and selling his company and learning the art of sales he jumped into enterprise sales, growing and leading international sales teams for iconic companies such as Kronons, SAP, and IBM. As Vice President of SAP, leading the Fashion and Retail business Jim helped grow the business by 247% in his final two years. Jim was head of World Wide Sales for IBM Watson Customer Engagement. During thi...
Adversity Makes the Leader - Kim Jeremic
August 19, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 226 MBKim has been the President of multiple companies in the fashion and retail industry, spanning a twenty-year career where she led R&D, manufacturing, product design, marketing, and growing market share during some of the most dynamic and challenging retail environments. Kim is passionate about helping women in poverty and used her leadership and roles in companies to help develop and implement an industry-leading approach that provides opportunities for women providing true living wa...
Ukraine: Perspectives from Moscow - Vadim Belyakov
August 07, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 197 MBVadim Belyakov is from Moscow, Russia and has been a serial entrepreneur since 1999 when ROST XXI Group was founded. ROST main activity was the importation and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) throughout the entire Russian Federation and it quickly became Russia’s leader in brand sales. In recent years, the company has shifted focus providing real-estate development and back office solutions to medium size multi-national companies doing business in Russia. Vadim is ...
Charting the Course: A Visionary's Journey Through Leadership and Life - Adam Eiseman
July 29, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 270 MBAdam is the CEO and founder of the Lloyd Group, a prominent managed service provider for small and medium-sized businesses that provide services like asset management, help desk support, project management, cybersecurity, IT governance, and cloud services. Under Adam’s 28 years of leadership, the Lloyd Group has been named on the list of Inc 500 and Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies in America, along with many other accolades and recognitions, including employee satisfaction and co...
Lebanon - The Cross Roads Between East and West - Richard Haykel
May 08, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 229 MBRichard Haykel is the Chairman of Haykel Hospital S.A.L. in Tripoli, Lebanon and Executive Director of CARA Ventures, LLC. Richie has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Tufts University, a Master’s of Hospital and Health Care Administration and Management from the University of Paris Cite. He is also a Harvard Business School Executive Program graduate and OPM 49. Richie is a member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and is home based in Tripoli, Lebanon. Show Notes: ...
Life Lessons and Investing Strategies with Grant Johnson - Managing Director Benevolent Capital
May 03, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 232 MBShow Notes: Grant is a graduate of Brown University and is finishing his executive program at Harvard Business School. He is a Young President’s Organization (YPO) Member. He is the managing director of Benevolent Capital. Montgomery Securities – Institutional sales program First non-MBA member to be hired in the program. “Sometimes it is about timing. Sometimes it is about who you know more than anything else!” Venture Capital is for very early-stage companies to help the...
Jess Mah - Entrepreneurship Lessons from a Unicorn Breeder
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBJess is the founder and executive chairman of inDinero, a business that runs thousands of companies' tax, accounting, and finance operations. She is also the Co-Founder and Chair of Astonishing Labs and founding partner of MahWay. This venture builder creates innovative, industry-changing billion-dollar businesses that improve the world. She earned her Associate of Arts from Bard College and her Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She is in th...
Sustainably Feeding the World from the Desert - Miguel Calatayud
March 27, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 165 MBMiguel Calatayud is the CEO and Director of IWI, an innovative algae nutrition company building sustainable and scalable nutritious food to feed the world’s growing population. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Pública de Navarra, a Master’s of Finance from ESIC, a Master's of Global Logistics from ICIL, an MBA from Comilas Pontifical University, and also graduated from the Harvard Business School President's Program. Miguel is a member of the Young Presi...
Redefining the Art of Law - Kevin Thompson
March 14, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 188 MBKevin Thompson is the Co-Founder of the Thompson Burton Law Firm in Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee. Kevin graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA in Political Science and then earned his Juris Doctorate from the Tennessee School of Law. While at UT, Kevin was a track athlete and earned All-American honors in the Decathlon, and participated on two SEC and NCAA National Championship Teams. Kevin is a serial entrepreneur and is passionate about redefining the art of law...
