PurposeCity: Recent Episodes
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PurposeCity – Stories of Humanity in Action is a weekly podcast featuring celebrities, business owners, nonprofit executives – all sorts of people helping people in your community – Hosted by Ken McMullen.
Oksana, a local resident from Ukraine, tells of her family's plight in fleeing their home in Kyiv and her brother-in-law, who has stayed as part of the resistance. Her husband, Nick, sings and plays a Ukrainian resistance anthem on his Bandura. Lifeline Christian Missions Vice President, Audra, explains getting meals to refugees as quickly and efficiently as possible. Don't miss this episode.
PurposeCity podcasts are presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplify our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity can be seen and heard at ewmadvisors.org/purposecity and all major podcast platforms.
Guest Links
CS Mott Foundation: https://www.mott.org/
Lifeline Christian Mission: Lifeline.org
Why does compassion matter when choosing a financial planner?
This question and more are discussed with Executive Wealth Management Private Wealth Advisors Duane Johnson, Todd Perry, and Rob Larsen.
PurposeCity podcasts are presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplify our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity podcasts are found at ewmadvisors.org/purposecity and all major podcast platforms.
“You know that being meant for more means so much more than filling your life with mere matter, with material things, with stuff and possessions and power and pleasures and treasures. No. It means investing in those things that really matter, those things that last, like relationships and integrity and the personal touch and faith. It means valuing others because we never know when the next moment might be the last moment.” – Rev. John A. Nunes, author of ‘Meant for More.’
John Arthur Nunes, Ph.D., is a Lutheran pastor and the president of Concordia College—New York, a small Christian college with a diverse and global student body. Previously, John served as the President and CEO of Lutheran World Relief (Baltimore) and as a professor at Valparaiso University.
PurposeCity podcasts are presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplify our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity can be seen and heard at ewmadvisors.org/purposecity and all major podcast platforms.
PurposeCity's 'Come Together' episode was recorded at the Brighton Walk to End Alzheimer's! Chuck Gaidica (broadcasting personality), Jennifer Lepard (President / CEO of Alzheimer's Association Michigan), and Nicole Colley (Development Manager of Brighton Alzheimer's Association) discuss the importance of communities putting their hearts, mind, and time together for a worthy cause.
Partaking in this year's walk was Team Suzy, whose website you can find at https://www.teamsuzy.org/ Part of Team Suzy is our very own advisor, Jimmie Plaskey. Also at this event were EWM's Butch Herzog, Colleen Barnes, Lisa McCormick, and Alissa Earl.
Executive Wealth Management is proud to be an annual sponsor of the Brighton Walk to End Alzheimer's and present Chuck Gaidica as the emcee.
Steve Gronow discusses with EWM Private Wealth Advisor Duane Johnson how to ‘Love Every Day’ in community and business. Hear entertaining and heart-warming stories such as the joy and excitement of special needs kids catching a fish for the first time at Family Fun Days in association with The Arc of Livingston County.
Steve also shares his passion for authentic lighthouse artifacts.www.lighthouselens.com
Steve is the owner of Chestnut Homebuilders and Real Estate.https://chestnutdev.com/PurposeCity podcasts are presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplify our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity podcasts are found at ewmadvisors.org and all major podcast platforms.
Bert Herzog, Founder of Executive Wealth Management, shares the story of how the financial planning firm continues to grow one relationship at a time over 20 years. He also discusses the value of building a business built on trust, compassion, and community in an ever-increasing digitally distant business environment and how the two can co-exist. Bert explains having compassion for clients means providing as many solutions to support them as possible and how EWM is embracing this challenge.
PurposeCity podcasts are presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplify our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity podcasts are found at ewmadvisors.org and all major podcast platforms.
'Never Say No' features Barb Binkley of Cooper & Binkley Jewelers and Jimmie Plaskey , EWM Private Wealth Advisor.
They discuss stories and inspiration from a 'Never Say No' policy to those in need.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity podcasts are at ewmadvisors.com/purposecity and all major podcast platforms.
Dr. Hugh Ross discusses the biological need for humans to be in a community and the adverse effects of isolation.
He also explains how being compassionate and helping others has been scientifically proven to reduce pain levels in patients.
Lastly, he gives fascinating facts of how improbable it should be to have life on our planet, emphasizing the value of every life.
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross, founder and president of Reasons to Believe, holds a degree in physics from the University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Toronto. His books include Weathering Climate Change, The Creator and the Cosmos, and Improbable Planet. Hugh has also spoken on hundreds of university campuses as well as at conferences and churches around the world. reasons.org
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion. PurposeCity can be found on all major podcast platforms.
We are told this sound-bite generation has less of an attention span than goldfish, then what explains the explosion of long-form media such as podcasts?
