Zero Excuses
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -With the time demands and commitments everyone has on their plates - it’s easy to think “I can’t do it all - there just isn’t enough time.” Zero Excuses sets to prove that statement wrong.
On this show, you’ll hear in-depth conversations between host Nick Smarrelli and exceptional guests and business leaders who take on ultra marathons, hike up Mt. Everest, or campaign for political office, all while running multi-million dollar companies.
Business leaders featured are focused on three key demographically areas: Indianapolis, St, Louis, and Denver.
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There is Time for a 10-Year Overnight Success with Charles Joly, Chicago, Illinois
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBCharles Joly spent years working his way up through the hospitality industry. He knew his path to success was cemented in quality products and a long-term marketing approach. Years later, his products are a staple in mixology. Now the Co-Founder of Crafthouse Cocktails and Designer of Crafthouse by Fortessa Barware & Glassware, Charles uses his products as a means to simplify the bar experience for his customers. Listen in to hear Charles talk about how he achieved success without a tradi...
There is Time for Listening to Your Body with Eliza Kingsford, Boulder, Colorado
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat’s the best way to compete burnout? By letting your teams know it’s okay to be human. Eliza Kingsford, psychotherapist and author, says it comes down to leaders to create workplaces based in psychological safety. And for Eliza, the key to doing that lies in science. Eliza has devoted her life to helping others understand their nervous systems more deeply so they can properly listen to their bodies and interpret the signals they are constantly sending. Listen in to hear how to recogni...
There is Time for Tenacity and Grit with Kanika Chadda Gupta, New York, New York
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAfter becoming a parent, Kanika Chadda Gupta shifted her focus to her family and the community around her. She utilized the journalistic roots she had garnered during her time at CNN and started sharing stories full-time. As the host of the popular podcast “That’s Total Mom Sense”, Kanika uses her platform to bring a community of parents together. For her, parenting is an equalizer. Even though stories might be vastly different, the throughline is one and the same. Listen in to hear how Ka...
There is Time to Make a Greater Impact with Gretchen Schott, Fishers, Indiana
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhen we think about professional development, we often look to external resources. For example, if I spend fourteen hours a day working, I’m sure I’ll get that promotion. If I sign on five more clients, I’m doing the best for my business. But sometimes, a results-oriented mindset can end up bogging you down, causing you to plateau. Gretchen Schott, Chief Learning Officer at Threefold, believes that by changing our own behaviors and beliefs, we can create positive change. She helps companie...
There is Time for Coming Together Around the Table with Bryan Dayton, Boulder, Colorado
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAt its core, food is a cultural experience. Bryan Dayton wants to bring that experience to his patrons with each of his five Colorado restaurants. His interest in food and the restaurant world began at an early age. He washed dishes, mopped floors, and even bartended later on. This experience, accompanied with an impressive travel résumé, gave him the foundation he needed to start his own businesses. In this episode, we discussed the need to share these experiences with others and how that...
There is Time for Running Towards the Fire with Kellie Sirna, Dallas, Texas
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen her job didn’t afford her the flexibility she needed, Kellie Sirna set out on her own and began a life of serial entrepreneurship. Running multiple businesses while also being a single parent has its challenges, but she is skilled in the art of the hustle. Now the owner of Studio 11 Design and its two sister companies, Kellie focuses on selecting clients that will be a good fit for her team. She takes an individual approach to each employee to ensure she’s building successful partners...
There is Time to Embrace Uncertainty with Lindsay Tjepkema, Indianapolis
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBLindsay Tjepkema grew up with the idea that connections and friends are a luxury. Now she realizes to be successful, a support system is extremely important. With this knowledge, Lindsay stepped out of the career she had built for herself to become the CEO and Co-founder of Casted, a venture-backed SaaS business in the marketing technology space. Casted gives her and others a platform to access content to make it valuable. It empowers B2B marketers to maximize the power of connection wit...