Taking Stock & Creating New Frame Works for the Future - Robert Dickie III
March 04, 2023 14:06 - 58 minutes - 134 MBIn this episode, I give a short recap of the origin story of this podcast and how we have been doing post-COVID. We look at a few of the most recent guests and their insights and discuss some of the latest economic data that is impacting every aspect of the economy which according to Professor Mihir Desai, should cause everyone to rethink mental models and frameworks as we move forward. Show Notes: The origin story of this podcast and the questions we have been asking guests? Ho...
Disrupting the Page: The Future of Print, Publishing, and Media - Sean Murray
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBSean Murray is the President and CEO of Advocate Printing and Publishing in Nova Scotia, Canada. Established in 1891 Sean highlights his family's journey and how his grandfather and father worked in, bought, and led this iconic Canadian business that has become a family business over time. Sean is in the Atlantic CEO Hall of Fame, was celebrated as one of Canada's 40 under 40 business leaders, and received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. He graduated from Pictou Academy, St. Mary'...
A Super Bowl Bet Turns Into A Multi-Generational Family Legacy - Jeff Wayne
February 06, 2023 02:29 - 1 hour - 258 MBJeff Wayne is the President and CEO of Max ERC Refund and comes from a family of serial entrepreneurs. He is the owner and operator of multiple Cycle Bar franchises, Max ERC Refund while he and his family have owned and operated 23 businesses. He is the former President of Dynamic Rehabilitation. He graduated from Michigan State University and was a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) for Greater Detroit. Show Notes: (03:00) - What mountain climbing teaches you ab...
Leading a Work Revolution with Technology - Jason Radisson, CEO and Founder of ShiftOne
January 29, 2023 21:06 - 1 hour - 171 MBJason Radisson is the CEO and Founder of ShiftOne. He has a bachelor of arts degree from Holy Cross with honors in Political Science. He was a Fulbright Scholar in economics at the University of Gottingen and started his Ph.D. at Harvard in Economics. Jason worked at McKinsey, Uber, 99 (an Uber competitor in Brazil), with many other stops along the way. Jason is helping lead a work revolution for frontline workers solving employment problems with technology. Show Notes: Jason give...
The Bourbon Whisperer - The Art, Science, and History of American Bourbon with Rod Arnold
January 09, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 239 MBRod Arnold graduated from Texas A&M University and was a member of the famed Corps of Cadets. He is the Chairman of the Board of The Delta Chi Educational Foundation, CEO of All Pro Rush, and the CEO of the Bourbon Whisperer. Follow him on Instagram at the Show Notes: Rod starts by sharing his origin story and what motivated him to leave a 30-year career as a healthcare executive to become the "Bourbon Whisperer." How did he discover this opportunity? Why did he make the leap? (...
Helping Bring Professional Soccer to America with Brett M. Johnson - CEO of Benevolent Capital
December 27, 2022 22:20 - 1 hour - 156 MBBrett M. Johnson graduated from Brown University, where he was a member of the rowing team and received his Bachelor of Arts in History. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University and graduated from the Harvard Business School Executive Program. He is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) and is the CEO and Founder of Benevolent Capital and Founder of Fortuitous Partners. Brett is the Chairman of Rhode Island FC, Director and Shareholder of Ipswich Town FC in Eng...
Dr. Sajjan Gohel - Author of "Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist" - The Making of a Global Terrorist Leader
December 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBDr. Sajjan Gohel has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics with Honors from Queen Mary University in London. He earned his Master's in Comparative Politics and Ph.D. in International History both from the London School of Economics. International Security Director for the London-based Asia Pacific Foundation Editor of NATO's Counter Terrorism Reference Curriculum Host of NATO's first-ever podcast series, "Deep Dive" Author "Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist" the story of Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahar...
