Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kent discusses his journey from a campus pastor to serving in the NFL, emphasizing the unique role he and his wife play in supporting players and coaches spiritually and emotionally. 00:00 Welcome Back, Kent Chevalier! 00:41 Role of a Chaplain in the NFL 02:00 First Year Experiences 08:06 Building Trust in the NFL 12:50 Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomlin 17:21...
Jul 01, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 431
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jeff Hancher, author of 'Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.' Jeff shares his journey from growing up in poverty to a successful 24-year career, emphasizing the pivotal moments shaped by firm feedback and strong leadership. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:35 The Journey to Writing a Book 01:14 Overcoming Personal Struggles 03:05 The Impact of Leadership 05:16 The Role of Faith and Mentors 06:40 The Importance of F...
Jun 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 430
Send us a text In this episode, Doug Smith joins Nick Poole on the Calvary Leadership Podcast. Doug shares his journey from being unaware of personal development to becoming a champion of continuous growth is highlighted through his impactful story. Doug shares his life plan approach for setting long-term goals in various life areas—spirituality, marriage, family, finances, friendships, and health—and emphasizes the value of feedback, resilience, and effective mentorship. 00:00 Introduction and ...
Jun 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 429
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith and guest Ryan Leak discuss Ryan's journey as a New York Times bestselling author and speaker. Ryan shares his extensive experience of speaking at over 120 events annually and reaching millions through his work. They delve into the importance of stewardship over opportunism, balancing faith in God with personal hustle, and the need for character development and accountability among leaders. The L3 Leadership Podcast is spons...
May 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 428
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge, about his mission to create legendary marriages, epic relationships with kids, personal financial mastery, optimized health, and leadership within families. Larry shares his personal journey growing up in a dysfunctional household, the challenges he faced in his early fatherhood, and his moment of transformation when he decided to become a better dad. He discusses the importa...
May 20, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 427
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Rob and Kelsey Mercuri to discuss their experiences in politics, leadership, and parenting. Rob, a former State Representative and candidate for Congress, shares his journey through six elections, offering insights into the challenges of campaigning, the importance of great teams, and the lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. He reflects on the personal and professional aspects of serving in office...
May 06, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 426
Send us a text In this episode, Doug Smith, host of the L3 Leadership Podcast, joins the Lunch Break series of the Boss Juice Podcast to discuss his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful podcaster and leader in the Pittsburgh community. Doug shares insights on how he was inspired by mentors, the importance of community, and how no leader should do life alone. He also delves into his work with Light of Life Rescue Mission, focusing on addressing homelessness and helping pe...
Apr 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 425
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and author who focuses on the critical role of fathers in parenting. Dr. Meeker discusses the impact of fatherhood on children's mental health, the challenges fathers face, and the importance of strong father-child relationships. She offers practical advice for parents, including how to handle discipline, talk to kids about sex, and maintain connections after divorce. The conversatio...
Apr 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 424
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith is interviewed by Dave D'Angelo on Northway Christian Community's Project 167 Podcast. They discuss various topics, including Doug's impactful work at Light of Life Rescue Mission, strategies for addressing homelessness, and practical insights on financial management within families. Doug shares his journey in leadership, the significance of regular family meetings, and the role of generosity in his life. This episode d...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 423
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life...
Mar 11, 2025•56 min•Ep. 422
Send us a text Guest: Dr. Robert Marbut, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Key Topics: Dr. Marbut's journey to becoming the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Trump The interconnected nature of homelessness, substance use, and mental health crises The rapid escalation of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact Five actionable steps to address the fentanyl crisis The importance of personalized treatme...
Feb 25, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 421
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith welcomes back Clint Hurdle for his third appearance. They discuss Clint's journey since leaving Pittsburgh, including his retirement, challenges during COVID-19, and his current role with the Colorado Rockies. Clint also shares his insights about retirement, the importance of authentic relationships, and the release of his new book, 'Hurdleisms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball.' They delve into lessons from C...
Feb 18, 2025•50 min•Ep. 420
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Greg Furer, President and CEO of Beratung Advisors. They discuss the origins of their friendship, the transformative power of personal growth and reflection, and the importance of making mistakes and taking risks. Greg emphasizes the need for a supportive community and authentic leadership, sharing insights on the vital role of mentors and mastermind groups. They also delve into intentional living, legacy, an...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 419
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug Smith being interviewed by Tom O’Boyle and Nate Devlin. The conversation originally aired on the Scattered Seeds Podcast . You'll hear me talk about: The state of homelessness in Pittsburgh Why we need friends that will literally slap you in the face How I'm currently growing in my leadership journey And much, much more! Resources Mentioned: The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene Light of Life Rescue Mission Scatter...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 418
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams. They discuss the influence of the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' offering surprising insights into business and asset building. Jeremy explains the concept of Family Inc., which guides families in creating businesses to secure financial and relational freedom. The conversation explores how to raise and manage a large, multigenerational family, focusing ...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 417
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, the episode features a word from the sponsor, Andocia Marketing ...