There is Time for Changing the Playing Field with Seth Goldman, Bethesda, Maryland
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSeth Goldman knows what it means to pursue projects you’re passionate about. He co-founded Honest Tea and is now the Chief Change Agent at Eat the Change. He’s also launching the new brand, Just Ice Tea, which focuses on just relationships with the supply trade and fair trade farms they source from. Acting on issues he cares about is important to Seth. He takes the time to change the playing field by engaging in and embracing important topics and making sure everyone involved in the proc...
There is Time For Building Confidence with Jake Simons, Indianapolis
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBFailure is not only an option. It’s part of the process. Teaching Robotics helped Jake realize this and pass this along to his students. Jake knows the importance of loving your work, and he finds this love through teaching the fifth grade at Woodview Elementary, coaching the Eaglebots, and being the director of Robotics for Wa-Nee Community Schools. With so much to do, Jake knows that finding time for family and for himself are crucial for staying balanced. That means saying “no” to oth...
Digital Workplace Podcast: The fundamentals of productivity didn’t change, but everything else did with Nick Smarrelli
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome back Zero Excuses Community. We’re taking time to find really spectacular guests with unique stories. In the meantime, we wanted to share a few interviews Nick has done with exceptional podcasters. Like the discussion he had with Neil Miller on The Digital Workplace Podcast. In the conversation, Neil and Nick discuss productivity while working in a digital environment.
Ripple Effect: Creating a Culture of Growth with Nick Smarrelli
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWelcome back Zero Excuses Community. We’re taking time to find really spectacular guests with unique stories. In the meantime, we wanted to share a few interviews Nick has done with exceptional podcasters. Like the discussion he had with Chris Byers on Ripple Effect. In the conversation, Nick and Chris talk about the power of bringing your whole self to work and having a culture of humility.
Gut + Science: Zero Excuses Leadership with Nick Smarrelli
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHey Zero Excuses Community. We’re taking time to find really spectacular guests with unique stories. In the meantime, we wanted to share a few interviews Nick has done with exceptional podcasters. Like this one with Nikki Lewallen on Gut+Science In the conversation, Nikki and Nick discuss the habits that allow you to live with zero excuses and the power of training and development programs.
Being [at Work] From High Performance Contributor to High Performance Leader with Nick Smarrelli
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHey Zero Excuses Community. We’re taking time to find really spectacular guests with unique stories. In the meantime, we wanted to share a few interviews Nick has done with exceptional podcasters. Like this one with Andrea Butcher on Being [at Work]. In our conversation, Nick and Andrea discuss his three core values and how practicing those principles helped him become the leader he is today.
There is time for crazy ideas with Stephanie Cox, Indianapolis
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB“I love crazy ideas, and I love figuring out how to make crazy ideas reality, and solving unsolvable problems.” Stephanie Cox, CEO of Lumavate, never takes the easy way out, she’s the type of person who seeks out unbeatable problems to tackle and rolls with life’s punches. That’s why Stephanie wasn’t surprised or stumped when she adopted a pre-teen in the span of a few weeks, switched her high schoolers to a homeschooling program, and became CEO of Lumavate. In this episode, Stephanie ta...
There is time for writing your personal playbook with Gary Brackett, Indianapolis
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB“Take an inventory of your life. If things aren't adding up, it's time to start subtracting.” Gary Brackett has experienced extreme highs and lows in his life— from being a part of a Superbowl-winning NFL team to filing for bankruptcy and divorce. In this episode, Gary shares how he learned just as much from failure as he has with success. Achieving what he thought he wanted—status and wealth—put things in perspective, forcing him to realize family and fulfillment are what really matter....
There is time to find the silver lining with Katie Doble, Denver
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThroughout her life, Katie ‘Emoji’ Doble has found herself a statistical outlier. In her teens, she lost her mother to cancer, in her 20’s she caught an STD as a virgin, in her 30’s she was diagnosed with a very rare terminal cancer. Finally, she’s met her 40’s being declared disease-free. Each of those events has taken its toll, but they’ve also given her perspective on the importance of addressing your emotions, giving yourself grace, and setting boundaries. How does she maintain pos...
