Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg: Recent Episodes
Joel Goldberg
In depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs and leaders that compare the winning traits of sports to business. A long time television sportscaster looks for similarities in teamwork, championship culture, diversity and relationships needed in between and outside the lines.
Joel is joined by a people activator who is all in for enriching KC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her name is Jessica Powell, the Founder of Social Balances and Managing Director of Back2KC. What began as a passion project has evolved into a 20-year career championing her community. In that time, she has earned a reputation for her unmatchable ability to strategically connect growing companies with tools, confidence, and connections. Empowering those who cross her path not only to thrive with a lasting economic impact.
Website: https://socialbalances.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2kc/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572798176224 | https://www.facebook.com/jessicapowell1024
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rMzi6F5Gi_Q
Today’s guest is a tech trailblazer whose data-first approach to AI discoverability is changing the modern business game. His name is Nathan Hall, Founder and Systems Builder at Lefty Media Co., a KC-based web studio engineering clarity for humans and machines…first by helping them get found, then by getting them recommended. In the era of AI-powered searches, Nathan helps clients stay ahead of the curve, with practical strategies and measurable results needed to win.
Website: https://leftymediaco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftymediaco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftymediaco
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Bu9I3fXOL2Y
An internationally renowned leader who is both a warrior and a diplomat joins Joel Goldberg. Retired US Army Colonel Chris Kolenda is the former Taliban negotiator who defied conventional wisdom to become a hero…and still continued to climb. As a civilian, Chris is Founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, where he helps extraordinary people gain dramatic wins in the simplest ways possible. Because for people committed to always getting better, determination should be the only thing between them and their destiny.
Website: https://chriskolenda.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colchriskolenda/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.kolenda.7
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/1eHg0KC5OcQ
Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel Goldberg is joined by an entrepreneur who turned a great idea into a growing business…and revolutionized the way golf is played. Jeremy Bredemeier is the Founder of Touring Tee, a luxury golf simulator concept that brings the course to you. His fresh take on event entertainment delivers a premium experience anywhere, driving the game into exciting new territory and reaching audiences far beyond the fairway.
Website: https://www.touringtee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/touringtee/
Twitter: https://x.com/jpbredemeier?lang=en |
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588982232444# | https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.bredemeier.3/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oz3ir8U_GsI
Joel is joined by an entrepreneur who knows that winning in business takes more than a great game plan. It demands people that are willing to step up when it matters the most. Clint Overton is the Co-Founder and Managing Director behind Boardroom Bullpen, the firm helping growth-stage companies access an all-star roster of fractional executives. With more than 20 years of experience building a deeper bench, he’s become the trusted advisor of organizations that are ready to succeed…and turn big visions into even bigger victories.
Website: https://boardroombullpen.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/ClintOverton100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boardroombullpen#
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KvLjsfTx1-Q
What happens when the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth is…you? If you thought the answer was working harder or leading louder, prepare to be challenged. Back on the show is Isaac Wambua, the Founder/CEO of Dynamo Methods and leadership systems architect replacing chaos with clarity and dependency with growth. Using a proprietary framework, he designs leadership that still works without the leaders themselves. It’s radical. It’s confident. It’s the entrepreneurial secret to breaking through burnout…and building something that runs because of you, not through you.
Website: www.dynamomethods.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwambua/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacthecoach/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QwFxNhGQtDU
Today we’re talking about the future of healthcare with a visionary leader who spent decades at the center of its transformation. Bill Miller is CEO of Wellsky, the global technology powerhouse connecting providers, caregivers, and communities across the continuum of care. Over the course of his rich career, his groundbreaking growth strategies have been the secret weapon behind the industry’s most influential businesses. Not only transforming the marketplace, but driving innovation and improving outcomes for missions of people around the world.
Website: https://wellsky.com/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q9Ei-mjFsy0
Today’s guest is a global authority on supply chain deployment who knows that behind every “overnight success” is usually a shipping delay, a tariff surprise, and a spreadsheet that nobody wants to open. Dan Krouse’s story began with little more than a briefcase and persistence, but evolved into a four-decade career of turning chaos into competitive advantages. First ascending the ladder of a foremost international corporation, and now, as Founder of Supply Chain Analytics. He’s on a mission to uncover the margin leaks hiding in plain sight, and help companies build systems that do more than survive disruption…they thrive on it.
Website: https://supplychainalytics.ai/about/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V0J3D4QIalc
On this episode, Joel is joined by a champion of - and for - women’s sports, who lives life all in, all out, every damn day. Her name is Coach Krishna Lee, a speaker and Hall of Fame track star who went from shot put to goal posts as the General Manager of Glory, Kansas City’s only full-contact women’s football team. As a decorated athlete herself, she spent a lifetime mastering the art of high performance. Now, she challenges athletes to build their own foundation of success…leveraging the sisterhood of football to make big plays on and off the field.
Website: https://www.kansascityglory.com/ | https://www.krishnalee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkrishnalee/
Twitter: https://x.com/kclee45
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/otbgC5zV_Ug
On this episode, Joel is joined by a trailblazer who broke through burnout to reset biology where science meets soul. Her name is Dr. Remina Panjwani, an immigrant, a veteran, and distinguished physician whose countercultural approach has redefined what it means to heal. By fusing Eastern and Western medicine, she empowers high-performance individuals to optimize their wellness…leading the way to more balanced living with sustained, indomitable energy.
Website: https://www.drremina.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drremina/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remina.panjwani
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JTbAlJtSmm0
Today on Rounding the Bases, I’m joined by an entrepreneur who dared to ask what happens when care comes first…and spent a decade proving what happens when it does. Justin Ricklefs is Founder and CEO of The Guild Collective, a brand consultancy closing the gap between organizational beliefs and behaviors. His new book, Give A Damn, is a catalyst for leaders who want to capitalize on the most underutilized competitive advantage in modern business. It’s anything but average. And that’s exactly the point.
Website: https://www.justinricklefs.com/ | https://guildcollective.com/ | https://thegiveadamnbook.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/justinricklefs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRicklefs/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/BuJZbiyvgkQ
If the way you do anything is the way you do everything, today’s guest is simply extraordinary. Dr. Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, New York Times best-selling author and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who built a career pushing the boundaries of human potential. Now, as the Founder/CEO of Unbeatable Mind, his mindset training program is a blueprint of success for elite executives, athletes and warrior-mentality types who refuse to settle. From the chaos of combat to the discipline of mindfulness, he has mastered the in-between where excellence is unlocked. All that’s left is to stop waiting and start becoming.
Website: https://markdivine.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial
Twitter: https://x.com/MarkDivine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BKDUR34djtA
Joel is joined by a serial entrepreneur with tools to engage the full potential of every story. His name is Will Severns, Chief Relationship Officer of ShareYourStory.com. It’s a professional storytelling company that began as an experiment and has grown into a multi-brand platform designed to compound your impact. By turning experience into influence, he moves meaning forward, debunking the myth that only other people’s stories deserve to be told. Yours does too…and he’s here to help you share it.
Website: https://shareyourstory.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sysdotcom
Twitter: https://x.com/sysdotcom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sysdotcom
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VT8e-3ibBqg
There are leaders who serve, and there are those who define service itself. Today’s guest is a Colonel and a Doctor who has worn both titles with distinction. Lee Norman spent six decades committed to protecting others, in the Air Force, as a decorated Army officer, and as a physician executive. Known best as the steady handed health secretary that guided Kansas’ pandemic response, he is - above all - a family doctor who understands that medicine is personal. His career has been a fitting capstone to a life spent shaping patient care. And through his devotion to protecting and improving lives, has earned a reputation for being nothing short of consequential.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rgR13dzzM_A
Twitter: https://x.com/SecNorman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.a.norman.54
Joel is joined by a mother-daughter duo who found purpose in the most unlikely place. Angel McDonald is the Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge and Judy Henderson is author of When The Light Finds Us. It’s her powerful new memoir about the 36 years she spent in prison - for a crime she didn’t commit - and how she transformed a life sentence into a life of impact. After mothering her children from behind prison walls, she is now a fierce advocate for incarcerated women, using her own story to remind others that no matter how dim the circumstances may seem, hope never fades.
When the Light Finds Us
From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed: https://www.amazon.com/When-Light-Finds-Us-Transformed/dp/1546006788/
Website: https://www.judyannhenderson.com/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6t9EdPonds
Today I’m joined by a guest who is saving lives in more ways than one. By day, Ricky Ogden is the Director of Pharmacy at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where he leverages more than 25 years of experience to shape healthcare outcomes. By mission, he’s the Chairman of Agua Viva International, the organization empowering thousands of women and communities in-need with clean water, health and hope. It’s a lesson in leadership that gains through giving, and leaves ripples across the globe.
Website: https://aguavivainternational.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aguavivainternational/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/ricky.ogden/ |
Twitter: https://x.com/Ricky_Ogden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aguavivainternational/ | https://www.facebook.com/ricky.ogden.7/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/wPOk_P45WKU
Some ideas start small…others spark movements. And today Joel is joined by a guest who is turning pages into progress. Chris Clinard is the founder of Books4Guys, an initiative built on the simple - yet powerful - belief that the right book at the right time can change a life. What began as a mission to encourage reading has evolved into a community developing stronger, more thoughtful leaders. By getting books into the hands of young men across the country, Chris is redefining what it means for men to invest in themselves. Because one book is all it takes to change everything that comes after.
Website: https://www.books4guys.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris3cclinard/ | https://www.instagram.com/books4guys_/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
On this episode, Joel is joined by a guest who spent 30 years living his childhood dream, leaning into all of its many lessons. Ken Davidoff is a retired New York Post journalist, where he built a career covering Major League Baseball in one of the nation’s toughest markets. But at the age of 50, he made a bold call, stepping away from the grind of daily sportswriting and into a new chapter. Today, he’s the author of 101 Lessons From the Dugout. It’s his new book that explores what baseball can teach us about failure, resilience, and most importantly…the game of life.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendavidoff/
Twitter: https://x.com/KenDavidoff
Buy the book: https://a.co/d/0gPrfofd
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bw4z-yh55HM
In this episode, Joel sits down with the new Kansas City Royals Broadcaster. Join Bridget Howard as she breaks new ground as the first woman on the Royals’ TV broadcast team. Bridget shares her inspiring journey from a baseball-immersed childhood to achieving her dream role in Kansas City. Discover her insights on preparation, resilience, and building authentic relationships in sports media. Welcome home, Bridget!
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0VpxMmmMh9s
There are stories you tell… and then there are stories you feel. Today, we’re stepping into the bold, brilliant world of Clarissa Knighten, the visionary CEO of Rissa’s Artistic Design whose wearable art accessorizes and empowers, with risk-taking designs that spark a conversation every time they’re worn. But beyond the accolades of fashion runways, art museums and movie screens, hers is a story of healing. Because for Clarissa, art isn’t just a career. It’s an essential part of who she is, paving the way for limitless vision to come to life…and saving her own along the way.
Website: https://www.rissasartisticdesign.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rissas.artistic.design/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rissasartisticdesign/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/5XcpdU9gVSY
Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re breaking ground and challenging bias with a guest who climbed the rungs until the ceiling was shattered. Her name is Barb Allen. She’s a carpenter turned construction executive who spent 30 years building a successful career, despite industry norms. Now, Barb is a keynote speaker giving other women the tools to do the same. The ladder may be tall, but with a pro who has worn the boots before, the load becomes less challenging to carry.
Website: https://constructionbarb.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionbarb/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbAllenConstructionSpeaker/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6y-pkRyZJo
On today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, compassion meets action and lives begin to change. Meet Kelsi Green. She’s the Assistant Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge, an organization that has been giving young, vulnerable moms a place to call home since 1987. Here, Kelsi and her team walk alongside pregnant women and young mothers, offering them care and a community that believes every life is worth fighting for. But Mother’s Refuge is more than a soft place to land. It’s a launching pad for independence that restores hope and rewrites stories. Empowering young mothers with the tools they need to build brighter futures, so they - and their babies - can thrive.
Website: https://www.mothersrefuge.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.refuge/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelsi.woirhaye
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXanPHgLvRE
Today’s guest has amplified what’s possible for accomplished women that refuse to settle. Her name is Viveka von Rosen, a social media authority, business strategist and founder of Beyond the Dream Board who has catalyzed countless reinventions from executive to entrepreneur. By blending hard earned wisdom with modern technology, she empowers women in their 50s, 60s and beyond to relaunch careers built for the person they’re becoming…not the one they’ve already been. Legacy only calls once. When it does, be sure to answer with your whole voice.
Website: https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekavonrosen/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/LinkedInExpert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInExpert/
Check out Viveka on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sJ7wW5dE_rU
We welcome back encore contributors for the fourth-annual Black History Month panel. Joining us from Boston is Chandra Clark, President of The Corey C. Griffin Foundation and a strategic leader of change. She multiplies impact through purpose and generosity, a mindset that has guided her distinguished, 20-year career.
Andre Davis is a prominent leader in Kansas City. Known for innovative thinking and expansive leadership, Andre consistently shows how opportunity grows when we invest in people, ideas, and community.
The conversation centers on abundance and alignment.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6tiBZ3LMgc
Today we’ve got real talk from the red carpet with a nationally acclaimed guest whose career took him from Kansas City to Hollywood…and back. His name is Shawn Edwards, the longest-serving Black film critic of all time and one of cinema’s most respected voices. For more than a quarter of a century he’s had a front-row seat to movie history in the making. And now, he’s bringing legacy to life with the Black Movie Hall of Fame, premiering soon in KC’s historic 18th & Vine District. It’s a celebration of cinematic trailblazers on and off the screen. And one part of a bigger mission to keep their impact in the spotlight, long after the camera stops rolling.
Website: https://blackmoviehalloffame.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedwardskc/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/sedwardskc?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sedwardskc/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/waKFph1rwug
Teamwork takes center court today as Joel chats with a decorated college basketball star who has spent a lifetime winning the right way. Her name is Micha Mims, Founder and CEO of Valued. She doesn't coach inclusivity from a whiteboard-she's lived it, from every role on a team where the choice is always the same: come together or fall apart. By believing differences are the advantage and tough conversations build champions, she empowers organizations to stop playing not to lose, and start building trust that moves the needle. Leadership is about to meet the locker room, and culture will decide who wins.
Website: https://valued-consulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valuedllc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturecoach
Check out our YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/jrL9fuVSE50
Joel is joined by a commanding leader who spent 35 years exemplifying the highest standards of excellence. Now, as he starts a new chapter of service, he continues pursuing the same mission…just in a different suit. It is my privilege to welcome Retired Army Lieutenant General Milford “Beags” Beagle, a three star general, business consultant and author of “When the Map Runs Out.” Using battle-tested strategies that translate to boardroom success, he inspires organizations to navigate complexity with certainty, and chart a course for victory, even if the terrain has changed.
Website: https://beagsbeagle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cg_combined_arms_center/
Twitter: https://x.com/Beags_Beagle
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RvrPU5OyO4M
Joel is joined by a trailblazer of the digital frontier who has built a career pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Her name is Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt, a high-flying speaker and true cosmopolitan who curated her own success to become one of modern technology’s most influential voices. With a passion for revolutionizing the way we work, connect and grow, she doesn’t just talk about transformation. She lives it. Empowering generations to thrive in the powerful new world where the future is already here.
Website: https://www.charlottedebrabandt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottedebrabandt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.de.brabandt
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aYEtkpgZ1GE
Joel chats with a trailblazer who doesn’t just challenge the status quo-he lights it on fire and hands you the match. His name is Joe Pulizzi, an award-winning B2B strategist who has been rewriting the rules of business for two decades and counting. Known as the Godfather of Content Marketing, Joe is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and 10-time bestselling author whose latest work, Burn the Playbook, is a blueprint for freedom on your own terms. Because if the world the rules were written for no longer longer exists…it’s time we stop playing by them.
Website: https://www.joepulizzi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepulizzi/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/JoePulizzi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoePulizziAuthor
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OB-uWJ_Uv0
Joel is joined by a man who is building the stories of Kansas City…literally. Austin Roeser is the force behind Roeser Homes. He brings vision of personalized design and thoughtful craftsmanship. Because houses aren’t just homes. They’re the places where life's biggest moments unfold, and everyone should have one they love going home to.
Website: https://www.roeserhomes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roeserhomes/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/RoeserHomes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoeserHomes/ | https://www.facebook.com/Shelly.l.roeser/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/lyUzCXxD3qk
Every now and then, a simple idea reshapes success. On this episode, Joel chats with a man who did just that…and in the process, pioneered an international movement. His name is Bob Burg, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and acclaimed sales genius. But he’s best known as the co-author behind “The Go-Giver”, a little story about a powerful business idea that sparked a global phenomenon. Its message? When you give exceptional value, you enjoy extraordinary results. It’s a subtle shift that changes everything, putting fulfillment within reach for all who lead and live.
Website: https://burg.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/
Twitter: https://x.com/bobburg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob
Check out the converssation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/erygvKguHrc
On this episode, Joel is joined by a renowned development strategist who built a career proving one powerful truth: that relationship building is business building. His name is Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, the game-changing international bestseller about accelerating growth through generosity. He’s also the Founder/CEO of BIG - the Bunnell Idea Group - who has taught more than 50,000 high-end professionals how to master the art and science of business development. His dynamic approach is transforming the way things get done. Because no matter the complexity of the business, when you give to grow…everybody wins.
Website: https://bunnellideagroup.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/MoBunnell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunnellideagroup
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yRlFoZwDZhA
Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur whose innovative microtech platform brings the frontline to the forefront. His name is Tucker Graves, the CEO and co-founder of Pineapple Academy. Since 2018 he has supported deskless teams to get job ready…faster. Using short, role-specific videos precision tailored to a range of industries, he’s doing more than training. He’s leading a movement that redefines how organizations build culture and support their teams, one employee at a time.
Website: https://pineappleacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineappleacademyinc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucker.graves.3/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9uAk-oh8V24
Joel is joined by a creative boss who is different on purpose…and proud of it. Kim Kramer is the fearless leader and marketing queen behind the award-winning Square Peg Marketing, where she and her team are a powerhouse of talent. For more than 15 years, she has blended cutting-edge creativity with data-driven insights to help bold brands move the needle. Nothing basic. Just bold, splashy solutions for businesses that are ready to level up.
Website: https://www.neverfitin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimakramer/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimkingkramer/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:https://youtu.be/yjO8uG1BNfM
Joe Tulipana isn’t just serving up BBQ, he’s raising stakes, braising shanks and modernizing a KC classic. He’s the owner and founder of Blind Box BBQ, where he’s been serving old-school que with new school flavor that packs a punch for 10 years and counting. He isn’t changing the game, just refining it. One burnt end - and relationship - at a time. And now, it’s time to dig into the story of a young restaurateur who reverse-engineered his way from engineering to entrepreneurship…and built something truly special right here in Kansas City.
Website: https://www.blindboxbbq.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindboxbbq/
Twitter: https://x.com/blindboxbbq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindboxbbq
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vcmBjcNa_JM
Today’s guest knows a thing or two about what it takes to win, because he’s been keeping score his entire career. Shawn Burcham is Founder and CEO of PFSbrands, the powerhouse behind brands like Champs Chicken, BluTaco and Hangar54 Pizza. When he’s not empowering his employees, the bestselling author coaches companies around the world how to accept risk and learn from failure, using the same philosophy that turned his own company into a 100% employee-owned success story. It’s a story of leadership, grit and determination that redefines what it looks like to win, in business and in life.
Website: https://pfsbrands.com/ | https://shawnburcham.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/ShawnBurcham1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnBurchamPFS/
Check out the conversation on YouTube:https://youtu.be/TJx4O8-xoBw
Every journey has a turning point. For some, it comes from a moment of triumph. For others, it’s born out of hardship. Today Joel is joined by Rob and Anissa Elsey, a couple who walked through both before discovering their life-changing calling. After a personal confrontation with the realities of addiction, they founded In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe, sober housing for those on the path to recovery. But theirs is a mission bigger than giving shelter. It’s about hope, dignity and a chance to start again for those who need it the most.
Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xdOJKJSn52U
John O'Leary joins Joel on this episode with a story of survival. At just nine years old, John defied overwhelming odds after suffering burns on 100% of his body. What could have been the end of his story became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Today, John is a beloved keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the upcoming motion picture Soul on Fire. Through his message, he reminds audiences that every day is a gift, and that each of us has the power to succeed, one action at a time.
Website: https://johnolearyinspires.com/ | https://soulonfiremovie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnoleary.inspires/
Twitter: https://x.com/jolearyinspires
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnOLearyRisingAbove
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qmkXOKCsHiI
Today on Rounding the Bases, a construction industry executive whose love of building projects can only be topped by her passion for building relationships joins Joel Goldberg. Her name is Courtney Kounkel, the founder and owner of Monarch Build. Using a solid foundation of teamwork and trust, her company has reshaped the way people think about General Contractors. Delivering more than an aspirational measure of excellence, but a commitment to partnership that endures, even after the job is complete.
Website: https://monarch.build/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarch.build
Twitter: https://x.com/ckounkel | https://x.com/monarchbuild
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.kounkel | https://www.facebook.com/monarchbuildkc/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3MZbqIRo0k
Today’s guest built a career on the belief that every one of us can master the art of sales, whether we carry a quota or not. Say hello to Dr. Cindy McGovern, a two-time bestselling author, founder of Orange Leaf Consulting and international authority known around the world as the First Lady of Sales. Her mission is as simple as it is singular: to show her clients how to create opportunities, using skills they didn’t know they had. With a dynamic energy and practical approach, Dr. Cindy has inspired thousands to see sales not as a transaction, but as an opportunity to win at work and in life, no matter the situation.
Website: https://drcindy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stladyofsales/
Twitter: https://x.com/1stladyofsales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stLadyofSales
Check out the conversation on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CZQ9RV3MLxA
Today’s guest is a true leader in the digital marketing space who has spent decades crafting award-winning success plans. Meet Corey Morris, the President and CEO behind Voltage, a premiere digital agency built for brands that refuse to settle. He doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, he remains focused delivering only the things he does best. This against-the-grain mindset that has been the key to driving success - and ROI - for clients across the nation.
Website: https://coreymorris.com/ | https://voltage.digital/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltagekc/
Twitter: https://x.com/coreydmorris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digital.coreymorris
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/daKiAgjjJ-A
Today’s guest has optimized body-brain systems to drive key business outcomes. The result? A masterclass in leadership that has shifted the paradigm on resilience. His name is Dr. Etienne van der Walt, a neurologist, international thought leader and the CEO of Neurozone. He’s also creator of the High Performance Code. It’s his pioneering brain model that bridges cutting-edge science with business, seamlessly positioning leaders and organizations to thrive in the volatility of today, while making burnout a thing of the past.
Website: https://www.neurozone.com/thought-leadership
Twitter: https://x.com/etvanderwalt
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UNKWvlilv-Q
Today’s guest is a remarkable leader who is impacting the lives of others, far and wide. Her name is Liz Rowe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. It’s a position the former attorney and legal strategist formally assumed in 2024, but she’s been a passionate supporter in the fight to end the disease for decades. That’s because she knows firsthand the devastation Alzheimer’s causes not just for those living with it, but for those who love them. And through tireless efforts, she has turned her own pain into purpose, ensuring that one day, it’s a diagnosis that no longer exists.
Website: https://www.alz.org/kansascity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzassociation/
Twitter: https://x.com/alzassociation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alzkansascity
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NMDiLF2z_UA
Today’s guest is a media guru who may not be famous, but deserves to be by proxy. Just pick a celebrity and chances are he’s interviewed them… twice, earning him a notoriety that can only be matched by his razor-sharp wit. Say hello to the inimitable Michael Mackie, a multi-talented TV personality, radio host and newly-minted author with a penchant for turning every project into something extraordinary. For years, he has lit up the airwaves with a signature style cuts through the noise in a way only he can. And now, its time to settle in for a conversation that promises to be as clever, candid and charismatic as the man - and legend - himself.
Website: https://www.michaelmackie.com/about
Twitter: https://x.com/M2Esq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M2Esq
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uX4CcS-Ayic
Jarrod McCarroll is the CEO of Weber Inc., the global leader in high-tech slicing innovation that revolutionized in-store sandwich construction. Since taking the reins in 2014, he has remained committed to delivering perfect portions of strategic vision and hands-on leadership. Raising the bar on a new tradition of excellence that optimizes the way modern food is prepared, while honoring the quality that built the business.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sbb9R9BdqKY
Website: https://us.weberweb.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jarrod.mccarroll/
What does it really take to rebuild after losing it all? Today we find out as Joel is joined by Chuck Cuda, a man who’s done just that and more. As the CEO of Elevate Cannabis, co-owner of the Oak Ridge Family Social Club and founder of the award-winning OPES Commercial Real Estate firm, Chuck’s exceptionally successful portfolio is as diverse as his story is inspiring. The serial entrepreneur recently added the title author to his list of achievements with the release of his literary debut, Ego Strength. It’s more than a memoir…it’s a master class in betting on yourself, and transforming pain into purpose for a legacy that lasts.
Website: https://www.chuckcuda.com/ | https://opescre.com/chuck-cuda/ | https://oakridgekc.com/about-us
Check out Chuck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5H5tuRIcAEk
Lindsay Howerton is a fractional COO and leadership consultant who empowers companies to scale with clarity and intention. From manufacturing floors to strategy-focused boardrooms, she brings a rare blend of operational rigor and people-first leadership that optimizes potential into performance. But what truly sets her apart is her uncanny ability to bring out the best in others, unifying purpose-driven organizations in growth and profitability that is built to last.
Check out Lindsay on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i3sxFI7GPLc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lhowkc/
Former Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer returns to Rounding the Bases for a thoughtful conversation about evolving with the game in life. From learning the new language of analytics to mentoring the next generation, Hoz opens up about what it really takes to lead, adapt, and stay grounded through the highs and lows. He reflects on clubhouse culture, handling failure, transitioning to media, and why the game still pulls him in.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/idM9869bfIk
Today’s guest is no stranger to the C-Suite. In fact, she’s the kind of leader who doesn’t just climb the ladder, she builds a new one, and then shows you a smarter way up. Her name is Ashley McClellan, a trailblazing healthcare executive who stepped away from the comforts of corporate life to launch a bold, new initiative. Today, she is Founder and CEO of MedCurate, the digital marketplace putting curated careers at frontline workers’ fingertips. By matching nurses with healthcare shifts, she’s doing her part to cure the healthcare staffing crisis…with less red tape, more transparency and far fewer headaches.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8VkB2eDgQfQ
Website: https://medcurate.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medcurate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medcurate/
Larry Levine is a two-time bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and co-founder of Selling From the Heart. It’s the company teams across the globe turn to when they want to win with authenticity and trust. Because while sales may be good, relationships are better. And in a digitally-driven world, letting your human side show is the best way to earn them.
Check out Larry on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NgzgrXjL8-M
Website: https://sellingfromtheheart.net/larry-levine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry1levine/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/sellfromheart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.levine.1992/
Michelle Villabolos is a trailblazing expert in the art and science of transformational communities. She’s Founder of the Superstar Activator an international authority bringing mission-driven strategies to everyone from the big stage to the board room. By empowering high-vibe professionals to level-up purpose with profits, she leads the way to monetizing your magic, adding a new kind of purpose to your work and your world.
Website: https://superstaractivator.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superstaractivator/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesuperstaractivator/
Check out Joel's conversation with Michelle on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6aufkZy45Wo
Golf and hip hop intersect on today’s installment of Rounding the Bases, thanks to a bold lifestyle brand that hits differently. Joining Joel to tell the story is Jon Mason, the Founder and creative genius behind SwingJuice. It began as an energy drink, but between tee times and t-shirt drops evolved into a rebellious line of apparel for life on and off the links. By pushing the bounds of traditional course culture, he’s hit an ace for those who bring their entire personality to the game, whether serious players, weekend warriors or those who are just here for the vibes.
Check Out More with Jon Mason on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q5DLwvrWKKc
Website: https://swingjuice.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswingjuiceguy/
Twitter: https://x.com/swingjuiceguy?lang=ar-x-fm
Leadership, storytelling and digital transformation collide in today’s installment of Rounding the Bases by a guest who doesn't just challenge the status quo…she’s at the forefront of disruption. Her name is Mary Lou Kayser, the Founder of Kingfisher Media Publishing, a best-selling author and AI expert who helps professionals future-proof their work using creativity as the edge. With an attitude of possibility, she champions the notion of harnessing tech to reprogram your own path to success…before the algorithm does it for you.
Website: https://maryloukayser.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryloukayser/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardMotion/
Check out Mary Lou on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZdXuhVE5P2A
Today’s guest is going back to the basics in his mission to show young sluggers the way to success. His name is Chris Allen, the founder and head coach of Wheelhouse Baseball Clinic, a place where the next gen of baseball talent is empowered to thrive on and off the field. As a passionate advocate for youth development, he has rewritten the player development playbook. And through his commitment to develop athletic skills in equal measure with values, has impacted an entire community in ways that extend well beyond the ballpark.
Website: https://wheelhousebaseballclinic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094668160109
Check out Chris Allen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3--Dz8LE3Y
As Father’s Day approaches, Joel is joined by a guest who helped two sons achieve the ultimate football dream. His name is Lee Schwartz, a successful businessman and devoted family man. Now, he’s also the author of Raising Giants, an inspiring memoir about raising NFL stars Geoffrey and Mitchell Schwartz to achieve greatness on and off the field. It’s an insider’s football story about so much more than X’s and O’s. It's the retelling of an extraordinary professional journey two decades in the making, as could only be described by a proud father.
Website: https://www.raisinggiantsbook.com/
Check out Lee on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwCgyvmh6QI
Today’s guest is an executive super-connector who has spent more than 40 years adding value in more ways than quarterly earnings. His name is Jeff Pelaccio, an accomplished speaker, podcast creator and mastermind behind Pelaccio & Partners. A firm that focuses on helping organizations enhance their internal messaging by creating content that fosters connection, clarity, and culture. By laying a foundation of real-life strategies, Jeff Pelaccio drives extraordinary outcomes for all he meets.
Website: https://thecorporatecouch.podbean.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffpelaccio
Check out our conversation with Jeff on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpp98Xs3adI
Great leadership doesn’t come with a playbook. Instead, there are people like today’s guest who have lived, learned and made it their mission to help others keep the line moving. His name is Chris Gargano, an award-winning pro sports content veteran who spent more than 20 years connecting with fans from coast-to-coast. Now, he’s a podcast host and founder of the Gargano Leadership Group, where teams and business influencers alike learn to navigate the complexities of taking action…and secure an advantage that is bigger than themselves.
Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Twitter: https://x.com/cgargano
Check out Chris on YouTube:https://youtu.be/PGeKsib_WcU
Joel chats with a Kansas City power couple whose dedication to excellence has become a uniting force for good. Dulcinea Herrera is a fearless artist and co-CEO of Cafe Corazon, the pioneering Latin coffee shop where vibrant culture and comfort intersect. Also joining is her husband, Christian Anderaos, a midfielder for the KC Comets Soccer Club and the Founder and CEO of Playmakers Academy, where kids are taught to play like pros. This dynamic duo doesn't just bring people together, they serve as a powerful reminder about he impact a community can have.
Website: https://playmakersa.com/ | https://www.cafecorazonkc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_anderaos/ | https://www.instagram.com/dulcinea_herreraa/
Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisAnderaos | https://x.com/dulcinea_333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christian.Anderaos/ | https://www.facebook.com/dulcinea.herrera.39/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/_UvEinalXJI
Life may not always be easy, but change doesn’t have to be complicated. Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a human behavior expert who teaches the simple science to getting big results. Her name is Britt Frank, a licensed therapist, keynote speaker and two-time author whose must-read books are like cheat codes to getting unstuck. Using research-backed solutions, she offers shortcuts that close the gap between where you are and where you want to go. Empowering people from every walk of life to suit up, show up and finally become the unstoppable humans they were meant to be.