Dec 17, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 416
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Dr. Josh Axe about his new book 'Think This, Not That,' which addresses overcoming limiting beliefs to unlock one’s greatest potential. Dr. Axe shares his personal journey from a struggling high school student diagnosed with ADHD to building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses. He emphasizes the power of mindset, visualization, and balanced leadership in achieving success. They also discusses the role of ...
Dec 10, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 415
Send us a text After 9 months away from the podcast, Doug Smith is back with more guests, more exciting leadership content, and brand new episodes. Join us on December 10 for our interview with Dr. Josh Axe on overcoming limiting beliefs. See you then!
Dec 04, 2024•3 min
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Leon Ford shares his profound journey from the brink of death due to police brutality to becoming a symbol of forgiveness and activism. About Leon Ford: Leon Ford is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyond. As a respected activist and mental health ambassador, Ford passionately addresses disparitie...
Mar 19, 2024•48 min
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Anne Beiler joins Doug to discuss her upbringing, Auntie Anne’s, and shares advice with listeners who may be struggling on how she navigates life’s more difficult seasons. About Anne Beiler: Anne Beiler, raised in an Amish-Mennonite community, faced immense tragedy when her 19-month-old daughter died in a farming accident, leading her into darkness and depression. Her marriage with Jonas suffered, exacerbated by an abu...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 413
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his friend Zack Blair. Together, they discuss various topics, such as mental health, leadership, confidence, and parenting. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring” , a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 412
Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Mark Miller, the former VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, joins us to reveal the core principles of "Uncommon Greatness." About Mark Miller: Mark started over 40 years ago working as an hourly employee at a local Chick-fil-A. He has worked all across the business since then and currently serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. For the last 20 years, Mark has traveled the United States and...
Feb 27, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 411
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, William Vanderbloeman joins Doug to share the groundbreaking insights he’s gained from conducting over 30,000 interviews and shares strategies that will equip you to identify and become the 'unicorn' in your professional sphere. About William Vanderbloeman: William brings over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor, blending it seamlessly with executive search best practices to offer faith-based organizatio...
Feb 20, 2024•41 min
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jade Warshaw, a Ramsey personality, shares her journey to financial freedom and the importance of following the Baby Steps to get out of debt. About Jade Warshaw: Jade Warshaw, hailing from a musical background, spent 15 years as a professional vocalist, touring 92 countries alongside her musician husband. However, their story took a sharp turn with nearly half a million dollars in debt. Marrying in 2007, they faced a ...
Feb 13, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 409
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his long-time friend, Dan Herod for his podcast, Hope Between The Lines. They delve into relationships, mental health, grief, and more. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring” , a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships wi...
Feb 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 408
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, bestselling author Jordan Raynor discusses his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity. About Jordan Raynor: Through his bestselling books ( The Creator in You , Redeeming Your Time , Master of One , and Called to Create ), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals , Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. ...
Jan 30, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 407
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Maggie Berghoff joins us to share her wealth of knowledge on functional medicine and personalized health. About Maggie Berghoff: Maggie Berghoff is a visionary entrepreneur with multiple online companies dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals. The journey began as she ventured into the role of an online health consultant, evolving into a substantial educational platform offering published books, online pr...
Jan 23, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 406
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we are joined by George Kamel, Ramsey personality and author, as he recounts his climb from being burdened by debt to securing a seven-figure net worth. About George Kamel: George Kamel is a personal finance expert and co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. His goal is to help people spend less,...
Jan 16, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 405
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Esther Fedorkevich is joins us to discuss her journey in entrepreneurship and publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring authors. About Esther Fedorkevich: Esther Fedorkevich is the founder of The Fedd Agency. She launched her career in 1997 as a salesperson for a major book publisher. Within six months, Esther sold a million dollars in products. From there she went to work for Dave Ramsey, a New York Times best...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 404
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Rob Luna, a seasoned expert in wealth management joins us. Our chat traces Rob's path from his early days in the challenging streets of L.A. to his present role as a trusted figure for those grappling with the intricacies of wealth. As we unwrap the layers of his success, you'll gain insights into the profound impact of financial literacy and learn practical ways to build and safeguard wealth for the long haul. About R...
Jan 02, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 403
