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Real Leaders Podcast

Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwardsreal-leaders.com
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Ep. 356 Leeatt Rothschild CEO at Packed with Purpose

Packed with Purpose blends the best of two worlds: gifting and doing good. They are a certified woman-owned business on a mission to create meaningful impact through gifts that give back. From empowering underserved women with job skills to supporting sustainability efforts, our gifts transform lives, enrich communities, and preserve our environment. They curate thoughtful and sustainable gifts by sourcing products from purpose-driven organizations. The result is a unique gifting experience that...

Jul 03, 202324 minEp. 356

Ep. 355 Seth Stover CEO at TideRise Technologies

TideRise Technologies model establishes skills training and IT operations centers in rural communities where unemployment and demand for opportunity is highest. These people are trained, then based on successful completion of the training program, they are hired and employed immediately. TideRise partners with leading international clients to deliver reliable, quality, innovative work, helping them to be efficiently competitive, and CSR leaders in their respective industries If you haven't yet h...

Jun 30, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 355

Ep. 354 Andrew Carter CEO at Smallhold

Smallhold is on a mission to dramatically shorten the distance between you and fresh, gourmet mushrooms. Their growing network of organic farms is upending the traditional farming model with patented technology and a sophisticated supply chain, dramatically increasing access to freshly harvested mushrooms. You can find Smallhold in places like Whole Foods, Central Market, FreshDirect, farmers markets, and more. You can watch their mushrooms grow in tech-enabled minifarms inside restaurants, groc...

Jun 28, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 354

Ep. 353 Matt Kripke CEO at Kripke Enterprises

Kripke Enterprises is Toledo's Premier scrap metal company. Get weighed and get Paid! Their Core Values are: We do what we say! Relationships are the backbone of our business! If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your entry free of charge before applications open using the li...

Jun 26, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 353

Ep. 352 Ayman Ashour CEO at Siemens

Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the ...

Jun 23, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 352

Ep. 351 Andy Hunter CEO at Bookshop.org

As more and more people buy their books online, Bookshop wanted to create an easy, convenient way for you to get your books and support bookstores at the same time. Bookshop is a benefit corporation - a corporation dedicated to the public good. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Re...

Jun 21, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 351

Ep. 350 Zach Berke CEO at Exygy

Exygy is a digital innovation studio on a mission to build resilient and healthy communities. They enable impact-focused organizations to rethink experiences and create digital products that solve their problems and delight users. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your ent...

Jun 19, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 350

Ep. 349 Matt Armanino, CEO of Armanino LLP

Armanino is a top 25 accounting and consulting firm in the nation. They deliver a depth of knowledge, a range of services, and a responsive team. In this episode, Matt shares: Why integrating and communicating core values can lead to quality growth How to break through the noise and differentiate yourself What his role as a CEO looks like

Jun 17, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 349

Ep. 348 Taha Bawa CEO at Goodwall

Goodwall is a professional development network offering career guidance, support, college and university information services for students. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your entry free of charge before applications open using the link below! bit.ly/3Ktajcf Also, check...

Jun 16, 202318 min

Ep. 347 Regina Kline CEO at Enable Ventures

Enable Ventures is the first Impact Venture Fund dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap while achieving competitive, market-rate returns. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your entry free of charge before applications open using the link below! bit.ly/3Ktajcf Also,...

Jun 14, 202339 min

Ep. 346 Kyla Penner CEO at KPSquared Inc

KPSquared Inc. is the leader of innovative child care strategically working to inspire a new standard in Fort McMurray and Alberta. Child care must act to find solutions and accommodate the increasingly complex and challenging environments families face today. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact cap...

Jun 12, 202324 min

Ep. 345 Jenn Lim CEO at Delivering Happiness

Today Delivering Happiness is not just a book, and movement, they're a culture coach-sulting [hybrid coaching + consulting] company created to help you engage your employees and create the sustainable culture that best fits your unique organization. If you’re interested in adopting the principles Tony used to take Zappos from $0 to $2 billion, they're here with the knowledge and experience [backed by the science of happiness] to help! For more information about Delivering Happiness workshops and...

Jun 09, 202324 min

Ep. 344 Caroline Duell CEO at All Good

All Good's products are made with cruelty-free, clean ingredients and are formulated to heal so they not only feel good on you, they make you feel better. From chemical-free zinc sunscreens and sore muscle recovery spray to silky-smooth lip balms and sumptuous coconut oils, they cover the pain and pleasure of an active, healthy life including products for kids and babies too! They drive their business objectives to adhere to a triple-bottom line: People, Planet, Profit. All of their packaging co...

Jun 07, 202322 min

Ep. 343 Brett Hurt CEO at data.world

data.world makes it easy for everyone—not just the "data people"—to get clear, accurate, fast answers to any business question. Our cloud-native data catalog maps your siloed, distributed data to familiar and consistent business concepts, creating a unified body of knowledge anyone can find, understand, and use. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through ...

Jun 05, 202351 min

Ep 342 Bourhan Yassin CEO at The Rainforest Connection (RFCx)

Acoustic data is unique. Almost all species make noise — insects, mammals, amphibians, birds and reptiles. Threats like illegal logging, poaching and mining also make noise. Acoustics are the best way to understand the creatures that inhabit our living planet and the activities that threaten it on a scale impossible with any other type of data. As such, RFCx has built the connective tissue to make acoustics a scalable worldwide approach to data collection and analysis for conservation management...

Jun 02, 202320 min

Ep. 341 Anthony Bennett CEO at Reboot the Future

Reboot the Future is a non-profit working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. They use culture, education and conversation to inspire deep feelings of connection with others and the planet, and empower people to take action. They work with educators, leaders, activists and artists to create value-driven environments that strengthen human capacity to respond to global challenges. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards....