Website: https://www.brittfrank.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/
Check out Britt on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/RWXbZEQeLlc
Joel is joined by a celebrated sports analyst who has been promoting collegiate sports excellence for three decades and counting. His name is Tim Neiman, the renowned head baseball coach at DeSales University and CEO of The Neiman Legacy Network. Over the course of his storied year career, his outstanding impact in sports and leadership has driven success from dirt fields to dugouts across the country. Teaching more than just a game, but lessons in legacy that inspire others to maximize all that their talent has to offer.
Website: https://coachneiman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachneiman/
Twitter: https://x.com/dsu4neiman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theneimansportsgroup/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZxdeOKXRlTM
What happens when small businesses harness the power of big data? Today we find out. Tapan Bhatt is the Founder and CEO of TeraCrunch, the elite implementation firm for tailored AI solutions. Since 2013, he has been on the cutting edge of innovation with seamlessly designed systems that deliver big efficiencies for even bigger gains. Using proven methods, he successfully turns promises into performance.
Website: https://www.teracrunch.com/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/--SNOlPC7uY
Fred Stipkovitz is a forward-thinking leader in the relentless defense of American industry. He’s a Veteran coastguardsman and the President of UltraTech Aerospace, where an employee-first culture is built with as much precision as the products they manufacture. Using an innovative approach to workforce development, he’s on a mission to fabricate more than business success. But to revitalize an entire community that works together as partners, not competitors, achieving exceptional results for all.
Website: https://utaero.com/
Check out our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/8TYkg6VzQMs
Dave Rosenberg is a retired F-14 naval officer and founder of Locked on Leadership. As the premiere expert on radical accountability, he equips military-minded leaders with tactical strategies to build teams that rise to the expectation of excellence. He does more than transform individuals into self-directed achievers. He creates a culture of high-performance that is perpetually mission ready, long after motivation has faded.
Website: https://lockedonleadership.com/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZOI-o2Uoe8I
Justin Roethlingshoefer is a human performance maverick who has cracked the code to winning in business and in life. He's an industry leading health optimization expert, author and TedX speaker who has spent two decades driving consistent change by living differently. Using holistic data mixed with real-world experience, he empowers high performers to own their success and add life to their years not by working more, but by working right.
Website: https://justinroethlingshoefer.com/ | https://ownitcoaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownit.coaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.roethlingshoefer
Brian Morris is a former college Athletic Director turned President of Leadercast. Leadercast is at the forefront of leadership development, hosting life changing events for businesses including it's reknowned Leadercast Conference. Through collaboration with some of businesses most influential voices, Brian Morris inspires leaders to unleash their full potential. Empowering top-notch talent to produce results that position - and keep - them at the forefront of success in the boardroom and beyond.
Website: https://leadercast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmorris_bmo/
Twitter: https://x.com/brianmorrisbmo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009069734332
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Q2NBuNRPJ14
Susie Gurley is an incredible woman who has made it her mission to help families facing mental health struggles. She is the creator and host of The Just A Mom Podcast. Using powerful stories with real people, she uses her own experience parenting a child with mental illness to connect others on a similar journey. She may not be a therapist, counselor or doctor. But by offering a space to feel supported and seen, she creates a healing sense of hope…and the comfort from knowing that even in the darkest days, you never have to walk the path alone.
Website: https://www.thejustamompodcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustamompodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/gurleyfrogsmom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejustamompodcast
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5-lzf5dnwN0
Today’s guest is an extraordinary woman who has dedicated her career to preserving the legacy of survivors. Her name is Jessica Rockhold, Executive Director at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education. As a passionate defender of history, she has spent more than 20 years keeping stories alive on behalf of victims who are no longer here to tell them. And by applying lessons from a dark past, helps shape a future that is yet to be written.
Website: https://mchekc.org/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/QDke0GqdPHc
Small Ball Big Dreams: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/books
Joel is joined by a trifecta of guests who are creating a world where people of all abilities are set up for success, one scoop at a time. Amber Schreiber is the co-founder, President and CEO of The Golden Scoop, Kansas City’s life-changing ice cream and coffee shop that provides meaningful employment for uniquely abled individuals. Joining her is Super Scooper Connor Schaffer and his mother, Stephanie. Together, they do more than offer exquisite, made-from-scratch treats. They create a better, more inclusive world where everyone’s gifts are valued.
Website: https://thegoldenscoop.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenscoopkc/
Twitter: https://x.com/thegoldenscoop
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenscoopkc
Check out our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/_6hjquH98ig
LeeAnn Webster is a recovering attorney turned coach and international keynote speaker who has made it her mission to ensure your future is bigger than the past. As creator of the No Regrets Formula, she guides accomplished leaders towards the BIG goals that really matter, personally and professionally. Empowering them to kick passive existence to the curb so purposeful living can prevail.
Website: https://leeannmariewebster.com/ | https://leeannspeaks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeannmwebster/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emailwithheart
Link to LeeAnn's Regret Release Method: http://regretreleasemethod.com/
Today’s guests are encore contributors who are back for our third-annual Black History Month panel discussion. Joining from Boston is Chandra Clark. She’s a visionary agent of change and President of The Corey C. Griffin Foundation whose commitment to helping others has been a pillar of her distinguished, 15-year career. Next up is Andre Davis, Vice President of Alliant Insurance and a prominent leader in Kansas City. Known for his innovative ideas, he brings positive change to the present tense in both business and civic communities.
Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com
Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/0QvHm9pEv9k
Drew Eanes is a man whose measure of success is in the communities he builds. He is a Senior Client Solutions Manager at J.E. Dunn Construction, and a key player in development initiatives that enrich the lives of those around him with inspired projects. Philanthropically, he has dedicated years to advancing the missions of non-profits throughout the metro, cementing his legacy through meaningful change that will keep giving for generations to come.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeanes2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drew.eanes.1
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/e08sc9aaIdk
Purchase Joel's new book: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/store/p/small-ball-big-dreams-autographed
Joel is joined by a prolific storyteller who has been preserving the rich legacy of black baseball for 30 years and counting. His name is Bob Kendrick, the incomparable - and impeccably dressed - president of the Negro Leagues baseball Museum. As a longtime civic leader, he has arguably been as influential on the history of America’s pastime as many of the players themselves. By bridging the gap between baseball past and present, he continues to build what the late, great Buck O’Neil himself began. Paying homage to legends of a bygone era, and their groundbreaking role shaping the game we know today.
Website: https://www.nlbm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlbmprez/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bob-Kendrick-100049995194054/
Check out Joel's new book: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/store/p/small-ball-big-dreams-autographed
Daryl Wyatt is a former tennis champ turned next-level pickleballer, owner of SW19, and ace of the Kansas City Stingers. As a top-tier player on KC's first - and only - pro pickleball team, gold may be the goal, but his real mission is bigger than a score. It’s to make the game accessible for anyone who wants to join the sports craze sweeping the nation. Only then will the biggest victory be realized. Point. Set Match.
Website: https://sw19kc.com/ | https://www.kcstingers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarylwyatt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daryl.wyatt.7/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/glY35coZns8
Great leaders aren’t born or made...they’re ever-evolving, learning, and pushing to become better. Damon Lembi is one of those leaders. He is a two-time bestselling author and CEO of LearnIt, the globally disruptive training solutions company. For three decades, he has been committed to empowering the next generation of leadership with the right skills, right now. By helping others thrive today, he prepares them for a tomorrow marked by better decisions, bolder risks, and teams that aren’t led by bosses, but people that others are eager to follow.
Website: https://www.learnit.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi/
Twitter: https://x.com/damonlembi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damon.lembi/
Beth Nydick is a PR pro who is turning heads in the media world. She is the founder of the F.A.M.E. Lab with a proven formula to amplify entrepreneurs from hidden gems to industry icons. As a former producer for some of the most recognizable TV networks in the world, her expertise has made her the go-to visibility expert for a who’s who of clients. And by leveraging decades of experience, she has found real strategies that do more than get clients into the spotlight by making their full potential possible.
Website: https://bethnydick.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethnydick/
Twitter: https://x.com/bethnydick?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethRitternydick/
Check out our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/RiY95ziCbXc
Jen Lehner puts solopreneurs in the front row of their own success. She's a digital marketing guru who you can find on the cutting edge of all things automation and social media. As an up-to-the-minute strategist who is unafraid of holding back, she has landed atop countless Best Of business lists. Empowering her to bring all the solutions - but none of the fluff - for unsung small business heroes who are destined to become entrepreneurial VIPs.
Website: https://jenlehner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_lehner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejenlehner/
Check out our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/VU62bT_xtS0
Matt Rizzetta is the Founder and Chairman of North Six Group, a top entertainment investment group bridging the gap between American and European soccer. Using a winning mix of business, enterprise and passion for sport, he’s a driving force behind clubs who rose from obscurity to Serie C. And by finally giving the underdogs a chance to shine, has tapped an entire market of new possibilities in the world of modern soccer.
Website: https://northsixthgroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrizzetta/?hl=en
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/c_FmzzrJnR4
As we slide into home on this season of Rounding the Bases, Joel welcomes back two guests who see opportunities where others do not. First up is Dan James, who built his career pushing success-driven individuals to exceptional results, once as a history-making wheelchair tennis coach and now as the founder of Story 19 Consulting. Next is Jeff Utecht, a renowned tech-ed renegade who is aligning culture and education to shift the paradigm for modern learners everywhere. Together, we take a look back at the lessons learned in 2024 as well as look ahead to all that awaits in 2025.
Website:
Dan: https://mystory19.com/
Jeff: https://www.jeffutecht.com/
Check out our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/WG1G3bT4oKs
Today on Rounding the Bases we kick mediocrity to the curb with a guest who has redefined the concept of success. Her name is Tara Renze, an unapologetically authentic - and perfectly flawed - author, speaker and EQ expert empowering audiences to be who they came to be. Using her mantra as the mission, she’s ignited a movement that unlocks purpose like you’ve never seen before. And is ready to show you the way to creating, owning and elevating your life to something that does more than sustain…but genuinely fulfills.
Website: https://www.tararenze.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/tararenze?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewhoyoucametobe/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ovRt4Kg4rLg
Greg Justice is a fitness entrepreneur who has been shaping the personal training industry for four decades and counting. He is an international best-selling author and owner of AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s original personal training center. Over the course of nearly 50,000 sessions, he’s built a career on meeting others where they are, making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to make lasting changes toward a more healthy way of living. He also shares secrets to his entrepreneur success.
Website: https://aycfit.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregjustice1/
Twitter: https://x.com/aycfit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.justice1
Check out our YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/uvZxLt3m-hI
Zach Arend is a bronc riding champion turned TedX speaker empowering leaders to create more of what they want in life. His own wild ride took him from VP of one company to founder of another. Now, he inspires others to "saddle their own horses" using a modern solution that does more than engage the lost art of leadership. It creates a purpose to hold on to, no matter how hard life bucks.
Website: https://www.zacharend.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach.arend/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithzacharend/
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1lVGSg6Wg_s
On this episode, Joel is joined by a category pioneer who revolutionized the global gaming business. His name is Blaine Graboyes, a digital media architect who found entrepreneurial success at the intersection of art and innovation. For more than 30 years, he has challenged boundaries in pursuit of paths less traveled. In doing so, securing his position as more than a maker with a penchant for industry-firsts, but an accomplished creative whose contributions are not to be forgotten.
Website: https://blaineglobal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaineglobal/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/blaineglobal
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Xs7vV8ypjqE
A team of holistic wellness champions who balance the wisdom of experience with fresh, new perspectives join Joel Goldberg. Dr. Michelle Robin is Kansas City’s original pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of Your Wellness Connection. She’s joined by Bayleigh Petty, program manager of Small Changes Big Shifts. Together, they are co-hosts of the eponymous podcast that plants weekly seeds of possibility to nourish your soul. It’s a dose of inspiration fueled by a passion for helping people come fully alive. And through small changes, moves others towards healthier, more connected lives that stick for generations to come.
Website: https://yourwellnessconnection.com/ | https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.instagram.com/baayleighnicole/
Twitter: https://x.com/bigshifts | https://x.com/baayleighnicole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.facebook.com/B.Petty25
Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tTe4gXlwMIc
We're recognizing 30 years of fostering hope and building community on this episode as Erin Fraser and Mark Mullinix, the Executive Director and Board Chairman of Benilde Hall join Joel Goldberg. Benilde Hall is the in-residence recovery center extending the continuum of care for people battling addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges. Using the power of connections, they’re helping an entire population of marginalized individuals get the chance they deserve…to recover, to succeed, and to become role models in society.
Website: https://www.benildehall.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benilde_hall/
Twitter: https://x.com/Benilde_Hall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenildeHall/
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On this episode, an award-winning Gospel artist joins Joel Goldberg who has been enthralling sports fans across our nation for 25 years and counting. His name is Generald Wilson, the retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class whose powerhouse vocals have made him the most sought after anthem singer in the country. Known for his high-octane renditions of patriotic classics like the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America, his real gift is something bigger than a song. It’s the way he unites the masses, making us all proud to be Americans.
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A father-son duo bringing medical relief to communities far and wide joins Joel Goldberg. Graham Morsch is the President and CEO of Docs Who Care, the healthcare agency redefining rural care. Graham's official tenure may have begun in 2015, but its mission has been shaping his life for decades. Dr. Gary Morsch is the esteemed humanitarian, founder of Docs Who Care ,and Executive Chairman of the Global Care Force. Together, they harnessed the power service in their mission to make a difference. Unlocking more than excellence in care, but a positive impact that ripples around the world.
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On this episode, we hear from a small town girl who has taken the professional BBQ circuit by storm. Her name is Megan Day, the co-owner and pitmaster of Burnt Finger BBQ who traded corporate life for a career in ‘cue. She’s been serving world championship flavor since 2008 when a bacon explosion catapulted her to viral fame. Now, the seasoned pro is living her dream while bringing the fire to competitions - and airwaves - across the nation. Searing herself in BBQ history as more than someone with a knack for smoking their opponents, she has become a bona fide force to be reckoned with.
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On this episode, the voice of fandom joins Joel Goldberg. His name is Dave Sims, the award-winning Seattle Mariners announcer behind some of the most celebrated calls in the ball club’s history. But that’s just one highlight from a storied career that has been bringing the energy of live action sports to five decades and counting. In his latest project, he goes beyond the baselines as host of the Hey Now Podcast, uniting family with sports fans, and checking one more box in his impressive list of multi-media achievements.
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Joel's guest is an award-winning curator of inspiration. Her name is Miriam Schulman, a best-selling business author and "art-trepreneur" who traded a career on Wall Street for one in watercolor. But her masterpiece is something called The Inspiration Place, a community for creative professionals where skill and profitability intersect. By leveraging lessons from the world’s biggest exchange, this award-winning artist does more than add beauty to the world. She empowers others to invest in themselves, and build thriving businesses.
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Dre Baldwin is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who is proof you don’t need resources to become great, only yourself and your own convictions. He is a former pro baller turned Founder and CEO of Work on Your Game Inc. whose hustle broke all the rules. Now, the business influencer has created something that’s more than a mental framework. It’s a roadmap in reverse to separating winners from the other guys…and the key to dominating your game, whatever field, court or profession you play.
Website: www.workonyourgameuniversity.com
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On this episode is a pair of entrepreneurs who are making headlines and writing history for black women in tech. Their names are Jannae Gammage and Alaia Martin, the CEO and COO of Cypher, a pioneering force in fintech that has revolutionized the way that futures get funded. By harnessing the power of data, this AI-infused startup has automated the loan process to help money move freely. Building more inclusive pathways to capital that not only empowers underestimated business people, but shifts the narrative to one where every possibility has the potential to become reality.
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Dan Hesse is the veteran trailblazer of tech and mobile comms. Perhaps best known for his transformative role as the chief executive of Sprint Corporation, his influence can be found nearly everywhere. And though he may be retired from his chosen vocation of business, his work in leadership is never finished. His latest success is The CEO Academy of Kansas City, which is an innovative program that prepares the next generation of business executives for careers as rich in impact corporately as they are civically.
Websites: https://danhesse.com/
https://info.umkc.edu/centers/executive-education/ceo-academy-of-kansas-city/
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The Royals drafted Greg Holland in 2007 and he quickly became one of the league's top relief pitchers earning himself 3 All -Star selections and a World Series Championship. Known for his dominance as a closer in the MLB, Greg Holland is enjoying the start of his new life away from the field. Joel Goldberg chats with Greg about life as dad, coach, and retired MLB closer while also taking a walk down memory lane.
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The path to organizational greatness doesn’t have to be easy, it only has to be proven. For businesses on the cusp of unprecedented success, Teresa G. Carey helps navigate the challenges that await. She is the President and CEO of Performance Pointe who has guided leaders on their way to wisdom for 30 years and counting. As a self-proclaimed “strengths sherpa”, she has built a career guiding others through the most pivotal moments of their own. Fast-tracking more than accelerated growth, but an adventure in business that is well-worth the reward.
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Tom Hamilton grew up on a farm in Wisconsin but has spent the bulk of his adult life behind a microphone. He is known for one of the biggest voices in Major League Baseball and now the long time play-by-play man of the Cleveland Guardians shares his secrets to the job and the importance of connecting with people.
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Stu Crum is a former college football hero who aimed high to achieve international success. Today, he is an author and executive with an impressive corporate pedigree, but ability alone didn’t fuel his drive to the top. It took a playbook that was intentional about living, and now he’s ready to share it with the world. Not everyone can change the game, but with the right focus, anyone can win.
Website: https://stucrum.com/
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Chris Rose is the Founder and Managing Partner of Artsman. This first-of-its-kind enterprise brings you stories from underneath the court of basketball’s most iconic programs, creating something that’s bigger than memorabilia. It’s an opportunity to own a piece of history itself, and keep the thrill of victory alive for generations to come.
Website: https://artsmansport.com/
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Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a dominating force in the world of high school athletics. Meet Joel Applebee, head football coach of the Mill Valley Jaguars who has turned student athletes into State Champions for five…consecutive…years…and counting. It took more than a playbook to shatter the record book, beginning with grit, humility and the determination to grow. And by rising to the challenge, secured not only his legacy as the winningest coach in Kansas state history, but as the indisputable champion of gridiron glory.
Website: https://mvjaguar.com/coach-applebee/
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Dan James is a kindred spirit who connects ideas with insights to deliver the ultimate in meaningful influence. He is the founder of Story 19 Consulting, and a history-making ambassador for greatness. By seeing opportunities where others do not, Dan coaches success-driven individuals to exceptional results. And leverages challenges to affect performance, inspire innovation and maximize impact …in more ways than one.
Website: https://mystory19.com/
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Larry Lewis Jr., is the esteemed Executive Director of Growing Futures Early Childhood Education Center who sidelined his pro ball dreams for one more impactful than any playbook could have anticipated. As a tireless advocate for children in need, he has dedicated a career to investing in their future. And by nurturing growth, strengthening families and enriching communities, ensures every child - no matter their background - gets the head start they deserve.
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Artificial Intelligence and authentic impact unite on today’s installment of Rounding the Bases. Jeff Utecht is a renowned ed-tech renegade known for decoding global learning experiences. As he shifts the paradigm towards an upskilled school of thought, digital natives from the Far East to the Pacific Northwest are proof of what’s possible when education and culture align. Forging more than connections, but a first-of-its-kind evolution for modern learners everywhere.
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John Hall is a celebrated storyteller who is passionate about sharing winning strategies. Over the course of his career, he has amassed a portfolio of service to the world's most iconic brands and legendary entertainment venues, each furthering his mission to help others live exceptional lives. Today, John is - among other things - Chief Sales Officer of Crux-Xcelerate. It’s the high performance un-agency radically rethinking how businesses should operate. Using everything you need and nothing that you don’t, he coaches companies to a brilliance that is more than professional…it’s personal too.
Website: https://cruxkc.com/
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Maria Flynn is a celebrated entrepreneur who harnessed the power of partnerships to Make Opportunity Happen. She’s the brilliant mind behind biotech and digital health’s most cutting edge initiatives, who has made it her mission to usher in the next gen of problem solving standouts. Maria is the President and CEO of Ambiologix who is setting the world of STEM on fire. With a win-win mentality, she advances innovation from start to scale to sale, engineering success again…and again…and again.
Website: https://ambiologix.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flynntrepreneur
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Joel sits down with a civic leader who is leading the charge on a barrier breakdown. You can find him at the intersection of cause and initiative, leveraging strength in numbers to serve those in need. Meet Brett Fuller, Executive Director of The Wellsky Foundation. As a champion for society’s most vulnerable populations, he bridges the gap between care and accessibility. And in doing so, amplifies the impact of whole-person solutions that make potential possible once again, no matter the economic status.
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Dustin Portillo is an exceptional talent who followed his dreams to astonishing heights as a performer, an executive, and as the face of an icon. Now, he brings the center ring to center stage, with unique experiences putting purpose in the spotlight. Using the power of performance, Dustin delivers a roadmap to success that does more than entertain. It turns the everyday into something spectacular, inspiring audiences to soar.
Website: https://dustinmportillo.com/
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Kelly L. Campbell is a deeply intentional multi-hyphenate with an anti-bureau approach to change that endures. Through the radical lens of trauma-informed healing, they invite the visionaries of today and tomorrow to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Granting permission to disrupt and agency to rebuild, so that all are empowered to feel safe, loved and seen.
Website: https://klcampbell.com/
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C.J. Stewart is the Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer at L.E.A.D. Center for Youth. L.E.A.D is the undisputed MVP of sports based development programs dedicated to empowering at-risk young men of color. In his relentless pursuit of purpose, the former MLB player has spent more than two decades shaping lives and breaking the cycles that are detrimental to success. C.J. instills greatness in an entire generation of boys teaching them that where their story began is just the beginning. But now they can determine how their story will end dodging curveballs that come their way.
Website: https://leadcenterforyouth.org/ | https://iamcjstewart.com/
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Michael Schein is a notorious marketing guru who used a rockstar mentality to deploy a tool more persuasive…than persuasion itself. He is a bestselling author and Chief Hype Artist at MicroFame Media, the New York agency using the subtlest of approaches to make idea-based companies famous in their fields. Through reverse engineering and a pioneering manifesto, he has cracked the code to owning your outcome. It’s more than attention-getting. It’s hype…and it’s real.
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Where action meets advocacy lies an impact that knows no bounds. Here to help us close the gap is an unrelenting champion for children who has kept mental health at the forefront for two decades and counting. Her name is Danielle Robbins-Gregory, the trailblazing President and CEO of Healthy Kids KC, an award-winning coalition where living and learning play hand in hand. By eliminating the stigma, she has put healthy starts within reach, cultivating generations of change from the ground up.
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It takes a village to raise and care for a child, but what about caring for the mother? Lauren Hays and Megan Dalton are a dynamic duo who found a gap in the motherhood experience, and assembled a community to help navigate it. They are co-founders of The Matrescence, a members-only digital community revolutionizing maternal mental health. This curated space of change unites top-tier professionals with women in all stages of their journey, from the first trimester to the fifth. By amplifying voices and validating needs, they lift the fog on motherhood to support healthy mamas…so they can raise happy children.
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Anne Fraser is a woman who built a career by shaping lives…in more ways than one. And since reversing the signs of her own diagnosis, she has been on a mission to illuminate others so they can do the same. Anne is the Chief Executive Officer of The Night of Hope, a non-profit keeping memories alive through early detection of dementia and Alzheimers. By helping others get back what they didn’t realize was lost, she has become a light that’s bigger than disease, and a living inspiration that it’s never too early to hope, or too late to find your way home.
Website: https://www.thenightofhope.com/
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Chris Harris is a man with a vision, who saw potential where others could not. From decay, came the dream to revitalize a neighborhood, which led to an epic transformation thirty years in the making. Chris Harris is the Founder and Executive Director of Harris Park, a thriving oasis on Kansas City’s urban landscape. It’s a dream that now stands where his childhood was lived. By bringing down the house, an entire community was rebuilt using sports and opportunity to empower generations of potential. All he had to do…was give it his all.
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Joel sits down with a modern-day mental health professional dancing her way into hearts and minds. Meet Reilly Dodd, the positively effervescent therapist, entrepreneur and ultimate self-healing hype gal. With a contagious energy, she grants permission to overcome doubt and step into the power that’s waiting beyond your fears. Affirming that we are simultaneously capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for, but also enough…just the way we are.
Website: https://www.wholeheartedkc.me/ | https://www.reillydodd.com/
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What is culture? In a word, everything…and not just for employees. On this episode, Brigadier General Dave Komar joins Joel Goldberg. He is an exceptional professional who doesn’t just understand the brass tacks of successful organizations, he navigates them with military precision, and will guide you to do the same. He is the President of EDA Inc., where superior results begin within. As a leader in his field, he has leveraged more than three decades of armed forces experience to hone a strategy that gets results. And even in the most uncertain environments, influences the authentic engagement that’s crucial to enduring, productive cultures.
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Website: https://edainc.io/
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Today’s guest sets the standard of excellence for high octane sales truths. Known around the world as The Sales Hunter, he’s the preeminent authority on using strategies at the top to yield bottom line results. His name is Mark Hunter, the bestselling author and in-demand thought leader internationally renowned for turning prospects into profits. He coaches the best to make them better, creating value and demand that do more than sell. They turn customers into clients, by building relationships that last.
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Billy Brimblecom is a musician who has been rocking for decades. He’s sold out shows and shared the stage with legends, but his biggest gig to date is a mission that turned pain into purpose. He is the CEO of Steps of Faith Foundation and co-creator of Thundergong, the raucously star-studded event raising millions to restore mobility. Together, they take a stand for amputees across the country. And turn prosthetics into possibilities, so those in-need of a limb never miss a step.
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For Kansas City Royals fans, Joel’s guest needs no introduction. A 13-year major league career, All-Star Game MVP, and World Champion. For the non-baseball fans, here is a short excerpt from Joel’s book, about his guest saying that he is “the best leader I’ve covered in baseball.” Joel wrote that in 2020 and it still stands true today. As Joel embarks on his 17th season as the host of every Royals pre-game and post-game show, Joel has met and interviewed hundreds upon hundreds of MLB players throughout his career. He is often asked who his favorite is. It’s an impossible question and he could list off superstars and role players for hours. But if pressed, it’s a three-way tie between Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez, and Joel’s guest today. Take a listen as Joel sits down with the on and only, Eric Hosmer to talk baseball and his life on the other side.
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We’re rounding out Women’s History Month by stepping into…the danger zone. But today, the only things soaring through the skies are out of the park home runs and pitches thrown at eye-watering speeds. Top Gun Events is an industry leader in top-tier softball events with a mission to empower student athletes. Here to share the story are Jeremy McDowell and Paige Crawford. They’re the Co-Founder and Operations Manager uniting people through world class athletics. With a commitment to excellence, they cultivate positivity for everyone at the ballpark…driving meaningful impact on the diamond and beyond.
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Alexandra Watkins- an industry luminary who has been serving up smile-inducing names since 2005 that are so good you can almost taste them. As Big Cheese of Eat My Words naming agency, she’s a creative force who wrote the literal book on bombshell brands. But as an outspoken global authority on love-at-first-sound names, she has crafted countless monikers that are more than marketable. They’re memorable…and guaranteed to leave you craving more.
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Website: https://eatmywords.com/
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Christal Watson is on a mission to be a voice for those without one. She uses her own voice to tell it like it is with a smile on her face. She not only gets things done, but she inspires excellence in every child, every day. Christal is the Executive Director of the Kansas City Kansas School Foundation for Excellence, a nonprofit that directs funding to educational initiatives. As a civic trailblazer, her far-reaching initiatives have impacted countless lives. But the turnaround of a struggling school district may be her most impressive one to date, earning top honors and rewriting history for the better.
Website: https://www.kckschools.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christal_watson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KCKS_Foundation
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Claudia Meyer is the first-ever Latina President and CEO of Cristo Rey Kansas City, a Jesuit high school affording world-class education to the urban core. She was once an immigrant with little more than determination, and now finds herself in a career defining role. The soon-to-be doctor is dedicated to paving the way not just for women, but any student with the drive to succeed. Igniting potential to ensure the only things standing between a person and their dreams is the hard work they put into achieving them.
Website: https://www.cristoreykc.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristoreykc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cristoreykc?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristoReyKC/
On this episode, Joel chats with three phenomenal guests, Jeff Bolden, Donnie Gardner and Sam White, a team of pilots setting the standard of excellence in the classroom and the skies. In the air, these fine gentlemen represent the best that Delta and United Airlines has to offer. But their work in the flight deck is just the beginning. On the ground is where they really shine, through dedicated service to underserved youth…that inspires them to soar.
Website: https://www.redtailacademy.org/ | https://www.dgpilot.com/
Two hard-hitting journalists join the podcast for this episode. Independently, they are brilliant leaders in their field who represent the very best of investigative reporting. But together, they’re igniting a nation on the verge of its racial reckoning. Returning guest Ebony Reed is the first-ever Chief Strategy Officer of The Marshall Project, a leading news outlet bringing visibility to criminal justices. Louise Story is a Yale Professor and - until recently - a Chief Officer and Masthead Editor at The Wall Street Journal. Jointly, they are co-authors of the upcoming release, Fifteen Cents On The Dollar. It’s an in-depth look at the most crucial story of our time…that was hundreds of years in the making.
Website: https://www.amazon.com/Fifteen-Cents-Dollar-Americans-Black-White/dp/0063234726
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebonyinkc/ | https://www.instagram.com/story_louise/?hl=en |
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebonyreed?lang=en | https://twitter.com/louisestory
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Joel is kicking off Black History month with two individuals who fight every day to make a change. First up is the incomparable Chandra Clark, a Boston-based non-profit executive and model influencer of change. Also joining is Joel's good friend, Andre Davis, a high-powered business leader and social activist who hails from The Heartland. We’re diving into the impact of Black History and keeping its legacy strong not just this month, but always.
Roy Scott is a hip hop humanitarian, dropping beats that lift up the leaders of tomorrow. He’s a living transformation story who took his art from the block to the boardroom, (w)rapping tech, music and movement into one positively unique experience. Roy Scott is the CEO and music producer infusing culture into education through his groundbreaking platform, Healthy Hip Hop. By leveraging the power of rhythm and rhymes, it delivers content kids want mixed with messaging they need, setting the stage for empowered living everywhere.
Website: https://www.healthy.hiphop/
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Brad Thies is the enormously influential CEO and Managing Partner at Barr Advisory, an IT governance provider putting people at the center of cybersecurity. Since 2014, he has optimized risk for savvy small businesses as committed to data protection as they are to their missions. What was once a niche is now a globally sought agent keeping bad actors at bay, empowering tech innovation, one enterprise at a time.
Website: https://www.barradvisory.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bthies?lang=en
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Devin Henderson is a "tricked out" author, entertainer and corporate speaker inspiring big laughs and even bigger dreams. For nearly two decades, his award-winning performances have broken down limitations to challenge the boundaries of reality using a signature approach that is neither expected…nor soon forgotten. With the magic of mindset, he moves audiences to believe that something greater is always possible. A lesson that endures long after he disappears from the stage.
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Website: https://devinhenderson.com/
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Bill Hancock is the first - and only - Executive Director that the College Football Playoffs has ever known. He is one of the most influential people in all of college sports whose successful career has taken him to the highest echelons of intercollegiate athletics, where he has been a top decision maker in championship competition for the last thirty years. He's a man who is rarely the center of the story, but his legacy is one that deserves to be.
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Cory Scheer is an the author, an advocate, and the Founding CEO of TrustCentric Consulting. Using an empirical framework that defines reality, he’s quantified trust to bridge organizational gaps. And by transforming theory into something tactical, has managed to do more than keep employees engaged and customers coming back. He’s created the data-backed strategy for long-term success.
Website: https://trustcentricconsulting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cory.scheer.1
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Happy New Year to all our listeners! We are starting off the new year with a bang! Joel's guest is an industry leading talent enabler whose expertise will push you out of your comfort zone and towards a better version of yourself. Wayne Hauenstein is the man of the hour. He’s the Founder and Principle of Learning Curve Solutions, where targeted frameworks move the needle from ‘meets expectations’ to ‘exceeds them all’...every single time. It’s what happens with a training strategist who brings the right kinds of solutions. And it has proven effective for companies of 5…and Fortune 500s alike.
