Leadership is a team sport and we are committed to raising Luminaries who recognize and embody that. We want to look at leadership development for kids in our lives from all angles that will move the dial in their development and growth. Today, specifically, we are focusing on the power of teamwork and how to best teach teamwork to our little and big Luminaries. This is an important skill for so many areas in life and it’s integral to leadership development. So, how can we level up our teamwork ...
Aug 26, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Find incredible friends who lift you up and push you to be better, and hold you accountable to the person that you want to be and the person you're called to be. I've found that in my good friend, and today’s guest, Anthony Trucks. Anthony is a former NFL football player, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, an author, a life coach and an entrepreneur. He is also a former foster child, and today you will hear how that has shaped his life and how he, although not responsible for the cards he w...
Aug 23, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you would have told me a few years ago that my husband and I would be homeschooling our children, I would have laughed until the water came out of my nose. But, like with most aspects of parenting, comes the curveball that shows you that all of your best laid plans are irrelevant to the way life is going to ultimately play out for you. There is this wave of parents choosing to prioritize their kids' education in their homes and a lot of us are entrepreneurs. Today's episode is all about why c...
Aug 19, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Why is it that some people seem to magnetize all of the golden opportunities while others seem to repel them? Ever feel like you’re watching your peers land awesome media appearances, get the speaking gigs, land the book deal, get to work with that great company, have opportunities that you dream of… while you’re over there grinding and waiting for your big break? Today I’m going to break down the 5 reasons why you’re not getting the opportunities you want and what to do to shift the pendulum in...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
How do we cultivate independence in our kids? There's such a fine line between encouraging our kids to be more independent and feeling like we're “checked out parents”. We want them to evolve and grow into these resourceful, confident little leaders, and ultimately resourceful and confident adults - but we still need to serve as bumper rails, as they continue to develop through the process. In today’s episode, we're talking about cultivating independence in our Luminaries while learning to let g...
Aug 12, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This is the most important interview that I will ever do! I’ve never been more honored to sit across from someone in an interview and I’ve never had a more full circle moment of gratitude than I had in conducting this conversation. Today I got to interview my mama, Nadema Gemmell. Before you think that this is some random interview, let me paint a picture for you of the business mogul that my mother is - she's a CPA and owner of a tax and consulting practice, she's Chairman of the Board of the S...
Aug 09, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We all want our children to thrive and live full lives, right? If you are here today, you care about raising Luminaries, whether big or small.So, what is one of the necessary components of successful leadership? What is that one necessary component to finding wholesome success where you are not just making money, but finding fulfillment, joy and impact? It’s courage and today we’re going to talk about how to help our kids develop that courage muscle. And guess what? It starts with us! https://lu...
Aug 05, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Making money versus building wealth, what is the difference? Well, we brought in an expert for this one! My guest today is one of my closest friends, and my financial advisor, Erik Potts. With over 19 years in the Financial Planning Industry, Erik is here today to help you understand the power of shifting into the mindset of building wealth versus just making money. Because let's be honest, most of you listening have the numbers, you are making the money, but what are you doing with it? Listen i...
Aug 02, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Perspective is everything in life. It is the reason why people can live in extreme poverty, illness or tragedy, with a smile on their face and joy in their heart. It is also the reason why people who seem to have it all can feel like their world is crumbling when somebody messes up their order. It is all relative, but we can play a pretty significant role in modeling the power of having a positive perspective for our kids. Today, we are talking about simple questions and conversations that we ca...
Jul 29, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Starting a business is always a rollercoaster. Although we are not new to business and this new company launch has been an evolution from my start-up about a decade ago, we just launched a brand new company! So, today I am sharing with you some “behind-the-scenes” moments that were part of our launch, as well as the mistake that put us on the map. https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode6 Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Guide on how to craft your core company values in a special way: h...
Jul 26, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
From a young age, the words we say directly impact our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions and can ultimately affect the lens through which we see the world. In today’s episode, I want to talk with you about something that’s been a work in progress in our home and that is - how words matter. I want to share with you specific phrases that are heavily discouraged in our home, why we discourage them, in what ways we redirect our kids to say something else instead, and the meaning behind it. htt...
Jul 22, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today’s episode is all about setting the stage for the work that we’re doing at the Luminary Leadership Company and what we are intending to do with each and every one of you who are listening in. We exist to change how things are being done, more specifically, in the world of entrepreneurship, small businesses and the way we raise our children. We don't want to just help you build an empire, we want you to see that your empire follows your leadership evolution, not the other way around. Today, ...
Jul 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As a business leadership strategist and a mom of three who is passionate about raising up that next generation of leaders, looking at my three kiddos I realized that I wanted to do entrepreneurship differently. Society is failing the next generation and once a week on this show, we're doing something to change that. Whether you're a parent with your own Little Luminary or you want to heed the call of impacting those trailing you, this short but sweet episode will give you guidance and inspiratio...
Jul 19, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to our first ever Luminary Leadership interview! My guest today is Don Hobbs, who is here to talk about his incredible business journey that started when he was only 18 years old, with none other than Jim Rohn. He also shares the struggles he overcame along the way and what leadership means to him! Over the past 35 years, recognized as Realtor Magazine's "Top 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate," Don has served as President of motivational mega-star's, Jim Rohn Productions, co-foun...
Jul 19, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Luminary Leadership Podcast! Pull up a seat to the table, and let’s elevate successful entrepreneurs into powerful leaders who are doing work that really matters. After working with countless entrepreneurs, I noticed a theme - no matter the level of success achieved, they get to a place where they are asking - now what?! If you are here today, then you get it: you’re craving more impact, you want to do the work that means something and you want to be known for it. It’s not about growi...
Jul 19, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