May 31, 202323 min

Ep. 340 Christian Erickson CEO at Zeus Jones

Inventing the future of business by creating products, brands, and experiences that move culture forward. Zeus Jones help brands ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies lead their industries into new territory. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your entry free...

May 29, 202353 min

Ep. 339 Aaron Cruikshank CEO at CTRS Market Intelligence

The CTRS team empowers organizational leaders with research and analysis to use market signals to their advantage. With market intelligence you can make decisions with confidence, avoid unforeseen pitfalls and capitalize on hidden opportunities. They use a combination of desk research, competitive intelligence gathering, primary research and contextual analysis to lay out what this means for your organization so you have the data to know exactly what to do next. If you haven't yet had the chance...

May 26, 202324 min

Ep. 338 Carolyn Pistone CEO at Clear Blue Commercial

Clear Blue Commercial is a full service management & leasing company dedicated to maximizing their clients' investments, saving their clients' time, and adding value to their local communities. They apply a holistic and sustainable approach to all facets of the life of your property: Leasing, Sales, Property and Facility Management, and Project Management. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to...

May 24, 202343 min

Ep. 337 Racquel Moses CEO at Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator

Caribbean leaders formed the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator in 2017 to strengthen the region’s readiness and response to disasters. Their objective is to help transform the Caribbean economy through fast-tracking sound public and private investment opportunities, supporting climate action and economic growth. They are building more resilient countries, cities and industries through partnerships across the public and private sectors, with the goal of creating the world’s first climate smart ...

May 22, 202342 min

Ep. 336 Cecile Moulard CEO at MixR

MixR is designed to help organizations build exceptional company cultures, and keep people connected, fulfilled & productive along the way. MixR is built around the simple principle that when people are expected to achieve something together, it’s better when they know and trust each other. Their SaaS platform empowers employees to create vibrant communities around their interests and organize in-person community events. Countless studies show that deepened relationships and workplace friend...

May 19, 202338 min

Ep. 335 - 4 Keys to Growth || Chris Sullens CEO at Central Reach

CentralReach provides a complete, end-to-end software and services platform that helps children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - and those who serve them - unlock potential, achieve better outcomes, and live more independent lives. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility th...

May 17, 202353 min

Ep. 334 Dr. Andrew Benedek CEO at Anaergia

Anaergia was created to eliminate a major source of greenhouse gases by cost effectively turning organic waste into renewable natural gas (biomethane), fertilizer and water. With a proven track record of delivering world-leading projects on four continents, Anaergia is uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end solutions for extracting organics from waste, implementing high efficiency anaerobic digestion, upgrading biogas, producing fertilizer and cleaning water. Their customers are in the munici...

May 15, 202317 min

Ep. 333 Julie Davitz CEO at Plus Media Solutions

Plus Media is an impact agency offering a multi-sided software platform where content and calls to action seamlessly integrate. Founded in 2021 by Julie Davitz, Plus Media is an all female, public benefit corporation based in New York City. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserv...

May 12, 202325 min

Ep. 332 Elaine Rasmussen CEO of Social Impact Now!

Elaine is the CEO of Social Impact Now! Are you looking for ways to cultivate a strong, positive, and inclusive work culture? SIN's exclusive Cultural Assessment, utilizing their proprietary Situation Intake System (SIS) can help you gain clarity on your next most critical actions. SIS measures across 58 cultural dimensions that provide the insights needed for meaningful change with long-term effects. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award...

May 10, 202352 min

Ep. 331 Tamara Loehr CEO of Beusail Academy

Beusail Academy helps $1M+ companies build in-house marketing capability to drive growth and reduce their dependency on agencies If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Reserve your entry free of charge before applications open using the link below! bit.ly/3Ktajcf Also, check out Outsou...

May 08, 202343 min

Ep. 330 Rupesh Sanghavi CEO of Ergode

Ergode is passionately building brands, both D2C and digital first , partnering and acquiring businesses that are loved by global horizontal and vertical marketplaces. They not only take pride in our expertise to hyper-scale them but make them a truly global brand that is preferred by customers across all regions and boundaries in the digital space. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values a...

May 05, 202322 min

Ep. 332 Justin Kulla, Head of Impact & ESG at TZP Group

Justin is the Head of Impact & ESG at TZP Group. Founded in 2007, they are a private equity firm focused on investments in lower-middle market Technology & Business Services and Consumer Products & Services companies in the United States and Canada. They have raised $1.7 billion since inception across our firm. TZP has three pillars of differentiation: acting as a Partner of Choice for entrepreneurial owners and management teams; managing the firm as a Company, Not a Deal Shop which ...

May 04, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 332

Ep. 329 Michael Shapiro CEO of TAPinto

The media industry is undergoing dramatic changes resulting in a growing void in local news coverage in thousands of communities across the United States. Meanwhile, more than $400 billion was spent on digital marketing in 2022. Local and regional businesses are looking to connect more deeply on the local level than ever before. TAPinto is helping to fill the void in local news by applying proprietary technology paired with a franchise business model to the local news space. TAPinto is also enab...

May 03, 202329 min

Ep. 328 Matthew Guelke CEO of The Plant Cafe

The Plant Cafe's mission is to offer delicious, fresh wholesome dishes, freshly made juices, salads, sandwiches, soups, entrees and desserts…all organic and at affordable prices. Wherever possible, they rely on only the best quality local produce. In many cases, food has been growing only a day or two before it is served to their customers. When it is not available locally, they search the globe in their quest for the best organic, natural or artisan quality ingredients as reflected in their cof...

May 01, 202322 min
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