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Website: https://lc-consultants.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH15
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As 2023 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights - and curveballs - the year threw our way. Joining Joel Goldberg are two entrepreneurial standouts with uniquely different approaches to using where we’ve been to help get us where we're going. First is Maki Moussavi, the high-achieving anti-hustler on a mission to redefine the success paradigm. Also joining is Grant Gooding, a self-proclaimed data junkie who - using the power of emotions - has cracked the code to proven marketing. Together, they’re equipping us with science-backed perspectives to help make 2024 our most fulfilling, productive year to date.
Website: https://www.makimoussavi.com/ | https://proofpositioning.com/
Instagram: Maki Moussavi: https://www.instagram.com/makimoussavi/
Twitter: Grant Gooding: https://twitter.com/grantgooding?lang=en
Facebook: Maki Moussavi: https://www.facebook.com/MakiMoussaviCoach/
Tim Fulton is the Founding President of Small Business Matters with an expertise so fierce…it can only be matched by his advocacy. It’s a tireless commitment to the companies that drive us all, one that has earned him renown on a national scale for impact made. And through his support for the next gen of business standouts, has become the game-changing catalyst propelling startups and enterprises alike to unprecedented levels of success.
For Extra Innings with tim Fulton, visit: https://youtu.be/MdMzM7yF53U
Website: https://smallbusinessmattersonline.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TF_SBM
We're nominating Conrad Hawley as the Chief Energy Officer of the Iowa State Men’s Basketball team. He’s a fan favorite of Cyclone Nation whose energetic sideline demeanor has affirmed his position as the best in program history after just one season. With a reputation for being the perfect teammate, he measures performance not by points scored, but the energy he brings. It’s a powerful position with great responsibility…and it's exactly what he signed up for.
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Ben Guttman, an award-winning marketing entrepreneur, is an educator, curator of ideas and now, the author of Simply Put. It’s a project that streamlines years of success blending technology with humanity into a rallying cry for better communication. With simplicity ever at the forefront, he helps leaders, teams and businesses cut through clutter so they can connect more clearly - and effectively - than ever before.
Website: https://www.benguttmann.com/
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Where there is collaboration, there is opportunity. Pauly Hart is the Executive Director of Lead to Read and under her tutelage, Kansas City’s most esteemed basic literacy program has more than tripled its impact, advancing a new chapter of success for our highest-need schools. With an inclusive approach that embraces whole-student development, the program instills proficiencies that extend beyond the classroom walls. They foster life-changing transformations for our city’s youngest readers, one book at a time.
Website: https://www.leadtoreadkc.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtoreadkc/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadtoReadKC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadToReadKC
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As the holidays draw near, we feel the callings of family and giving even more than at other times of the year. So what better way to kick off the season than with two guests who turned their mission to spread good cheer into a family affair. Tucker Lott and Dennis Powell Jr. are the civic-minded father and son-in-law duo behind The Soul of Santa. As the Founding CEO and Executive Director, respectively, they have inspired a new holiday tradition that empowers every person to celebrate authentically, regardless of color, creed or ability. But their celebration of inclusion isn’t limited to a season. It’s a 365 day initiative to spread the spirit of Christmas, and create a world where everyone is recognized - and loved - for the differences that add color to our world.
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Website: https://thesoulofsanta.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulofsanta/?hl=enFacebook: https://thesoulofsanta.org/
It’s more than just baseball, or No Es Solo Biesbol. That was the mission for the Carlos Fortuna Organization, a foundation carrying on the legacy of a former minor league pitching prospect whose life was cut short by cancer before Carlos Fortuna could realize his dreams. His wish, as a young father, was to make sure other parents of athletes were equipped with the skills to be successful on and off the field. Joel Goldberg participated in a recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia to help spread baseball and life skills.
Website:https://www.carlosfortunaorganization.org/
Kicking off Season 9 is an exceptionally influential guest whose impact is so prolific, we just had to have her back on the show. Tiffani Bova is the trailblazing author of two Wall Street Journal bestsellers and an internationally renowned growth strategist. Her revolutionary approach disrupts tradition by putting people before profits, yielding unprecedented sales, innovation and - most of all - experiences. It’s a reimagined solution to the business paradigm in a tech-forward world where the only constant is change. So what’s next for Tiffani and the thought leadership that put her on every executives radar? Take a listen to find out!
Website: https://www.tiffanibova.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanibova/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiffani_Bova
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiffaniBova/
As Season 8 comes to a close, we recogize all of our outstanding guests including Tammy Buckner. Tammy Buckner rounds out our "best of" series and what a conversation this was! Tammy is a woman in STEM who has cracked the code for a more TEQuitable tomorrow. Her self-developed leadership dexterity isn’t just changing the trajectory of economic growth. It’s actually solving the problem of representation in technology. She is the co-founder and CEO of WeCodeKC, the minority woman-owned solutions company that is closing the tech talent gap. With innovative thinking, she created a pipeline of future ready professionals ranging from alpha coders to career rebooters. And is proof that with the right skills, anything is possible.
Website: https://wecodekc.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammycbuckner/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/wecodekc/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wecodekc | https://twitter.com/tammycbuckner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeCodeKC/ | https://www.facebook.com/tammybuckner
Before launching our next great season with amazing guests, we are taking a listen back to some of the highlights of Season 8. This episode features Luke Russert,a storytelling virtuoso. With a pedigree that’s as steeped in journalistic history as his, you could even say that it’s in his DNA. But the crushing weight of those very expectations are what sent him on a captivating journey to the furthest corners of the world. Luke Russert is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and son of the late Tim Russert, famed host of NBC’s Meet the Press. In his debut memoir, Luke chronicles his three-year quest to self-discovery. Not only did it take him to nearly 70 countries around the globe, it helped him define who he was beyond his fathers shadow…while grieving - and honoring - the legacy he built.
Website: https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9780785291817/look-for-me-there/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukerussert/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukerussert?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeRussertNBC/
As we continue to reflect on our incredible season, we take another listen to a phenomenal guest, Lauren Golden. She is an international bestselling author and award-winning CEO of The Free Mama, a global movement committed to helping 1 million women lead the awesome, guilt-free lives they deserve. She serves inspiration on the daily with her dynamic energy and megawatt smile, challenging the notion that moms should ever have to choose between family and finance. And is living proof that despite what anyone says, it really is possible to have it all.
For more with Lauren Golden, check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EHSzXmvoDY8
Website: https://laurengolden.com/book-club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenGolden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenmartygolden
As we wrap up Season 8, we are reairing a few outstanding guests. First is Adam Miller, the newly-minted Head of Diversity and Inclusion at American Century Investments. As the resident hype man of everywhere he goes, he has a flair for working out challenges and making them fun. It’s a gift he has honored, and leveraged into a distinguished career. As their ace of authenticity, he brings gregarious levity to serious subjects. And by creating spaces that are safe for all, has forged a legacy that prospers with purpose.
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Alanna Rizzo is one of many the powerful female role models in sports broadcasting. You can see her on MLB Network, and while she may be best known for the indelible mark she left on Dodgers Nation, her work as a philanthropist is what has changed - even saved - countless lives. Alanna Rizzo is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and the President of Guidry’s Guardian, a foundation dedicated to finding every dog a home. As a reporter, her talent has always shined most when telling behind the scenes stories. And her latest one - though bold - just may be her most promising one to date…for ball players - and ball-playing pups - alike.
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Website: https://officialalannarizzo.com/ | https://guidrysguardian.org/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/alannarizzo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044421699852
Tim Flynn is a cutting-edge cybersecurity expert at the forefront of NIL protections. Nearly three decades of developing custom integrations honed his eye for system vulnerabilities. He is the co-founding owner of DataMolly and the wicked sharp purveyor of online safety solutions. He effectively wrote the playbook for collegiate competitors. And by protecting images, allows collegiate competitors to keep their focus where it belongs: on their sport, not their data.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/PI08xcc84Vk
Website: https://datamolly.com/
On this episode Joel sits down with a lifelong philanthropist who has found a creative way to break the cycle of poverty. His name is Doug Cowan, President and CEO of Community Services League, where meaningful impact has been the mission for more than a century. In that time, thousands have had their lives changed for the better. Through integrated services, homeless individuals learn the skills it takes to get ahead, because where there is help today…there is always hope for tomorrow.
For our YouTube channel, visit: https://youtu.be/O1lKq6bFNUI
Website: https://www.cslcares.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cslcares/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/doug_cowan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdougcowan
Tracy Foster is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Screen Sanity, the international nonprofit addressing screen time. It’s one of modern parentings most complex issues, and one that she aims to simplify. By empowering adults with the tools they need, she has become the leader of a movement that maximizes benefits while minimizing harm, so kids can be kids…a little while longer.
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4kRXFdavxX8
Website: https://screensanity.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensanity/?hl=en
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensanity/
Today’s guest is a dynamic connector of people whose highest calling is helping others reach their full potential. With honesty and integrity, he promotes total wellness through the art of taking responsibility for oneself, wherever they may be in life. Dr. Gilles LaMarche is the multi-hyphenate leader whose service is rooted in setting the example himself, as a healer, educator, author and beyond.
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Website: https://drgilleslamarche.com/
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Big things are possible when goals and focus align. So when the future of our children is at stake, the only path forward…is together. Leading the charge is Torree Pederson, a passionate advocate for education. She’s the founding President and CEO of Aligned, the only non-partisan coalition of education-focused business leaders in Kansas or Missouri. Through advocacy across political aisles, she makes the system work smarter - and harder - in an initiative that strengthens us all. And by investing today in the education of tomorrow, she ensures that every student is prepared to succeed.
For more with Torree Pederson, check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/h7JdXPBJOgQ
Website: https://wearealigned.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorreeAligned
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torree.gunterpederson
The going might get tough, but today’s guest is tougher. He’s a retired Marine best known for two things. First is his love of service to our country. The other is his larger-than-life resolve to conquer any challenge that may come his way. Captain Eric McElvenny is a veteran turned elite athlete who cannot be beat. His incredible journey took him from a hospital bed to finish lines of the world’s most prestigious endurance events. Doing so would be incredible for anyone, but as an amputee…it's nothing short of remarkable. Time and time again he’s beaten the odds, proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible.
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Website: https://ericmcelvenny.com/
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August has been a month filled with incredible guests and inspiring conversations. On this episode of our "best of" series, we highlight Joel's conversation with Rob and Anissa Elsey. Rob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction.
Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/
Tommy Short is a high-performer who has never met a challenge he didn’t like. He exemplifies a way of life that demands mental fortitude one can’t learn in a book. And in his case, his way of life came from rising to the challenge of his own personal standard…in front of an audience of thousands. Tommy Short is the Founder of Think Better, Perform Better and a retired D1 Men’s Basketball referee. The same impartiality that once drew scorn is now welcomed by business teams he coaches to game-changing performance…under pressure, and towards the extraordinary future that awaits.
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Website: https://www.thinkbetterperformbetter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbetterperformbetter/
When you’re chasing a dream, you never can be sure where it will lead. Today’s guest took a serendipitous leap of faith, and found everything she never knew she wanted. Caley Rose is an award-winning singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed Queen of Positivity whose music has a message. Using indie-pop with a sunny twist, she delivers confidence-boosting anthems to women and youth across the continent. And empowers them to not just go for what they want, but demand all that they deserve and more.
For more with Caley Rose, please visit our YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DzHzAASu9Ko
Website: https://caleyrose.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleyrose/?hl=en
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaleyRose
In his pursuit of a worthy challenge, Dr. Matt Poepsel achieved the titles of Marine, Ph.D and Ironman finisher. Independently, each title carries its own lofty clout, but when properly positioned, becomes a trifecta that can’t be beat. He is an author, speaker and Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, where he aligns talent with strategy to deliver unprecedented results. It’s an evolutionary framework that harnesses the power of technology and psychology to create better work for a better world. And with focus on authenticity above all else, he develops managers into leaders of people, advancing ever forward.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Matt Poepsel, visit: https://youtu.be/Tw_6G7o_O3c
Website: https://www.mattpoepsel.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpoepsel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattpoepsel
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Dr. Russell Clayton is an award-winning scholar and executive development coach who is on a mission to get others from where they are to where they want to be. And he does it using the power of emotional intelligence. His facts-based approach balances science with ideals to influence leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. And by challenging the traditions of how work gets done, amplifies outputs and work and at home.
Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PNQLeAHLCKU
Website: https://russellclayton.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellwclayton/?hl=pa
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Today’s story is one of hope, hardwork and resilience as Joel is joined by a woman who is shifting international business frameworks using customer-centric solutions. Dr. Mary Ritz is the esteemed founder, thought-provoking leader and guiding force of Almenta International, a professional development firm optimizing performance to bring learning to life. With a global perspective rooted in humble beginnings, she challenges the notion of profits before people. And by refocusing on what matters most, has unlocked the key to limitless opportunity, no matter what continent - or village - you call home.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Mary Ritz, please visit: https://youtu.be/trnijbaO5DA
Website: https://almentainternational.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_ritz2015?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Ritz/100010919674383/
Joel is joined by a mindfulness expert whose high-octane strategies are leveling up organizations everywhere. So who is Mike Lee and how does he do it? He’s an in-demand keynote, two-time author and founder of Mindshift Labs, where purpose meets mental health to unlock world-class performance. Using a countercultural approach that fuses science and experience with lessons learned from the best in basketball, he’s written a new set of rules for our ultra-competitive world…and it’s changing the game for business and high-achievers alike.
Please visit our YouTube channel for more: https://youtu.be/CaUQn_4y308
Website: https://mindshiftlabs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoismikelee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeleewhois
Luke Russert possesses a pedigree steeped in journalistic history, one may even argue journalism is in his DNA, but it was the crushing pressure and weight of expectations that sent him on a captivating journey to the furthest corners of the world. He is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and son of the late Tim Russert, famed host of NBC’s Meet the Press. In his debut memoir, Luke chronicles his three-year quest to self-discovery. Not only did it take him to nearly 70 countries around the globe, it helped him define who he was beyond his father's shadow…while grieving - and honoring - the legacy he built.
Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JjZ4P2e6Rvk
https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9780785291817/look-for-me-there/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukerussert?lang=en
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Rob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction.
Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/
As we wrap up a month filled with fantastic guests, we highlight one in particular...Ted Barrett. We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors. There have been numerous PHDs. But Ted Barrett falls under all of those categories, not to mention he is someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff series, is the only ump in history to work the plate for two perfect games and be on the field for three.
For more with Ted Barrett, please visit: https://youtu.be/U-H5PXADZyk
Liz Harding is an accomplished privacy attorney who brings more than two decades of expertise to clients on both in the UK and the US. She is the dual-qualified Vice Chair of Technology and Data Privacy for Polsinelli. She’s an international authority on all things compliance who is as versed in AI risks as she is in regulations. And thanks to her business-focused approach, has remained a pragmatic source of counsel, in the legal community and beyond.
Website: https://www.polsinelli.com/elizabeth-liz-harding
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.harding.731?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxNjg1Mzk1MDExNjU4MDQyXzE2ODU2MzcxMDQ5NjcxNjY%3D
On this episode, Joel chats with Shawn Barber, the former NFL linebacker, Vice President of Business Development at McInnes Group and exemplary community leader in the land of the Chiefs. In his athletic career, this All-American’s impressive decorum was rivaled only by his devotion to service. The fingerprints of his stewardship - and the relationships that came of it - can be found everywhere, having uplifted scores of people throughout the community. In some ways, it’s like he never really left the game. But by understanding his impact from a different perspective, continued his legacy as a standout - for all the right reasons - long after his retirement as a player.
For Extra Innings with Shawn Barber: https://youtu.be/mq84MT8QVGA
Website: https://mcinnesgroup.com/advisors-consultants/shawn-barber/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnBarber59
TODAY’S EPISODE FOCUSES ON RESILIENCE AND ADVERSITY. JOEL GOLDBERG OFTEN SPEAKS ABOUT DREAMS, AND HE CHRONICLES THE JOURNEY AND PATH OF SO MANY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS, CEOS, ENTREPRENEURS AND ATHLETES BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM FALLS APART. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES A NIGHTMARE. TODAY'S GUEST IS ONE OF THE BETTER GUYS JOEL HAS MET IN HIS NEARLY 30-YEAR BROADCAST CAREER. BUT HE’S DIFFERENT THAN WHEN HE FIRST COVERED HIM AND JOEL WOULD ARGUE THAT HE'S AN EVEN BETTER PERSON NOW. BUT WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE WAS HORRIFIC. WOULD YOU SACRIFICE IT ALL TO LIVE YOUR DREAM. TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOW AND WIN TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. SCOTT SPIEZIO DID AND IT NEARLY KILLED HIM. NOW, HE HAS CHOSEN AND FOUGHT TO SAVE HIS OWN LIFE AND OTHERS.
On this episode of Rounding The Bases, Joel is joined by a history-making entrepreneur who is paving the way for the next generation of female business leaders. Her name is Fahteema Parrish, the Founder, President and CEO of Parrish and Sons Construction Company, the first-ever Black woman-owned recipient of Kansas City’s Small Business of the Year Award. The groundbreaking achievement is a testament to her roots, where hard work done right and learning from mistakes always chart a path to success. And in her mission to be the best, has energized her team to achieve more than it ever thought possible, while empowering women to do the same.
For Extra Innings with Fahteema Parrish, visit: https://youtu.be/yWdV0bdcWOQ
Website: https://parrishandsonsconstruction.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrishandsonsconstruction/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parrish_n_sons
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parrishandsonsconstruction/
To get results you’ve never had, you have to challenge yourself to something you’ve never done. So when Lauren Golden was confronted with the overwhelm of being a young, working mom, she took unprecedented action to find her freedom. It was a courageous first step that altered the trajectory of her life, and in turn, those of tens of thousands of women around the world, fast-tracking her ascent from savvy businesswoman to an entrepreneurial icon. Lauren Golden is an international bestselling author and award-winning CEO of The Free Mama, a global movement committed to helping 1 million women lead the awesome, guilt-free lives they deserve. She serves inspiration daily with her dynamic energy and megawatt smile, challenging the notion that moms should never have to choose between family and finance. She is living proof that despite what anyone says, it really is possible to have it all.
For extra innings with Lauren please visit: https://youtu.be/EHSzXmvoDY8
Website: https://laurengolden.com/book-clubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenGoldenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenmartygolden
Todd Miller is the System Vice President of Security at SSM Health Systems and a subject-matter expert on public protection. His marquee initiative incorporates security personnel into the care-team fold, lending to a tactical solution that’s as innovative as it is proven. And by drawing on years of experience as a top intelligence officer, is able to detect - and diffuse - complex threats before they become a problem, allowing hospitals to endure as safe havens for healing.
For Extra Innings with Todd Miller visit: https://youtu.be/Ft7aIGSW4y0
Website: https://changeagentpresentations.com/home/the-speaker/
We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors.There have been numerous PHDs. But today’s guest can fall under all of those categories, not to mention someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff series, is the only ump in history to work the plate for two perfect game and be on the field for three.
In honor of Independence Day, we welcome a distinguished leader who brings more than 35 years of military accomplishment. With trust in training and a focus on results, he found the way forward in rank and decorum. It didn’t just earn him two stars for excellence, but a reputation as one of the most adaptive officers in modern military history. Major General Christopher Hughes is in the guest seat today, an award-winning author, executive coach and President/CEO of Northwest Consulting. With expertise ranging from emotional intelligence to innovation, his legacy lives on as he continues to serve, being all he can be, always for others.
Website: https://www.the-way-forward.com/ | https://rooseveltdc.com/our-team/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091329607233
It's time for our "best of episode" to round out the month of June. Most successful professional athletes grew up dreaming of playing sports at the highest level. In the case of Lorenzo Cain, he never even played baseball until his sophomore year of high school. The outfielder went on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals while earning MVP honors in the 2014 American League Championship. The recently retired outfielder Rounded the Bases with Joel for a trip down memory lane.
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On this episode, we hear from an award-winning power couple who are more than trainers…they’re transformers. Since pioneering the world of online personal fitness, this dynamic duo has flexed, smiled and built their bodies into bona fide brands. Micah Lacerte and Diana Chaloux are the co-founding owners of Hitch Fit Gyms and Rockbody Retreat, where big goals yield even bigger results. By modeling what it means to believe in yourself, they have earned accolades - and magazine covers - that at times seemed impossible. But despite it all, their most notable success has been in the thousands around the world they have helped gain strength…in mind, body and spirit.
For Extra Innings with Micah and Diana visit: https://youtu.be/swevfgATRfE
Website: https://hitchfit.com/ | https://www.rockbodyretreat.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianachaloux/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/micahlacerte/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/micahlacerte?lang=en | https://twitter.com/dianachaloux?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micahlacerte1/ | https://www.facebook.com/DianaChaloux/
On this episode, a three-peat World Champion golfer who won his titles without ever seeing the ball joins Joel Goldberg. Jeremy Poincenot, is a memorable speaker whose inspiring story will open your eyes to the power of teamwork. By focusing on his own purpose, he learned that independence is good, but INTERdependence is great. And that no matter the challenge, together, success is limitless.
For Extra Innings with Jeremy Poincenot: https://youtu.be/RtmmOLSMauk
Website: https://www.jeremypoincenot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypoincenot/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyPoincenot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyPoincenot/
Joel Goldberg is joined by a 2nd-gen football legend who followed his calling from the gridiron to the greater good. Roman Gabriel III is the founder of the Sold Out Youth Foundation and host of The Roman Gabriel Show. As a media broadcaster, he tells powerful stories of high-impact difference makers who aren’t just great at their jobs, they’re great at life. But as a speaker, he IS the difference maker…educating, encouraging and challenging the leaders of tomorrow against the backdrop of sports.
Website: https://soldouttv.com/ | https://romangabrielshow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romangabriel3/?hl=en |
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanGabriel3rd | https://twitter.com/soldout41
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/originalrg3/
We’re bringing you the ultimate glow-up on today’s episode of Rounding the Bases, which features the story of one Kansas City businessman who bootstrapped his way from a basement business to a multinational enterprise…all in the name of spreading light and good health. I’m joined by Aaron Zack, CEO of the innovative sauna company, Sunlighten. Its globally recognized portfolio of restorative infrared products has empowered millions to live their best lives. And put wellness within reach…for everyone.
For Extra Innings with Aaron Zack: https://youtu.be/5-sDGSpmc1Y
Website: https://www.sunlighten.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunlighten?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunlightenSaunas/
Confidence is a power that brings great responsibility…to uplift, to inspire and to share in the enthusiastic spirit of competition. Today’s guest is a queen of just that, and will stop at nothing to help strong, powerful athletes shine. Karah Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis, a bespoke line of performance bikinis for elite female bodybuilders, designed to amplify the confidence of their unrivaled physiques. Her precision designs are heavy on sparkle that makes every competitor look - and feel - like a star, but her overarching passion for positivity and self-love shines brightest of all.
For Extra Innings with Karah Jones: https://youtu.be/3y9hR2VbX0g
Website: https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karahacb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarahBeeves/
If five minutes stood between you and everything you ever wanted…what would you do with it? Today’s guest seized his opportunity to accelerate past fear and into the winners circle, claiming unapologetic victory over everything that had once held him back. Joel shines the spotlight on Tyler Williams. He’s a country music singing race car driver whose fiery determination used fear as fuel to achieve breakthrough performance. He took a risk to overcome failure, and claimed ownership of his story while rediscovering his voice. And now, with speed, sound, and story he empowers others to do the same by showing them just how powerful they really are.
For Extra Innings with Tyler Williams: https://youtu.be/HwwoKK1z51I
Website: https://www.tylerwilliamslive.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twilliamslive/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/twilliamslive?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerwilliamslive/
Most successful professional athletes grew up dreaming of playing sports at the highest level. In the case of Lorenzo Cain, he never even played baseball until his sophomore year of high school. The outfielder went on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals while earning MVP honors in the 2014 American League Championship. The recently retired outfielder Rounded the Bases with Joel for a trip down memory lane.
Joel Goldberg is joined by one of the most provocative thought leaders of our generation. As a journalist by trade, evidence of his world-class storytelling can be found everywhere from in front of a camera to holding a mic. But most notably, in black and white font. Don Yaeger is the celebrated Sports Illustrated writer, award-winning speaker and President of Greatness Inc. Thirty years discussing success with America’s most distinguished sports legends will teach you a lot about real winning, and now, he shares his all-access point of view with others, to help them in their own pursuit of greatness.
Website: https://donyaeger.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyaeger/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonYaeger
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donyaeger/
Happy Memorial Day to all of our listeners! We are wrapping up another month with amazing guests, which means it's time for our "best of" series. Jy Maze is an industry expert who realized her lifelong ambition in three little words: You’re the boss. At times the strategic details were ambiguous, but the endgame was always the same: to succeed in the male-dominated world of logistics. She is the President and CEO of Maze Freight Solutions, a 3PL firm that’s as intentional about excellence as it is about creating opportunities. In just years, a phenomenal ascent took her from small business owner to award-winning mainstay in the global supply chain. She’s proven she can get your shipment anywhere, but the only direction she is headed…is up.
Website: https://mazefreightsolutions.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyjuan_n_chrg/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jy_maze
It turns out there IS a formula to excellence, and it begins with a growth mindset. During this episode, Dr. Brian Davidson joins Joel Goldberg to discuss optimizing the global talent pool. Dr. Brian Davidson is the Founder and President of MindVue, a mental performance company that uses science to maximize success. And to ignite the greatness that every person, team and organization is capable of from within. This is our extra innings with Dr. Brian Davidson.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Brian Davidson: https://youtu.be/0i2sjd9UZpg
Website: https://www.mindvue.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourmindvue/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurMindVue
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurMindVue/
Joining Joel Goldberg is Mary Essleman, the brilliant President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough. It’s Kansas City’s premiere environment for children in poverty to learn, grow and maximize their potential from cradle to career. With nearly four decades of experience in urban education, Mary Esselman has mastered the art of whole-child enrichment. And through disruptive innovation, has instilled in the leaders of tomorrow that impossible is nothing. But empowerment…is everything.
Website: https://operationbreakthrough.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryesselman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_esselman?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OperationBreakthrough
A big-picture innovator with a reputation for shattering expectations joins joins Joel Goldberg on this episode of Rounding The Bases. After a successful career in higher education, she shifted her focus to regional workforce development. Erin Christensen is the Chief Operating Officer of the KC Tech Council, and an extraordinary connector who does more than cultivate talent. She creates solutions that attract AND retain, facilitating Kansas City's emergence as THE global tech hub of tomorrow, and becoming a mainstay in her own right.
For Extra Innings with Erin: https://youtu.be/KLUfVG0TVqA
Website: https://www.kctechcouncil.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kctechcouncil/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KCTechCouncil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCTechCouncil/
On this episode of Rounding The Bases, Joel sits down with an executive results accelorator. He has a revolutionary approach to leadership that will energize you to connect with solutions, and redefine what you thought you knew about problem solving. Ed O’Malley is the President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation and co-author of the bestselling new classic, When Everyone Leads. It’s an innovative perspective on the challenges of the business world. And affirmation that anyone can - and everyone should - play a role in the pursuit of success…whatever their title may be.
For Extra Innings with Ed O'Malley: https://youtu.be/zGU7twTk17E
Website: https://kansashealth.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eomalley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eomalleyjr
Joel Goldberg sits down with Dr. Shane Schaffer, co-founder and CEO of Cingulate Therapeutics, the biopharma company on a mission to become the next-gen pharma powerhouse…right from Kansas City. It may be the 25-year industry vets biggest project yet, but thanks to a breakthrough drug delivery platform, is an accomplishment that also seems inevitable. New products mean new standards, and they’re being set higher than ever, putting life-changing relief on the horizon for millions who suffer from ADHD and anxiety, while optimizing results.
For Extra Innings visit: https://youtu.be/hG4w_htUl5k
Website: https://www.cingulate.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanejschaf | https://twitter.com/CingulateInc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CingulateTherapeutics/
Mary Messner is an empowered woman who has built a career around empowering other women. By celebrating women's unique abilities, she gives voice to the power of each authentic self, and helps break through glass ceilings to bump their heads on the clouds. Mary is a professional speaker and champion for female advancement in every facet of life. With a passion that knows no bounds, she tirelessly challenges the status quo, reminding girls of all ages that they already have the power. They just need the confidence to use it.
For Extra Innings with Mary: https://youtu.be/0f1qoc5mRm4
Website: https://www.marymessner.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.segebrechtmessner
Today’s guest is an industry expert who realized her lifelong ambition in three words: you’re the boss. At times, the strategic details were ambiguous, but the endgame was always the same: to succeed in a male-dominated world of logistics. Her name is Jy Maze, the President and CEO of Maze Freight Solutions, a 3PL firm that’s as intentional about excellence as it is about creating opportunities. A phenomenal ascent took her from small business owner to award-winning mainstay in the global supply chain. She’s proven she can get your shipment anywhere, but the only direction she is headed…is up.
For Extra Innings with Jy Maze: https://youtu.be/gVZvTtTcZqU
Website: https://mazefreightsolutions.com/
Foundation Website: https://mazefoundation.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyjuan_n_chrg/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jy_maze
John Kollhoff has a background that’s about as complex as a great cup of coffee. Notes of entrepreneurship blend with people-focused connection for success that runs from KC to Colorado. Kolhoff is a pharmacist turned public servant whose 7Brew Coffee is more than your energizing morning staple. It’s a bold new approach that compounds routine with a double shot of happiness to change your day, and maybe even an industry.
For Extra Innings with John Kollhoff please visit: https://youtu.be/Db_VXT8H4Is
Website: https://7brew.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rxjohnk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kollhoff/
It is time for our "Best of the Month" special. This month we listen back to Joel's conversation with Reverend Adam Hamilton, the Senior Pastor at Church of the Resurrection. By virtue of position and talent, he founded the largest - and arguably most influential - Methodist Church in the United States. It’s a place where sanctity isn’t limited to the pulpit. Instead, it’s a daily celebration of an exhilarating journey nearly 35 years in the making…and it shows no signs of slowing.
Website: https://www.adamhamilton.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revadamhamilton/?hl=en
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/revadamhamilton/with_replies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorAdamHamilton/
As the Co-founder and CEO of Encouraging Leaders, Marc Braun is an exceptional man who helps executives grow profit. Marc coaches top talent who are working to become the courageous decision makers they are meant to be. By getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, he helps executives overcome fear and grow into their next level of success.
For Extra Innings: https://youtu.be/sBTplwCuEIw
Website: https://www.encouragingleaders.com/
Dr. Galen Buckwalter CEO and Co-Founder of psYML and Aseem Giri, CSO of psYML, join Joel Goldberg to discuss the ways human understanding meets product empowerment, which in turn creates revolutionary human experiences. The two professionals have leveraged pysch at scale to change the big data game. With decades of experience in the science of personalities, their platform has fine-tuned the art of forecasting behaviors. Through customizing interactions, psYML is forging micro-connections that maximize performance.
Website: https://psyml.co/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgbuckwalter | https://twitter.com/psyml_co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psymlco/
Chaz Wolfe is as high-performing as they come. He’s an entrepreneurial mastermind delivering an experience like no one has ever done. As the leader of an elite-class, his model guides by example. And from that model, he has built a prestigious community of professionals who are grateful but never satisfied. He is the ignitor behind Gathering the Kings. It’s one part business intensive, another part podcast, and together they challenge the limits of mindset, work ethic and most of all…results.
For Extra Innings: https://youtu.be/_C0Im3h-3Hk
Website: https://www.chazwolfe.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chazwolfe/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/
A pragmatic businessman who bootstrapped his way from blue collar to tech titan joins Joel Goldberg on this episode of Rounding The Bases. Bryan Clayton is the globetrotting CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, a marketplace that has been dubbed the “Uber for Lawn Care”. From one chore came two thriving business empires, and a model that’s as much of a win for small businesses as it is for homeowners.
Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryanmclayton
If anyone thought the Midwest was only good for incredible podcasts and championship sports teams, the joke is on them. Here in the heartland, we also claim fame as the hometown to a fresh crop of comic geniuses, much like today’s guest. Taylor Kay Phillips is the perfectly mannered, Emmy-award winning writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. But as a woman driven by her own insatiable vision of success, it’s no surprise that her credits roll on. With the upcoming debut of A Guide to Midwestern Conversation, she’ll add author to a list of accolades that would make any mother proud. In it, she breaks down the nuanced phraseology of flyover states, making readers smile because it’s funny…and laugh because it’s true.
Website: https://www.taylorkayphillips.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tkayp24/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayKayPhillips
For Extra Innings with Taylor: https://youtu.be/BUO2VOEa3po
Work can - and should - be fun, no matter what. Just ask Andrew Dowis who has built a company culture few can match by focusing on benefit before the bottom line. He is the CEO of Pro Athlete Inc. and since joining the e-commerce juggernaut, he’s earned legions of fans within his very own team, whose ultimate goal is to blow people’s minds. It’s a different approach to business that produces the winning results. And while it might not be easy, it will always be rewarding.
For Extra Innings with Andrew Dowis: https://youtu.be/nKKmeBNJPgA
Website: https://www.proathleteinc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewdowis/
Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a man whose faith is as endless as his ministry. He built a house where critical thinking and theology could unite to know, love and serve. He gives a voice to the space between scripture and secular, creating a living faith that’s as awe-inspiring as it is profound. Reverend Adam Hamilton is the Senior Pastor at Church of the Resurrection. By virtue of position and talent, he founded the largest - and arguably most influential - Methodist Church in the United States. It’s a place where sanctity isn’t limited to the pulpit. Instead, it’s a daily celebration of an exhilarating journey nearly 35 years in the making…and it shows no signs of slowing.
Website: https://www.adamhamilton.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revadamhamilton/?hl=en
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/revadamhamilton/with_replies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorAdamHamilton/
It's a great day in Major League Baseball as it marks Opening Day 2023. In the MLB, all players have exponential talent, and it is the right attitude that allows you to use it. On this episode, Joel sits down with a World Series Champion who is known for his fastball, but maybe even more for his leadership. Jeremy Guthrie is the man of today’s hour and one of Joel's newest broadcast teammates. He’s bringing the heat once again. This time…from the media booth.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjguts/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealJGuts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJGuts/
It is time for our "Best of the Month" episode, and for March we are showcasing the conversation with Mindy Corporon and Jake Goldman. One act of kindness can make a ripple, but many can create a powerful wave of change. And it’s just what today’s guests have set out to do by finding positivity from pain. Mindy and Jake started a movement called SevenDays that is adjusting mindsets in defiance of intolerance. With education and understanding, it shows all walks just how alike they really are. And joins hands while bridging hearts to outshine hate forever, spreading the light of kindness to all corners of the world.
Website: https://sevendays.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givesevendays/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/givesevendays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/givesevendays/
Nicki Cole is a top-notch executive who has a reputation for solving the most taxing tech challenges, and she does it with an energy that makes innovation look easy. She is the Vice President of Technology at H&R Block and lynchpin of its most critical initiatives in recent history. As a professional solutions engineer, leading her team through complex situations is all in a day’s work. But it's a role made easier when empowerment and attitude unite, maximizing gains for everyone.
Extra innings with Nicki Cole: https://youtu.be/Z27FqXbsmU4
Website: https://www.hrblock.com/
For today’s guest, active duty may be a thing of the past, but "actively doing" is her way of life. Meet Theresa Garza, the public servant who changed the face of Kansas City legislation, and has kept it in ship shape ever since. While blazing a new trail in governmental affairs, she flexed a passion for community and leadership skills that many can only dream of. And in doing so, energized the civic landscape for women, veterans and people of color in ways that will sustain for generations to come.
For Extra Innings with Theresa Garza: https://youtu.be/vFeuz4BWzuM
Website: https://www.spireenergy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treinkc/?hl=en
Today's episode features the brains behind the Rounding The Bases operation...the ones that make Joel Goldberg look good ;) Three remarkable women, Ashleigh Sterr, Colleen Lotz, and Kendall Jackson are the women who help manage the JGM Brand. Colleen has a 17-career in sports broadcast production, Ashleigh recently left the corporate world to start her own business, and Kendall a young budding professional with a creatively bright future. They represent all walks of life, but most importantly...what it means to be a woman and a mom in the workforce.
Colleen Lotz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenlotz/
Ashleigh Sterr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-sterr-6aa052171/
Kendall Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-blair-jackson/
To be alive may be comfortable, but to live is worth fighting for. On this episode of Rounding the Bases, Deb Krier joins Joel Goldberg to discuss a life should be exhilarating, and anything less than that simply isn’t acceptable. Deb is an unlikely survivor who has unlocked the cure to anything…including cancer, and her remedy is in truly living. On her journey, she’s built a tribe that energizes the warriors while honoring their battle. And with compassionate honesty, Deb has found a way to beat the diagnosis every. single. time. No matter the end result.
For Extra Innings with Deb, please visit: https://youtu.be/C8AzQnM0oQc
Website: http://tryingnottodie.live/ | https://debkrier.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/debkrierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedebkrier/
Today’s guests are a team of creative community builders writing a sweet new HERstory for minority-owned businesses. Xavier Hankins and Ashley Rudd are the co-founders of Brown Sugar Collective, an inclusive network designed exclusively for women of color. As equal parts resource and support system, it fills the need they uncovered on their own entrepreneurial journeys. And empowers members to become forces of change, flourishing together in the sisterhood of success.
Website: https://www.brownsugarcollective.com/upcoming-events
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownsugarcollective.kc/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrownSugarCo_kc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownsugarcollective/
When the stakes are high, change can’t wait. Making civic-minded champions all the more valuable. In this episode, one of those champions joins Joel Goldberg. Wendy Doyle is a fearless advocate for women who has been igniting critically important conversations about equality for thirty years. She is a change accelerator who brings an exhaustive pedigree of achievements to her role as President and CEO of UnitedWE. The organization may be local to Kansas City, MO, but its influence on female empowerment can be seen - and felt - from coast to coast and beyond.
For Extra Innings: https://bit.ly/RTBWendyDoyle
Website: https://united-we.org/
One act of kindness can make a ripple, but many can create a powerful wave of change. And it’s just what today’s guests have set out to do by finding positivity from pain. Mindy Corporon and Jake Goldman of SevenDays join Joel Goldberg to discuss a movement that’s adjusting mindsets in defiance of intolerance. With education and understanding, it shows all walks just how alike they really are. And joins hands while bridging hearts to outshine hate forever, spreading the light of kindness to all corners of the world.
Website: https://sevendays.org/
We wrap up an amazing month celebrating Black History Month. We heard from remarkable black leaders, entrepreneurs, black men and women who are all making an outstanding difference in this world. On this episode, we celebrate Dr. Nicole Price who has ignited an empathy revolution that is setting traditional leadership ablaze. Using a unique brand of problem solving that’s enhanced by technical skill, she’s helping leaders shine brighter than ever before. She is an author, speaker and CEO of Lively Paradox, where teamwork begins with celebrating differences. She’ll make you laugh and she’ll help you climb to the illuminating heights you were meant to reach.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Nicole Price, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBNicolePrice
Website: https://livelyparadox.com/
Today’s guest is a woman in STEM who has cracked the code for a more TEQuitable tomorrow. Her self-developed leadership dexterity isn’t just changing the trajectory of economic growth. It’s actually solving the problem of representation in technology. Meet Tammy Buckner, co-founder and CEO of WeCodeKC, the minority woman-owned solutions company that is closing the tech talent gap. With innovative thinking, she created a pipeline of future ready professionals ranging from alpha coders to career rebooters. And is proof that with the right skills, anything is possible.
For Extra Innings with Tammy: https://bit.ly/RTBTammyBuckner
Website: https://wecodekc.org/
On this episode of Rounding the Bases Joel is joined by a self-made professional who is a cut above the rest. DeJuan Bonds is the MVP barber behind every KC Champion and then some. He’s also the owner of Purple Label Luxury Barbershop, the place to go for an old-school experience with new school flair. With the best hands around, he’s raised the bar on grooming services for the modern man - and sometimes even woman. Because you ARE your best when you LOOK your best, whether you’re a superstar on the field or a superfan in the stands.
For Extra Innings, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBDeJuanBonds
Website: https://www.purplelabelkc.com/
A fantastic conversation as we continue to honor Black History Month. Joining the show is a modern-day Renaissance man who does business with style. As a self-proclaimed jack of all trades, he claims skill at much and mastery of nothing. But his credentials suggest otherwise. Jordan Williams is the fashionpreneur behind Keefe Cravat neckwear and producer at the branding agency, Barkley. He’s on a mission to bring good to many. And with simple conversation, ties vision to purpose in the ultimate show of great taste. He also offers wisdom and heart when discussing the significance of Black History Month...this is a conversation you don't want to miss!
Extra Innings with Jordan Williams: https://bit.ly/RTBJordanWilliams
Website: https://keefecravat.com/
Today's guest is a person of action who has spent a lifetime in pursuit of service and protection. It’s been a relentless journey that has led him from healing hearts to radical new starts for those breaking through to the next level. Don Carter, a speaker, executive coach and author who brings a vibe that’s nothing short of transformative. Using principle-driven purpose, he helps high-performing individuals shift the focus from what’s wrong on the outside to everything that’s right on the inside. And by embracing transition as a necessary experience, helps others grow into the most authentic, successful version of themselves.
For Extra Innings with Don Carter, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBDonCarter
"Love with no Place to Land": https://www.lovewithnoplacetoland.com/
Today’s guest is an innovator who went from quietly bothered to audibly empowered. He did it by making wealth management personal, for a result that doesn’t just excel, it elevates everything. Toussaint Bailey is the Founder and CEO of Uplifting Capital, a private equity platform where ROI is measured in impact. He’s created a model that aligns values with investing. And using the power of intention, has influenced ripples of change that can be felt around the world.
For extra innings, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBToussainBailey
Website: https://upliftingcapital.com/
Today’s guest has ignited an empathy revolution that is setting traditional leadership ablaze. Using a unique brand of problem solving that’s enhanced by technical skill, she’s helping leaders shine brighter than ever before. And it begins with being courageous enough to care. Her name is Dr. Nicole Price, the author, speaker and CEO of Lively Paradox, where teamwork begins with celebrating differences. She’ll make you laugh and she’ll help you climb to the illuminating heights you were meant to reach.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RTBNicolePrice
Website: https://livelyparadox.com/
The next generation of creative problem solvers has arrived. He's the resident hype man everywhere he goes, and he has a flair for working out challenges and making them fun. It’s a gift he has honored, and leveraged into a distinguished career. His name is Adam Miller, the newly-minted Head of Diversity and Inclusion at American Century Investments. As their ace of authenticity, he brings gregarious levity to serious subjects. And by creating spaces that are safe for all, has forged a legacy that prospers with purpose.
For Extra Innings with Adam Miller: https://bit.ly/RTBAdamMiller
Website: www.theworkoutkc.com
Joel Goldberg Website: https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/
Time for our "best of the month" episode and January brings us Ashley Mahoney! She’s an unapologetically bold entrepreneur who is leveling up businesses like you’ve never seen before. Ashley is the Owner, CEO and OG creative force behind Hello Big Idea, a small - but mighty - agency that’s blowing the lid off of everything in its path. With unmistakable ambition and moxie to spare, this sometimes-sarcastic champion of women lives for pushing the envelope into edgy new territory. And is ready to take your next idea there, meeting it anywhere from brainstorm to beyond.
Check out the YouTube video: bit.ly/RTBAshleyMahoney
Ashley's Website: https://www.hellobigidea.com/
On this episode a special teams stalwart who’s a champion on - and off - the field joins Joel Goldberg for a fantastic conversation. From the biggest little town in the South to the heart of the Kingdom, comes the punter you know and probably even love, regardless of your home-team allegiance. He’s the incomparable Dustin Colquitt, a family man carrying on the family tradition of rings, records and football domination. But perhaps his most enduring legacy is the strength of character that converts in the endzone and beyond.
Uncommon success begins with profoundly impactful leadership. Here in Kansas City, there’s nobody who understood that better than Mr. K himself, the incomparable Ewing Marion Kauffman. Using timeless principles, he built a winning strategy that worked as well in business as it did in baseball. Joing the podcast are two innovators using the basics of "yester-year" to fuel the business execs of tomorrow, Dr. Myles Gartland, the Dean of Rockhurst University’s Helzberg School of Management and Dave Pickhardt, co-founder of the FUEL Leadership Forum and former senior executive at Marion Laboratories. We’ve seen what great leadership can do, now they’re showing us how with an actionable approach to breakthrough performance. Because well planned, always leads to well done.
Youtube Link: https://bit.ly/RTBFuel
Website: https://www.fueltolead.com/
Dr. Chris Jenson followed his purpose in life from the ER…to the classroom, where tutelage became treatment. He’s the best-selling author and Senior Advisor of Diagnosing Education. Using data-backed framework, he's taken action to inspire change within social districts everywhere and redesigning the way educators teach in the name of mental health. By facing challenges head on, he does more than just diagnose the problem. He brings the focused solutions wanted - and needed - to actually reverse the impact.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Chris Jenson, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBChrisJenson
Website: https://www.diagnosingeducation.com/
Episode 827 features a team of pharmacists on a mission to spread good health through access to life - and quality of life - saving medications. Dr. Michael Fink, Liz Sutherlin and John Yost of Pharmacy of Grace, are breaking the cycle of unmanaged medical conditions. Since opening its doors in August 2022, the patient experience has been at the forefront of everything the state-of-the-art charitable drugstore does. By removing care limitations, Pharmacy of Grace provides affordable and sustainable prescription medications to our most vulnerable populations.
Website: https://pharmacyofgrace.org/
To watch the episode, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBPharmacyOfGrace
Every business faces challenges, but today’s guest on Rounding the Bases is known for bringing the solutions, and he does it with a creative hands-on approach that’s proven to succeed. Mike DeMaio is the Founder and Managing Director of Crown Financial where its CFO services may be fractional, but the results don’t stop for the small and mid-size businesses it serves. With expert direction, Mike positions clients for success, supporting their full ascent to the top.
More with Mike DeMaio, visit our YouTube Channel:https://bit.ly/RTBMikeDeMaio
Website: https://crowncfo.com/
In this episode, Joel sits down with two entrepreneurs who found a way to make an old favorite new again. Bronson Kistler is the alchemist behind Bronson’s Milk Punch. It’s a new drink that calls for unconventional ingredients to create something that’s as unique as it is clear. His business partner Joel Carron finished things off with a twist, completing its revival into a modern spirit staple. In the traditional context, none of this should make sense. But somehow it does…and its sensational.
Extra Innings: https://bit.ly/RTBBronsonandJoel
Website: https://www.bronsonsmilkpunch.com/
Ashley Mahoney is an unapologetically bold entrepreneur who is leveling up businesses like you’ve never seen before. She is the Owner, CEO and OG creative force behind Hello Big Idea, a small - but mighty - agency that’s blowing the lid off of everything in its path. With unmistakable ambition and moxie to spare, this sometimes-sarcastic champion of women lives for pushing the envelope into edgy new territory. And is ready to take your next idea there, meeting it anywhere from brainstorm to beyond.
Extra Innings with Ashley Mahoney: bit.ly/RTBAshleyMahoney
Website: https://www.hellobigidea.com/
On episode 823, we’re following the leader to a new way to connect, and it begins with meeting people right where they are. Rachel Hanfling is the charismatic talent of RH Media world and international keynote speaker with an energy you can’t escape. As an Emmy-nominated producer, her mastery of the art of framing influenced some of the biggest names on the small screen. And now, using the same proven media strategies, she coaches clients how to command attention of the masses and move them to action.
Rachel Hanfling Website: https://www.rachelhanfling.com/
Catch the conversation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RTBRachelHanfling
We are rounding out our "Best Of" series with Joel's hero. Bob Costas is the most distinctive broadcasting personality of our generation. His acclaimed career made him a household name, bringing the spirit of competition from marquee events to you in a way that only he could. He is an icon and Emmy-award winning legend who has been sharing indelible moments for more than 40 years. As the face of American sports, no event from Super Bowls to Olympics has been left untouched by his eloquence and versatility. But despite all that he’s seen, nothing can compare to the special connection he has with baseball. Happy New Year to all of our listeners, we are forever thankful for you all!
As we continue our "Best of" Series as we round out 2022, we hear an incredibly inspiring conversation with Mindy Corporon. For many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For Mindy, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated around the world when the open fire of an antisemetic gunman took the lives of her father and 14-year old son, leaving her as a grieving mother and daughter with a decision to make. And in the face of unimaginable tragedy, Mindy Corporon chose to respond with - what she calls - courageous kindness, a rare form of bravery that cannot be deterred by pain. Despite her soul shattering loss, she has spent the last seven and a half years making each new day a little better than the one before it, uniting people in kindness and shining her light on peace.
Mindy Corporon Website: www.mindycorporon.com
As we continue our "Best Of" Series as we reflect on our 2022 season, we replay a fantastic conversation with a retired soccer pro turned coaching phenom, though maybe not in the sense you would expect. Leadership isn’t about what you do well, it's about what you help those around you do well. This is where Brian Roberts excels, and has played a first-hand role in coaching countless others to achieve their own potential. Not just in the workplace, but on the pitch and in the community. In his sports career he played defender. As Lockton Companies’ Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Vice President and newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest Series, he continues to play defender of its culture and market position. But his primary focus is on the talent, and how he can help each and every individual achieve things even they didn’t know they were capable of.
We're ringing in the Holiday Season on Rounding The Bases with a "Best Of" Series. We reflect on what an incredible year it has been with tremendous guests! We start the series off listening back to one of our favorite episodes of the year. With a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconventional rappers and his signature rapid-fire flow, our guest has earned notoriety around the world. With credits that include 17 studio albums, a BET Nomination and repeat appearances on the Forbes list, his accolades kick almost as hard as his bone fide beats. Stomp your feet and clap your hands for the City of Fountains’ very own platinum recording artist, Tech N9ne.
For more conversation with Tech N9ne, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBTechN9ne
On this powerful episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel Goldberg is joined by a fearless truth teller who is intent on changing someone’s world. Her name is Caroline Markel Hammond, the high octane survivor, Founder and CEO of the Safe in Harm’s Way Foundation, which is a quiet resource for victims, by victims. Caroline is flipping the script on feeling small with a big campaign that’s lighting up skies - and billboards - across the country, beginning in Time Square itself. With a simultaneous confidence and vulnerability, she walks alongside others searching for their own way out. And grants them validation that when their time is right, she’ll be there, ready and waiting with the resources they need.
Resources for those suffering abuse, please visit: https://intentionallyfearlessmission.com/carolinemarkelhammond
Website for Safe In Harm's Way: https://safeinharmsway.org/
Caroline Markel Hammond Website: https://carolinemarkelhammond.com/
For Extra Innings with Caroline, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBCarolineMarkelHammond
Jeff Gueldner grew up with a ball in his hand, and for years, every shot he took earned a swoosh of success. When a series of setbacks brought his world crashing down, it took a winning attitude and a team of unconditional supporters to help him bounce back. He is a KU basketball analyst and former guard, and though college hoops fans will recognize his name from the 1988 Championship team, his latest project is a whole different ball game. Jeff’s new book is a story of triumph after tragedy, and an incredible reminder that even though life won’t always be easy, rebounds are possible. But the ultimate act of resilience begins with your own perspective.
For Extra Innings with Jeff Gueldner please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBJeffGueldner
Jeff Gueldner Website: https://jeffgueldner.com/
Good health doesn’t just happen in public, it happens to the public. And on this episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel's guest is determined to make quality care accessible for all, regardless of the zip code they call home. His name is Patrick Sallee, the President and CEO of Vibrant Health whose commitment to helping others has made being well a community affair. He’s harnessed the power of many for a new approach to healthcare that celebrates differences with a singular focus. One patient. One future. And one life that despite the challenges, can still be brilliant.
For Extra Innings with Patrick Sallee, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBPatrickSallee
Website Information: vibranthealthkc.org
Dr. Tina Youngblood is a renowned health tech executive who matches capital with breakthrough science. The results are unprecedented, and so are the dynamic gains. With a leadership style best known for challenging the status quo, she brings the vision and experience to transform your organization - and global philanthropy - from good to great. Dr. Tina Youngblood is the prodigy of process redesign and Chief Enterprise Officer at TechAccel. From sustainable solutions rooted in integrity comes a results-oriented approach that puts horizon to your hand. And with it, feeds culture, industry and humans in need around the world.
For Extra Innings with Dr. Tina Youngblood, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBTinaYoungblood
Website: https://techaccel.net/
In a world where every cancer has a cure, we wouldn’t need heroes. Until then, we have people like Deliece Hofen, whose own experience with the untreatable inspired an advocacy bigger than her fear. She is the President of Braden’s Hope, the non-profit founded after her own son’s devastating diagnosis. As a survivor in her own right, the self-proclaimed MOMcologist finds joy in life’s simplest pleasures while working tirelessly to fund precision-based research. And does it all with the hope - SO much hope - that one day, every childhood cancer hero will have a cure.
For Extra Innings with Deliece please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBradensHope
www.bradenshope.org
We hope all of our listeners had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we wrap up November, we bring back a great conversation with Jesse Cole. Jesse is a two-time best-selling author, in-demand speaker and owner of TikTok’s favorite team, The Savannah Bananas. His unprecedented aptitude for fun earned him viral popularity in a way that few things have. But a willingness to take risk - even fail - helped him discover a fan-focused movement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, in baseball and in business.
Jesse Cole's Website: https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/
Follow Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yellowtuxjesse
We hope all of our listeners had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we wrap up November, we bring back a great conversation with Jesse Cole. Jesse is a two-time best-selling author, in-demand speaker and owner of TikTok’s favorite team, The Savannah Bananas. His unprecedented aptitude for fun earned him viral popularity in a way that few things have. But a willingness to take risk - even fail - helped him discover a fan-focused movement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, in baseball and in business.
Jesse Cole's Website: https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/
Follow Jesse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yellowtuxjesse
As we approach Thanksgiving, we pause for quick episode with Joel's good friend, Jeff Landsman. Jeff has so much to be grateful for in his life, but doesn't only recognize his blessings on Thanksgiving. He takes a moment out of every single day to reflect on his life and all he has to be thankful for...a quick moment of his day that he attributes to countless amazing gifts in his life.
Jeff's Website: http://www.phase6productions.com/
Natasha Kirsch is a social entrepreneur who is breeding new opportunities for impoverished families. She is the Founding CEO and Executive Director of Pawsperity. It’s an innovative non-profit on a mission to end the cycle of generational poverty. By training parents in the high-demand trade of pet grooming, they are able to overcome barriers to workforce entry and turn their lives around. With strength and influence, Natasha empowers one family at a time to rise above their past, and create a gainful, new future for themselves.
For Extra Innings with Natasha visit: https://bit.ly/RTBNatashaKirsch
Website: https://thegroomingproject.org/
Business is as much about what you know as who you know. Today’s guests on Rounding the Bases are a dynamic duo of computer engineers who are helping foster thoughtful relationships…faster. Their names are Matt Achariam and Zach Hamed, the co-founders and Co-CEOs of Clay, an innovative social network that has set a new standard for relationship management. It’s nuanced design is both intuitive and sophisticatedly simple, empowering you to once again build authentic connections in our ever-connected digital world.
For Extra Innings with Matt and Zach please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBClay
Website: https://clay.earth/
One act of giving can change somebody’s world, but one heart of giving has the power to transform. As the magic of another holiday season draws near, sharing its warmth should be at the top of each of our lists. But the greatest gift any of us can give is dignity and inclusion to someone who needs a little help shining brighter this year. Nina Kimbrough is the Executive Director of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau, and her passion for service is helping low-income neighbors from newborn to nursing home find joy and wonder once more. A single person can make a difference. This year, let that person be you.
JCCB Shopping is 12/2-12/10.
For more information, please visit: https://jccb.org/
Extra Innings and fun with Nina: https://bit.ly/RTBNinaKimbrough
It takes courage to make a big impact, as well as hope, dignity, and most of all, human connection. Dan Pearson is the Director of International Programs at Unbound, a global organization that has been challenging poverty since 1981 with its radically personalized approach. By working alongside diverse populations of marginalized and vulnerable, Unbound inspires confidence in each of the millions that it serves. And is helping them bridge divides and overcome great odds by showing just how capable and unique they truly are.
Unbound Website: Unbound.org/roundingthebases
We’re dancing around the bases today with an episode that is bound to be BANANAS. Jesse Cole is an entrepreneurial sensation who does business differently. He has - and this is no exaggeration - transformed America’s pastime into an unforgettable baseball circus known around the world. It’s got new rules, new moves and a new fan experience that has taken the game by storm. Jesse Cole is a two-time best-selling author, in-demand speaker and owner of TikTok’s favorite team, The Savannah Bananas. His unprecedented aptitude for fun earned him viral popularity in a way that few things have. But a willingness to take risk - even fail - helped him discover a fan-focused movement that will keep you on the edge of your seat, in baseball and in business.
For more about Jesse Cole please visit: https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/
How do you measure success? If you ask today’s guest, it’s not by what you finish, but rather, what you have the initiative to begin. Her name is Becky Blades, the artist, award-winning entrepreneur and delightfully quick-witted author who beckons you to give your ideas a fighting chance. After all, only YOU know where they want to go. Her latest literary project is a poignant celebration of the art of beginnings, a little something she calls StARTistry. With musings rooted in first-hand experience, she helps you bring every inkling to life, and add color to your own along the way.
For Extra Innings with Becky Blades visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBeckyBlades
For more information about Becky visit her website: https://www.beckyblades.com/
Happy Halloween! It is time for our monthly round-up of our "best of" episodes. This week we feature Joel Goldberg's conversation with the legendary, Bob Costas. He is a sports icon and Emmy-award winning phenom who has been sharing indelible moments for more than 40 years. As the face of American sports, no event from Super Bowls to Olympics has been left untouched by his eloquence and versatility. But despite all that he’s seen, nothing can compare to the special connection he has with baseball.
Rounding The Bases continues with the final part of a robust panel discussing the importance of making health care more equitable in underserved communities and the impact it can have on people from all backgrounds. Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price, Chandra Clark, and André Davis offer more insight, real life examples, and solutions to help positively affect people and save lives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a critical element to business, and this latest installment of Rounding The Bases focuses on a specific area of DEI. In a two-part series, Joel welcomes a panel to discuss making health care more equitable in underserved communities. Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price, a family physician and founder of GP Health in Dallas offers insight on the topic, along with Chandra Clark, an executive director of a non-profit geared towards research, education and support involving a rare disease. Executive André Davis rounds out the group with thoughts from the business world.
To watch the video portion, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBHealthEquityPart1
The guest on this episode is the apex of venture capitalism known as the Houdini of Hedge Funds. Before rattling cages on Wall Street, he was bringing down the house advantage as a professional Blackjack player, where a reputation for collecting chips and taking names preceded him. Joel Block is the multi-hyphenate CEO of Bullseye Capital with a penchant for futuristic market disruption. Wicked sharp wit and mind-bending motivation transformed him into a no-holds barred rainmaking machine at the intersection of success and significance. But his most competitive advantage was playing by the rules to get there.
For extra innings with Joel Block, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBJoelBlock
Website: www.joelblock.com
We lead off season 8 with the voice of an icon, Bob Costas. His acclaimed career made him a household name, bringing you the spirit of competition from marquee events in a way that only Bob Costas could. The legendary Emmy-award winning broadcaster has been sharing indelible moments for more than 40 years. As the face of American sports, no event from Super Bowls to Olympics has been left untouched by his eloquence and versatility. But despite all of his amazing adventures in sports, nothing can compare to the special connection he has with baseball.
Click here for the Pedro Stopes story Bob Costas shares during the conversation https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/chicago-cubs/cubs-pedro-strop-accepts-apology-bob-costas
Season 8 is upon us and we cannot wait to bring you stimulating and inspiring stories. Joel is ecstatic about his upcoming lineup...leading off with one of his personal idols, a sensation in the broadcast world. Listen to find out who's waiting in the clubhouse for Season 8!
Time for our "Best of Rounding the Bases" series! On this episode we recap the conversation with the co-founders of Operation BBQ Relief, Stan Hays and Will Cleaver. The two pitmasters have served 10 million meals to those in times of desperate relief who have suffered through natural disasters.
Website: https://operationbbqrelief.org/
Time for our "Best of Rounding the Bases" series! On this episode we recap the conversation with the co-founders of Operation BBQ Relief, Stan Hays and Will Cleaver. The two pitmasters have served 10 million meals to those in times of desperate relief who have suffered through natural disasters.
Website: https://operationbbqrelief.org/
Burton Rocks is a sports agent and attorney best known for shattering sports contract precedent and has co-authored with greats from the sandlot to the silver screen, catapulting his moniker into the echelons of pop culture. He can even claim fame as the first lawyer featured on a Topps baseball card. His path wasn’t always easy. In fact, his is a story largely influenced by the challenges he faced as a child. It was when he committed to thrive despite adversity that quantifiable change began in his own life and for those around him.
For Extra Innings with Burton Rocks visit:
https://bit.ly/RTBRocks
Burton Rocks is a sports agent and attorney best known for shattering sports contract precedent and has co-authored with greats from the sandlot to the silver screen, catapulting his moniker into the echelons of pop culture. He can even claim fame as the first lawyer featured on a Topps baseball card. His path wasn’t always easy. In fact, his is a story largely influenced by the challenges he faced as a child. It was when he committed to thrive despite adversity that quantifiable change began in his own life and for those around him.
For Extra Innings with Burton Rocks visit:
https://bit.ly/RTBRocks
Most of the time, Joel Goldberg spends his days in front of a television camera. On this episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by someone who spends his time behind one. His name is Howie Zales of HJZ Productions, the Emmy Award winning visual storyteller who has fine-tuned his craft for decades, making every seat the best one in the house for watching high-profile sports and entertainment. When in-person events came to a grinding halt, he made an unexpected pivot into media entrepreneurship. With great expertise and an even better attitude, he found a way to show up, delivering when the world needed it most.
For extra innings with Howie Zales please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBHowieZales
Howie Zales Website: https://www.howiezales.com/
Most of the time, Joel Goldberg spends his days in front of a television camera. On this episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by someone who spends his time behind one. His name is Howie Zales of HJZ Productions, the Emmy Award winning visual storyteller who has fine-tuned his craft for decades, making every seat the best one in the house for watching high-profile sports and entertainment. When in-person events came to a grinding halt, he made an unexpected pivot into media entrepreneurship. With great expertise and an even better attitude, he found a way to show up, delivering when the world needed it most.
For extra innings with Howie Zales please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBHowieZales
Howie Zales Website: https://www.howiezales.com/
Marc-Antoine Bonin and Emeric Noel are the Montreal-based CEO and CPO behind Planned. It’s a first of its kind marketplace that’s streamlining corporate events like never before. Since 2017, it has simultaneously disrupted an industry and commanded the attention of the world’s most powerful corporations, transforming the planning process from stressFUL to stressFREE. With a bursting portfolio of carefully selected vendors and real-time user transparency, Planned takes the guesswork out of planning. All that’s left to do is show up and enjoy.
For Extra Innings with Marc and Emeric please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBPPlanned
Planned website https://planned.com/
Marc-Antoine Bonin and Emeric Noel are the Montreal-based CEO and CPO behind Planned. It’s a first of its kind marketplace that’s streamlining corporate events like never before. Since 2017, it has simultaneously disrupted an industry and commanded the attention of the world’s most powerful corporations, transforming the planning process from stressFUL to stressFREE. With a bursting portfolio of carefully selected vendors and real-time user transparency, Planned takes the guesswork out of planning. All that’s left to do is show up and enjoy.
For Extra Innings with Marc and Emeric please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBPPlanned
Planned website https://planned.com/
Challenges are inevitable. It’s how you respond to them that defines you. When today’s guest received a life-changing diagnosis, her future was anything but certain. But she knew without a doubt that she wanted to do more than just survive, she was going to thrive, which is exactly what Kim Becking did. She is the multi-hyphenate rockstar of resilience with a reputation for success. She’s an entrepreneur, celebrated philanthropist and best-selling author whose honesty and energy have captivated audiences for years. Educated by experience and gifted with time, Kim encourages her audience to see adversity as motivation, and empowers them to reclaim a life that’s better than ever before.