There is time for being intentional with Alex Raymond, Boulder
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAlex Raymond has lived and traveled all over the world–from the metropolises of Hong Kong, London and Beijing to the small-town tech hub of Boulder, Colorado. "It's all about mindset. I want to have friends all over the place. So I spent a lot of time asking, 'Where would I like to live.'" Alex's company, Kapta, is a purpose-built platform for organizations that want to establish, expand, or improve their Key Account Management function. But it didn't start out that way. As with many star...
There is time to be of service with Ryan O’Donoghue, Denver
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFor teens and young adults with cancer or multiple sclerosis, navigating these diseases in the prime of their life is a lonely endeavor. Ryan O’Donoghue is on a mission to create impact through life-changing outdoor adventures. “That rock doesn’t care that you have cancer; those rapids aren’t going to mellow out. They’re not treating you any differently.” After losing his brother, Colin, to cancer at age 28, Ryan founded Rise Above It, an organization committed to advancing the field of ...
There is time for meaningful connection with Adam Vandoski, Indianapolis
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSo often we rush through meals but Adam Vandoski hopes to make eating a shared experience again with his company the Vine Society. “If you’re going to eat, it might as well be delicious and with people that you love.” That’s Adam’s philosophy. He believes there's a way to eat in a way that nourishes both your body and your soul. To achieve that, his company provides good food and wine, encouraging people to be purposeful and present with their friends and family. With that same philoso...
There is time to make a difference with Keith Ives, Denver
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBKeith Ives is a humanitarian, empiricist, and leader with a passion for people and impact. His company, Causal Design, creates cultures of evidence and impact among those working to solve the world’s problems. Keith knows problems like poverty and hunger require more than just volunteerism, so he’s bringing an evidence-based approach to the issue, empowering his clients to do more effective work. How does he do it? By making Zero Excuses and translating academic research into practical s...
Special Episode: 6 Business Lessons from Ultramarathons with Guest Casey Crouse
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBCasey Crouse is an account manager at GadellNet. He’s also on the Board of the Riley Children's Foundation, the founder of the New Shoe Day Foundation, an advocate for mental health—and an ultra-marathon runner. What a resume of experience! In this episode, Nick and Casey mix things up by discussing six key takeaways they learned from running ultra marathons that apply to business and life. Key Takeaways: Stress can be a good thing when applied appropriately Community can be the gre...
There is time to tackle financial stress with Jervis DiCicco, Denver
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat’s one of our biggest daily stressors? Financial insecurity. Jervis DiCicco thinks it can be tackled with the right system in place. Enter his company, ProsperBridge, whose vision is “financial empowerment for all.” Sounds impossible, right? Jervis says otherwise, and he’s making Zero Excuses as he determinedly helps people understand and take advantage of the proper resources. Key Takeaways: We’re all destined to be in crisis at some point, prepare for it Finding solutions start...
There is time to decide you care with Ryan Lewis, Boulder
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBRyan Lewis is the Founder and CEO of EarthHero, an eco-friendly online marketplace. It’s a business with big goals, namely saving the planet one sustainable purchase at a time. Ryan believes deeply in that cause and has committed to educating the average Joe on how to shop and consume sustainably to further it. Still, he sees himself as a family man and nature junkie first and foremost. How does he do it? By balancing his ecological business goals with his personal life, making Zero Excus...
There is time to impact your community with Opal Jones, St. Louis
August 19, 2021 13:14 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOpal Jones is the CEO and President of Doorways, a non-profit that supports those living with HIV. Leading Doorways was not a job Opal ever intended to have, but once she realized how much of an impact she could make in that role, she never looked back. Opal knows she can’t solve all the world's problems, no one can, but she also believes her skills can help those in need. So, Opal makes zero excuses and focuses on moving the needle through her organization and community outreach.