How are non-profits, businesses, and local citizens benefiting from podcasts? What is the future of podcasting?
Learn the answers to these questions and more from guest Rob Johnson, Founder of Wayne Media & Speakeasy Podcast Network.
www.speakeasynetwork.com
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity can be found at ewmadvisors.com and all major podcast platforms.
‘Life Ain’t Always Beautiful’ is an episode with an open and frank discussion on life’s darker times and how to cope, as well as being aware of those hurting around us.
The episode guest is Jackie Paige, anchor of CBS 62’s Eye in Detroit & midday anchor on WWJ News radio 950.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
PurposeCity can be found at ewmadvisors.com and all major podcast platforms.
Your best days are not behind you! Learn to appreciate past achievements while enjoying new challenges and successes today with guest Kurt A. David.
Kurt is the executive producer of numerous TV shows, including creator and host of the Emmy Award-Winning TV Show and acclaimed book, "From Glory Days," which interviews Hall of Fame and World Champion former professional athletes about their successful transition into life AFTER pro sports. www.kurtdavid.com
PurposeCity Podcast is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of community, compassion, and trust. www.ewmadvisors.com/purposecity
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us reevaluate the importance of community and our connection with others. Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, and Private Wealth Advisor at Executive Wealth Management, Rob Larsen, join Ken McMullen in a thoughtful, entertaining, and inspirational discussion on the importance of community and connection in our lives.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
Host: Ken McMullen
Guests: Dan West, President/CEO, Livonia Chamber of Commerce
Rob Larsen, Private Wealth Advisor, Executive Wealth Management
Hear the history of the Big Boy brand and how it became a part of the Elias Brothers! Chris Elias, former President and Vice Chairman of the board of Big Boy, is now President of Elias Associates, Principle of Nexecute, and Radio host of Transformative Experts on Voice America Talk Radio.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
Guest Chris Elias Principal and CEO, Nexecute Former CEO, Big Boy Restaurants www.nexecute.com
Host Ken McMullen Executive Wealth Management
Hear the amazing story of how against odds, Erin Jedrusik is living her best life and daily helping others do the same. Erin is the owner of Revival RN featuring cosmetic injectables, anti-aging, and wellness. Also, appearing is spa puppy Coco.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion. www.ewmadvisors.com
Kristan Sayers shares her inspiring story of starting out as a hair assistant to owning and operating one of the most successful hair and beauty spas in the area. Her personal gratitude flows over in generosity to her staff and community.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion. www.ewmadvisors.com
Guests:
Kristan Sayers, K Bella Hair Studio & Spa
Brittney Holstege, K Bella Hair Studio & Spa
Host: Ken McMullen
Co-Host: Todd Perry, Executive Wealth Management
Ken and Tom discuss what compassion really means and how to truly be a compassionate person.
Tom Jordan has worked as a news anchor and reporter for more than 20 years and provides media training & communications consulting for corporate executives, physicians, publicists, non-profit groups, and just about anybody who plans to face the news media.
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion.
Host: Ken McMullen
Guest: Tom Jordan
Discover how lives are literally being saved and enriched by two amazing organizations, Work Skills, and Fund-a-Life.
Fund a life is an organization that was founded by Mark Howell, a (then) 30-year-old Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer survivor who was once given only weeks to live. Mark's life was "funded" by his community who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars as he and his young family desperately sought out options for survival. Today, Mark leads this organization dedicated to "funding lives" through all kinds of major life-altering circumstances.
WSC, headquartered in Brighton, MI, has provided services focused on helping individuals identify, secure, and retain employment for more than four decades. WSC exists to serve people with disabilities and other employment barriers by offering progressive educational and vocational development opportunities based on a person-centered approach. Corporately, WSC focuses on an individual’s abilities rather than his or her disabilities.
Purposecity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion. www.ewmadvisors.com
Host: Host Ken McMullen
Co-Host: Mike Lay, Executive Wealth Management
Guest: Mark Howell, Fund-a-Life
Guest: Julie Smith. Work Skills
Find out what Chuck Gaidica has been up to in recent years. An interesting discussion on how to live the 'second half' of your life to its fullest. Chuck Gaidica has multiple Emmy awards and was awarded the prestigious Silver Circle Award for broadcast excellence. He is one of the most trusted figures in Michigan. Chuck is now a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and spokesperson who looks to inspire people to a long life of wellness.
Find out why Ken says, "When life gives you lemon sharks..."
PurposeCity is presented by Executive Wealth Management and exemplifies our core values of trust, community, and compassion. www.ewmadvisors.com
Host: Ken McMullen
Co-Host: Kyrstin Ritsema
Guest: Chuck Gaidica