For Extra Innings with Kim Becking please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKimBecking
Kim Becking Website: https://kimbecking.com/
Challenges are inevitable. It’s how you respond to them that defines you. When today’s guest received a life-changing diagnosis, her future was anything but certain. But she knew without a doubt that she wanted to do more than just survive, she was going to thrive, which is exactly what Kim Becking did. She is the multi-hyphenate rockstar of resilience with a reputation for success. She’s an entrepreneur, celebrated philanthropist and best-selling author whose honesty and energy have captivated audiences for years. Educated by experience and gifted with time, Kim encourages her audience to see adversity as motivation, and empowers them to reclaim a life that’s better than ever before.
For Extra Innings with Kim Becking please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKimBecking
Kim Becking Website: https://kimbecking.com/
Baseball tales are full of notable figures. But history would be incomplete without mentioning the most prolific - and arguably most forgotten - man in the sport. The Hustlin Ted P. Sullivan was the legendary founder and unrivaled huckster considered at one time to be the "grandaddy" of the game. His name was practically synonymous with it back when the west was wild and The Show was even wilder. So who was this Irish rogue who was regarded as the greatest baseball mind in America? Joining Joel are Tom Coffman and Pat O’Neill, hobby scribes and co-biographers of the book Ted Sullivan: Barnacle of Baseball. Together they’ll tell his tale, and even some facts, to lovers of good baseball and blarney alike.
Ted Sullivan, Barnacle of Baseball: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Sullivan-Barnacle-Baseball-Unrivaled/dp/1476684782
For Extra Innings with Pat and Tom visit: https://bit.ly/RTBTedSullivan
Baseball tales are full of notable figures. But history would be incomplete without mentioning the most prolific - and arguably most forgotten - man in the sport. The Hustlin Ted P. Sullivan was the legendary founder and unrivaled huckster considered at one time to be the "grandaddy" of the game. His name was practically synonymous with it back when the west was wild and The Show was even wilder. So who was this Irish rogue who was regarded as the greatest baseball mind in America? Joining Joel are Tom Coffman and Pat O’Neill, hobby scribes and co-biographers of the book Ted Sullivan: Barnacle of Baseball. Together they’ll tell his tale, and even some facts, to lovers of good baseball and blarney alike.
Ted Sullivan, Barnacle of Baseball: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Sullivan-Barnacle-Baseball-Unrivaled/dp/1476684782
For Extra Innings with Pat and Tom visit: https://bit.ly/RTBTedSullivan
Neysa Page-Lieberman is curating a new school of thought in the house of feminist practices. She’s a champion for equality who demands a voice for the invisible laborers of contemporary art. By rejecting tradition in favor of the radical, she’s reimagining its very definition, and recreating one where the role of women is cast in high relief. Neysa Page-Lieberman is the sparkling, ambitious Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Monuments to Movements. With obsessive curiosity, she’s honoring the communal accomplishments so central to our shared identity, and forcing an evolution that is full of endless possibilities.
For Extra Innings with Neysa please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBNeysa
Monuments to Movements Website: https://www.monumentstomovements.org/
Neysa Page-Lieberman is curating a new school of thought in the house of feminist practices. She’s a champion for equality who demands a voice for the invisible laborers of contemporary art. By rejecting tradition in favor of the radical, she’s reimagining its very definition, and recreating one where the role of women is cast in high relief. Neysa Page-Lieberman is the sparkling, ambitious Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Monuments to Movements. With obsessive curiosity, she’s honoring the communal accomplishments so central to our shared identity, and forcing an evolution that is full of endless possibilities.
For Extra Innings with Neysa please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBNeysa
Monuments to Movements Website: https://www.monumentstomovements.org/
As we head into Labor Day weekend, Joel is joined by two pitmasters who answered an unexpected call to serve in the aftermath of catastrophe. In May 2011, an F5 tornado wrecked havoc on Joplin, Missouri. As news outlets across the country broadcasted footage of the devastation, they knew they couldn’t just sit idly by. So they mobilized a caravan of meat smokers and set out to deliver the healing power of bbq. For those who have nothing, a hot meal is everything. And since then, Stan Hays and Will Cleaaver have served nearly 10 million of them. Stan and Will are the co-founders of Operation BBQ Relief, which they’ve grown from a grassroots effort into a national network for disaster relief.
For more information, visit: https://operationbbqrelief.org/
We're rounding out another great month of Rounding the Bases! This is a different episode, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. Covering the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Induction has always been a dream for Joel, one that became a reality when the late, great, legendary Buck O'Neil was inducted in July 2022. In this episode, we hear the sounds from Cooperstown as Joel interviews Hall of Famers, fans, and friends capturing the spirit of Buck O'Neil.
Mike Foster is the founder and innovator of Lazser Down. The veteran coach needed a couple of seconds and a small screen debut to realize traditional sideline technology was lacking. But it took years of trial, error and fine tuning to finally get it right. Now that prototype has become a product, and it’s giving teams an undeniable advantage measured in yard, foot or inch. The future of football has arrived, and it’s ready for kickoff.
For Extra Innings with Mike Foster, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBMikeFoster
www.lazserdown.com
Andrew Forman, is the Founder and CEO of Givz, the marketing platform that’s driving an important shift in retail behavior. From his groundbreaking idea came a better way to conduct business that’s as simple as a discount but as impactful as a donation. His proven model has become imperative to the identity of the most socially conscious brands. And it’s not just profitable, it’s philanthropic, and actually changing the world.
Givz Website: https://www.givz.com/
For Extra Innings with Andrew Foreman, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBAndrewForman
Suzyn Waldman is an icon of the airwaves. She’s the trailblazing pioneer with a Boston accent who built a home - and a legacy - in the Bronx. She walked away from the bright lights of Broadway to make a different kind of mark for herself in the male-dominated world of sports. Now nearly four decades later and against most odds, she’s changed baseball’s broadcast game for women and men everywhere. The National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee and legendary Yankee’s color commentator overcame sexism, discrimination and critique sometimes with grace, but always with grit. In doing so, she succeeded when many thought she wouldn’t, and became a stalwart of the game as deeply woven into pinstripe lore as the hard hitting legends who came before her.
Today’s guest is a tenacious entrepreneur whose story is as American as apple pie. Her name is Karen Boyd and she’s the owner and managing director of Patrice’s Culinary Collective. The recipe for her success requires one part inspired southern tradition mixed with two parts discerning quality. Sprinkle in four generations of home-taught skill...the result is an urban epicurean experience unlike any other, and it’s finally ready to be shared. Her repertoire includes soulful food and state of the art instruction, offering a feast for the senses, no matter your craving or culinary persuasion.
For Extra Innings with Karen please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKarenBoyd
Website: https://www.patricesculinarycollective.com/
Dr. Dean Gray is the Vice President of Defense and Health at MRIGlobal, a renowned Midwest research institute based in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Gray is responsible for the company's business operations across national security and defense and global health profit and loss units. With empathy and intention, he diligently monitors the international bio-landscape, leveraging science and tech to solve some of humanity’s most complex problems.
For extra innings with Dr. Dean Gray please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBDeanGray
MRIGlobal Website: https://www.mriglobal.org/
Father Thomas Curran, S.J., is the newest past president of Rockhurst University who broke the mold of Jesuit tradition on his mission for scholarly excellence. With a literal handful of degrees and penchant for transformative leadership, he reinvigorated a community’s dedication to social justice. And from “the least” came the house that wisdom built, along with a city he’s leaving better than it was before.
Before you can sell your brand to the world, you have to know what attracts the world to your brand. So how do you do it? By tapping into the power of emotive marketing, not to sell, but to attract. Brian Gregory, the CEO of Admanity, a marketing consultant firm, joins Joel Goldberg to discuss the next generation in marketing, which is to tap into the emotional side of your advertising to draw in your audience. A fascinating concept that just might be what your business is missing.
For your free offer with Admanity email: info@admanity.com and mention this podcast
Admanity Website: https://admanity.com/
A different episode for Rounding the Bases, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. Covering the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Induction has always been a dream for Joel, one that became a reality when the late, great, legendary Buck O'Neil was inducted in July 2022. In this episode, we hear the sounds from Cooperstown as Joel interviews Hall of Famers, fans, and friends capturing the spirit of Buck O'Neil.
We are rounding out another month, which means we are airing our "Best of July" episode on Rounding The Bases. This episode features Bonnie Hagemann of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She may be the Chief Executive, but don’t call her the boss. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying the strengths they didn’t know they had, she’s setting blue chip culture ablaze, and laying the groundwork for the workplace of tomorrow.
For extra innings with Bonnie please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBonnieHagemann
There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses. As workers continue to demand better, Joel's guest would argue that what many are calling the "great resignation" is actually a “treat me like a human” revolution. She’s a celebrated academic from New Orleans weighing in on the new school of leadership for our post-pandemic world. Her name is Dr. Michelle Johnston, the best-selling author, award-winning executive coach and Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University of New Orleans. With compelling research, she’s facilitating seismic mindshifts, and positioning leaders to retain their talent. We may be working in a digital world, but authentic human connection can still reign supreme.
For extra innings with Dr. Michelle Johnston, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBMichelleJohnston
Dr. Michelle Johnston Website: https://michellekjohnston.com/
As Major League Baseball heads into one of the greatest weekends of the year, the Hall of Fame Induction, Joel sits down with Kiona Sinks who is prepping for what will be one of the most significant weekends of her career. Kiona is the Community Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. And this weekend, Kiona will witness the legendary Buck O'Neil being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Buck O'Neil played a major role establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where Kiona now proudly carries on his legacy. With the same legendary spirit as the late, great Buck O’Neil, Kiona also highlights black achievement in America’s pastime and advancing a community where all walks and colors can equally share in its joy.
For more conversation on this young emerging leader visit: https://bit.ly/3yGhhF1
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Website: https://www.nlbm.com/
Mental health is a conversation Joel has had many times on Rounding the Bases because of its importance. A startling one in five people will struggle with mental health during their lifetime. That’s twenty percent of the population. Yet still, a stigma remains and resources are lacking compared to traditional healthcare. Kelly Specht has made it her life’s work to raise mental health awareness. On June 23, 2017, Kelly's oldest son Carl took his own life. He was an All-American kind of guy with brains, brawn and enviable career success, but this illness doesn’t discriminate. Carl’s Cause was born, and his parents Kelly and Bob set out to raise awareness about mental health. Four years later, they’ve raised more than $350,000 and saved countless lives by reminding us that it’s okay not to be okay, and help is just a phone call away.
For more on Carl's Cause visit: https://carlscause.org
Our guest is serious about making business relationships fun. He’s a big picture thinker whose business ownership success strategies aren’t just proven, they’re supercharging the entrepreneurial community. Paul Kirch is a podcast host turned founder of the exclusive think tank that’s like rocket fuel for your business. He calls it BOSS Academy, but most just call it awesome. What began as a simple ambition to bring like-minded professionals together has evolved into a growth acceleration platform that packs a major punch. With a master mind set on collaboration and his own set of rules, he’s facilitating successes one breakthrough at a time.
For extra innings with Paul Kirch visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkN3GInQ2nM
Paul Kirch Website: https://www.paulkirch.com/
BOSS Academy: https://www.bossacademy.com/
Fear can be a powerful motivator. If given the opportunity, fear can create dysfunction through ultra-competition and chaos. But for those savvy enough to frame it appropriately, fear also has the potential to become our greatest teacher. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are the founders of Co-Creation and authors of the bestselling book "UnFear". They are masters of organizational transformation and have unlocked the secret to not just harnessing fear, but channeling it to achieve breakthrough performance. With their proprietary four-part framework and human-centric approach, they’re reshaping the mindset behind traditional workplace models. And in doing so, creating cultures of learning and engagement, where fear-based behaviors are a thing of the past.
Co-Creation Website: https://cocreationpartners.com/
Unfear: https://unfearbook.com/
In every thriving business, the product may be its heart but the company’s culture is its soul. Culture can light the fire that sets mediocre companies apart from the stuff of legends. Bonnie Hagemann doesn’t just know culture, she lives and breathes it…into her company and those of her clients. She is the CEO of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying the strengths companies didn’t know they had, Bonnie is setting blue chip culture ablaze, and laying the groundwork for the workplace of tomorrow.
Connect with Bonnie Hagemann https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/
For more conversation with Bonnie visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBonnieHagemann
Happy 4th of July! For this holiday episode, we are sharing one of our favorites from the year that celebrates our military and our country. Kelli Campbell-Goodnow and Colleen Katzenberger are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. The Gold Star Wives are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen are two of countless spouses who were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers’ story alive while also rewriting their own. Folds of Honor, an incredible organization that provides support and scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen helped the women to chart new paths forward for themselves and their families. Now, through their work with Folds of Honor, Kelli and Colleen are paying it forward, and helping other military families who are forced to deal with the unimaginable.
It's the end of the month, which means we're airing our "best of" episode! This month, we are featuring Jason Benetti. Jason's story is one of inspiration and grit. He pursued a dream and made it his reality. He is one of a kind and a man to be admired. Listen to his amazing story as he became the voice of the Chicago White Sox...and a star in more ways than one.
For more conversation with Jason visit our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RTBJasonBenetti
Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re pulling back the mask of workplace culture and getting real. Here to help us do it is the pro of power dynamics whose expertise is as innovative as it is disruptive. Meet Dr. Kevin Sansberry, the behavioral scientist, author and founder of KEVRA: The Culture Company that is leading the movement against toxic workplaces. With an aptitude for authenticity and research-informed solutions, he’s at the forefront of a cultural revolution. By detoxing organizations and shifting mindsets, he’s improving the practices that help high performance teams cultivate genuine change…no pretense required.
For more conversation with Dr. Kevin Sansberry head to https://bit.ly/RTBKevinSansberry
https://www.kevraconsulting.com/
Today’s guest is nothing short of a dynamo. He’s equal parts DEI authority and entrepreneurial wonderkid whose purpose-driven thinking has earned him international renown. Arthur Woods, global best selling author, subject matter expert and perpetual champion for workplace diversity is the man of the hour. His tech prowess is unmatched by most, with countless more who stand to benefit from his hiring inclusivity index, his proprietary, first of its kind tool. His inspired TEDx talks grant you permission to lean into your inner hero, and his e-platform Mathison promotes equality in the workplace on an unprecedented scale. With unstoppable New York energy and a splash of Miami flair, he’s blazing a trail for underrepresented job seekers around the world, and won’t quit until each of them has found their perfect match.
For more about Arthur Woods check his websites:
www.arthurwoods.com and https://www.mathison.io/
Today’s guest on Rounding the Bases has a passion for introducing good people…to each other, to modern approaches and to perfect-fit workplaces As so many people in the workforce reconsider their professional future, how do they navigate change and find the ideal culture that will enable them to succeed? One person knows best, Casey Wright. Casey is the President and Owner of Chief of Staff, the Kansas City recruitment firm building the workforce of tomorrow, from entry level to executive. Meeting the challenges of the future means building a business unlike any other. So with proprietary techniques and a team of the best, he’s bringing his industry into the now, building connections that matter for job seekers and creators alike.
Chief of Staff Kansas City Website: https://www.chiefofstaffkc.com
Retired MLB pitcher Kevin Moran and NHL center Matt Lombardi consider themselves opposites. But after each sustained his own career ending injury, the former classmates found commonality in the thrill of elite competition. A lifetime of pushing their bodies to the brink had them in need of a safe, effective remedy to their aches and pains. And so Beam was born. The all-natural, pharmaceutical grade and 100% THC-free CBD lifestyle products were the answer they had been searching for. Beam changed their lives, and now the co-founders are on a mission to empower people to live happier, healthier lives as well.
For more conversation with Matt and Kevin visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBMattandKevin
Beam Website: https://shopbeam.com/
There’s bravery, and then there’s my guest today, who is downright fearless. Throughout her career, she’s been esteemed as the secret weapon to high-stakes contract negotiations with some of the world's largest financial institutions. Her name is Mary Redmond, the always passionate and sometimes shocking body language boss more commonly known as the Fearless Negotiator. She’s a businesswoman who means business, and manages to do it all by wearing many hats, literally and figuratively. As an experienced coach, speaker and trainer, Mary helps her clients turn the no’s into yeses and challenges into opportunities. After all, everything is negotiable, if only you are fearless enough to ask.
For more conversation with Mary visit our YouTube page: https://bit.ly/RTBMaryRedmond
He may not consider himself to be an inspirational person, but Jason Benetti is one of the most profound, humble (and inspirational) men in baseball. He aspired to become a sports broadcaster and was lucky enough to make that dream his reality. He has claims to fame on both ESPN and NBC, though is best known as the voice of the Chicago White Sox. He has followed in legendary footsteps creating his own unique and different path.
For more with Jason Benetti visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBJasonBenetti
On this episode, Joel talks with a serial entrepreneur and political prodigy behind the best kept secret in real estate. His first foray into politics was at the age of 22, with a grassroots campaign aimed at returning his hometown to glory. He finished in a close second, but the campaign opened his eyes to the influence that property ownership has on shaping local communities. Five years later, he’s the quiet riot who’s shaking up an entire industry. His name is Luke Babich, CEO and Co-Founder of Clever Real Estate, the revolutionary approach to buying and selling. By creating a more affordable process, his startup from St. Louis is opening more doors to home ownership than ever before, bridging divides from coast to coast.
For more conversation with Luke Babich visit: https://bit.ly/RTBLukeBabich
Website: https://listwithclever.com
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. In this episode, Joel sits down with the brains and unrelenting passion behind a truly remarkable achievement nearly two decades in the making. Joining him is Dr. Roy Jensen, a brilliant pathologist, widely published scientific authority and the Director of the University of Kansas Cancer Center. His vision put Kansas City on the map, medically speaking, and was a process he will admit was no walk in the park. With persistence, he led the effort in earning our region its first ever NCI designation, a major success in itself. But there was still room to become even better. Under Dr. Jensen’s tireless guidance, the University is now well on its way to becoming a comprehensive cancer center, a rare appointment reserved for the most elite. He’s on the cusp of the ultimate achievement, and only time will tell what he accomplishes next.
Time for our "Best of the Month" episode! Danny Beckley took over as executive director of the Kansas City Symphony in 2019 and found himself navigating the pandemic months later. The entertainment industry took a massive hit during Covid, yet the Kansas City Symphony figured out how to stay sharp and in rhythm by continuing to play in a unique way.
As we approach Memorial Day, this episode provides a truly vulnerable and courageous discussion with two remarkable women, Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger.
Kelli and Colleen are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. They are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers' stories alive while finding a way to rewrite their own often times finding a loss of words. Folds of Honor helped the women create a legacy for themselves and their children. By offering support and scholarships, Fold of Honor helped these women chart new paths forward. Now, through their work with Folds of Honor, Kelli and Colleen are paying it forward, and helping other military families who are forced to deal with the unimaginable. As we honor our fallen brothers and sisters this Memorial Day, let us also remember the ones they left behind. The heroes preserving the memory of their service forever.
To hear more of the conversation with Kelli and Colleen, please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKelliandColleen
Folds of Honor Website: https://foldsofhonor.org/
Folds of Honor Annual Gala: https://www.fohevents.org/denimanddiamondskc/?controller=home
For 20 years, John Mikos provided people with creative thinking tools giving them the chance of equal opportunity to reach their full potential. And in doing so, he’s made a mark on preserving a societal legacy. He is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
While the goal of the YMCA is to strengthen a community, the pandemic brought paralyzing ambiguity, which gave John the opportunity to take innovative measures keeping the YMCA's mission alive. He mobilized essential services, offering a critical lifeline to a vulnerable urban core, and brought the culture of excellence he so aptly fosters to the forefront. With leadership that’s as reliable as the YMCA itself, John has made certain that as long as there is a need for exploration and growth, the YMCA will be there to help make it happen.
While on an assignment in London, Heath Wessling learned about the concept of wellness and discovered a strong passion for finding a healthy way in all aspects of life. After investing nearly two decades building a career in health tech, he left corporate life to pursue his passion. Now he’s the Owner and Founder of the award-winning Kansas City Wellness Club, an all-encompassing respite in the historic heart of downtown. He invites us to press pause on the modern stressors of our ever-connected world, and cultivate mindfulness of our best selves, kindly leaving hustle at the door, if only for a while.
For more conversation about wellness with Heath Wessling, check out https://bit.ly/RTBHeathWessling
Kansas City Wellness Club Website: https://www.kcwellnessclub.com/
Maki Moussavi is the fiercest of the anti-hustle variety, and she would like to welcome you to your discomfort zone. It’s the place conventional career advice tells you to avoid, and also where she found her authentic self. In a previous version of her life, this relentless high achiever reached heights on the corporate ladder, but that was before she started living on her own terms. Today, Maki is an author and coach who empowers you to do the same. By granting permission to reject tradition or even bend the rules, she helps uncover your own truth and pursue your most fulfilling, successful life, whatever that may be.
For more with Maki Moussavi check out our YoutTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBMakiMoussavi
Maki Moussavi Website: https://www.makimoussavi.com/
Joel's guest on this episode has an affinity for bringing the right people and organizations together. Membership is his passion, so it's fitting that his firm is dedicated to making the connections that allow them to thrive. Joining Joel on Rounding the Bases is Lucas McCann, the President and CEO of Core Affinity, whose calm is legendary and professionalism exceptional. His leadership has paved the way for growth and transformative change that are rooted partnerships. And as the undisputed expert at aligning vision with solutions, he skillfully enhances the value prop for clients and employees in equal measure.
For more conversation with Lucas please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBLucasMcCann
Core Affinity Website: https://coreaffinity.com/
On this special Mother's Day edition, Joel Goldberg welcomes his mom Nancy Goldberg to the podcast as well as his brother Marc Goldberg. Marc and Joel's full conversation is a past episode, but we repurpose the brotherly chat as they talk about their childhood and the love and respect they have their mother. Nancy has a fantastic story, one that the boys greatly respect and admire. They tribute much of their successes to both parents, but Nancy's story is unique and incredibly inspiring. Happy Mother's Day!
Brandon Calloway is one entrepreneur with two businesses, and each is an opportunity for him to design a better kind of world. As a graphic novel artist, he founded Dark Moon Comics where his characters normalize black heroes in their crime-fighting worlds. Perhaps more notably, Brandon is also the CEO and Founder of Kansas City G.I.F.T, where he works vigorously to close the wealth gap in Kansas City and forge a path to more equitable prosperity. To date, G.I.F.T has granted more than $500,000 in assistance to local, Black-owned small businesses. By making early startup capital and technical expertise available for traditionally underserved communities, he’s playing a leading role in the fight against systemic racism.
To hear more from Brandon Calloway and his mission please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBBrandonCalloway
Kansas City G.I.F.T website: https://www.kansascitygift.org/
Dark Moon Comics website: https://www.darkmooncomics.com/
On this episode of Rounding the Bases, the spirit of innovation and the tradition of music unite in perfect harmony. Innovation and music may not be the most obvious pairing, but for Danny Beckley, the two have always been inextricably linked. Danny Beckley is a peerless trombonist, distinguished leader, and most notably the Executive Director of the Kansas City Symphony. His foundation may be classical, but his approach to business is anything but. Danny’s repertoire is heavy on entrepreneurship, as evidenced by Kansas City’s evolution into an artistic stalwart on the music scene. And under his continued orchestration, it’ll continue its crescendo to the ranks of world-renowned Symphony with a sound that’s as richly unique as its distinctive style.
For more conversation with Danny please visit the YouTube link: https://bit.ly/RTBDannyBeckley
The Kansas City Symphony Website: https://www.kcsymphony.org/
As we wrap up another great month on Rounding The Bases, we celebrate Sam Mellinger as he transitioned into his new role as the Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications. After spending 21 years as a writer for the Kansas City Star, Sam made a massive pivot last winter, as he moved into his new role working for the team he covered for decades. It's a success story of changing career paths, switching industries, and continuing to pursue one's passions. Joel talked to Sam about the differences in building trust and relationships in his old role versus his new one, plus leadership, culture and some baseball.
For bonus coverage with Joel and Sam please check the YouTube link: https://bit.ly/RTBSamMellinger
Joining Joel Goldberg is Chef Ashley Bare, a culinary hustler and local Kansas City food legend. Ashley is a gastro-genius whose signature flavor is defined as east meets midwestern cooking. She finds inspiration wherever she goes, and her latest creation sets her apart in the kitchen. Drawing influence from the Swedish word meaning ‘at home’, she founded Hemma Hemma KC, the premier meal delivery service that’s changing the rules of the game. With it, she’s building community around the table, one thoughtfully prepared meal at a time.
To hear more from Ashley Bare, please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/RTBAshleyBare
Ashley's website can be found at: https://www.ashleybare.com/
Hemma Hemma Website: https://hemmahemma.com/
On this episode, our audience will hear the incredible story of a former athlete who learned to fail forward. His football career was a charmed one. In college, he was a two-time all conference offensive lineman and also the MVP of his senior year. In 2003 his dreams of playing in the NFL became reality when he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his athletic success helped pave the way for a lucrative commercial construction endeavor. But within a decade, a business deal gone awry left him without a home or a car, just a choice. It was then that Marques Ogden traded eight figures in revenue for $8.25 an hour to moonlight as a janitor. Even though the work was humble, it was his first step forward on the path to rebuilding the life he envisioned for himself. Now Marques is a speaker, best selling author, executive coach who has taken that failure - and its hard won lessons - to help others succeed.
For more about Marques Ogden please visit https://marquesogden.com/
Joining Joel Goldberg is a special personal guest, Marc LeBlanc, the corporate dropout turned legendary speaker, four-time author and masterful business coach. As a rookie he was accused of not having what it took to make it on his own. Determined to prove the naysayers wrong, he went into business for himself at the ripe, young age of 21 and has never looked back. After years of trial, error and choosing action over perfection, he’s become known as the grow your business guy. With unique perspectives and an approach to business that breaks the mold, it’s no wonder he’s garnered a reputation for success that reverberates around the globe.
Barry Litwin is the commercial strength CEO and ace of initiatives for worldwide supply distributor Global Industrial, a $1.1 billion distribution leader of industrial and MRO products. Barry is a veteran e commerce executive with an extensive knowledge of optimizing experiences for his consumers and his associates. With his focus kept firmly on best-in-class execution, Barry’s award-winning leadership has enabled the company to not just survive, but actually thrive, in recent years. It’s a success few can attest to and proof that no matter what, he’s got this.
Dr. Kurt Graham, the Director of the Truman Library and Museum hails from academia and has led an esteemed career that includes doctorate studies at Brown University and instructing at Cal State San Bernardino. After his transcontinental pursuits, it’s only appropriate that he would ultimately land in the Midwest, at the helm of America’s original democratic classroom. Under his direction, the Library has ushered in a new era of transformation, becoming a compelling, modern vehicle for stories that are rooted in our presidential past. With skillful leadership he’s brought change for the better, teaching the lessons that are worth learning and protecting the legacy established by Give ‘Em Hell Harry himself.
To hear more from Dr. Kurt Graham please visit https://bit.ly/RTBKurtGraham
You can find the Truman Library and Museum's website at https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/
Sam Mellinger’s career as a journalist has ranged from high school sports to Final Fours. From Super Bowls to World Series. He’s seen it all as a newspaper reporter and columnist. Sam made a massive pivot last winter, trading in his notebook for a job in media relations as a vice president for the team he used to cover, the Kansas City Royals. Joel talked to Sam about the differences in building trust and relationships in his old role versus his new one, plus leadership, culture and some baseball.
For bonus coverage with Joel and Sam please check the YouTube link: https://bit.ly/RTBSamMellinger
We’re now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it would be nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by its challenges. We all felt the collateral damage, but the very people who needed protecting the most may have actually suffered the most. Seclusion helped keep vulnerable seniors from the virus, but it also introduced them to its equally destructive companion, loneliness. Tech entrepreneur Eliot Arnold set out to help our seniors. He is the CEO and co-founder of MoodSpark, a mood-improving digital companion. By disrupting negative feelings and replacing them with emotional memories, MoodSpark actually improves the mental and biological health of its users. He’s widely regarded for his novel approaches to complex human problems, and his latest beta delivers. With a vision based on emotion but backed by science, Eliot and his team have harnessed the power of AI to help make loneliness a thing of the past.
As we wrap up another month with fantastic guests, we circle back to Anita Newton's episode in this month's "Best Of" series. Anita Newton is an innovative entrepreneur and marketing junkie, but perhaps best known as the Chief Innovation Officer of Community America Credit Union. With a proclivity for fun and willingness to say ‘yes’, she introduces groundbreaking ideas that challenge boundaries. She’s even the mastermind behind a first-of-its-kind product that has revolutionized the financial landscape for college-bound students. With her perpetually action-oriented leadership style, she aligns her team towards a singular focus, welcoming each new challenge as an opportunity to create another one of her masterpieces.
Raneem Alasmi is a woman of bravery, of strength, drive, and love. She is a young woman who has overcome more adversity than most of us will in our entire lifetimes. And even though her name probably isn't one you’ve heard before, after hearing her story, it’s one you won’t soon forget. Raneem Alasmi is a Syrian refugee with an insatiable hunger for life. After fleeing her home country, she and her family arrived stateside with no language or money, just the clothes on their backs. In a matter of years, she went from learning English by watching the Disney channel to becoming a KU undergrad, where she’s earning her degree in journalism. She knows she has a voice to promote change and speak her truth, it is up to us to listen.
Laura Sanko is the type of person who looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink. And even though she may not look like the fighting type, she shows up every day ready to break down yet another barrier. Over the course of her career, Laura has gone from amateur MMA fighter to promising correspondent. Now, she’s a marquee on-air talent for the UFC. Capturing the title of first-ever female analyst in ultimate fighting was no easy feat, but she always had confidence in what she could do if just given the chance. She may be fancy, but when it comes to fighting, she’ll knock you right out.
For many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For today’s guest, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated around the world when the open fire of an antisemitic gunman took the lives of her father and 14-year old son, leaving her as a grieving mother and daughter with a decision to make. And in the face of unimaginable tragedy, Mindy Corporon chose to respond with - what she calls - courageous kindness, a rare form of bravery that cannot be deterred by pain. She’s the former CEO of a successful wealth management firm whose ambition changed in an instant, pivoting from guiding clients financially to guiding the masses towards tolerance and common ground. Realizing that sadness and joy actually go hand in hand, Mindy began to rebuild her life. Now, she's a successful entrepreneur who uses her platforms as a speaker, author and podcast host to channel heartbreak into healing. Despite her soul shattering loss, she has spent the last seven and a half years making each new day a little better than the one before it, uniting people in kindness and shining her light on peace.
For more information about Mindy Corporon please visit: www.mindycorporon.com
Bringing heart, hustle and a heap of confidence into her every day, LaFarris Risby adheres to one simple tenet in life, which is that the decisions you make today will ultimately affect your tomorrow. She is dynamic, she is results driven, she is the founder and CEO of Loving Arms Enterprises. Today LaFarris boasts an impressive list of credentials, but her success story is actually rooted in necessity. With $50 in her pocket and two young children to provide for, failure was never an option. She had belief in herself and hope for the future, and managed to build a multi-million dollar business from nothing.
For more about LaFarris please visit www.lafarris.com
Marquita Miller-Joshua is the Founder and President of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions, best-selling author and powerhouse motivational speaker. While she may be a masterful accountant by trade, her real business is advocating for others on a journey to their own success. A staunch proponent for acting with intention, Marquita has earned herself a reputation for inspiring entrepreneurs and audiences alike to commit. Whether that’s to break barriers or eliminate excuses, she positions them to own their goals and take action, for a result that’s undeniably impactful.
Morag Barrett is described more than as a "people person", but rather she is a "people first" person. Relationships are the cornerstone of everything she does, making it no surprise that she thrives on empowering others to show up as their best selves and maximize their potential to excel. Morag is the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, the award-winning leadership development firm, and the best-selling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships. In Welsh, her name means “great”, and through the power of great relationships, she helps organizations achieve extraordinary results. Calling business the ultimate team sport, Morag teaches that you can’t help but depend on others for your own success. With intention and experience, she is leading the charge on bettering business for people in business, one relationship at a time.