There is time for navigating change with Santiago Jaramillo, Indianapolis
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSantiago Jaramillo knows all about dramatic change, when he was just 10 years old he immigrated to the U.S. and had to figure out how to thrive in a new country that came with its own set of rules. And thrive he did, to the point where he’s since earned himself titles like CEO and author. As a serial entrepreneur, he took his past experiences and used them to help others navigate change and now he’s in a transition period himself. He’s just sold Emplify, a company he founded, and he’s havi...
There is time to fit the puzzle pieces together with Allison Melangton, Indianapolis
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBAllison Melangton is the Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment, a job she specifically pursued to be the brains behind the Indy 500 operation. No small task. Given that she previously headed the host committee for the Superbowl in the past (making her only the second woman to have done so), she looked at the Indy 500 as just another exciting challenge, and planned the 100th running of the race flawlessly. When COVID hit, like most of us, her best-laid plans were tossed out the wi...
There is time for investing in others with Blake Behr, Indianapolis
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBBlake Behr never imagined he would start his own company, but, as the saying goes, never say never. Now he’s President of Ridgeline Electrical Industries. A terrible work environment pushed him to make the leap and create a place where people actually enjoyed working. Pretty crazy concept, right? Basic things like showing appreciation and creating a positive culture might sound easy enough but require a lot of time and serious commitment - something many bosses aren’t willing to invest i...
There is time for improv comedy with Tyler Mayer, Indianapolis
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBTyler Mayer considered taking the cloth before he became an educator, a path that led him to his current role as the President and CEO of Providence Cristo Rey, a faith-based college and career prep high school. There he helps kids become the best version of themselves. “If you don't show up every day striving to make that connection with those students and give it your all and run down the hill they're going to see right through you.” Tyler coaches “running down the hill” a rule of imp...
There is time to be bold with Ryan and Kristy Rans, Indianapolis
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWorking side by side with your significant other may sound like a recipe for disaster. And yet, for Ryan and Kristy Rans, it’s something they spent years doing. Fast forward. Prime Hospitality Group is thriving under their leadership even during the uncertainty of the pandemic. As Ryan shares, “It happened. Forget about how it happened. What‘s the best way to navigate the waters?” Instead of focusing on what happened, they’re looking ahead at how to overcome any challenge using their“...
There is time for empathy with Liesel Mertes, Indianapolis
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLiesel Mertes is a workplace empathy consultant and the owner of Handle with Care Consulting. Her job is to help companies learn how to support team members through what she calls disruptive life events, something she knows all too much about. She experienced a tragedy that could have devastated her, but instead, she found a way to fight through the pain and help others. How does she do it? She makes Zero Excuses. Listen for: Sharing empathy in the workplace The importance of psy...
There is time to confront uncertainty with Matthew Porter, St. Louis
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMatthew Porter is the President and CTO of EmpowerMe Wellness. While Matthew has experienced substantial professional success, it’s his life outside the office that is truly inspiring. Several years ago, Matthew was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Yet, in the face of overwhelming uncertainty, he makes the most of every moment of every day. He’s a husband, father, ultra-marathoner, and philanthropist with a passion for anonymously helping others. How does he do it? He makes Zero Excuses....
There is time to say yes with Jeff Winters, St. Louis
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBJeff Winters is the President of Sapper Consulting where he and his team help growing companies generate B2B leads, fill their sales pipelines, and secure more customers. He’s a husband and father of three boys and spends his free time supporting the homeless by raising funds to cover utility bills for a local shelter. You would think someone with his schedule would find it hard to lend a hand. Yet, despite the increasing demands on his time, he believes in saying yes to helping the people...
There is time to create a listening culture with Heather Younger, Denver
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHeather Younger is the CEO of Employee Fanatix, and is a fierce advocate for strong cultures, manager training, and diversity. “It's not about acting on everything. It's about acting on the things that have the most impact and affect the most employees.” Heather has written two bestselling books, given a Ted Talk, and hosts her own podcast called “Leadership with Heart.” She is also a mom of four kids, has a doctorate in law, and teaches at the University of Denver. How does she do it...
