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Real Leaders Podcast

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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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Episodes

Ep. 386 Peggy Shell, Founder & CEO of Creative Alignments

Peggy Shell is the founder & CEO of Creative Alignments, a recruiting company that partners with quickly growing companies in consumer products and technology that are using their business as a force for good by creating people-focused cultures, commitment to DEI, or impact-focused products or services. Over the past decade, Creative Alignments’ unique Time-Based Recruiting model has helped companies like SolidFire, VictorOps, HaloTop and RXBAR grow to successful exits valued at more than $2...

Sep 20, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 386

Ep. 385 Tara Nathan, Founder of Community Pass and EVP of Digital Solutions for Development at Mastercard

Tara Nathan is the founder of Community Pass and EVP of Digital Solutions for Development at Mastercard. Tara leads MasterCard’s business innovation developing new digital and commercial solutions that give people living in fragile political and economic contexts, access to identity, commerce, education, and health services. -- 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, cred...

Sep 19, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 385

Ep. 384 Kevin Crosley, President & CEO of Arc Herkimer

Kevin Crosley is the president and CEO of Arc Herkimer. With seven divisions and over forty different sites throughout Herkimer County, Arc Herkimer supports over six-hundred people with disabilities each year. -- 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. Apply now to claim your discounte...

Sep 15, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 384

Ep. 383 Liz Bohannon, Founder & CEO of Sseko Designs

Liz Bohannon is the founder and CEO of Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand that produces unique, handcrafted footwear and accessories and believes in the power of business to create a more just and beautiful world. Liz is also an accomplished speaker and the author of the best-selling book, Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now . -- 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...

Sep 12, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 383

Ep. 382 Robert Holzer, Founder & CEO of Matter Unlimited

Robert Holzer is the founder and CEO of Matter Unlimited, a social impact agency and Certified B Corp situated at the intersection of culture, capital, and cause. -- 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. Apply now to claim your discounted application ⁠https://eunbi5zgbx7.typeform.com/...

Sep 08, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Ep. 381 DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org

DeNora Getachew is the CEO of DoSomething.org, one of the largest nonprofits exclusively for young people and social change. DoSomething has activated millions of young people in every U.S. area code and 189 countries to take action to improve their communities. -- 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 Impac...

Sep 06, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Ep. 380 Sam Glassenberg, Founder & CEO of Level Ex

Sam Glassenberg is the founder and CEO of Level Ex, the world’s leading medical video game studio, which creates games played by more than one million clinicians. In this episode, Sam shares how he has spent his career leading teams and companies at the cutting edge of the video game industry. -- 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, an...

Sep 04, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Ep. 379 Jake & Max Sussman, Co-Founders of Superpower Mentors

Brothers Jake Sussman (President) and Max Sussman (CEO) are the co-founders of Superpower Mentors, the only 1:1 online mentorship solution driven to empower thousands of students with Dyslexia and ADHD to successfully navigate neurotypical environments. -- 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...

Sep 01, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 379

Ep. 378 Andrew Bryant, Founder of Self Leadership International & Best-Selling Author

Andrew Bryant is the managing director of Self Leadership International, a boutique consultancy providing customized leadership development, coaching, facilitation & competency training. Andrew’s latest work, The New Leadership Playbook: Being Human Whilst Successfully Delivering Accelerated Results is changing the leadership conversation in an AI and post-pandemic world. -- If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award win...

Aug 30, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 378

Ep. 377 Rachel Stern, Senior Vice President of Instate Partners

Rachel Stern is the Senior Vice President of Instate Partners, a group of highly skilled investors who combine capital investments with a deep understanding of government processes in order to accelerate growth for innovative startups and helps businesses in regulated industries succeed. -- 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 acce...

Aug 28, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 377

Ep. 376 Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz & Cristina Villalón, Co-Founders of Álvarez‐Díaz & Villalón

Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz (CEO) and Cristina Villalón (managing principal) are the co-founders of Álvarez‐Díaz & Villalón, an architecture, interior design, and consulting firm based in Puerto Rico with over 20 years experience in providing pragmatic, efficient, and sustainable design solutions that are not only beautiful but ultimately save time and money. -- 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 ...

Aug 24, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 376

Ep. 375 Josh Farr, Founder of Campus Consultancy

Josh Farr is the founder of Campus Consultancy, which offers professional training and coaching programs in order to connect & develop the most influential student leaders across Australia. -- 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. Apply now to claim your discounted application ⁠ht...

Aug 21, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 375

Ep. 374 Ritu Bhasin, Speaker, Author, & Leadership Inclusion Specialist

Ritu Bhasin is the author of We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging and The Authenticity Principle . Her mission is to help everyone to experience the beauty that comes with living their truth and create a world that’s filled with belonging for all. -- 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 ...

Aug 17, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 374

Ep. 373 Tamar Pashtan, Head of ESG & Impact at Vital Capital

Tamar Pashtan is the Head of ESG & Impact at Vital Capital. In this episode, Tamar discusses how to measure impact and build scalable businesses that can have the ability to transform 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 through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Apply now to claim your discounted application ⁠h...

Aug 14, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Ep. 372 Gary Gatton, CEO of Traditional Medicinals

Gary Gatton is the Chief Executive Officer of Traditional Medicinals. In this episode, Gary delves into the roots of the company and how it has grown to become the fourth-largest bagged tea company in the US. -- 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. Apply now to claim your discounted ...

