Purpose

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Mardica Hicks, the Executive Director of the Children’s Community Clinic. The Children’s Community Clinic began in 2005 with a focus on serving socially disadvantaged children with a holistic, quality, and community approach to healthcare. Today, CCC provides high-quality, compassionate healthcare to children from birth to 21 years of age, from families who are underserved (uni...

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Ion Craciun of Fee Navigator, an AI-powered merchant statement analysis tool that delivers clarity and confidence to merchant payments professionals, integrated software vendors, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs. During our call, we discussed Ion’s journey of growing up in Romania where he’d work for the government prosecuting business owners for financial crimes ...

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jedidiah Collins about his journey as an athlete and his transition to entrepreneurship. Jedidiah is a former NFL player, certified financial planner, Amazon best-selling author, and adjunct professor of personal finance at Washington State University. After being cut 12 times, Jedidiah went on to become the #1 fullback in the NFL. 

During his journey, Jedidiah realized how unpr...

In today's episode, I had a great conversation with Barry Johnson-Smith, the founder of BJS Consulting, a DEI-focused consultancy dedicated to helping businesses and organizations achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. He launched BJS Consulting after recognizing that many organizations genuinely want to cultivate diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments, but often struggle with effective implementation. A...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Codling, a mother and insurance agent focused on helping people protect their family from catastrophic health events. During our call, I had the opportunity to learn about Nicole’s journey as a single mom working as a teacher to transitioning into construction sales and health insurance.

What I appreciate about our time together is learning about the mantras that have kep...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with Imran Haider about The Purpose Guide, a resource developed to help individuals clarify their purpose. During the call, Imran and I share stories about our life experiences, while also diving deeper into each of the questions that underpin The Purpose Guide.

What I appreciate about our time together is getting an opportunity to share a resource that helps others, a m...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Gina Guillaume.

Born to Haitian parents and raised in the Bahamas, Dr. Gina Guillaume’s journey to medicine is one of perseverance, faith, and a deep commitment to serving others. As a first-generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Barry University in Miami, Florida, and later completed her Master of Health Science at Drexel University ...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Van Battle. Leadership, growth, and impact are the pillars of Van’s mission. Shaped by personal experiences, Van has developed a unique perspective on building strong, resilient teams that thrive. With a passion for helping organizations turn customer feedback into actionable insights, Van is dedicated to fostering success through connection and strategy.

What I appreciate about...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with John Wentworth, the District Attorney for Clackamas County in the State of Oregon. John Wentworth is a career prosecutor with over 30 years of public service. During his career, John successfully prosecuted some of Clackamas County’s most dangerous offenders — murderers, rapists, domestic violence offenders and child abusers. 

He is recognized statewide as an expert in domestic ...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Chad E. Foster a dynamic leader, resilience expert, and tech innovator. Despite losing his vision at 21, Chad became the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s leadership program. He defied expectations by developing CRM software for the visually impaired and driving billions in revenue for a Fortune 500 company. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Chad...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Scott Fox. Scott has been helping athletes and coaches achieve great things in the sports industry for the past 15 years through his work with Energy Psychology. He is the founder of Champion Playbook, a leading-edge means of helping athletes, coaches and others overcome mental and emotional blocks so they can play great and feel great. Scott has certifications and experience i...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Michelle Mays. 

Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She is the author of the new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst and she is the founder of the Relational Recovery Institute in Northern Virginia outside of DC. Michelle has created the Attachment-Focused P...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Johnny Poole of Yoked Ventures. Johnny is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in driving transformational growth across diverse sectors. Understanding the isolating challenges of leadership firsthand, Johnny founded YV with a mission to ensure that no leader has to navigate their journey alone. Grounded in biblical principles and unwavering in his pursuit of excell...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Damon Lembi, former D1 baseball player, speaker, and entrepreneur. As a leadership speaker and the CEO of Learnit, Damon has worked with thousands of companies to move beyond the challenges they are facing like burnout, technological advancements, and disconnection in the workplace.

What I appreciate about our time together is Damon’s transparency in his battle with Imposter Syn...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Ruwart. As the founder of Roger That Agency, Jennifer’s primary drive is helping clients articulate their vision, overcome obstacles, cut through the clutter, and arrive at brands and websites that both deliver and delight. With a career that spans two centuries, four continents, and multiple industries, Jennifer brings an unusual depth and breadth of experience to her...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Misty Petrosino, financial representative at Consolidated Planning, and CEO of The Weylman Center, an online training platform focused on assisting financial services firms and individuals with prospecting, target marketing, recruiting, and practice management. During our discussion, I learned about Misty’s journey in the financial services industry and what inspired her to com...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Vonn Webb, the Founder of Stay Shaded. Stay Shaded is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Vonn launched Stay Shaded after losing his son Taelin Webb to a fentanyl overdose on May 10, 2022. During our conversation, we discussed the journey Vonn is on to spread awareness about fenta...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jocquis Sconiers of TruGame Select NW, an AAU basketball program designed to develop young men and women to reach their optimal potential. During our call, I learned what inspired Jocquis to launch an AAU basketball program and the lessons he has learned over the years as an athlete, school counselor, and basketball coach.

What I appreciate about our time together is hearing his...

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brad Barbarick, better known as Coach "B", of Shoot360. Coach “B” came on board full time with Shoot 360 in March of 2022 and works in global franchise sales. Prior to his role with the global franchise sales team Coach B worked as Director of Coaching and worked in curriculum and coaching development. Coach B brings an extensive resume of coaching and teaching e...