There is time for whatever you want to do with Tim Leman, Indianapolis
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBTim Leman is Chairman and CEO at Gibson. Under Tim’s leadership, Gibson has been selected as a Best Places to Work in Indiana, recognized as one of 20 Indiana Companies to Watch, and named to the Inc. 5000 list. “I'm in charge of my life and my calendar, so if things aren't happening, it's on me.” Even when he’s not working, Tim has a passion for leadership. He writes a regular blog and his 2015 book, rEvolution – Turn Crisis Into Clarity and Ignite Growth, was endorsed by national bus...
There is time for a Zero Excuses Community
April 01, 2021 08:59 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBAs we celebrate a full year of the podcast, we want to invite you to join the Zero Excuses community on LinkedIn. You’ll get connected to other business leaders achieving amazing things while staying grounded to their values. Zero Excuses has far exceeded our expectations in every basic metric, though the journey has been about more than metrics, but about sharing amazing stories of leaders doing good. Every guest this year touched on their experience with COVID and how they’ve taken a no...
There is time for self-reflection with Josh Driver, Indianapolis
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJosh Driver is an activist and entrepreneur who has been featured on CNN for the nonprofit he started in 2015, but he wasn’t always an activist. While he valued helping others, he first had to eliminate the excuses that kept him on the sidelines. “We owe it to our community to spend time doing more for others.” As CEO of Selfless.ly, Josh helps HR leaders develop engaging philanthropy programs for companies and employees to accelerate impact and purpose in the workplace. He also supports...
There is time for self-reflection, Josh Driver, Indianapolis
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJosh Driver is an activist and entrepreneur who has been featured on CNN for the nonprofit he started in 2015, but he wasn’t always an activist. While he valued helping others, he first had to eliminate the excuses that kept him on the sidelines. “We owe it to our community to spend time doing more for others.” As CEO of Selfless.ly, Josh helps HR leaders develop engaging philanthropy programs for companies and employees to accelerate impact and purpose in the workplace. He also supports...
There is time for healthy living with Erica Ballard, Denver
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBErica Ballard thought she knew what “healthy” meant. She exercised 6 times a week, followed the latest food trends, and had been working in the healthcare industry for nearly a decade. Then she realized–she was wrong. “What I didn't understand is that the roots of health are stress, sleep, food, and movement. When I realized that, I couldn’t keep selling what I had been selling because it wasn’t true.” With a no-excuses mindset, Erica set out to understand what healthy living rea...
There is time to do the work | Kalvin Jones
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBKalvin Jones wasn’t willing to accept the lack of diverse candidates in technology as a status quo. He took the simple but repeated requests for coding classes in Indianapolis and founded Code Black Indy, a non-profit organization with the mission to make tech accessible for everyone. “If you really want something, there's a way to get it. It may not be easy. It may not be pretty, it may not be fast, but there is a way you can get it done.” Kalvin’s goal is to help bring smart, ...
There is time to do the work with Kalvin Jones, Indianapolis
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBKalvin Jones wasn’t willing to accept the lack of diverse candidates in technology as a status quo. He took the simple but repeated requests for coding classes in Indianapolis and founded Code Black Indy, a non-profit organization with the mission to make tech accessible for everyone. “If you really want something, there's a way to get it. It may not be easy. It may not be pretty, it may not be fast, but there is a way you can get it done.” Kalvin’s goal is to help bring smart, ...
There is time to excel with Brian Decker, Indianapolis
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBBrian Decker is the Director of Player Development for the Indianapolis Colts and former Army Special Forces. After commanding the Army’s assessment and selection program, Brian took the lessons he learned about team development and high performance and applied them to professional football. “The most fundamental demand placed on high performance or excellence is desire, because the outward expression of your desire is your work habits.” Brian works to unlock potential in potential and c...
There is time to excel| Brian Decker
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBBrian Decker is the Director of Player Development for the Indianapolis Colts and former Army Special Forces. After commanding the Army’s assessment and selection program, Brian took the lessons he learned about team development and high performance and applied them to professional football. “The most fundamental demand placed on high performance or excellence is desire, because the outward expression of your desire is your work habits.” Brian works to unlock potential in potential and c...