Episode 719's guest is a brilliant creative who delivers perfection but chooses to color outside the lines. Why? In a word, innovation. Anita Newton is a serial entrepreneur and marketing junkie, but perhaps best known as the Chief Innovation Officer of Community America Credit Union. With a proclivity for fun and willingness to say ‘yes’, she introduces groundbreaking ideas that challenge boundaries. She’s even the mastermind behind a first-of-its-kind product that has revolutionized the financial landscape for college-bound students. With her perpetually action-oriented leadership style, she aligns her team towards a singular focus, welcoming each new challenge as an opportunity to create another one of her masterpieces.
Dr. Risa Stein holds a PHD in clinical child and health psychology and an MA in Organizational Leadership, but perhaps her greatest title is mom. While raising a neurotypical child, Dr. Stein
identified a need within her own family, ensuring the most vulnerable among us are seen as the extraordinary, unique individuals that they are prompting her to start her business, SeeInMe. SeeInMe assists vulnerable individuals by providing information about a loved one to those around them. Dr. Stein discovered a way to nurture the individual and empower the family, giving a voice where it's needed most showing just how much heart there really is here in the Heartland.
It's time for our "best of" episode for the month of February as we feature Brian Roberts of Lockton Companies. Brian is the Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Vice President and newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest Series where his primary focus is on the talent, and how he can help each and every individual achieve things even they didn’t know they were capable of. Not unlike a sports coach, his commitment to the team is unrelenting. He also equips each player, or in Brian’s case, Associate, with the resources and guidance they need to perform their best. And each win isn’t just one for the team, but a testament to the leader who helped get them there.
On Rounding the Bases, there’s one topic that continues to be a cornerstone of the stories we tell, and that is culture. Jeff King is the CEO of Barkley, an award-winning advertising agency who knows the significance of culture in business. Jeff has made a point of building his company around one very simple concept, which is to "add good." Add good to ideas, add it to a brand, and most importantly, add good to the lives of those around you. From his acclaimed diversity initiatives to his tireless work with area youths, Jeff adds a healthy serving of good wherever he goes, balancing purpose with profits and leading by example. In doing so, he imparts real change, not just within the creative genius keeping Barkley clients happy, but in his community, the industry, and arguably, the world.
For more about Barkley visit: https://www.barkleyus.com/
LaTonya Wilkins is someone whose ambition is to disrupt traditional business culture in order to make a difference. As a queer woman of color in corporate America, she knows first hand that for some companies, the phenomenal culture it boasts is purely superficial. She is the founder of The Change Coaches and global thought leader on corporate culture. Her expertise is so rich that she in fact wrote the best selling book on it, called Leading Below the Surface. Using her lived experience, she now coaches executive management on how to create thriving, deeply inclusive and radically authentic workplace cultures once - and finally for all.
If good, honest journalism has the power to change the world, our latest guest on Rounding the Bases is a great mind for the record books. Ebony Reed is equal parts formidable journalist and modern-day civil rights advocate who has built a career on diversity and social issues. Her mission of bringing visibility to inequalities has spanned many platforms, including as co-author of the forthcoming book “The Black Dollar” and as a former Wall Street Journal talent. Ebony most recently ascended to the position of Chief Strategy Officer for The Marshall Project. Under her tutelage, the Pulitzer Prize winning group has continued to spark important conversations about criminal justice reform. She is a voice for all of us paving a way to a hopeful future.
Luke Fedlam is the Leader of the Porter Wright Sports Law Practice as well as Founder and President of Anomaly Sports Group. He’s a protector of possibilities who understands the business of athletics in a way that few others do. After watching one too many athletes fail to transition to the next phase of their career, he resolved to become part of the solution. With nearly two decades of legal expertise and a penchant for Name, Image and Likeness education, he’s become the vanguard for student and professional athlete life skills development. By equipping them with the tools they need, game plans are made for their careers and beyond, transcending their sport to become anomalies.
For more information on Luke Fedlam, check out https://www.porterwright.com/#s.1 or http://anomalysportsgroup.com/
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Episode 712 features a look behind the bench with the amazing Honorable Brian C. Wimes, US District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, who has served with distinction since his 2012 appointment under the Obama Administration. He’s the first to admit that the gravity of being a federal judge requires he view himself with a sense of humor, while being careful to balance the work itself with the care and seriousness that it demands. Outside of his chambers, he’s passionate about reciprocating the mentorship bestowed upon him early in his career to the next generation of legal professionals.
Our latest guest on Rounding the Bases is a great reminder that the path to success isn’t always linear. After falling victim to his circumstance, he realized that reckoning with his past was the only way to gain ownership of his future. He’s been Antoine Tingle, Lil D. Bo and 74081. Today, he’s Na’im Al-Amin, also known as founder and CEO of Swagg Inc. Using his own model that was designed to include the resources he wished he would have had, Na'im is helping people successfully transition from prison to prosperity.
Sports and a championship mentality are at the forefront of Rounding the Bases. And in our latest installment, Joel Goldberg chats with a soccer pro turned coaching phenom, though maybe not in the sense you would expect. Brian Roberts is Lockton Companies’ Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Vice President and newly-appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Midwest Series. In Brian's sports career he played defender and in his new role, he continues to play defender of its culture and market position. Brian has played a first-hand role in coaching others to achieve their own potential. Not unlike a sports coach, his commitment to the team is unrelenting. He also equips each player, or in Brian’s case, Associate, with the resources and guidance they need to perform their best.
We love rounding out the month with a listen back to one of our favorite episodes of the month! This guest helped kick off season 7 with a bang. He's a Kansas City native who makes the crowds go crazy, has a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconventional rappers, and his signature rapid-fire flow has earned notoriety around the world. With credits that include 17 studio albums, a BET Nomination and repeat appearances on the Forbes list, his accolades kick almost as hard as his bone fide beats. Stomp your feet and clap your hands for the City of Fountains’ very own platinum recording artist, Tech N9ne.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world.
Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the most comprehensive and effective training to teach law enforcement, probation and parole, natural resource
officers, nurses and hospital administration, victim advocates, and civilians a more effective way to save victims and eradicate traffickers. In part four, Dan and Alison talk about creating a path forward by properly training law enforcement.
For more information: www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com
The latest guest on Rounding the Bases brings with her a story about change. From career pursuits that began in the medical field came a realization that her true love was actually engineering. After an emigration to the US catalyzed a successful Silicon Valley career with some of the biggest names in technology, Lola Priego has now found a way to fuse her two passions. As Founder and CEO of the at-home lab company BASE, she has created a test that identifies imbalances affecting your daily life, then employs technology to improve them. The result is a holistic, data-driven approach to better health and a better life, proving that sometimes, change is the best medicine of all.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the most comprehensive and effective training to teach law enforcement, probation and parole, natural resource officers, nurses and hospital administration, victim advocates, and civilians a more effective way to save victims and eradicate traffickers. In part three, Dan and Alison dig into the dangers of online trafficking with the help of a survivor.
For more information: www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com
The only thing worse than not knowing what needs to be done is knowing what needs done, but not how to implement it. From that realization came a brand new company - and category of business - that helps people achieve more than ever before. Marc Bernstein is the Founder and CEO of Balto, which has redefined the way people and machines work together. Using the power of artificial intelligence, Balto eliminates uncertainties and improves performance for real-life professionals, providing an experience that is better than humanly possible.
For more info: https://www.balto.ai/
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In hopes of spreading awareness, Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about National Slavery and Human Trafficking, a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. In part two, Joel Goldberg and his guests, Dan Nash and Alison Phillips, dive deeper into the process of human trafficking shedding light on different types of trafficking and locations where activity is most common.
For more information please visit www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com
Joel's guest in this episode brings the best of Britain to the heart of the midwest. He’s a media man who has mastered the art of contrast, whether through moderation of polarizing - if not contentious - topics with his signature brand of cheekiness or delivering real news alongside a healthy dose of personality. Nick Haines is the Executive Producer and Host of the PBS primetime program: Kansas City Week in Review. His skillful ability to navigate differences is only part of what has also made him a four-time Emmy Award Winner. By channeling the power of TV, he bridges divides and in light of our many differences, convenes citizens to foster a sense of community.
Be sure to check www.joelgoldbergmedia.com for more on Nick Haines and Rounding The Bases
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases is dedicating each Thursday of January to conversations about a crisis often happening right in front of our eyes in communities all over the world. Dan Nash and Alison Phillips are the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Training Center. They have created the most comprehensive and effective training to teach law enforcement, probation and parole, natural resource officers, nurses and hospital administration, victim advocates, and civilians a more effective way to save victims and eradicate traffickers. In part one, Dan and Alison with assistance from a survivor, provide an overview of human trafficking hoping to create awareness for all of us.
www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com
www.joelgoldbergmedia.com
Helping Joel Goldberg kick off season 7 is a Kansas City native who makes crowds go crazy. He has a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconventional rappers, and his signature rapid-fire flow has earned notoriety around the world. With credits that include 17 studio albums, a BET Nomination and repeat appearances on the Forbes list, his accolades kick almost as hard as his bone fide beats. He is none other than, Tech N9ne. During this recording, Tech N9ne was on tour representing The Kingdom to fans across North America as he and Joel discuss his long outstanding career.
Season 7 of Rounding The Bases with Joel Goldberg will kickoff with a longtime rap superstar and will also include an extremely important topic during numerous episodes in January. Joel previews some of the upcoming content.
The final episode of the "Best of 2021" series features the amazing story of Montee Ball. After a successful college football career, the Broncos drafted the running back in the 2nd round. He was on the fast track to success when his fight with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression ended his football dreams. But instead of losing all hope, Montee changed his path in life and found his purpose. Listen to hear his story.
The best of 2021 continues with an immigrant to the US with an inspiring story. Rania Anderson is "driven by a deeply held conviction that the global economy will only thrive when women and all people are equally engaged in leading its prosperity." Rania is an author, international keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, gender parity and the advancement of women, and an executive business coach. Listen to this enlightening conversation that teaches the importance of compassion through empathy.
Continuing with the "Best of 2021", this episode features a familiar guest for host Joel Goldberg, who covered this Kansas City Royals legend his entire 13 year MLB career. Alex Gordon is a hero to the Kansas City community, he's a guy who always played the game the right way, respected by players and coaches alike, a fan favorite, a family-man, and an elite athlete. Joel and Alex discuss his retirement from baseball, his playing days, and what's next for the 8X Gold Glove left fielder.
2021 has been such a great year for Rounding the Bases with amazing guests each week. As the year comes to an end, we are playing great moments of 2021starting with Sam Rapoport. Sam is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has worked to shift and progress diversity hiring in football, and catalyzed a movement for women in sports by creating a new diversity platform for the NFL. Rapoport was named one of SI's most Powerful, Influential and Most Outstanding Women in Sports.
Every now and then, you meet someone who sets sky-high expectations and shatters them. Today’s guest is one such example. Peter Mallouk is the President and CEO of Creative Planning, a New York Times best-selling author, and all-around epitome of excellence. Even by his own exacting standards, he has no shortage of accomplishments. From his top-ranked wealth management firm to his passionate commitment to bettering our community, Peter sets himself apart on the regular, all with a rare sense of grace.
Healthcare will always be about people. Brian Whorley recognized the importance of people in healthcare as an opportunity to modernize the payment experience. As the Founder and CEO of Paytient, Brian’s objective is to remove cost as a barrier to care, making it more accessible and affordable than ever. Paytient now lives at the intersection of medicine and financial services, where it is making a meaningful impact on countless lives.
Dr. Michelle Robin, wellness champion, joins Joel for a full helping of gratitude and a serving of perspective on Thanksgiving for a quick holiday special.
Brian Roland is a social entrepreneur and self-proclaimed coffee guru who has unearthed the secret to a successful life. It’s a simple recipe with just one key ingredient, and that’s people. Turns out people are also the secret to a successful business, which has been the focus of his company - Abenity - since day one. Abenity’s social mission is sponsoring hundreds of impoverished children and donating more than a million dollars in humanitarian aid.
In a world that often asks how much can I make, my guest today asks how many people can I serve? Isaac Wambua, founder and CEO of Dynamo Methods, emerged from humble beginnings in a Kenyan village. With grit and determination, he learned English, immigrated to America and has built a business from the ground up that solely focuses on helping others. Isaac is a believer that in life, people can choose to run away from pain or to go after fulfillment.
A special guest joins the show as Joel Goldberg chats with his younger brother, Marc Goldberg. Marc's passion is closing educational opportunity gaps. He began his career as a member of the Peace Corps, then spent over 10 years supporting adult education in Portland, and now he is the Principal and CEO at Skills Strategy Consulting as well as host of the podcast, All In: Student Pathways Forward. Listen to hear the ways Marc changes the lives of those around him. (And who was the better son growing up...)
We my know what a brand is, but how about the concept of a "cult brand"? I’m referring to the select group of companies that have established a loyal, almost fanatical consumer base. And expertise in what makes them iconic is exactly where Chris Kneeland has found his success. As the co-founder and CEO of the Cult Collective,Chris has worked with some of the most recognizable brands on the planet empowering businesses to become remarkable.
Kenny Randle is someone who has built a career around the potential of people. As a collegiate hall of fame track star turned NFL football player, he’s no stranger to the influence a great coach can have. But it's when a coach can find a way to simultaneously harness natural talent while also tapping into latent abilities that the magic happens. As the Regional Vice-President of a leading HR firm, he has played a critical role in matching candidates to positions, putting both on the path to success.
Mental health is no laughing matter, but with our guest Frank King, the topic somehow provides a way to feel at ease together regarding a heavy subject. Frank is equal parts humorist and survivor. As a veteran comedian and Tonight Show writer, he has a strong brand of sharp witted humor. By coupling that with serious real life situations like suicide and depression, both of which Frank has suffered, he is able to boldly - yet respectfully - start discussions in ways that have never been done.
Showing support to our brothers and sisters in arms is something Joel Goldberg takes to heart. An important cause no matter the time of year, but as we move into the holidays, it’s especially vital to show appreciation to those on deployment. Operation Uplift is a local organization with the mission of sending holiday care packages to the men and women who choose service over self. VP and Director of HR from Yarco Property Management, Mickey Carlson joins Joel to share more about this incredible cause.
If you’ve ever used your cellphone to put video on the internet, Adam Fichman is the one to thank. That’s right, his first company - a garage start-up in college, called 1dawg, pioneered the entire process and introduced it to the world. He is a tech savant and sometimes-irreverent internet prodigy, who bears many claims to fame. Fast forward to the present, Adam is the President and Founder of Lifted Logic, a KC-based media company specializing in everything from graphic design to print to web.
Carol Espinosa is a firm believer that growth is made possible when shared with others. Her first priority in life is pursuing her own happiness, while helping others achieve theirs along the way. Carol Espinosa is the founder of Freedom Interiors, which specializes in workspace design. The positive influence of her work is evident in the experience of her clients as well as among her team, where freedom is more than a word, it’s a way of life.
Cam F Awesome is one of the most decorated boxers in US history. Cam reaped the benefits of being a storied boxer, but the cards weren't always stacked in his favor, which is how he learned to shuffle the deck and make necessary changes in his life. He went from being a professional boxer to living a life in a van traveling the country. Shuffling the deck helped Cam find his way to becoming a speaker keynoting for organizations on diversity and cultural awareness and living his life to the fullest.
Today on Rounding the Bases we will hear the story of the man behind the stories. By harnessing the power of public media, Kliff Kuehl - President and CEO of Kansas City PBS - has realized his goal of keeping high-quality storytelling local. With an eye towards reinvigorating tradition, his leadership can be credited with bringing radio, social and digital reading platforms into the mix.
Jeff Cloud is an expert in MRO, otherwise known as maintenance, repair and operations. Just as his company excels at customizing these solutions, he’s the type of leader to apply them at the human level. He is the President, CEO and third-generation owner of IBT Industrial Solutions, a place where culture is paramount. Jeff understands that strong culture is rooted in strong tradition. And because of it, he is determined to keep IBTs family-centric founding values at the forefront to his modern-day team.
Mike Kilkenny is President and CEO of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems in Paola, KS. He is a University of Illinois alumni and has served in many capacities during his 35+ year tenure with Taylor Forge, as well as several professional affiliations over the course of his career. He believes that small manufacturing businesses are the key to growth in our country, and is always looking for good, hard-working people to help advance that initiative.
If you’ve ever used your cellphone to put video on the internet, Adam Fichman is the one to thank. That’s right, his first company - a garage start-up in college, called 1dawg, pioneered the entire process and introduced it to the world. He is a tech savant and sometimes-irreverent internet prodigy, who bears many claims to fame. Fast forward to the present, Adam is the President and Founder of Lifted Logic, a KC-based media company specializing in everything from graphic design to print to web.
Adriana Bates is a woman who does business in style while breaking down barriers. Her reputation for being a powerhouse at the closing table is preceded only by her reputation for doing it all with impeccable fashion, both figuratively and literally. She is the Co-Founder, Partner and self-proclaimed "Leader of Awesomeness" of Clear KC LLC. She is passionate about the client experience educating and empowering each client to make decisions perfectly tailored to their lifestyle and financial goals.
Mike Swanson’s 43rd year working in Major League Baseball will be his last as he heads into well-deserved retirement. The long time media relations executive worked for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and his hometown Kansas City Royals. In part 2 of his interview with Joel, "Swanee" discussed some of his favorite stadiums, leaving a family legacy, retirement plans and he shared insight into players like Tony Gwynn, Randy Johnson, Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez.
Renowned in his industry, Mike Swanson has spent 43 years working in Major League Baseball, the last 15 as Kansas City Royals’ Vice President-Communications & Broadcasting. Known as “Swanee” throughout the industry, he has worked for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and his hometown Royals. In 2002, Swanee earned the prestigious Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence. Swanee was a part of two World Series winners, and is retiring following the 2021 season.
Terin Humphrey is a former olympic gymnast who won two silver medals for the U.S. team in Athens in 2004. She's a two time Hall of Fame Inductee, Missouri's first Hall of Fame Gymnast, a 2-time NCAA Individual Champion on Bars and an 11-time All American. Terin is a public speaker with the hopes of sharing her story of being a survivor of sexual assault and helping change laws to help survivors find the courage to come out and find their voice.
Greg Graves knows a thing or two about creating an amazing place to work. He is the former CEO and Chairman of 100% employee owned Burns & McDonnell Engineering & Construction Company. During his 13 years in the role, Burns & McDonnell grew employment 400% and revenue 1000%. His proudest accomplishment as CEO was the company being named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work 10 times. Now retired, Greg is the author of the book "Create Amazing", amongst other impressive endeavors.
Providing access...the most important aspect of Dan Smith and Charon Thompson's business, The Porter House KC, which is an inner-city based co-working community that provides entrepreneurship access and resources to underserved populations in the Kansas City Metro area. The two former college fraternity brothers have run businesses together for years and now their mission is to be a bridge for underrepresented individuals that typically don't have access to the entrepreneurial dream.
An immigrant to the US, Rania Anderson is "driven by a deeply held conviction that the global economy will only thrive when women and all people are equally engaged in leading its prosperity." Rania is an author, international keynote speaker on inclusive leadership, gender parity and the advancement of women, and an executive business coach. Listen to this enlightening conversation that teaches the importance of compassion through empathy.
There is a sleeping giant in every human. Brian Bogert's purpose in life is to awaken those giants within and turn them into legends by helping them grab what they believe is just out of their grasp. Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves. Brian's story is unique and brave, but he wants all of us to embrace our own story to create a life without limits.
Mary B. Lucas is an author, speaker and people connector.
Mary’s highly successful book, Lunchmeat & Life Lessons, is a motivational memoir and tribute to her father on how to bring out the best in yourself and others. She has spoken to thousands of people at hundreds of corporate audiences, commencement addresses and professional meetings with one mission: to share life lessons that help people create meaningful connections and inspire themselves.
Coming from a line of entrepreneurs, Brandy McCombs always knew she wanted to own her own business. In 2009, her dream came true when she started IBC, a Kansas City construction company, in the corner office of her master bedroom with $10,000, and a vision. In a few short years, Brandy and her team led the company to its remarkable multimillion-dollar growth. Passionate about giving back to the community, Brandy is involved in countless organizations and created IBC's purpose to "build better lives".
Paul Epstein believes there are two types of people in this world—those who play defense—and those who PLAY OFFENSE.
These insights around purpose, performance, and impact were
gathered over a 15-year run as a professional sports executive– where Paul successfully steered business teams that executed billion-dollar NFL campaigns, broke Super Bowl revenue records, and generated league-leading sales results for cellar dwelling NBA clubs. An entertaining conversation you don't want to miss!
As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of 3, Cory Carlson knows the pressures working parents face. 20 years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So he left his corporate career to help other leaders achieve a healthier work-life balance.
Power couple Chris and Angie Long never planned to own soccer team, but the dynamic duo found themselves as co-owners of Kansas City's new women's team. The couple, along with NFL star Patrick Mahomes’ fiancée Brittany Matthews, a former college and pro soccer player, co-founded the new sports team in Dec 2020. The founders are paving the way for women sports empowering countless people along the way. Listen to hear about Chris and Angie's successful careers, and their powerful effect on women's sports.
Legendary Hall of Fame pitcher LeRoy Satchel Paige spent much of his life playing baseball and living in Kansas City. The 3700-square foot home he owned from 1950 until his death in 1982 has been uninhabited for years and suffered a fire in 2018. The city, the Royals and a local group, Pitch Perfect KC, led by architect Vincent Gauthier will be restoring the historic home. Gauthier spoke with Joel about the project and the significance of the home.
Carlos Antequera's entrepreneurial journey began at 18 years old when he immigrated to the US from Bolivia. With sights set on Miami, he ended up in Topeka for college eventually settling in the Midwest as a successful entrepreneur. He is currently the co-founder of Novel Capital, a Kansas City firm that leverages Revenue-Based Financing to provide growth capital to early-stage software companies that don’t fit the traditional venture or banking models.
"Finding Your Joy Spot" the name of Joel's guest's book and also a big topic of this conversation. Yes, we all have a "joy spot" and Leona deVinne wants to help you find it. In her book, she provides frameworks that are science based to help readers discover joy in unexpected places. Leona is an entrepreneur, a certified coach and facilitator at deVille Partners, a coach and Joy guru at leonadevinne.com and Sock Broker at joysocks.ca.
Brian McMaster is a true success story and an example of grit and resilience. As a young entrepreneur running a company in 2001, the September 11attacks affected his business and sent him into bankruptcy. He started M&M Quality Solutions, Inc. two years later as one of two employees with a first year revenue of $30,000. M&M now employs 80 people around the country and expects revenue of close to $12M in 2021.
A former NBA player turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker, Paul Shirley humanizes professional athletes by showing a side of sport that many do not see. As a "12th man", Paul's playing career may not have been glorified, he may not have been a superstar, but he found a true love of writing during his playing days. Writing became his passion. Paul is now the author of three books and the founder of numerous ventures including The Process and Writers Blok.
He was named "The Go-To Business Coach" by International Business Times, he started his first business at the age of 4, created his first multi-million dollar business at 24, and has helped others generate millions with his strategies. His name is Charles Gaudet and he attributes his personal success to his passion for his craft. Passion is what sets him apart and it's what separates his clients from being good to being the best. His words are inspiring, the conversation a must-listen.
A fantastic conversation about women in sports, gender inequalities, successes and failures, and how each of these topics fit into the workplace. Ann Gaffigan was a standout high school and college athlete competing in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Had the steeplechase been a female Olympic event, Ann would be an Olympian. Ann is currently the Director of Technology Operations at Dimensional Innovations.
Superhuman might be the word to describe world champion boxer, Christy Martin. She was relentless inside the ring recording victory after victory paving the way for women in boxing. But it was outside the ring where Christy fought her greatest battle.
After suffering domestic violence and a murder attempt by her former husband, Christy has made it her life’s mission to support family abuse victims and survivors in their own fight for life. She is a hero and a beacon of hope for women and men.
Youth sports has drastically changed over the years, but KC Athletic Training instills the heart of sport while also changing with the times. They have a culture that strengthens young athletes into becoming successful men and women. Jim Tuso is the Facility Director at KC Athlete Training, which has been in Kansas City for 21 years. Jim's own sports background helps him shape young athlete's lives. Joel and Jim have a great conversation about youth sports as well as staying on top of the business game.
Max Kaniger is the founder of Kanbe's Markets, a nonprofit organization providing access to fresh, affordable and healthy foods to people experiencing food insecurity.
Kanbe’s Markets first program, the Healthy Corner Store, aims to solve food insecurity in Kansas City through small-scale, sustainable, and affordable produce stands set up in corner stores across the city. Max largely funded the project himself, but early success led Kanbe’s to expand to twenty-five full-time staff, and over 40 location
Sam Rapoport is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has dedicated her career to creating innovative business models aimed at enfranchising marginalized populations in sport. She has worked to shift and progress diversity hiring in football, and catalyzed a movement for women in sports by creating a new diversity platform for the NFL. Rapoport was recently named one of SI's most Powerful, Most Influential and Most Outstanding Women in Sports.
After spending 12 seasons in the MLB, Mark Teahen considered a baseball career in Italy when his next career was born. Maybe it was the Italian wine talking, but it was in Italy that he and his wife Lauren acted on their dreams of owning their own business and mapped out the blueprints for Sorso Wine Room. In 2015, Sorso opened in Scottsdale, AZ and the Teahens were restaurant owners. Joel catches up with his old friend as they discuss career transitions, pivoting in the pandemic, and wine and baseball.
Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 years performing as the Phanatic, he sparked a revolution in the mascot industry. He took the lessons he learned and made a seamless transition as an entrepreneur into the world of character branding and mascot development starting Raymond Entertainment Group nearly 20 years ago.
Diana Kander is a New York Times Best-selling author, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation. She entered the United States as a refugee at the age of 8, she has launched and sold millions of dollars worth of products and services. Diana believes the practice is more important and more fun than the game, and she wants businesses to see that perspective as well. She is a powerful woman in business ready to take on any challenge.
After a successful college football career, running back Montee Ball was drafted by the Broncos in the 2nd round. He was on the fast track to success when his fight with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression ended his football dreams. But instead of losing all hope, Montee changed his path in life and found his purpose. His goal is to tear down the stigma that surrounds substance use disorder with a strong focus on peer support. He has an incredible story of hope with a plan to help others.
John Gronski may argue his entire life has been the "ride of his life", but the retired United States Army Major General is coasting in his post military duties. He is the author of two books, his latest, "“Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action” is available for preorder. He is a renowned leader respected all over the world. Joel and John discuss John's leadership philosophy, which is built upon character, competence, and resilience.
Peter Moylan is a former Major League Baseball reliever from Australia who pitched for the Braves, Dodgers and Royals during a 12 year career. His resume away from the diamond includes numerous odd jobs in the world of entrepreneurship. Peter’s experience on and off the baseball field is one of resilience and grit. He’s now a television broadcaster and shared life lessons with Joel as well as thoughts on MLB’s controversial crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances to manipulate baseballs.
Musician and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman is making history in the state of Missouri. Along with his two business partners, Woodie Bonds, Jr. and Elliott Ivory, Kemet is opening the first black owned brewery in the state of Missouri paving the way for black owned businesses. Vine Street Brewing will be located in the historic Jazz District of Kansas City and will open in 2022. Kemet is an inspiring entrepreneur making his dreams happen against the odds.
Tamara Day is the host and designer of HGTV's Bargain Mansions, and the CEO/Founder of Growing Days Home and Growing Days Design (and the mom of 4 kids!) She is a seasoned entrepreneur, who learned early in her career the importance of scaling, outsourcing, and leaning on her own leadership skills to achieve success. Not only does she renovate beautiful homes, but also her thriving business!
When Eliot Marshall couldn't find his identity as a young boy, he turned to mixed martial arts as an outlet, not knowing then that the fight would change his life. He earned notable accolades during his years as a competitor eventually retiring and starting his own ventures. In 2015, Eliot suffered anxiety and depression stemming from his childhood days. Listen as he discusses how the fight changed his life and all he is doing to help others today.
Deb Zila and Mike Seitz spent nearly 75 years combined in the business world and serving on numerous boards in the school systems and beyond. For their "fourth chapter" as they state, the duo formed BOARDynamics, an organization focused on helping boards function more smoothly. Through a customized approach, BOARDynamics coaches boards to examine, understand and improve their functions, actions and outcomes. Listen as they discuss their new venture and the keys to finding purpose and sharing goals.
What started as a "catch-up" between Joel and a former catcher he once covered turned into a great in depth conversation covering everything from the art of catching to business ventures to mental health. John Buck spent 10 seasons in the MLB including 5 with the Kansas City Royals. Listen as John discusses great behind the scenes stories as well as his post baseball life endeavors, and so much in between!
Angela Pugh is a recovering alcoholic who found her life's purpose through her sobriety, and now she is helping others do the same. She is a master coach, podcast host, national speaker, and sober entrepreneur. Angela used the foundational tools she learned during her road to sobriety to start her company, Kansas City Recovery Services, which supports addictions, interventions, counseling, men’s sober living homes, and outpatient services. Her strength is insurmountable, her story truly inspiring.
A fascinating story you don't want to miss! Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay grew up in West Africa on a small island, Gambia, where he was an aspiring soccer player. At a young age, he witnessed horrific tragedy and faced personal trauma deflating his soccer dreams. His conversation with Joel reflects on his battle with mental illness, his escape to America, and his entrepreneurial journey. Today, he is a film producer-director and the founder of Alkamba Company.
Deanna Munoz is a true entrepreneurial story. The daughter of an undocumented immigrant pursuing the American Dream, Deanna learned early on in life the meaning of hard work. She has experienced intense heartache and loss. She has had to redefine herself and find her identity as an immigrant. All of these life challenges and lessons, as well as her strong culture, shaped Deanna into who she is today. She now gives the underserved and underrepresented a voice through the Latino Arts Foundation.
Episode 605 features a fantastic conversation with a strong leader who has over 35 years of experience in Fortune 500 corporations and start-up ventures. 13 years ago, Don Goldman shifted from corporate America to pursue a career in the nonprofit world as the Executive Director and CEO of the Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City. Don discusses his career change to nonprofits, pivoting and growing during the pandemic, and serving countless individuals through the mission of JFS.
Episode 604 features a familiar interview for host Joel Goldberg, who covered this Kansas City Royals legend his entire 13 year Major League Baseball career. Alex Gordon is a hero to the Kansas City community, he's a guy who always played the game the right way, respected by players and coaches alike, a fan favorite, a family-man, and an elite athlete. Joel catches up with his friend to discuss his recent retirement from baseball, his playing days, and what's next for the 8X Gold Glove left fielder.
An amazing story of a hardworking woman destined for one path determined to follow another. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Amanda Villarreal is a Kansas City powerhouse, who at a young age knew she was going to prove herself in her career and help change lives. Today she is the Founder and CEO of PLEX Capital, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs have fast and easy access to capital. Her story is inspiring and motivating as she continues to achieve great success.
Host Joel Goldberg reunites with former Kansas City Royal and World Series Champion, Buddy Biancalana to discuss his post MLB success with his business, ZoneMotion. Buddy works with countless athletes in every sport helping athletes to quantify the zone experience, which is what happens to the brain when an athlete is playing his best. Buddy takes Joel through the process of helping athletes find the zone as well as reliving some of his greatest playing moments when he found his own zone.
Season 6 kicks off with a brand new partnership! Rounding the Bases has teamed up with highly respected Community America Credit Union. On this episode, host Joel Goldberg talks with Community America’s CEO, Lisa Ginter. The Kansas City powerhouse has led her team to incredible success, she has an amazing story, and we are so proud to have her as our partner. Listen as Joel and Lisa discuss Community America Credit Union's partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and what's ahead for Season 6!
Author and highly sought after speaker Simon Sinek was a guest at the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program’s virtual retreat in October 2020 and Joel served as the facilitator. Sinek spoke about his new book The Infinite Game and the tendency of businesses often making the mistake of playing the finite game of wins and losses. He explained why the pandemic does not be lead to uncertain times and discussed the need for empathy due to the trauma caused by Covid-19.