Changes in marketing & why personal coaches are key to success - Kelly Fletcher - CEO of Fletcher Marketing & PR
December 12, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 153 MBShow Notes: Kelly Fletcher is the founder and CEO of Fletcher Marketing & PR. She is a graduate of Meredith College with a degree in communications. She is the host of Ms. InterPReted Podcast: Public Relations Demystified. (2:00) How is the marketing, PR, media, and crisis communications industry changing today? The how and why of reaching the female audience. (14:30) You can't fix communications problems unless you fix operational issues first. (21:00) Why Kelly "the expert" h...
Starting a New Business Mid-Career with Mark Ferrier - Co-Founder and Partner at AndCapital.ca
December 05, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 284 MBShow Notes: Mark Ferrier is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and Harvard Business School. He is a serial entrepreneur, having started seven companies with his newest venture AndCapital.ca. He is also a Young President's Organization (YPO) member. Mark discusses his career, multiple pivots, and his latest leap. (07:00) - Mark starts his first business at twenty-six and "tripped into being an entrepreneur" out of college. "Urgency creates opportunities!" (16:00) - Surroun...
Learning From Our Nations Hero's - Naval Aviators Reunion - Class of 1958 (28-58)
November 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBShow Notes: Special thanks to the guests of Pensacola Naval Air Station class 1958 (28-58) for their time and insight. Captain Walter "Dub" Fields aka "Fireball" Captain Bill Solms Captain Rodney Neibauer aka "Rocket Rod" Commander Bob Vollaire LT Floyd Joramo (13:15) What was America like in 1958 when you were entering the military? What was the world like? (18:27) Dub recalls meeting and hanging out with Elvis Presley in Kilgore, Texas. (23:00) Advice and words of enco...
The Start-Up Entrepreneurs Journey with Oren Zaslansky - Founder and CEO of Flock Freight
November 13, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 217 MBShow Notes: Oren is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach & Harvard Business School Young President's Organization (YPO) member Marc Andreessen “Software is eating the world!” Flock Freight – “We are building an enormous tech stack and incredible cutting-edge technology business while building a best-in-class freight block – algorithmic ride-sharing of freight.” https://www.flockfreight.com/about-us/ 50% of the semi-trailers on the road are only 50% full. T...
Oren Zaslansky - Founder and CEO of Flock Freight
November 13, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 217 MBShow Notes: Oren is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach & Harvard Business School Young President's Organization (YPO) member Marc Andreessen “Software is eating the world!” Flock Freight – “We are building an enormous tech stack and incredible cutting-edge technology business while building a best-in-class freight block – algorithmic ride-sharing of freight.” https://www.flockfreight.com/about-us/ 50% of the semi-trailers on the road are only 50% full. T...
Surviving a Heart Attack and Remembering What Matters Most with Jim and Kathy Paullin
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBShow Notes: Jim Paullin – MBA from Emory University, division manager for a global paper company, and now an entrepreneur Kathy Paullin – BS from Emory in Chemistry, worked at the CDC and Monsanto, and now an entrepreneur (6:45) “Joe Darkangelo, I need your help. I have slight chest pains.” (10:15” ****Code Blue**** (17:15) “The most important realization we had about this heart attack was that God was in control….if we had the heart attack at home he might not have made it.” ...
Jim and Kathy Paullin - The Heart Attack
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBShow Notes: Jim Paullin – MBA from Emory University, division manager for a global paper company, and now an entrepreneur Kathy Paullin – BS from Emory in Chemistry, worked at the CDC and Monsanto, and now an entrepreneur (6:45) “Joe Darkangelo, I need your help. I have slight chest pains.” (10:15” ****Code Blue**** (17:15) “The most important realization we had about this heart attack was that God was in control….if we had the heart attack at home he might not have made it.” ...
The Hunt - Thundering Aspens Sportsman's Club
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBThundering Aspens Sportsman Club – Mesic Michigan http://thunderingaspenssportsmanclub.com/about/ Ken Herman – sportsman, teacher, coach, business leader Ken is passionate about teaching and coaching kids in sports and life. Joe Darkangelo is an entrepreneur but formerly served as a firefighter and police officer Joe wants to make a difference in people’s life. Isaac Darkangelo, his nephew is playing linebacker for the University of Illinois and having a great season at 7-1! How you ...