Aug 10, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 372

Ep. 371 Rich Dillon CEO at Ivy Farm Technologies

Our food is the second biggest contributor to climate change, but Ivy Farm Technologies has got something that will fix that. Guilt-free real meat that's better for the planet, people & animals. The protein-rich stuff of dreams that they're making a reality. -- 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 Impac...

Aug 07, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 371

Ep. 370 Rameez Kaleem CEO at 3R Strategy

3R Strategy is an independent reward consultancy based in the UK, made up of specialist pay consultants who operate as an extension of your HR team. Their vision is to create a future in which organizations build a culture of trust through pay transparency, taking a fair and equitable approach to pay and reward, communicated clearly and honestly to their employees. Collectively, they have over 25 years of experience helping companies such as Covéa Insurance, Arup, RSA, the AA, and the RCPCH buil...

Aug 04, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 370

Ep. 369 Megan Gallagher, Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speakers

Megan Teaches teens about mental health and changing the school system. She's was a Top 50 keynote speaker in 2023 and is Represented by: @wsbexperience linktr.ee/megangallagher_ -- 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. Apply now to claim your discounted application https://eunbi5zgbx...

Aug 02, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 369

Ep. 368 Dan Michelson, Author of HOLY SHIFT! & CEO of InCommon

Dan Michelson is the CEO InCommon and Author of HOLY SHIFT! In this episode, Dan shares how to move your company forward by taking you through a fascinating history lesson of why work exists and how to increase employee productivity. -- 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. Apply now ...

Jul 30, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Ep. 367 Laura Gassner Otting

Professional female keynote speaker, Laura Gassner Otting, has spoken across the United States and internationally — at universities, companies, conferences, accelerators, a TEDx stage, and a military base — each time customizing her message to the audience in ways that get them to think differently and do more. 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 ...

Jul 28, 202326 minEp. 367

Ep. 366 Jonathan Budd CEO at Powur BPC

The Powur Mission: Accelerate the adoption of clean energy worldwide. They're empowering our community of homeowners and advisors to thrive in the global shift to sustainable energy. 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. Apply now to claim your discounted application https://eunbi5zgb...

Jul 27, 202340 minEp. 366

Ep. 365 John Bromley CEO at Charitable Impact

Charitable Impact is for anyone who wants to make a difference, no matter what causes you choose to support. Their Impact Account is like an online bank account for charitable giving that helps you create the change you want to see in the world. It all started with the goal of making it easier for people to come together to change the world, and it led to developing resources for donors that support them on their giving journey. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 20...

Jul 24, 202333 minEp. 365

Ep. 364 Robert Murray CEO at Intrigue Media

Intrigue is a Canadian digital marketing company delivering solutions to help businesses get noticed and found. Guided by a commitment to empowering leaders to strengthen communities, Intrigue offers website design and development, branding, online advertising, content marketing, graphic design, video production, SEO, and analytics. Take your marketing to the next level and Get Noticed. Get Found.® If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. ...

Jul 21, 202327 min

Ep. 363 Jeff Dern CEO at Pride Industries

PRIDE is a non-profit organization that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 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! https://bit.ly/3Nq3vxl Also, check out Outsource Access for al...

Jul 19, 202323 min

Ep. 362 Diane Calvi CEO at Village Enterprise

We believe in the power of the entrepreneurial spirit to transform lives. Community-based and locally-led, our poverty graduation program equips Africans living in extreme poverty with cash transfers, training, and mentoring to create income-generating, sustainable businesses and savings groups, permanently breaking the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Digital technology and a group-based approach make this more scalable and cost-effective than traditional approaches. Over 80%...

Jul 17, 202323 min

Ep. 361 Daniel Naim CEO at Fennel Markets

How big is a company's carbon footprint? Is that company mixed up in human rights controversies? How many of the companies' workers are unionized? How a company conducts its business impacts everyday people, as well as the world at large. Fennel makes this type of information accessible, so you can use it to inform your investment decisions. Their mobile investing app helps people understand a company's impact through digestible ESG data, as well as past and upcoming shareholder votes. With this...

Jul 14, 202326 min

Ep. 360 Brandon Pena CEO at 787 Coffee

787 grows, processes & roasts premium coffee. Each step is meticulously handled to bring YOU stellar Puerto Rican Coffee. From the Mountains of Puerto Rico to YOUR door. 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...

Jul 12, 202313 min

Ep. 359 Jacqueline Claudia CEO at Smarter X

SmarterX is the first platform to use computational mathematics to instantly answer complex product questions. How do I store it? How can I ship it? How do I dispose of it? Compliance. Operations. Sustainability. There's a lot to think about and a lot at stake for retailers and brands. We connect the dots between consumer products, head-scratching regulations, and environmental impact so they can sell with confidence. We believe better data can create a world where the best, most sustainable pro...

Jul 10, 202323 min

Ep. 358 Gillian Henker CEO at Sisu Global Health

Sisu Global designs and commercializes medical devices for all communities. They develop patented, cutting-edge, world-class medical devices that are designed to save lives, enable patient access to care and increase resources for healthcare ecosystems. 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 so...

Jul 07, 202323 min

Ep. 357 Darin Anderson CEO at Salas O'Brien

Salas O'Brien is an engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Their team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing their team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. They are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ...

Jul 05, 202349 min
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