Rethreading Lives's Podcast

What makes a great leader? Is it the ability to inspire devotion or meticulous attention to management details? Or does leadership look more like a learning process, a journey? Today’s episode features a captivating conversation with Aaron Butler, the COO of Carter Connections and a leader in the Jacksonville community. Aaron, like all of us, isn't perfect, but his dedication to continuous learning and leadership development i...

How do you find strength when life presents its toughest challenges? In this special recap episode of the Rethreading Lives Podcast, Kristin Keen reflects on the inspiring journey of MaryAnne Rodriguez, a mother, entrepreneur, and leader in Jacksonville. MaryAnne’s story, as shared in a previous episode, touches on her experiences raising three children, navigating life as a single mother, and supporting her mother through a battle...

It can be challenging to ask, 'Do you understand that your life has a purpose?' Some of us have discovered it, while others are still searching. Yet, every event in our lives contributes to finding that answer. Welcome to the Rethreading Lives Podcast. In this episode, Kristin sits down with MaryAnne Rodriguez, a visionary entrepreneur and astounding woman of faith. MaryAnne discusses her extraordinary journey to discover...

Have you ever considered the importance of being intentional in leadership? In this recap episode, Kristin recounts her conversation with Nicole Thomas, the highest-ranking African American woman at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and one of Kristin’s personal heroes. Nicole is a remarkable woman who leads thousands of people in the hospital yet makes time for intentional interactions and sacrificial service. As the hospital pr...

When was the last time someone’s story truly inspired you to make a positive difference? In this captivating episode of “Rethreading Lives,” host Kristin Keen plunges into the remarkable journey of Nicole Thomas, the first African American woman to lead as President of The Baptist Hospital Jacksonville. Nicole outlines her pioneering journey to her role as the healthcare administrator at Baptist Hospital Jacksonville. Nicole's...

Just under four years ago, Michael Howland received a devastating diagnosis that would alter his life and the lives of his family members forever. Through a routine trip to the dentist, Michael’s physicians discovered a rare and terminal heart condition that required radical changes to his diet, lifestyle, and, more importantly, his perspective on time. Thankfully, Michael is with us, but his world has been forever changed. This be...

What if you were given six months to live? What if you knew that you had an incurable disease, and the end was inevitable? We sometimes ask these questions in theory, but this is Michael Holand's reality. Join us for a conversation with Michael about how this diagnosis has affected his perspective on life and how he makes the time he has even more precious. Michael Howland is President and CEO of the Jacksonville Speech and He...

Have you ever been scrolling on your phone or watching TV and realized you've been sitting in the same position for hours? Have you ever said to yourself,” Well, that was a waste of time”? We’ve all been there. Today's discussion is all about how to use your time intentionally and thoughtfully. We are recapping our conversation with Joel Chamberlain, an incredible businessman, father, and leader. Spend any time with Joel,...

We all have been given a finite amount of time on this earth. How can you take the time to enrich the community and expand your purpose? That's one of the questions I will answer in this conversation with Joel Chamberlain, a loving husband and father and successful accountant-turned-entrepreneur.  

From a young age, Joel’s grandfather instilled a foundation of faith. Despite growing up in challenging circumstances, Joel maintai...

Have you ever had a moment or experience that completely changed the direction of your life? Such is the case with Bishop Mark McGuire, who, from the age of 13, became a drug addict, criminal, and eventually, associated with human trafficking. God radically intervened through an arrest and incarceration to transform Mark's life and redirect his purpose to help restore his community. This episode revisits some of the most impac...

Have you ever experienced a radical shift in the direction you were going in life? Have you ever encountered a moment so impactful that your entire perspective changed in an instant? Meet Bishop Mark McGuire, the Director of Discipleship, Outreach, and Evangelism at the Potter’s House and active gang prevention agent. As a self-proclaimed hope-pusher, Mark is a community exhorter through and through. But he wasn't always a pil...

Can you believe that’s already a wrap for the first season of Retreading Lives? It’s been a journey of tears, hard conversations, and seemingly impossible situations. However, the transformative power of the Rethreaded Process has shone through, filling these moments with hope and optimism. We’ve discussed challenging topics and witnessed how this process can turn tragedy into potential. This episode features some of the most impac...

As we close out season one of Rethreading Lives, host Kristin Keen looks back on moments and conversations highlighting the power of the Rethreaded Process to expand your sphere of potential. This episode is a little different from the previous season, as we’ll dive deep into each element of the Rethreading Process - Time, Purpose, Vision, Community, and Openness. Each of these is a critical component to releasing the potential tha...

Have you ever thought that you were uniquely designed and developed for a singular, specific purpose? Has anyone ever called you a genius just because you exist? That’s precisely what Calvin Thompson (Coach Cal) discusses in this riveting episode of Rethreading Lives. Coach Cal is the Founder and CEO of Kingdom Genius, an organization dedicated to helping people find and fulfill their purpose. Coach Cal summarizes his perspective i...

Have you ever encountered someone truly exceptional? Have you been fortunate enough to cross paths with an individual who dedicates their time and energy to uplifting their community, fostering genuine and enduring transformation? In this episode of Rethreading Lives, Tiffany Clark shares the extraordinary life of her grandmother, a woman of remarkable character who left an indelible mark on Tiffany and their entire community. 

Have you ever made a huge mistake that left you feeling so vulnerable? Join “Rethreading Lives” host Kristin Keen as she speaks with special guest Mark Tumeo. Mark is an engineer turned lawyer with a remarkable story of facing vulnerabilities, learning from mistakes, and personal growth to cultivate a desire for meaningful community involvement. Mark's journey demonstrates the power of expanding your potential through adversit...

In this episode of Rethreading Lives, Kristin Keen reveals the inspiring story of Megan Hayward, a remarkable entrepreneur with a story of courage, tragedy, and triumph. Megan unveils her gripping journey of overcoming exploitation and abuse to becoming a groundbreaking businesswoman. Throughout the episode, Megan discusses how elements of the Rethreaded Process, such as community, purpose, and vision, drove her to cultivate a thri...

In this episode of "Rethreading Lives," we delve into the deeply moving and transformative story of Katrina Abdullah. Host Kristin Keen sits down with Katrina to explore the tragic loss of her daughter and how she has navigated the immense pain to find a path toward healing and purpose. This episode uncovers Katrina's courageous journey through grief and her unwavering commitment to help others facing similar struggl...

In this episode of the Rethreading Lives Podcast, join host Kristin Keen for a profound conversation with Travis Williams, Vice President of Operations and Impact at LiftJax and a dedicated member of the Rethreaded board. In this dialogue, Travis unravels his personal journey, echoing the ethos of the Rethreaded process—transforming adversity into opportunity and pain into purpose. He shares his experiences of facing fears, broaden...