Dean Parker - Chairman of Vita Capital
October 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBShow Notes: Dean is a graduate of Liberty University & Harvard Business School and a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO). “You will meet the same people on the way up that you do on the way down in your career. Treat all people with respect in all situations.” “A non-self-examined life is a life not worth living.” No amount of success will fill a previous wound or hurt. At some point, you will have to address and deal with the problem. “Leadership is about serv...
Insight on Business and Politics from a Modern Day Renaissance Man Dean Parker - Chairman of Vita Capital
October 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBShow Notes: Dean is a graduate of Liberty University & Harvard Business School and a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO). “You will meet the same people on the way up that you do on the way down in your career. Treat all people with respect in all situations.” “A non-self-examined life is a life not worth living.” No amount of success will fill a previous wound or hurt. At some point, you will have to address and deal with the problem. “Leadership is about serv...
Drayton Wade - Kognitos, Head of Product Strategy and Business Operations
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBDrayton Wade, with a Clemson undergraduate degree and London School of Economics (LSE) Master's degree decides to go back to get an MBA at Dartmouth Tuck School of Business. Left UIPath after their IPO The key data point for SAS (Software as Service Companies) – ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) Drayton realized he enjoyed the chaos of start-ups instead of the structured systems of a public company. This led him to make a leap. Drayton realized he wanted to grow in sales development but al...
Dustin Markowski - CEO of Power.Solar
October 09, 2022 17:54 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDustin Markowski – CEO of Power Solar 4:00 min – Graduated High School at 14 and was accepted to Harvard. 10:30 min – Advice to young people – people want to speak into your life. Be careful who you listen to! 13:00 min – Dustin ditches a legal career in corporate law to go into technology and sales. 14:00 min – Dustin discovers frameworks for success in sales and business. Slow down and do things well. Perfect your process. Success takes many times years of failure to lear...
Grant Webster
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Episode 28, Bob Dickie sits back down with fan favorite guest Grant Webster to discuss the block chain revolution. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis Block chain technology revolution and what it is Cryptocurrency Helium and The People's Network If you would like to learn more about Bonvera, please visit www.bonverahq.com
Grant Webster - CEO of Launch Thought and Co-Founder of Zephyrus
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Episode 28, Bob Dickie sits back down with fan favorite guest Grant Webster to discuss the block chain revolution. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis Block chain technology revolution and what it is Cryptocurrency Helium and The People's Network Follow Bob Dickie on Twitter @RobertDickie
Grant Webster - Entrepreneur, CEO of Launch Thought and Co-Founder of Zephyrus
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Episode 28, Bob Dickie sits back down with fan favorite guest Grant Webster to discuss the block chain revolution. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis Block chain technology revolution and what it is Cryptocurrency Helium and The People's Network If you would like to learn more about Bonvera, please visit www.bonverahq.com
Jim Martin and Joe Darkangelo
August 04, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBJim Martin and Joe Darkangelo are both successful Bonvera Entrepreneurs who are radically changing the e-commerce space with the banner of “Home Is Business”. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: Navigating and learning how to adapt as business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adapting, growing, and overcoming as entrepreneurs Connections and relationships in a virtual environment Being prepared for the rapidly changing economy Keeping a high standard of exce...
Jim Martin and Joe Darkangelo - Entrepreneurs and Sales Leaders
August 04, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBJim Martin and Joe Darkangelo are both successful Bonvera Entrepreneurs who are radically changing the gig economy space with the banner of “Home Is Business”. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: Navigating and learning how to adapt as business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adapting, growing, and overcoming as entrepreneurs Connections and relationships in a virtual environment Being prepared for the rapidly changing economy Keeping a high standard of exc...