Ryan Kilgore has been playing the saxophone since age 10. After playing in the band for four years in high school, Ryan attended Clark Atlanta University and was the first freshman to become drum major. He made a cameo appearance in the movie Drumline. He has toured with Stevie Wonder for a decade and is the founder of the Kilgore Music Foundation, whose mission is to mentor students to be lifelong musicians and to learn about different paths in the music industry.
Brandon Laughridge is the owner of North Terrace Property Management, a property management firm focused on management of small multifamily properties in the Kansas City metro area. His wife, Katie, is the owner of a successful home interior store in Kansas City. They are entrepreneurs at heart navigating the business world together.
A common trend in business is fear of change, the fear of transitioning from a safe corporate position to becoming your own boss. This episode is the story of taking that leap. Pat Phelan is an entrepreneur, visionary and strategic thinker in the world of hospitality. He has raised more than $100M in private equity for various hospitality projects, supplied and manufactured more than $50M in hospitality furniture and recruited hundreds of talented people for some of the top food and beverage brands.
She survived a rebel raid in Africa, and fled to safety in 2005. All she ever wanted was a better life for her family. Lilian Lemani is a heroic woman who made her way to America, started a business, and has made a name for herself. She is the owner of African Designs by Liliane and Amisi. She now employs other refugee women selling custom-made clothing to fit the customer's unique body shape. Liliane is a mother, a fighter, a surviver, and now a successful entrepreneur.
Jacob Schick is a third-generation combat Marine, motivational speaker and actor who epitomizes service and sacrifice. Jake is currently the CEO of One Tribe Foundation (22KILL). This is Part 2 of his story...a story of surviving a War and helping to truly make the world a better place.
Jacob Schick is a third-generation combat Marine, motivational speaker and actor who epitomizes service and sacrifice. Jake helps individuals and teams maximize their potential by using his experience and the effects of being severely wounded in Iraq. His story is one of recovery & resilience and motivates individuals to live well & is a staunch advocate of mental and emotional wellness of the human tribe as a whole. Jake is currently the CEO of One Tribe Foundation (22KILL).
From growing up in a poor community in India to working with some of America's top country artists, Marcus Rixon's story is a true example of what hard work and dedication can achieve. He moved to Nashville after college starting at the bottom of the music industry and worked his way to the top. He is now the founder and President of Rixon Entertainment Group, a frontrunner in today's world of entertainment. He has had incredible opportunities in his career, ones he paved for himself.
A former professional golfer, Brad Smith, took his experience on the golf course and created a sleeve that trains golfers on the proper mechanics of straight arm pitching/chipping. Over 50 PGA Tour players and instructors wear the sleeve in order to refine their game. Brad was born and raised in Australia and left his native country to pursue his American Dream as an entrepreneur.
Isaac's intriguing upbringing shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. He believes we all have a dream and a purpose, and he uses his gifts by helping people live more passionate and meaningful lives.
Isaac owns multiple Yogurtini shops in Kansas City. He is also a coach, teacher, and speaker. He's owned seven for-profit businesses and one nonprofit organization. His story is unique and courageous showing how we all are in charge of our own destiny.
Debbie Lee is the president and founder of America’s Mighty Warriors, an organization that supports our troops and the families of the fallen through education, advocacy, random acts of kindness, a Helping Heroes Heal Program and more. In part two of the interview, Debbie shares about the life and inspiration of her son Marc, who was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq in 2006. His legacy is powerful and can be seen daily through America’s Mighty Warriors.
On Aug 2, 2006, Debbie Lee received a knock on the door that would forever change her life. She was notified that her son Marc Alan Lee had been killed in action becoming the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Since that day Debbie has dedicated her life to honoring our troops and the families of the fallen, defending our defenders and fighting to keep the freedoms that our troops have fought for. She is the president and founder of America's Mighty Warriors. This is part one of her story.
In 2019, sisters La'Nae and La'Nesha Robinson followed their dream and founded Bliss Books & Wine to provide an environment and community to indulge in great wine while getting lost in a book. 2020 forced the sisters to pivot and become a solely virtual operation, but their dream was not lost in fact it grew and formed a nationwide community. Bliss Books & WIne is a great story of not allowing anything to come between you and your dreams.
SJ Barakony is an edupreneur, an educator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of SBSL, a business that designs and implements customized educational solutions. SJ is an active mentor, he is a creative thinker, a profound connector, the list goes on and on. Listen in as he discusses his unique career path and his aspiring future plans on this episode of Rounding The Bases.
Kiona Sinks is a social, civic innovator setting the standard for young leaders. Kiona focuses on bridging the generational gap as well as taking action in community engagement. She is a young activist shaping minds as it comes to social justice, inclusion, and diversity. With 10 years of consistent volunteerism, Kiona takes pride in giving back to the community. She is mission-driven connector, and a name you will remember.
A premier name in basketball, Danny Manning is an accomplished public figure, family man, coach, and 15-year NBA veteran. Manning is known for his passion, honesty, character, positivity and work ethic in helping young people succeed in basketball and off the court in the game of life. Manning's generosity and passion for helping people be successful are apparent every day as he continues to touch countless lives.
With 25 years as a marketing professional, Bob Martin has navigated a career from start-up firms to established companies. During his career as a corporate executive, he worked for Gartlan USA, The Thomas Kinkade company, and the Walt Disney Company. He’s a co-Founder of several businesses, including iWerx, designWerx, The Mercantile, EnCorps45, Digital Legacy, and Martin Marketing Inc. He’s also an adviser to various companies.
Josh Ross is the co-founder and CEO of Kerauno, a leading provider of global cloud communications solutions for business around the world. Josh has played a visionary role in the company’s mission to advance human interaction through communication technologies. Under his guidance, the organization has experienced triple digit growth, built national teams for scale, and raised the largest series A funding round in Indiana history - ranked in the top 7% globally.
After nine years of being an engineer, Mitch dropped the conservative mindset and established his own definition of success and happiness. In the middle of a pandemic, Mitch decided to go all-in on building different businesses while giving himself the protected time to be more present with two young boys and a loving wife. Even through the fear, the anxiety, and the sleepless nights, he’s never been more happy, more clear, and more excited about the future and the work he gets to do!
Michelle Wimes is an impressive Thought Leader, Inclusion Specialist, Global Citizen, Social Justice Advocate, Speaker and Author Chief Equity and Inclusion officer at Children's Mercy Kansas City. The former attorney is a nationally renowned presenter on professional development, diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace. Michelle is highly respected among colleagues and in the community as she continues to make significant changes in the work environment.
Gary Wilbers is a successful lifetime entrepreneur. Known as the Positive Culture Mentor, he shares his experienced knowledge by helping individuals & organizations cultivate a positive culture. Gary has authored many books. His passion is working with Special Olympics Missouri. One of his greatest joys is playing unified golf with Keith Lueckenhoff, a Special Olympic athlete.
Chris Cheatham is the Vice President, Product, Insurance Intelligence for Bold Penguin. He moved into that role in October 2020 after Risk Genius, the company he served as CEO was acquired.
Chris is fascinated by the application of technology to the insurance industry. He works with an amazing team to apply machine learning to insurance policies with software that is changing the way policies are reviewed.
Giving up has never been an option. She has overcome an array of circumstances and events. Angie used each negative circumstance to fuel her drive to be more than what the low success rates for foster children would allow. After being abused and abandoned, she couldn’t have anticipated just how successful she would become. She shares in her book, A Recipe For Bad Lemons, a few of the sweet ingredients that resulted in co-owning a multi-million dollar company and being the mom of four.
Jeff Eckert is a sports referee, author and CFO of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joe. He is the proverbial "jack of all trades" in his life. Exploring new horizons and challenges seems to drive him onward. This includes rising up through the ranks in Fortune 500 and nonprofit environments. This unique experience allows him to see how the parts fit together and be a globally effective decision maker. More importantly, Jeff is a mentor at heart with a desire to be a positive influence.
Karen Crnkovich is an active member of the Junior League of Kansas City, MO and serves as current President. Karen the first “plumber” President in the 107 year history of the JLKCMO. Karen is 100% owner and Chief Hand-Shaker of DMC Service, Inc. a Kansas City based HVAC and plumbing service contractor. She is founder of Strong Homes-Strong Families, a charity focusing on helping homeowners in need.
Jaysen Van Sickle has worked in a wide array of professions, from the restaurant and bar industry to corporate America to education as a professor. But his most significant role is his current position of executive director at Hope Faith, an organization that works to alleviate homelessness and poverty in Kansas City by providing basic necessities and critical services and programs to empower individuals experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals to become self-sufficient and independent.
Daniel Harris is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. armed forces, the founder of Muddy Boots Leadership and the author of the book, On Guard: The Four Pillars of Leadership. Lt. Colonel Harris is also an adjunct professor teaching graduate-level business courses at Mercy College.
He has strategic level experience from working at the DoD and can leverage experiential learning solutions through teaching, coaching and mentoring leaders.
In part two of an interview about Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery, a nonprofit hoping to end sex trafficking in the Kansas City area, founder Lee Gibson is joined by board member Christine McDonald, a trafficking survivor, and former MLB player Adam Laroche to talk about Christine’s Place, RPOR’s drop-in center an crisis shelter that offers a safe, non-judgmental place for prostituted people from all backgrounds and races.
Lee Gibson is a former U.S. Army Ranger. When not working for the military or government, he has been a firefighter, police officer, diver, boxer and MMA fighter but found his true calling starting Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery. RPOR is a veteran owned non-profit of former military special operation, intelligence community, law enforcement, social service workers, legal professionals, business owners and church leaders. The organization’s goal is to end sex trafficking in the area.
John Gordon Jr. is the Founder and Executive Director of Kansas City based BoysGrow. Since its inception in 2010, he has been responsible for designing, executing and overseeing the organization's approach to youth development. A graduate of UMKC, after working in the Northern California Juvenile Court System and seeing the positive impact agriculture had on young people, he relocated back to KC to start BoysGrow.
Jason Kander was the first millennial in the nation elected to a statewide office when he served as Missouri Secretary of State.
His podcast, Majority 54, debuted at #1 on iTunes in 2017, He ran for mayor of Kansas City. Three months into that campaign he ended his candidacy to seek treatment for PTSD he’d been struggling with since coming home from Afghanistan.
He reemerged in 2019 with a new role in public service as president of Veterans Community Project.
Rounding The Bases, in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, concludes its special series on mental health and the importance of mindfulness. The stressful situations that veterans and first responders deal with on a daily basis can take a toll on their behavioral health. Joel sat down down to discuss the topic with The Battle Within Program Director Nathan Magers, behavioral health expert Whitney Logan, and Kansas City Royals Director of Behavioral Health Science.
Wade Foster is the CEO and co-founder of Zapier, a workflow automation tool used to connect work apps you use every day. Zapier is a 100% distributed team helping people across the world automate the boring and tedious parts of their job by helping everyone connect the web applications they already use.
Wade grew up in Jefferson City, MO and started Zapier with two co-founders in 2011.
Jim Atwater is the founder of InReturn Strategies and Scott Brouillette is the CEO. Atwater is a deaf entrepreneur who started the company because workers with disabilities are regularly overlooked and undervalued by employers. InReturn helps companies break the cycle of pouring millions of dollars into inclusion programs that are "extra and special" efforts, and helps companies simply be inclusive as an everyday.
Rounding The Bases, in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, continues its special series on mental health and the importance of mindfulness. Dr. Lauren Lucht, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of Mental and Behavioral Health at the University of Kansas Health System, talks with behavioral health experts Kristin Gernon from BlueCrossBlueShieldKC andWhitney Logan from The Battle Within as they discuss access to behavioral healthcare for frontline workers.
Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He’s worked with 3 different winners of the PGA Tour and mental coach for the University of Notre Dame, Indy Eleven, and many more. With several ironman competitions, marathons, and a 50-mile trail run under his belt, he’s going to complete a 100-mile trail run this fall. He has a podcast focused on mental toughness and interviews those in the mental health field. He’s published in over a dozen articles.
Rounding The Bases, in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, continues its special series on mental health. Guest Kim Colegrove is the founder of Pause First, an organization that supports first responders through wellness programming and mindfulness instruction.
Kim is also the primary meditation instructor at The Battle Within, working with veterans and first responders through that program.
Andy Neary is a former Professional Baseball Player, pitching in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He's a two-time Ironman finisher, Business Coach, and Founder of the Complete Game coaching program. Andy’s mission is to help business professionals build the mindset, habits, and rituals “off the field” that lead to all-star performance on it. His website is www.andyneary.com
Bob Davis is the former voice of the Kansas Jayhawks football and basketball teams and the Kansas City Royals. The Kansas Hall of Fame broadcaster and 14-time winner of the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year Award has written a book called “The Dream is Real: My Life on the Airwaves.” The Book includes stories dating back to Bob watching Mickey Mantle as a child. Bob quit law school to pursue his dream. A Prevailing theme in the book is perseverance, focus and hard work.
Rounding The Bases, in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City continues its special series on mental health. Guest Kelly Specht is a passionate advocate. Kelly and her husband, Bob, created the foundation, Carl’s Cause following the devastating loss of their 27-year-old son, Carl. Carl died in 2017, the result of depression, stigma that surrounds mental illness and the lack of access to care.
Lou Diamond is a dynamic speaker and master connector who energizes and motivate organizations and helps them with sales growth, client retention and culture building. For over 25 years he has been a top sales performer, keynote speaker and performance mentor. Lou is a consultant; best-selling author; podcast & TV host; and CEO of Thrive, helping businesses, leaders and brands thrive through the power of connecting.
He has hosted more than 500 episodes of his podcast Thrive Loud.
Chris Goode is the Founder of Ruby Jean’s Juicery based in Kansas City. Goode is a passionate entrepreneur who started his company in 2015 to honor the early death of his Grandmother Ruby Jean. He believes had his grandmother had the knowledge of juicing and a healthy lifestyle that she’d still be alive. He has made it his life’s work to educate youth and communities and integrate the juicing culture in his hometown by locating the flagship Ruby Jean’s in a food desert he grew up near.
Former NFL and Mizzou tight ends Martin Rucker and Chase Coffman made post football pivots to the construction and finance worlds. Former Kansas State and NFL quarterback Josh Freeman now lives in the world of business and investments. All three joined Joel to talk about the keys to finding a passion and a new career.
Depression, anxiety, substance use, and other behavioral health conditions can impact how we manage our physical health and daily living challenges. Kristin Gernon from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Angie Salava from Olathe Schools and the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition continue the discussion in our special series on mental health and talk about about how we can support teen behavioral health during COVID-19, remote learning, and a tough holiday season.
Jeff Hanson was born with a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis. He started painting at age 12 during chemotherapy and radiation for a brain tumor and in spite of a visual impairment and a learning disability, The world renowned and award winning artist passed away from a new brain tumor Dec. 20, 2020
Elton John is one of the many celebrities who has bought some of Jeff’s artwork. Hanson raised millions of dollars for charity
Karl Eberle is the founder of TECS LLC, an interactive consulting firm targeted to work directly with senior leadership regarding organizational effectiveness, functional process improvements and value add enhancements. Karl spent nearly 20 years working in management for John Deere and another 20 plus with Harley-Davidson before retiring and starting TECS.
One in four Americans experience behavioral health issues at some point in their life, and yet, for so many, behavioral health is difficult to talk about. Joel has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for a special series about mental health. The first episode features two passionate students talking about some of the issues facing teens and how open communication is vital. They are involved with Zero Reasons Why, a community mobilization and story campaign to prevent teen suicide.
Berta Medina is an eternal optimist who believes in the power of generosity and is passionate about sharing her message that dreamers truly succeed! She left a 28-year career in title insurance after a life changing mission trip where she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Berta helps businesses and individuals connect genuinely, give generously, and reach a level of success and fulfillment. Berta is a speaker, coach, author, and host of a podcast.
Dan is the “No Excuse” 7-Figure High-Performance Business Coach and Mindset Engineer. Since 2012, he’s helped entrepreneurs cut the time it takes to succeed and reach their goals in half and double their productivity. He’s been featured in Success Profiles Magazine and interviewed on shows from London to New York.
Michael Tracy is owner and Managing Principal of OMNI Human Resource Management, a management and human resources consulting firm located in Overland Park, KS. OMNI employs a staff of 20 professionals and has served over 500 organizations throughout the region. Prior to forming his company in 1998, Michael spent over 20 years working in corporate human resource leadership roles with various companies. Since 1998, Michael has spent considerable time working within small and mid-size market enterprises.
Alain Hunkins is CEO of the Hunkins Leadership Group and the author of Cracking The Leadership Code: Three Secrets To Building Strong Leaders.
71% of organizations say their leaders are not future-ready. 18% of HR professionals think their leadership bench strength is strong. 70% of the variance in organizational culture is due to the leader. Alain knows leadership matters and he's worked with more than 2000 groups in 25 countries on the topic.
Michelle Reeves, Amber Schreiber and Lindsay Krumbholz are opening The Golden Scoop in early 2021, featuring ice cream, coffee and a lot of good feelings! Their mission is to provide meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities.
Employees, also known as "Super Scoopers," will be supported by a managing staff and with Volunteer Coaches. The goal is to foster an environment in which employees feel empowered and successful while bringing joy and awareness to the community.
Tom Ziglar is the son of legendary motivational speaker Zig Ziglar and has been CEO of Ziglar, Inc since 1994.
Zig inspired hundreds of millions of people worldwide, sharing a message of integrity and effort and Tom carries his father's legacy on as a speaker, trainer and coach. Ziglar has pivoted during the pandemic and made adjustments while still focusing on the values Zig lived by throughout his long and impactful life.
Melissa Vincent is Executive Director of Pipeline Entrepreneurs, a network of high-performing entrepreneurs in the Midwest with access to a national network of experts who share a passion for the Pipeline family. Through Pipeline, entrepreneurs invest in their own professional development, and also give generously of their time, talent and capital to enable them to build global businesses from wherever they choose. Melissa is a long time entrepreneur herself in Oklahoma City and a tech startup founder.
Former MLB pitcher Bruce Chen is Vice President of the Carlos Fortuna Organization. Monica Ramirez, an English instructor with the Kansas City Royals is President. Carlos was a young Royals pitcher with a bright future before he was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. The Carlos Fortuna Organization carries on the legacy of a man who passed away at the age of 22. Their vision is to help parents of young men, who are preparing to become professional baseball players in Latin American countries.
Lori Coulter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Summersalt, a disruptive direct-to-consumer sustainable swimwear brand that launched in 2017. Summersalt’s product is data-backed with 1.5 million measurements taken from 10,000 women’s body scans.
As a female founder, Lori is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and designers and advises students at her alma mater Washington University in St. Louis. Listeners of Rounding The Bases can use the code Joy10 for a $10 gift at www.summersalt.com
Wendy Guillies is the President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. With more than $2.5B in assets, the Kauffman Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States. Guillies leads the Foundation’s work to boost student achievement in the Kansas City region and to accelerate entrepreneurship across the country. Before becoming CEO, she served as the Foundations Vice President of Communications.
Tami Greenberg was named CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City in July 2015 after working years in the nonprofit sector with the National MS Society and the United Way. She views herself as equal parts businesswoman and social worker and has an Executive MBA from UMKC. Ronald McDonald House Charities help keep families with sick children close to each other and the supportive services they need during challenging times.
Author and highly sought after speaker Simon Sinek was a guest at the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program’s virtual retreat in October 2020 and Joel served as the facilitator. Sinek spoke about his new book The Infinite Game and the tendency of businesses often making the mistake of playing the finite game of wins and losses. He explained why the pandemic does not be lead to uncertain times and discussed the need for empathy due to the trauma caused by Covid-19.
JD Gershbein is the CEO and Founder of Owlish Communications. JD has been at the forefront of advancing the ideals of the digital world since 2006, inspiring opportunity-oriented individuals and companies to harness the power of the online media to elevate their profiles. One of the world’s first independent LinkedIn consultants, JD is widely regarded as a thought leader in the areas of personal branding, social networking, video storytelling, and social entrepreneurship.
Dr. Janis Dickey is the author of Financial Prep 101: Simple Tips for the Next Generation. Her mission is to provide specific financial education curriculum to empower individuals with the tools and skills to make solid/smart financial decisions.
She received her Doctorate in Education, Public Affairs and Administration from the UMKC. She worked 15 year3 in sales and marketing management for two Fortune 500 companies and 18+ years as a Financial Advisor. She also was an adjunct professor at UMKC.
Hailee Bland Walsh is the CEO and owner of City Gym KC. She is a community activist, former professional athlete, fitness entrepreneur, and speaker. Like so many business owners, Hailee has had to pivot to meet the needs of her clients in a safe way. A firm believer in equality and inclusion, this former pro soccer player is a champion and advocate for others, and she’s all about empowerment and belonging.
Mark Goldston is the chairman and CEO of the Goldston Group, a Venture Capital and Strategic Advisory firm located in Los Angeles. In his career, Mark has taken two different companies public as CEO and run 4 different public companies. He was the original Chairman & CEO of United Online (NetZero, Juno, FTD Flowers, Interflora, Classmates, MyPoints, Stayfriends, etc) and held top roles at Revlon, Faberge/Elizabeth Arden, Reebok, LA Gear, Einstein Noah Bagel Corp.
Dr. Delene Musielak is dual-boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and practices in St. Louis. She is the mother of triplets and has her own show and podcast, The Dr. Mom Show, where she is known as Dr. Dee - Mom of Three. Her show not only serves as a medical informational resource but helps with parenting tips, in addition to reminding busy women to reach for their own goals by living, loving and leaving a legacy.
Emmet Pierson Jr is the CEO and President of Community Builders of Kansas City, KC's largest urban core developer strengthening families and transforming communities. CB-KC works with the neighborhoods to build meaningful relationships. Since 1991, They have invested $225 million in urban renewal, earning recognition and respect on the national community development stage. Pierson grew up on the East side of Kansas City in the same neighborhoods he's now impacting.
Lori Worthington is the CEO and founder of StressOS, a company geared towards helping companies add new pathways to reach their health and productivity goals.
StressOS assists individuals and organizations measure and reduce toxic stress so they experience better health and productivity. Lori worked in the healthcare and insurance industries beginning in 1985.
Adrienne Haynes is the managing partner of SEED Law, a boutique business law firm based in Kansas City that specializes in serving entrepreneurs and business owners. She is also the owner of SEED Collective, a consultancy designed to inspire and support the sustainability of entrepreneurs and businesses.
Adrienne is also the founder of the Multicultural Business Coalition Inc and president of the Black Female Attorneys Network, Inc. She was an Innovator in Residence at the Kauffman Foundation.
Adam Miller is the new Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Barkley. He spent the last four years as Director, Green Fellowship with Teach For America. He’s also an entrepreneur and the head of brand development for the AV Collection, a virtual winery that produces wines in Sonoma County and the Napa Valley of California. Adam is a former U.S. Fulbright Scholar, is bilingual and studied abroad during college.
Mark Clayton is a former star wide receiver from the University of Oklahoma who played professionally for the Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams. He began his entrepreneurial journey by designing waterproof headphones he could use while rehabbing from as a player from an injury. He’s involved in numerous business ventures and spoke about lessons learned from the football field.
Alana Muller is the founder of Coffee Lunch Coffee. She's a Networking speaker, workshop facilitator, business relationship coach in Kansas City and author of the book, Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field Guide for Master Networking and a companion blog, CoffeeLunchCoffee.com.
She travels the world to share her expertise in the areas of Networking, Coaching, Strategic Planning and Business Consulting.
Randy Powell is a longtime executive and former president of SPX Cooling Technologies who bought Heartland Print and Design this year. He also hosts a weekly Lessons In Leadership Zoom session with guest speakers like the author of the Go Giver, Bob Burg, military leaders and more.
Ryan Kilgore has been playing the saxophone since age 10. After playing in the band for four years in high school, Ryan attended Clark Atlanta University and was the first freshman to become drum major. He made a cameo appearance in the movie Drumline. He has toured with Stevie Wonder for a decade and is the founder of the Kilgore Music Foundation, whose mission is to mentor students to be lifelong musicians and to learn about different paths in the music industry.
Tony Hofmann is an endurance athlete, West Point graduate, qualified Army Ranger, retired Colonel and founder of Team Leadville. After retiring from the Army, Col. Hofmann ran the Leadville 100 ultramarathon three times, experiences he wrote about in the book Embracing Grit: How a Flatland Veteran Conquered the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon.
Hofmann is the Director of Public Works for the City of Overland Park, KS. He's run the Boston Marathon 13 times.
AY Young is a musician, entrepreneur and activist who's trying to save the planet through his music. He’s worked nonstop for years combining his passion for music, live street performances and renewable energy around the world and he was recently named a United Nations Young World leader. On a biennial basis, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth recognizes 17 young change makers who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues. AY is the lone representative from the US.
Bill Zahner is the CEO of Zahner, a fourth generation company in Kansas City that was created in the late 1800s by Bill’s great-grandfather in Joplin, MO. Zahner provides unrivaled expertise and experience in architectural metals and engineering, combined with a signature stakeholder engagement process that ensures the highest value and quality of work. They help owners, architects and contractors create iconic spaces and places that inspire and help them achieve their most profound design aspirations
Rex Hudler played 20 plus seasons of professional baseball and is now a longtime broadcaster. Topics discussed:
-Community and a love of helping people
-Upcoming work with the organization The Battle Within to help first responders and veterans suffering from PTSD
-Team Up For DownS/yndrome
-The importance of positive energy and making people happy
In 1916, a women’s Bible study group in Independence MO, which included future First Lady Bess Truman, formed the Community Welfare League to promote self-sufficiency in the area.
Today CSL's (now called Community Services League) mission is to assist communities in reaching their potential by providing immediate relief to people in need.
Mark O'Renick is Chief Innovation Officer and he spoke with Joel about the non profit's many endeavors in the Kansas City area. Their website is www.cslcares.org.
Rachel Ngom is a business mentor helping entrepreneurs, bloggers, and creatives make a great living online while making a greater impact on the world. She’s the creator of She’s Making an Impact, Pin with Purpose, and The Impact Blogging Academy.
Rachel has lived all over the world. At one point she couldn’t find a job, ended up pregnant, on food stamps, with no money in her checking account. She decided to learn how to start her own business and grew a blog from to 34,000 visitors per month
Harry Campbell is a long time executive who has been a president for two Fortune 500 companies, co-owner of an award-winning small business, CEO/board member of an Internet start-up and founding member of the industry-changing Wal-Mart/P&G Customer Team
He is also a dynamic speaker and author of 3 books, most recently Get Real-Mindset. All of Harry's speaking and book fees go to Head For The Cure. His wife was diagnosed with an inoperable malignant brain tumor in 2004, is doing well today.
Adam Hawley is a partner at BMG Advisors with a unique perspective that enables him to help others. Growing up without much money and moving from school to school in different states, he understands the importance of empathy.
Adam's favorite expression is "Do Good By Doing Good." He co-founded an organization called LIFTKC.ORG. Adam talked with Joel about purpose, community, the wealth gap in our country and racial tension and the role he has as a white ally.
Kevin Youkilis is the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Los Gatos, CA and Loma Coffee Company in Portland, OR. The former Major League Baseball player won two World Championships, made three all-star teams and won a Gold Glove during a ten year career.
He always loved trying local craft beers after a game during his playing days and fell in love with the profession. Youkilis took many of the elements of teamwork, roles, leadership and winning culture to the business world.
Chris Yeh is an investor, writer, mentor and entrepreneur. He co-authored the book “Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path To Building Massively Valuable Companies” with Reid Hoffman, one of the founders of LinkedIn.
Chris is the founder of Blitzscaling Ventures, an organization that helps rapidly-growing companies in winner-take-most markets become global leaders by providing in-depth scaling advice and capital. He is also involved in numerous startupsventures and is an instructor at Stanford.
Rich Smith is the president and CEO of Henderson Engineers, a 50-year old company with more than 800 employees across the United States. Henderson focuses on an employee-centric culture and a client-first mentality.
Smith has spent more than a quarter century at Henderson and is responsible for setting the company’s overall strategic vision and purpose, building corporate culture, improving internal and external communication, and fostering leadership engagement.
Tiffany Bova is is the Global Growth Evangelist for Salesforce where she has worked since 2016. Her focus is to help drive customer success within Salesforce’s customer and partner ecosystem.
She is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of the book “Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business.” Tiffany also hosts the “What’s Next Podcast” and has featured major name guests like Daniel Pink, Arianna Huffington and Seth Godin.
Dr. Kimberly Beatty is the Chancellor at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City. She was named the school’s eighth chancellor in 2017 and is the first African-American leader in the one hundred plus year history.
Dr. Beatty came to MCC from Houston Community College where she served as vice chancellor. She is a champion of access and equity and is committed to workforce and transfer (academic) education. She was inducted into the Black Achievers Society of Greater Kansas City in 2019.
Chris Schembra returned home in 2015 after producing a Broadway play in Italy. Feeling disconnected from his work, he started experimenting with some dishes in his kitchen and accidentally created a pasta sauce recipe. Chris invited 15 of his friends over for dinner and served them his new pasta sauce. Chris fell in love with the joy of connecting people and began.
His company, 747, is an advisory firm which helps companies give the GIFT of community and belonging to their VIP clients and partners.
Tabitha Scott is the CEO of Powering Potential, a company that helps individuals and companies discover and ignite their untapped potential. She led efforts to create the world’s largest solar-powered community and was recognized for her numerous innovative uses of advanced technology at the White House.
Tabitha left the corporate world to go find herself in the jungle. She wrote about living in Costa Rica in a new book called Trust Your Animal Instincts: Recharge Your Life & Ignite Your Power
John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator.
John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001. He spoke with Joel about leadership in and out of the military and the ride of his life.
Peter Clune took over in May 2020 as the chief executive officer of Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage. He is one of the few non-family members to run the company in Lockton’s 53-year history. He most recently served as Lockton’s US President and COO. Lockton nhas 7,500 associates in more than 125 countries. Peter spoke with Joel Goldberg about the challenge of leading during a pandemic and small ball focusing on the importance of every interaction.
Devin Hedgepeth was recently accepted into the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He spent the last five years working for ExxonMobil. Devin was a star football player at Oklahoma State with NFL possibilities as a cornerback but three achilles injuries led to a pivot to another arena he excelled in, the classroom and industrial engineering. Deviin talks about his career path and about racial injustice and growing up in the predominantly white community of Derby, Kansas, a town he still loves.
Jon Stein is the CEO and founder of Betterment. Passionate about making life better, and with his experience from his career of advising banks and brokers on risk and products, he founded Betterment in 2008.
Betterment manages over $21B in assets. Jon is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Business School. His interests lie at the intersection of behavior, psychology, and economics.
Betterment saves people time and money and empowers them to reach their important goals faster.
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.
He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
Indistractable has received numerous accolades. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.
Shep Hyken is the Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, a company he started in 1983. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling author.
Shep travels the world as an expert speaking to organizations about customer experience and customer service. Shep is in the National Speakers Association's Speaker Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement.
Shep is still speaking globally but doing it virtually from his home in St. Louis.
Kyle Bamberger is a scout for the Cleveland Indians and also the director of operations for an organization called Baseball Miracles.
Baseball Miracles brings the game of baseball to deserving children in under-served communities around the world. They aim to teach the children valuable life lessons, provide the communities with resources to help the children play safely and confidently, and, most importantly, bring some light into their lives.
Daniel Egli is the Chief Financial Officer at Russell Stover Chocolates, based in Kansas City. His journey began in Switzerland where be grew up and worked out of college.
Egli worked for Proctor and Gamble for 14 years mostly in his native Switzerland before moving to Boston to serve as head of financial planning and analysis for P&G.
He was hired by Russell Stover in December of 2017 as CFO, responsible for finance and accounting, procurement, supply chain planning and IT.
Dr. Jeff Duke is a former college football coach who is now a professor at the University of Central Florida. He is an expert regarding the cultural influence of the coaching profession. Jeff coached under legendary Bobby Bowden at Florida State, worked for Disney and now is a lecturer at UCF.
He is also an author and the founder of the 3D Institute, an organization established in 2014 aimed at providing the framework for coaching that addresses all three dimensions of an athlete.