There is time for everything important | Michael Crafton
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMichael Crafton is a true entrepreneur who began his business, Nelbud Services Group, with about 800 bucks and a pickup truck. Since 2005, he's grown his business to twenty office locations and over 300 employees. He's made a name for himself in Indianapolis with both Michael and his company winning a myriad of awards. “It really is one big excuse not to figure out a way to protect your people. And if that's what your goal is, your people, your people will rally around that.” Michael ha...
There is time for everything important with Michael Crafton, Indianapolis
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMichael Crafton is a true entrepreneur who began his business, Nelbud Services Group, with about 800 bucks and a pickup truck. Since 2005, he's grown his business to twenty office locations and over 300 employees. He's made a name for himself in Indianapolis with both Michael and his company winning a myriad of awards. “It really is one big excuse not to figure out a way to protect your people. And if that's what your goal is, your people, your people will rally around that.” Michael ha...
There is time to reinvent yourself | Kathy Mazzarella
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBKathy Mazzarella is the Chairman, President and CEO of Graybar, an employee-owned, Fortune 500 distributor of electrical communications and data networking products. Graybar has over 8,700 employees and nearly 300 locations across North America with $7.2 billion of annual revenue. Kathy is one of only 37 female CEOs that are part of the Fortune 500, and her awards and board memberships are too many to mention here. Kathy started with Graybar in 1980 and became Graybar's 11th President a...
There is time to reinvent yourself with Kathy Mazzarella, St. Louis
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBKathy Mazzarella is the Chairman, President and CEO of Graybar, an employee-owned, Fortune 500 distributor of electrical communications and data networking products. Graybar has over 8,700 employees and nearly 300 locations across North America with $7.2 billion of annual revenue. Kathy is one of only 37 female CEOs that are part of the Fortune 500, and her awards and board memberships are too many to mention here. Kathy started with Graybar in 1980 and became Graybar's 11th President a...
There is time to choose your perspective | Mike Pierce
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMike Pierce, or “Antarctic Mike”, is a professional speaker, author, and endurance athlete. He speaks across the US and Canada to executive teams, organizations, and sales teams on how to lead people in a way that makes them fully engaged in their work. In 2006, Mike became one of 9 people to run the first-ever Antarctic Ice Marathon, and one year later the first American to complete the Antarctic 100k: a 62 mile run on an ice-shelf 600 miles from the South Pole. In this episode, Mike s...
There is time to choose your perspective with Mike Pierce, Encinitas
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMike Pierce, or “Antarctic Mike”, is a professional speaker, author, and endurance athlete. He speaks across the US and Canada to executive teams, organizations, and sales teams on how to lead people in a way that makes them fully engaged in their work. In 2006, Mike became one of 9 people to run the first-ever Antarctic Ice Marathon, and one year later the first American to complete the Antarctic 100k: a 62 mile run on an ice-shelf 600 miles from the South Pole. In this episode, Mike s...
There is time to unplug with Sarah Schlafly, St. Louis
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSarah Schlafly is the Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, an AgTech company harnessing the potential of overlooked food sources like crickets by turning them into delicious meals and snacks. In our conversation, Sarah shares how her passion for sustainable food sources and fighting world hunger led her to start Mighty Cricket. Sarah is on a mission to build a clean food supply to sustain the world’s exponentially growing population. How does she do it? She makes zero excuses. And with...
There is time to unplug | Sarah Schlafly
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSarah Schlafly is the Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, an AgTech company harnessing the potential of overlooked food sources like crickets by turning them into delicious meals and snacks. In our conversation, Sarah shares how her passion for sustainable food sources and fighting world hunger led her to start Mighty Cricket. Sarah is on a mission to build a clean food supply to sustain the world’s exponentially growing population. How does she do it? She makes zero excuses. And with...