Triniti Gawthrop - CEO & Founder of Ami Wellness and Brand Activate
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOn Episode 26 of Taking The Leap Podcast, host Bob Dickie interviews Triniti Gawthrop. Triniti is the CEO and founder of Ami Wellness, a plant-only wellness company that empowers women on their wellness journey. Triniti's own personal journey ranges from living the “hippie” lifestyle as a child to working in New York City as a Director of Marketing. This contrast has given her key insights into both eastern and western medicine practices that has inspired her approach to wellness. ...
Episode #26: Triniti Gawthrop
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOn Episode 26 of Taking The Leap Podcast, host Bob Dickie interviews Triniti Gawthrop. Triniti is the CEO and founder of Ami Wellness, a plant-only wellness company that empowers women on their wellness journey. Triniti's own personal journey ranges from living the “hippie” lifestyle as a child to working in New York City as a Director of Marketing. This contrast has given her key insights into both eastern and western medicine practices that has inspired her approach to wellness. ...
Triniti Gawthrop
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOn Episode 26 of Taking The Leap Podcast, host Bob Dickie interviews Triniti Gawthrop. Triniti is the CEO and founder of Ami Wellness, a plant-only wellness company that empowers women on their wellness journey. Triniti's own personal journey ranges from living the “hippie” lifestyle as a child to working in New York City as a Director of Marketing. This contrast has given her key insights into both eastern and western medicine practices that has inspired her approach to wellness. ...
Triniti Gawthrop - Founder of Ami Wellness and Brand Activate
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOn Episode 26 of Taking The Leap Podcast, host Bob Dickie interviews Triniti Gawthrop. Triniti is the CEO and founder of Ami Wellness, a plant-only wellness company that empowers women on their wellness journey. Triniti's own personal journey ranges from living the “hippie” lifestyle as a child to working in New York City as a Director of Marketing. This contrast has given her key insights into both eastern and western medicine practices that has inspired her approach to wellness. ...
Bud Ayers
April 07, 2021 15:08 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBAlbert “Bud” Ayers is a lecturer at San Jose State University where he teaches social dancing. He has been dancing since 1990 and has taught thousands the joy of dancing as well as the physical and social benefits. Bud truly believes that if more people danced the world would be a better place because dance is an expression of joy. What separates Bud from the other dance instructors are his words of wisdom or life lessons he incorporates at the end of each class. He inspires his stu...
Bud Ayers - Dance Instructor at San Jose State, Author
April 07, 2021 15:08 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBAlbert “Bud” Ayers is a lecturer at San Jose State University where he teaches social dancing. He has been dancing since 1990 and has taught thousands the joy of dancing as well as the physical and social benefits. Bud truly believes that if more people danced the world would be a better place because dance is an expression of joy. What separates Bud from the other dance instructors are his words of wisdom or life lessons he incorporates at the end of each class. He inspires his stu...
Episode #25: Bud Ayers
April 07, 2021 15:08 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBAlbert “Bud” Ayers is a lecturer at San Jose State University where he teaches social dancing. He has been dancing since 1990 and has taught thousands the joy of dancing as well as the physical and social benefits. Bud truly believes that if more people danced the world would be a better place because dance is an expression of joy. What separates Bud from the other dance instructors are his words of wisdom or life lessons he incorporates at the end of each class. He inspires his stu...
April Zeilinger
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBApril Zeilinger is helping to keep her husband’s family legacy alive in the challenging arena of American textiles. She is not only the Vice President of Operations but also the heart and soul behind the Brand Awareness and Marketing for the company. April is the creator of Foodie Yarn, a fun yarn line that is dyed the colors of food and launched it during the pandemic. Zeilinger Wool Company is a fourth generation fiber mill producing thousands of pounds of natural fibers per week ...
Episode #24: April Zeilinger
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBApril Zeilinger is helping to keep her husband’s family legacy alive in the challenging arena of American textiles. She is not only the Vice President of Operations but also the heart and soul behind the Brand Awareness and Marketing for the company. April is the creator of Foodie Yarn, a fun yarn line that is dyed the colors of food and launched it during the pandemic. Zeilinger Wool Company is a fourth generation fiber mill producing thousands of pounds of natural fibers per week ...