Lauren Schieffer, CSP is a keynote speaker and the author of the new book “Colonels of Wisdom Vol 2: A Daughter’s Reflection on Significance.” The daughter of a career Air Force officer shares lessons learned from her father that can help anyone in the corporate environment, association leadership and direct sales.
Lauren has been a keynote speaker and storyteller providing inspirational, insightful and relevant content to all types of audiences for years. Her new book is now available.
Kevin Puckett is a business owner and practicing trial attorney at the age of 25. He founded On The Top Search in 2015 while earning his Juris Doctor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
On The Top Search is a a full-service digital marketing agency that uses data-driven, engaging, and innovative strategies to help its clients generate more leads, brand awareness, and traffic that results in conversions.
Sandy Kemper is Chairman of the Board and CEO of C2FO, the largest working capital market in the world.
C2FO is the first working capital market in the world. Their ability to create a seamless match between A/R and A/P has enabled efficiency in the riskless provisioning of working capital between suppliers and buyers, allowing suppliers to take control of their cash flow.
Kemper and his family are active in academic, civic and philanthropic endeavors.
Brock Stechman and Brody Dorland founded Divvy HQ in 2011. The award winning content marketing platform makes it easy for global marketing and content teams to get organized, plan, produce and publish high-quality content more efficiently.
The Content Marketing Institute has named Divvy the number one marketing tool for four straight years while also ranking Divvy number one in team collaboration tool, project management tool a and social media analytics tool.
Rob Hughey co-founded a startup called Team Cura with his mom Karen. As a former golfer at the University of Central Missouri, Rob understands the needs of prospective college athletes.
Team Cura aims to dramatically improve high school athletes recruiting readiness by improving their character advantage with interpersonal skills training, confidence building and performance improvement.
www.teamcura.com
Benjamin Anderson is VP, Rural Health & Hospitals at Colorado Hospital Association. Prior to working at his current position, he helped turn Kearney County Hospital in Kansas from an institution that was losing $100,000 a year into the county's largest employer by developing a model that recruited young doctors to work in a rural setting and to make an impact by practicing family medicine.
He's been featured nationally on CBS Sunday Morning and in Politico.
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and best selling author of numerous books, including Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine The Referral Engine, and SEO for Growth. He is the creator of the Duct Tape Marketing System and Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network that trains and licenses small business marketing consultants around the world. He also hosts The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast.
Barbara Teicher brings 25-plus years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 50-500 companies. She specializes in strategic leadership development and effective business communication. Barbara has worked with officers of the most recognized brands in the world. She’s the creator of the PropelHer® System, which has a focus on women in business and brings them through a critical and systematic three step approach, “Accelerating Women to be Influential Leaders with Greater Impact.”
Toriano Porter is an author, journalist, speaker, and the youngest member of the Kansas City Star editorial board. He grew up in a tough St. Louis neighborhood, relying on a third to learn and athletics to escape a culture of violence. He's experienced personal tragedy, losing his son and more than a dozen acquaintances, many to gun violence.
Website: www.torianoporter.com
Chris Giuliani is the CEO of Spring Venture Group , a company that was started in 2009. Chris joined SVG in 2011 as one of 15 employees. Nearly ten years later, he runs the company and employs nearly 1000 people.
SVG's focus is senior citizens and medicare and they use a comparison shopping model focused on the consumer.
To learn more about SVG or to apply for a job, go to
www.springventuregroup.com
Or consumers can visit
www.unitedmedicareasvisors.com or www.smartmatchinsurancesolutions.com
Josh Levin is one of the more upbeat and energetic entrepreneurs in Kansas City. He grew founded Empowered Electric, a local company that focuses on relationships and people. Josh also hosts a podcast called "Empowered People," shining a light on people contributing to Kansas City. His company also maintains a heavy social media presence, with more than 14,000 Instagram followers. The description on their Instagram page tells the story of Josh and his company. People > Profit
Lindsey began working at Hallmark in 2000 and continues to work for the legendary Kansas City company, refusing to let a life-changing moment deter her career. Lindsey shares her personal story of overcoming adversity with Joel in an episode everyone can take inspiration from.
Links:
www.lindseyroy.com
Ray Kowalik began working for Burns and McDonnell in 1987 and became the company’s third CEO in 2017. Joel sat down with Ray to talk about the culture of an organization that was founded in 1898
A little peek at what is coming in Season 4 and who I am kicking things off with as guest speakers!
Susana Eshleman grew up in Argentina and has followed a path that took her from a student at the University to Nebraska where she was washing dishes to make money to Harvard Business School, Hallmark and eventually Children International as CEO where she leads 1,500 employees and nine thousand volunteers. She sat down with Joel to talk about leadership, culture and her journey.
Matt Moody has spent his professional career as an entrepreneur. His most recent company, Bellwethr, uses intelligent interventions to create retention and revenue for its clients. Matt discussed his background and Bellwethr's early success with Joel.
Justin Ricklefs worked multiple stints for the Kansas City Chiefs before deciding to start Guild Content. His company creates content and focuses on content strategy through effective storytelling. Joel recently sat down with Justin.
Angela Hurt founded Veracity, which is a technology and management consulting company in 2006. She now has about 150 team members. Angela oversees the strategic direction of the company, which delivers IT solutions to its customers in the commercial and government sectors. She's a long-time athlete in numerous sports and she's been on numerous boards, a mentor and extremely involved in the Kansas City community. Joel sat down with Angela to talk leadership, culture, women in technology and sports.
Joe Knittig discovered the world of orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti in 2005. With a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply business and advocacy to a new kind of client, Joe left the law practice he loved in 2008 to make an impact in the United States and around the world. Global Orphan Project sets traditional institutional orphan care models aside and connects a global family united by a shared vision to care for vulnerable children while keeping families together.
Lisa Ginter began working at CommunityAmerica Credit Union in 1995 and is now the CEO. Lisa is one of three Kansas Citians to be recognized in 2019 among the ‘Top 100 Financial Executives’ by the National Business Journal network and has been selected as a ‘Power 100’ honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal every year since becoming CEO. Joel sat down with Lisa to talk credit unions, people and Patrick Mahomes.
As technology changes the world, all industries are needing to innovate and adapt, including insurance. Launch KC’s fourth accelerator is in the works and they have teamed up with Brush Creek Partners. Joel sat down to discuss the upcoming 75-day accelerator that will begin in May 2020 with Nathan Kurtz, Steve Gardner and Alex Springer.
For more information: https://bcptech.co/insurtech-accelerator/
2020 has begun and Joel sat down with a longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Jeff Landsman of Phase 6 Productions to discuss goals for the new year, the ups and downs of business, favorite Chicago Pizza and the improper use of the word literally.
Jeff Landsman was also a guest in 2019 discussing his journey into business ownership and lessons learned. That is episode 316 in Season 3 if you want to check it out!
This episode is the second in a two-part review of his guests' Small Ball answer about the little things that make up the big things in a company's culture.
As the year comes to a close, Joel Goldberg looks back at the 44 episodes of Rounding the Bases from 2019. Joel asks every guest three “baseball” themed questions.
What is the biggest home run you’ve hit?
What is the biggest swing and miss you have taken?
What is small ball to you?
As the year comes to a close, Joel Goldberg looks back at the 44 episodes of Rounding the Bases from 2019.
Joel asks every guest three “baseball” themed questions. “What is the biggest home run you’ve hit? What is the biggest swing and miss you’ve taken and what is small ball to you?”
This episode and the next will feature the best of each guest's small ball answer about m the little things that make up the big things in a companies culture.
Matt Condon is the CEO of Bardavon Health Innovations, a company to provide innovative, clinically-based solutions to enable employers to identify and connect with the best medical practices in their marketplace through a proprietary cloud-based clinical intelligence system. Bardavon has a mission to change healthcare with data, transparency, innovation, and integrity. They have grown from about 30 to 170 associates in the last two years.
Harrison Proffitt and his co-founder Ben Jackson created Bungii, a mobile application that puts a driver and pickup truck at a users fingertips to help people move or haul items across town like Uber or Lyft does with passengers.
They created the company in college
After an initial fundraising round of $3.5M, Harrison moved around the country to start Bungii in numerous states.
Website is bungii.com or search bungii on the App Store.
Dr. Diego Gutierrez is an assistant professor of marketing and management at Rockhurst University. He played professional soccer from 1996-2008 and won an MLS title in 1998.
He consults, announces MLS soccer and teaches. He specializes in business development and sales and marketing in various industries.
Swell Spark is a company with concepts such as escape rooms and axe throwing
They are known for Blade and Timber and breakout escape rooms, have 11 storefronts nationwide and believe in the importance of having fun to bring people together for shared experiences.
Matt was a guidance counselor and owned a soda shop when he started an escape room as a side hustle.
They started the axe throwing trend and expanded to six locations around the country.
www.swellspark.com
Don Peterson is entrepreneur in residence for Launch Health Accelerator, an incubator working on ideas to disrupt and improve the current health care system involving six companies. They have partnered with the Economic Development Corporation of KC & Nueterra Capital.
The cohort visited the Mayo Clinic during the 12-week program.
Companies are MedZERO, WellBrain, TheraWe Connect, Sickweather, Healium by Story UP and Spoke Health
.
Website: launchhealthaccelerator.org
Chad Peterson is the owner of Peterson Acquisitions. He was a pilot and lost his passion for flying following 9/11. When the market crashed he change professions, built companies, sold them and realized he could help other people sell companies.
He’s written multiple books, including “Blue to White: A Working Man’s Guide to Self-Employment” and “Swinging Doors: A Guide to Selling Your Business."
Website: www.petersonacquisitions.com
Kilee Nicklels and her husband own a jewelry company called Nickel and Suede, selling lightweight, big leather earrings. They are based in Kansas City and sell their jewelry online all across the country. She began with an Etsy store and started a blog to support the business. They’ve been on the Inc 500 list for two straight years.
Website: nickelandsuede.com
Blog: one littlemomma.com
IG: @nickelandsuede @onelittlemomma
Podcast: With Kilee Nickels
Jeff started his company Phase6 Productions in January 2016, edirting spots, promos and sizzles, serving clients such as United Airlines and Bacardi.
Website: www.phase6productions.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jefflandsman
Max Schachter's life changed on February 14th, 2018, when his son Alex was one of 17 children and teachers murdered during the Parkland massacre. Max founded Safe Schools for Alex with a mission to providing the most current school safety best practices
and developing a national clearinghouse that drives school safety best practices across the US.
The clearinghouse website goes live in November at www.schoolsafety.gov.
www.safeschoolsforalex.org
Brian serves as CEO of Torch.AI and has more than 20 years of experience leading mission driven, high growth, technology-focused companies. Torch.AI helps leading organizations leverage artificial intelligence in a unique way via a proprietary enterprise data management software solution. Clients include the Department of Defense and companies like Microsoft and H&R Block
Prior to Torch.AI, Brian launched or acquired several companies all focused on technology enabled services and data connectivity.
Barnett Helzberg Jr, former owner and president of Helzberg Diamonds founded HEMP, the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program in 1995. Danny O’Neill, founder of the Roasterie was the first mentee, paired with Henry Bloch. They’ve had speakers such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple.
He sold Helzberg Diamonds to Warren Buffett and has spent of lifetime helping aspiring businessmen and women connect with mentors.
Ron Hill is the CEO of Redemption Plus. Ron lived in Seattle and sold a computer training company 23 years ago prior to moving to KC to start Redemption Plus and become a one stop shop for entertainment centers and bowling centers and helping them grow more by wasting less. They currently have more than 50 employees.He believes in conscious capitalism, elevating humanity through business.
Website: www.redemptionplus.com or google conscious capitalism Kansas City
Ron can be found on LinkedIn
Pat Warren is the President of the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City Kansas.
The facility becomes 6th largest city in the state with 10,000 people in one place for a weekend.
The track has 35 full time employees but approximately 3500 on a race weekend.
Pat previously worked at Sprint. The track hosts about 250 events a year, driving schools, exotic driving schools and big non-related motor sports events.
Website: Kansasspeedway.com
Paul Schofer is CEO of the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, a facility that opened in 2011 and welcomes 500,000 patrons a year in a building designed by architect Moshe Safdie. The KC Symphony, KC Ballet and Lyric Opera are resident performers. The building was ranked one of the world's 15 most beautiful concert halls.
Paul worked at Hallmark , Marion Laboratories and began working for Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation before becoming CFO and then CEO of the Center.
Website: www.kauffmancenter.org
Neal Preston started shooting photographs in high school while going to concerts. He decided to skip college and moved to LA when he was 19 where he eventually landed a retainer deal with Atlantic Records to do publicity photos and press parties and caught some breaks being on the road with Cameron Crowe and Rolling Stone.
He went on to work with Led Zeppelin traveled with Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Queen.
He wrote a book called “Neal Preston, Exhilarated and Exhausted.”
Tanya O’Callaghan is a world touring bass player from Ireland who lives in the US. Wayne Strickland spent 38 years as an exec at Hallmark.
They met at a music camp with Wayne as a student and Tanya an instructor and now collaborate delivering a “leadership rhapsody” keynote speech.
Tanya got big break being asked to record a track with the band Tool as a young musician and flew to Arizona from Europe.
Tanya IG: tanyaocallaghan_official .
www.leadershiprhapsody.com
www.waynestricklandspeaki
Matt Watson is founder of the company Stackify. They were named in the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in August 2019, ranked 379. He sold Vin Solutions for $147M to Autotrader.
Stackify has about 25 employees in KC, and 20 in the Philippines. They built a tool that helps software developers understanding how they are performing and have over 1100 customers all over the world.
Matt attended Devry but did not finish school and obtained his Email: mwatson@stackify.com
Dr Dred Scott is the president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of KC.
Scott was an educator and administrator before this job. He believes in building relationships and sees himself as the champion storyteller for the organization.
Named after Dred Scott, a slave who fought for his freedom in front of the Supreme Court. Dr. Scott tries to carry on the legacy by telling the Dred Scott story.
Website: www.helpkckids.org
@helpkckids on socialmedia
Twitter: @drdredScott
Kemet Coleman is an urbanist, entertainer and entrepreneur. His stage name as a musician is “Kemet the Phantom.”
As an urbanist, he’s fascinated by streets, infrastructure, transportation, and what connects people with human nature
He created opportunities in the city for entrepreneurs at Moss Salon Studios, Kansas City’s first urban co-working space for salon professionals.
New album called “Electric Park,” released August 16, 2019.
kemetthephantom.com
yourphantastic.com
mosssalo
Matt Decoursey, founder of Full Scale, and Andrew Morgans, founder of Marknology discuss time management and the power of no.
Matt talks about the ability to say no and defining opportunity costs.
Andrew says he receives thousands of messages a week and it’s a matter of timing as to when people reach him.
Andrew
IG: @andrewmorgans or website marknology.com
Matt website fullscale.io
He is the co-host of the Startup Hustle podcast.
IG: @startuphustlepodcast and @Decourseymatt
Ajamu Webster grew up in Los Angeles. As a junior in high school, he liked math and science and wanted to be an engineer after hearing about the profession from a neighbor.
He moved to Kansas City to work for Burns and McDonnell between 1980-84, Butler Manufacturing until 1988 before he started his company, Dubois Consultants, named after W.E.B. Dubois Learning Center.
He and his team hope to solve the issue of water quality in parts of the world where people don’t have access to clean drinking wate
Michelle Robin is a wellness chiropractor and owns a practice called Your Wellness Connection.
Michelle hosts a podcast called “Small Changes, Big Shifts,” and wrote a book with the same title. She believes that making small changes is a mindset.
She’s teaming up with Win For Kc and creating an event called Shifts on September 14, 2019 at UMKC, an event for women and girls ages 12 and up to experience a full day of mindfulness, movement and nutrition.
Website: smallchangesbigshifts.com
Matt DeCoursey is the founder of Full Scale with Matt Watson. They co-host the podcast Startup Hustle.
He worked in the music industry before returning to school in his 30s and started a business selling concert tickets.
Started Full Scale, which was a company of 180 people after one year with millions of dollars of revenue headquartered in Kansas and the Philippines.
He’s written three books, “Balance Me,” “Million Dollar Bedroom,” and “The Realist’s Guide To A Successful Music Career,”
Jeff Hanson was born with a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis. He started painting at age 12 during chemotherapy and radiation for a brain tumor and in spite of a visual impairment and a learning disability, he is now a world renowned artist at 25 years old.
Elton John is one of the many celebrities who has bought some of Jeff’s artwork. Jeff hopes to raise $30 million for charity by the time he’s 30 year old.
www.jeffhansonart.com
Twitter: @JeffHansonArt
Instagram: jeffhansonart
AY is an entrepreneur/entertainer who's developed technology to power street performances through solar energy. He started a series of concerts called the Battery Tour, which raise money to purchase solar powered boxes for villages that need electricity.
Twitter/IG: @batterytour @AYmusik
June 7 First Friday
June 8 Veg Fest in RiverMarket
June 14 KC Museum Free Concert
https://youtu.be/d-yjcSwS1I4
https://youtu.be/LMI8qqxPTEc
www.fanlink.to/aymusik
Eze Redwood is an entrepreneur, restaurant owner, problem solver, strategist, and much more.
He's been a Google Fellow, American Fellow, and founder of Rise Fast, an organization that helps professionals in their 20s and 30s create impact and value in the work place. He also is a partner in a gourmet wings restaurant called Wings Cafe in Kansas City.
He's determined to to help people find the right careers and fit.
Website: insights.risefast.co thewingscafe.com
Twitter: @RiseFast @TheWi
Victor Rojas is a baseball announcer who started an apparel company with his wife called “Big Fly,” named after the term he uses to call a home run as an announcer for the Los Angeles Angels.
Launched in February 2019. Trying to tell stories of baseball through graphics and apparel.
Available online
Website: www.bigflygear.com
KC Sports will be a reseller in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma
Twitter: @BigFlyGear & @victorrojas
IG: bigflygear & victorrojas29
Lifted is a well-being movement about elevating who you are and how you show up in the world. Her company is known for its probiotics targeted to enhance mood and well being.
Learned that thoughts create feelings. Can’t just think positive, need to believe it. About telling a different story.
Facebook.com/groups/theliftedlife
Instagram: LifedNaturals
Podcast: The Lifted Life
Website: www.liftednaturals.com
Chukky Okobi is a former NFL center who is now a mindset coach with a company named “Basic Instructions.”
He’s a master practitioner of NLP. Neuro refers to the mind. Linguistic communication refers to how the neuro language functions. Teaches people that there is a simple way to get what they want.
4 basic instructions for high level of achievement of success:
Let go of the past
Have a desired outcome
Taking actions based on aligned with the destination
Focus
Website: www.basicinstructio
Nibal Henderson is the director of learning and development for New Directions Behavioral Health. Focus on developing with knowledge and skills to succeed, and be fulfilled.
Grew up in Kuwait, moved to Texas as a teenager. Credits exposure to different cultures & travel as being important to perspective.
Believes in putting humans first. Ask the question was this helpful, was it kind, was it necessary? Does it help you move forward?
Loves peoples and systems which are huge in business and sports
Wesley Hamilton is the founder of a nonprofit named Disabled But Not Really Foundation. Also an adaptive athlete and motivational speaker and a full time single father.
He was shot twice just after his 24th birthday, paralyzing him from the waist down. His doctor told him to change his diet, which forced him to study nutrition. Went from 270 pounds at his highest and dropped to 135.
Websites: www.iamwesleyhamilton.com
www.disabledbutnotreally.org
Twitter, IG, FB: iamweshamilton
Jen is a mom, wife, writer, blogger & minivan aficionado who loves working in her jammies, a NY Times best seller w/ a million followers on social media after starting a local blog to relieve her stress from her job as a realtor. An elf on the shelf blog went viral. Degree in creative writing.
Series of books titled “People I Want To Punch In The Throat.”
Over 600 blog posts at www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com
Twitter: @Throat_Punch
IG: piwtpitt
Chris Costello is co-founder of blooom, with 3 O's, a technology company started to help people better invest and allocate their 401K. Started with 3 founders and now has 22 employees in Leawood, KS.Clients receive access to a financial advisor but also interaction with Blooom’s client-service team. One client at a time mentality.
Creative video on their website has led to 2-3 times the amount of clients signing up.
Analysis on website takes 3 minutes. Payment is as little as $10 a month.
www.blooom.
Allison Edwards is a physician and entrepreneur who founded a primary care practice.
She can take care of 80-90 percent of a person's health care needs without referral to a specialist. Strong focus on relationships. No co-pays, charge patients a monthly fee who have constant access to the doctor. Goal of providing health care to patients in a way that's affordable and transparently priced.
Website: www.kansascitydirectprimarycare.com
Phone: 913-730-0331
After serving in the Army, Patrick finished school & started KC Cattle Company, a veteran owned and operated company that buys feeder calves and sells beef through e-commerce. Mission is bridging gap between agriculture & the consumer & serving the veteran community. Lost brother-in-law Jeremy in the line of duty and now lives his life for Jeremy. Starting an incubator for vets interested in entrepreneurship.
www.kccattlecompany.com
Instagram/Facebook: @kccattlecompany
Nicole Feltz and her younger brother bounced around growing up in Kansas City, Kansas with an alcoholic mother.
Owns insurance agency. Focus is to give 10% back to the community. Started working w/ American Family at 18-years old to pay for college. Motto is dream big.
Advice is get educated by talking to anyone and everyone.
Wants to buy and open a house for women and children in need and looking for a fresh start in honor of her late mother.
Phone: (913) 383-9100 Email: nfeltz@amfam.com
Courtney Thomas grew up in North Carolina. Managed veterinary hospitals before moving to Kansas City in 2010.
The daughter of an alcoholic mother, she was raised by her grandmother, who was a survivor of domestic violence and ran a successful business.
Programs offered at Central Exchange range from negotiation skills to conflict resolution to STEM.
LinkedIn: CourtneyLeahThomas
Email: courtney@centralexchange.org
Website: Centralexchange.org
Feb 21st Event at CX:https://bit.ly/2T4k1sM
Jake Reid grew up in NE Ohio. Played Div 3 basketball
First job out of college was with New Orleans in the NBA, first management opportunity with move to Charlotte.
Worked in England in soccer for two seasons, then to Kansas City in 2010. Became president and CEO eventually.
Involved with re-brand changing name from Wizards to Sporting KC. After a year of criticism, the move was praised.
Jake focuses on business, Peter Vermes focuses on the team and they are synced at the hip reporting to Cliff Illig
Amy founded her company Perspective Consulting three years ago.
People are complex but predictable. She works with organizations using the Predictive Index to build teams and understanding what drives individuals. Optimize talent. Not just about datas. About what you do with the data.
Data informs intuition.
Trying to move the needle and change the perspective on gender equity.
Born to missionaries. Lived in Montreal, Kansas City, Cameroon, Botswana, Moscow, Congo and Hawaii
Traveled and toured as a musician which was his first venture into entrepreneurship. Learned e-commerce and started own company Marknology an Amazon brand accelerator,plus an apparel company called Landed Locked. Built client base freelancing with UpWork and started his company in 2015. Helps brands on Amazon with Marknology
www.landlockedco.com
www.marknology.com
IG: @AndrewMorgans
Parker Graham was an offensive lineman at Oklahoma State who nearly made the Baltimore Ravens. He turned down a spot on the practice squad and became a financial advisor before deciding to start his own company to help people eliminate debt.
He formed the company Destiny Wealth, working at an incubator out of NBKC with Fountain City Fintech. Company launched in January of 2019, and is already averaging a $3000 savings per year for users.
www.yourdestinyapp.com
IG: ParkerGraham
Mariner Wealth Advisors founded in May 2006.
Philosophy of "Client First, Employee Second, Shareholder Last."
Acquisitions are black and white and show up on a spread sheet. Cannot put culture on that spread sheet.
Want uniqueness of expertise of advisor to come through over any company process. No one right way to give advice.
Important to measure the activities over the results.
Same 3 starting company goals every year of retain clients, retain advisors and grow.
Carlos grew up selling fruit for to help provide for his family as a kid in Honduras before deciding to move to the U.S. as a teenager alone.
He taught himself English, climbed the ranks of Dunkin Donuts in New York, eventually moved to Kansas City where he became a successful car salesman got married and started a family before being deported. He returned 14 months later, became a U.S. citizen and now helps train others.
Ryann Dowdy is a sales coach, coach, trainer & digital marketer working w/female entrepreneurs and small businesses, teaching them how to sell in a way that feels good for their organizations. She helps women see their true passion and better communicate what they are good at.
Best books she’s read lately: Shonda Rhimes “Year of Yes,” and Gary Vaynderchuk’s “Crushing It.” Listens to podcasts like Kelly Roach’s “Unstoppable Success Radio,” Amy Porterfield’s “Online Marketing Made
Jeff a kid from W. Virginia who accomplished more than anyone expected but someone who feels he’s just getting started.
51 years old and hopefully the story is still to be written
Building platform to left any American access taxes on their terms as easy as possible.
Ccatch phrase is “Better Together” and “Clear Roles, Common Goals.”
“There’s a slippery slope between tradition and irrelevance.”
As leaders, need to honor the past but can’t stay in the past
CEO Lillian James Creative. Full service marketing specializing in social media.
Always bring up that she’s a single mom and don’t have college degree even if advised by others.
Still waiting to hit her home run. Lot of big hits and lot to learn.
Biggest mistake was hiring friends and family at the start
The most important little thing is asking. Never being afraid to ask.
Hosts podcast called The Cocktail Hour cocktailhourpodcast.com
Can find Aaron Fulk on LinkedIn.
World’s only museum dedicated to preserving the history of African American Baseball. Some of greatest players ever. Walk away from museum with greater appreciation of how great this company.
Negro Leagues operated 20 years from 1920-1960
Museum represents everything about our country. America at its best and worst. Not a story about adversity. It’s about overcoming adversity. Sorry that transcends race, age and gender.
www.nlbm.com. At 18th and Vine in KC
Former Kansas City Royals Mike Sweeney, Reggie Sanders, Bret Saberhagen and Hall of Famer George Brett flew to the Middle East as part of a USO tour in September of 2018. The behind the scenes look at what makes U.S. troops operate as a winning team included visits to multiple bases, highlighted by hundreds of service members gathered with the former players to watch a Royals game via satellite on September 11th for a night of baseball, food, camaraderie and stories.
Lessons learned from interviews with business leaders and entrepreneurs about culture, teamwork and strategy while using examples and comparisons to sports. Some of the top sound bites from season one and a preview of season two episode one and the impact of the military and leadership overseas in the Middle East.
Pat Williams believes there are so many lessons in sports that transfer to the corporate world. Team builders can be learned from. Pat has studied this topic for 30 years and spent 50 years as an NBA executive
Teamwork involves sacrifice, getting along with people. “There’s an awful lot of caring. There are an awful lot of people skills that are put into place and there’s respect, which leads to trust which leads to loyalty which leads to love which leads to friendship.”
Josh Herron is the CEO of a company called Southwind, a management company for eight home service businesses. One company is 1-800 Got Junk. Another is You Move Me. Began with 1-800 Got Junk as a summer college job. Josh's success in taking other people's junk is less about the junk and more about people and development.
Most important thing they can do is provide opportunities for future entrepreneurs, with goal of turning people into awesome business leaders.
Grandfather started company in 1924 based on the values he lived by.
Terry started in 1974. Transition in 80s as he moved into senior executive role. $80M company. 1985 through 2000 put business plan on place to become a billion dollar business.
As CEO, made mistakes but need to stay at 30,000 feet and keep antanae out. Person in executive position, it’s 90% listening, 10% talking. You learn by listening and from quiet period of reflection.
Culture will beat strategy every time.
WeWork Carrigan Station in Kansas City is a coworking office space with multiple floors in an old garment building. It features nonprofits, startups, and many other companies.
www.wework.com
He started as newspaper reporter and then went into advertising and marketing. Was performing stand-up comedy on weekends . Combined the two. Focus on increasing passion, bringing stress down
All about choice and attitude. Staying in the game. As long as you stay in the game, you will find a way to be successful.
About goals, obstacles, staying in the game and not quitting on your goals. Try new things, work hard, do more to stay in the game.
Joelzeff.com
There are so many similarities between the sports world and the medical field, especially baseball. Both industries rely heavily on a team. Both involve superstars (doctors, home run hitters, etc) and incredible behind the scenes role players. University of Kansas Health System CEO Bob Page helped his organization transform into a champion in the same way the Kansas City Royals emerged from last place to first place.
Luke Wade wanted to find a place for his friends to play sports in downtown Kansas City. What started as a fun hobby turned into a successful and growing business with multiple activities throughout the area.
Professional Chats started with need in family orthodontic practice managing online chat and couldn’t find vendor to do excellent job interacting with patients. Launched a service for orthodontics. Began with lead generation in mind but having quality people that could answer questions became important for generating revenue and brand recognition. 150 clients after first year. Started with 1 employee, at 70 now and hope to be at 150-200
Alphapointe is a not for profit founded in 1911 with mission to provide employment and rehabilitation for people who are blind. Goal of helping people who are blind find sustainable jobs for themselves and their family. Serve close to 2,000 people a year. Also have sewing operation providing uniforms for the military, tourniquets, office products, writing instruments and injection molding for prediction bottles for the VA and Express Scripts.
US Engineering is a mechanical contractor.Started as metal working shop in the 1850s in Germany and moved to the US in the late 1800s when they moved to KC. Tyler studied languages, classics, political science in Vermont. Father passed away in 1997 and the company passed out of the family for the first time. Tyler decided to come home to KC in 2005 and started working for US Engineering and started learning about the company and construction. Eventually became project manager, learned the business.
Erica Brune is CEO of Lever One, a PEO providing payroll, employee benefits and employee relation issues for clients. Thought would be broadway star, worked in NYC acting & at a law firm. Grew career organically. Aggressive traits she has now in the business world are the same she had deep inside her when looking for acting jobs first think in the morning. Message to young professionals and teens: Don’t be afraid of hard work. Working hard is ok. It is the key to success. Can reach Erica at www.lever1.com
Cliff grew up Montana. First job was with King Radio in Olathe as a software engineers. Met eventual founders of Garmin at King Radio, Gary Burrell and Min Kao. Garmin does everything from dogs to airplanes. Five different business segments. Have product lines in each. Over 12,000 employees in 32 countries. Being employee number six, still try to think of it as a small culture.
Video Fizz is a platform stitching pictures and videos together with an evolving customer base. Laura has a background running large teams, most recently running a genomic sequencing business for GE in Houston and managing their oncology clinical trials business in California. Just received $250,000 award from Missouri Technology Corporation. Goal in five years to have platform serving multiple verticals. If not acquired, hope to be a large company serving many verticals.
www.videofizz.com
We are getting closer to living like the Jetsons in 2018. Entrepreneur and innovator Blake Miller started learning how to program and code as a young kid. Now in his 30's, he's helping to change the landscape of city living with technology that will affect our lives.
Ramon coaches people and tries to help people get the best out of themselves and their employees. He works with leadership teams to create cultures . His company is Wisdom Hunger. How we gather info is unique. Can measure skill sets and instincts that effect companies, sports teams and students Links involving Ramon: www.wisdomhunger.com www.kolbe.com
What kind of life and business lessons can be learned from a bartender and restaurant owner? In Ryan Maybee's case, numerous tips on leadership, culture, building a brand and more with stories dating back to the prohibition era.
A conversation about the similarities between business, sports and leadership with a bank CEO who used to star on the basketball court.
A conversation with the mayor of Kansas City. Sly James talks about the vote for a new airport, politics at the city level compared to nationally, his military background, kneeling in the NFL, baseball and more.
Lessons in leadership from a former colonel in the U.S. Army who's now a chief operating officer of a manufacturing company.
Gary Henson has spent a career in the finance and investment world. He's now added a bigger and more significant challenge to his life's work in fighting the drug company lobbyists and tackling the opioid epidemic.
Danny O'Neill began air roasting coffee beans out of his basement in 1993. Now he runs a massive operation that's growing by the day. The "Bean Baron" has used many of the lessons he learned in sports to thrive in the business world as the founder of the Roasterie.