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Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse
In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ben Swire, former Design Lead at IDEO, about the power of creative work, “safe danger”, the importance of staying inspired and more. It’s the ultimate toolkit for those who crave meaning and purpose in every aspect of their life. Guest Mentor Ben Swire shows us the way to achieve it. Most of us have a “wish list” for our lives: we want inspiring experiences, deep relationships, and work that truly matters. But there is a massive chasm between that list and our reality. As Joseph Campbell once noted, the rewards we seek are not “easy pickings”—they require sacrifice, struggle, and the courage to be vulnerable. Our guest today, Ben Swire, has found an unexpected way to bridge that chasm. Ben is the founder of Make Believe Works and the author of Safe Danger. A former Design Lead at IDEO, Ben was famously told that his most important job wasn’t just to be a designer, but to stay inspired. Today, Ben uses a suite of creative activities to help leaders move past “forced achievement” to find their authentic soul. In this episode, we discuss why creativity is the “oven mitt” that allows us to handle the heat of our own pain, why AI may be flattening our diversity of ideas, and how one small, creative risk can change your life. You will learn about “Safe Danger,” the creative risks that transform teams, and why your most important job as a leader is to simply staying inspired. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTESBEN SWIRE:
- BIO:
- https://thementorsradio.com/ben-swire/
- BOOKS:
- Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation, by Ben Swire
- WEBSITES:
- MakeBelieveWorks.com
- BenjaminSwire.com
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with motorsport legend Danica Patrick who discusses her remarkable career racing against the men and how her program–which combines mental conditioning, physical fitness and a Paleo-inspired diet–can lead to a healthier and happier life. Racing legend Danica Patrick broke barriers and set records through her on-track performance in the male-dominated world of professional motorsports. Danica was named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list, has graced the cover of many prestigious publications, and she has appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials. In 2005, Danica stunned the world by leading 19 laps and finishing fourth in her first Indianapolis 500. In 2008, Danica made history again, becoming the first woman to win a major-league open-wheel race with her victory in the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300. In 2013, as Danica transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series, she made headlines with her record-setting performance in the 55th Daytona 500 race when she became the first woman to win a NASCAR Cup Series pole. She holds the record for most top-10 finishes of any female in the NASCAR Cup Series, and in 2018, she shattered another glass ceiling when she became the first female host of the ESPY’s – ESPNs Sports Award show. Retired from racing, Danica’s focus has shifted to her role as an entrepreneur and business owner. She launched the clothing line – Warrior by Danica Patrick, she entered the home space with the launch of VOYANT by Danica, she authored the book Pretty Intense, describing how focusing on the mind, body and the food we eat leads to success in life. Danica is also the sole proprietor of Somnium, a vineyard in Napa Valley. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode!
SHOW NOTES:DANICA PATRICK:
- BIO:
- BIO: Danica Patrick
- BOOKS:
- Danica, Crossing the Line, by Danica Patrick with Laura Morton
- Pretty Intense: The 90-Day Mind, Body and Food Plan that will Absolutely Change Your Life , by Danica Patrick with Stephen Perrine
- PODCAST:
- Pretty Intense with Danica Patrick
- WEBSITE:
- www.danicapatrick.com
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with David Robson, an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body and behavior. Robson reveals surprising science-backed secrets to creating lasting, meaningful connections. In this episode, he will share practical tips for strengthening relationships in every part of your life—from family and friends to career success. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Discover why connection matters more than ever and how to make it work for you! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:DAVID ROBSON:
- BIO: https://davidrobson.me/about/
- BOOKS:
- The Laws of Connection, by David Robson
- The Expectation Effect: How your mindset can transform your life, by David Robson. Also titled: The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies that will Transform Your Life, by David Robson
- The Intelligence Trap: Why smart people make dumb mistakes, by David Robson — Also titled: The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions, by David Robson
- WEBSITE: https://davidrobson.me
In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sheila Eneix, one of the top hair stylists in the San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about resilience, strength, and the power of learning from the people around you. Sheila shares lessons she learned from her clients over the past 40 years and the life-changing advice that helped her to grow personally and professionally. This episode showcases by real-world example that wisdom can come from unexpected places, but only if a person is open to receiving that wisdom. Sheila has been cutting and styling hair since she was 19, and over the decades, her clients have not only shaped her career but also mentored her in the most profound ways. Raised essentially by her grandmother after being adopted, Sheila navigated the complexities of a challenging family, a long and joyful marriage, and a deeply emotional journey to reconnect with her biological mother and siblings. In this episode, Sheila shares the lessons she’s learned from her clients, the life-changing advice that helped her grow personally and professionally, and her reflections on family, marriage and the meaning of mentorship. Her story reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected places, and that through resilience and the support of others, we can create a life full of purpose and joy. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:SHEILA ENEIX
- https://www.solasalonstudios.com/salon-professional/shelia-eneix
In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Marilyn Gist, PhD, professor emerita at Seattle University where she served as the Alber’s School of Business and Economics’ Executive Director of the Center for Leadership formation and best-selling author of a groundbreaking book, The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. Marilyn’s extensive research and real-world insights reveal that true leadership isn’t about power or authority; it’s about fostering relationships built on mutual respect and dignity. Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, or someone aspiring to lead, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and hopefully inspire you to lead with humility and integrity. Discover how humility can transform leadership, inspire teams, and drive remarkable results. This compelling conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and success, in ANY endeavor you undertake throughout your life. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:MARILYN GIST, PhD
