Stamina for Fun and Leadership: Marcylle & Deantha Discuss
In this episode Marcylle and Deantha talk about having stamina in life, fun, and leadership. And maybe a little Disney talk too!
Mar 01, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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Feb 23, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 7
UCLA Women's Gymnastics Coach: Valorie Kondos Field
Valorie Kondos Field is the retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team. Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, the four-time “National Coach of the Year” was also named “West Region Coach” of the Year and Pac 12 “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach. Affectionately known by her gymnasts as “Miss Val,” her reputation is only one reason that 46 former US national team...
Feb 16, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Krispy Kreme & Supply Chain Issues After COVID: Elizabeth Zucker
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Feb 09, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Faith, Family & Breast Cancer: Julie Bennett
Julie Bennett has been married for 22 years to the love of her life. She is a mother of four really fun and inspiring kiddos. At the age of 19 she and her husband jumped into pastoral ministry and had no idea what they were doing, but learned along the way. They’ve been a part of church splits, church plants, church growth and the ups and downs of marriage. They’ve learned that people are messy and beautiful at the same time, and that choosing family along the way is always worth it. In 2018 the...
Feb 01, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Deaf From A Military Explosion: Gretchen Evans, Decorated Female Veteran
Texas native Gretchen Evans is one of the most highly decorated female veterans who held leadership roles in multiple combat engagements in her 27 years in the Army, including overseeing more than 30,000 ground troops in Afghanistan. She worked her way up to Command Sergeant Major – the highest rank an enlisted soldier can achieve. While serving in Afghanistan in 2006, CSM Evans’ world changed in a millisecond when a rocket blast caused her debilitating injuries, including a traumatic brain inju...
Jan 26, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Recognizing Greatness Within: Becky Bursell
Becky Bursell is a Business Coach and entrepreneur. She has led, built and managed teams of over 800,000 business owners spanning in over 60 countries, and responsible for over $1 billion in sales during the last decade. She is currently serving as the Executive Vice President for The Maxwell Leadership organization and responsible for creating, developing and marketing their personal growth solutions and products. Becky’s passion is helping people recognize greatness within themselves. She show...
Jan 19, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Anti Aging Disruptor: Hanieh Sigari
Hanieh Sigari is an entrepreneur, biochemist, anti-aging industry disruptor, and mom. Her holistic California-based skincare brand, Qyral, is the culmination of a lifelong mission to improve lives and increase longevity. She combines her business acumen, bioscience knowledge, and passion for empowering women to be beautiful and financially free. Links: https://www.qyral.com/ https://www.instagram.com/qyral/ https://www.instagram.com/thelongevitymom/ https://www.facebook.com/qyral/ https://www.yo...
Jan 12, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Home Health Care Expert & Breast Cancer Survivor: Brenda Beggs
This episode is another special one talking with my long time friend, Brenda Beggs, RN, BSN, CHCE. We worked together for many years and we have travelled many miles together. Brenda has been in home health care since 1992, serving as a Field Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Administrative Director, VP of Regulatory and Compliance, COO and in her most current role as Regional VP and General Manager. In addition to her commitment to excellence in her career, Brenda has also spoken to nursing audiences...
Nov 08, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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Nov 02, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Interior Designer, Michelle Meredith: Her Support System & Commitment to Her Health -- Breast Cancer Edition
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Oct 26, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Jill Donovan, Rustic Cuff Founder - Breast Cancer Edition
There are two simple but strong words that describe Jill Donovan perfectly, “passionate“ and “purposeful”. Founder of Rustic Cuff and author of The Kindness Effect, Jill graduated from Oral Roberts University and went on to earn her law degree from the University of Tulsa. She is married to Terry, her college sweetheart and has two beautiful daughters. Jill was a practicing attorney and adjunct law professor at TU when her passion for cuff bracelets, and her need to refill her ‘gift closet’ led ...
Oct 19, 2022•54 min
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Oct 12, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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Oct 05, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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Oct 01, 2022•10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Alopecia Awareness: McKenna Reitz
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Jul 07, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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Jun 23, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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Jun 16, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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May 19, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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May 13, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Educator's Coach: April Graham
April D. Graham worked over twenty-two years with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She started in the position of Teacher Assistant and worked her way to Assistant Principal and then resigned to open up her own preschool. Mrs. Graham has had her share of obstacles and has persevered through many hardships. In fact, those who know her inquire about the possibility of her success when considering the odds that were stacked against her. Mrs. Graham didn’t have parents who were college educated...
May 05, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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Apr 28, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Freelance Business Writer: Jodi Truscott
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Apr 14, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Intrinsically Driven Art Museum Director: Wendie Cook
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Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Serving Shattered Women: Beth Greco
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Mar 30, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Veteran Of The Television Industry: Brenda Teele
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Mar 23, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Zai Chandler, Bold Life-Giving Leader of Union Church in DC area
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Mar 16, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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