- BIO: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088JRZSW7/about
- BOOK:
- The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations and Great Results, by Marilyn Gist, PhD, with Forward by Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- WEBSITE: https://www.marilyngist.com/
- LINK:
- Marilyn’s terrific “The Gist of it” bi-monthly email: https://thegistofitnews.com/
- The Gist of It – Actionable Tips for Leaders and High-Potential Individuals
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lt. Col. Peter Smith, USAF Ret, a seasoned fighter pilot, about his harrowing, F-16 Fighter crash, the discipline and training that saved his life and the lessons he learned, including what matters most in life — in anyone’s life, in your life. Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like to experience spatial disorientation (you can’t tell up from down) in an F-16 Fighter Jet while locked into a Death Spiral at 6,000 feet, traveling at 1,000 ft per second. Now imagine ejecting from that nightmare–all happening so fast–Imagine hitting the ejection button barely 0.8 SECONDS before it was too late… and surviving. Few live to tell the tale. Former combat fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Peter Smith USAF (ret.) joins The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie to reflect on the OODA Loop Training that contributed to his survival. He also shares lessons he learned on what matters most in career and life. Listen to radio show below or on ANY podcast app. (The podcast posts after each episode airs on Salem Radio in San Francisco with live-streaming anywhere in the world on iHeart Radio and Tune-In). Listen to our radio podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, click here
SHOW NOTES: BIO: https://combatstinkythinking.com/about * EXCELLENT BOOK: Icarus 2.0, parachute included: A Father’s InCentivE$ for CREATEing our way * WEBSITE: CombatStinkyThinking.com * LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petestinkysmith/ * “Mondays with Mover” podcast (mostly military audience) provides much more detail on Smith’s F-16 accident… + Clips of interview “0.8 Seconds to Live”: https://youtu.be/_AVfypz-Q5k + Full Interview (better than clips) “0.8 Seconds to Live”*: https://youtu.be/Zi6ziOhTMTg
USAF Fighter pilot Lt. Col. Peter S. Smith, USAF
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with David Foster, one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and Three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Songs,” Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé and more.
Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs and Gloria Estefan, to name a few.
Currently, Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects, including writing the music for a new musical about iconic animated character “Betty Boop.” He is also writing music for a musical based on the Amy Bloom novel and New York Times bestseller Lucky Us.
Listen to the show live on Salem Radio in San Francisco or via live-streaming on iHeart Radio worldwide… You can also listen on ANY podcast platform, including Apple podcast, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIN, Stitcher, Google Play and all the others. Sign up for the podcast here.
SHOW NOTES:DAVID FOSTER:
- BIO: https://davidfoster.com/story/
- WEBSITE: https://davidfoster.com/
- BOOK: Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys, by David Foster (“EXCELLENT book, can’t put it down, includes valuable lessons he’s learned along the way, with riveting behind-the-scenes stories, vignettes and experiences. I read the sample in Amazon and bought the Kindle version on the spot to finish reading!” — K.W., producer of The Mentors Radio)
- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY: David Foster: Off The Record
In today’s episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Chester Elton about how gratitude can transform your business, work and life. It can boost employee performance and transform office culture. In fact, gratitude can transform any relationship, any environment in which … Continue reading →
Dave Liu, former Jeffries Managing Director of Digital Media and Internet Banking. Dave Liu shares his insights and the secrets he learned while becoming the first Asian-American to become a managing director at an investment bank...at the age of 32! Dave raised $16 billion for ... Continue reading →
In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Ric Brutocao talks with Ken Strottman, Chairman and Founder of Strottman International, an innovative toy and branding company that prides itself on being passionate about making toys! In 35+ years the Strottman team … Continue reading →
In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Fred Jandt, professor emeritus and author of the best-selling book Win-Win Negotiation: Turning Conflict into Agreement. Fred is well-known for his work with dispute resolution and … Continue reading →
In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with world-renown performance psychologist Jim Loehr, PhD, about the power of story — the power of YOUR story. How to find it? Are you following your story or someone else’s … Continue reading →
In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Clint Severson, the former CEO of Abaxis, who transformed a company from bleeding millions of dollars of cash each year to a Two BILLION Dollar acquisition. Learn how he did … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered how the Ritz-Carlton got started? Why has “the Ritz” an expression commonly used as an expression of excellence? TODAY on THE MENTORS RADIO, you’ll find out the answers to these questions and more in a one-on-one, … Continue reading →
James R. Hagerty, a 30-year veteran reporter, editor and bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal and the International Herald Tribune in Hong Kong, London, Brussels, Paris, Atlanta and New York, is also the author of “The Fateful History of Fannie Mae,” and he … Continue reading →
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie knocks it out of the ballpark in an absolutely inspiring interview with multiple award-winning boxing champ Hector Colón as Hector talks about his remarkable journey from the boxing ring to the … Continue reading →
Rob Barnett: BIO: https://robbarnettmedia.com/the-team/ Rob Barnett Media Social Media handle: @RobBarnettMedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbarnettmedia/ BOOK: Next Job, Best Job — by Rob Barnett
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with David Siegel, the dynamic CEO of MeetUp.com about the critical importance of community—in life, in work, in everything we do! He also shares useful insights about adaptability in … Continue reading →
BRUCE GREYSON, M.D.: BIO: https://www.brucegreyson.com/about/ OTHER INFORMATION: What is a Near-Death Experience? More research and information on near-death experiences BOOKS: AFTER, A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond, by Bruce Greyson, Ph.D.