People At Your Service: Recent Episodes
Steve King
"I do not want to operate out of fear, I want to operate out of Faith."
"Part of the ethos of Career Club is to encourage people, empower people, and enable them."
Next on Grandma's Comfy Couch, Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, talks with Steve King about the struggle of finding a job that you enjoy and how his passion was to improve the job searching process for others.
"Being knee-deep in corporate ventures, I knew if I could do it alone, I could do it better... I was ready to bet on myself."
"There's always going to be an excuse... you have to just look past that. There is never going to be a perfect time... you just have to go all in."
Fowling Warehouse Owner, father, and husband, Joe Frank, joins Steve King virtually in Grandma's Comfy Couch Studio to discuss entrepreneurship and the best new activity, fowling.
"Women tend to put themselves last, and when they do that, they can give up the best pieces of themselves. If you lean into what you are and who you are, you will be better for everyone else around you."
Just in time for International Women's Day, Steve King sat down with successful and inspirational businesswoman, Rhi Hoeweler. She is a mother, grandmother, VP of Experience and Impact at MadTree Brewing Company, and founder of Ascending Women. Rhi discusses her passion for community service, her life challenges, and her work at MadTree.
“As you are out looking for partners, make sure you bring people in that fit you and compliment you.”
“Hire well, hire really smart people that can do things better than you."
Todd is a successful businessman as he is a business owner of TP4 Advisors, and a Franchise Advisor with FranNet. In this episode, he joins host, Steve King, to discuss his insight on family, Faith, and business.
"You can work through the grief... there is hope in the way of trying to do good for others"
Gina Marek, CPA of RMM Consulting and Founder of My Fave 5, discusses with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch how she was able to find hope after she lost her oldest son and founded a nonprofit to help people continue to build relationships with trusted individuals in their life.
“Do things that you are passionate about and invested in as opposed to things that might make your wallet bigger”
“I create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to approach and speak whatever is on their mind... while demonstrating faith through my actions”
Loving father, husband, and Head of Consumer Support Shared Services at Fifth Third Bank, Chris Shroat, discusses Faith at work and how he leads and serves his community with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
"I believe we can do more as a team than we can do as individuals. Collaboration is an important aspect in what I have done."
Jenny Berg, philanthropist and a woman in business, joins Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to discuss how she loves and serves the Greater Cincinnati area through non-profit organizations.
“You can learn from anybody... so surround yourself with great people that you can learn from and have great people that you can teach”
Best-selling author, Navy Sub veteran, and salesman, Nick Reed Smith, sits with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to share his experiences and discuss the importance of mentorship as well as being a mentee.
“We all have special abilities; we all have weaknesses. Kids born with disabilities are not any different. They have weaknesses and strengths... They have a special message to share with the world like everyone else”
Alyssa King, Special Education Teacher and author of I Choose Yellow, joins Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch to discuss her inspiration to pursue a career in special education as well as write a children's book.
"Growth has a consequence, but growth can also have a purpose"
Leadership coach, Don Frericks, joins Steve King virtually to discuss his passion for helping businesses find their purpose and his lifelong goal to continuously give back.
“We can put our Faith to work in many different ways”
Steve King invites Megan Leasher, talent enthusiast and advisor, to discuss what Faith can look like in life and her journey to finding her purpose as an industrial psychologist all while sitting on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“At your darkest moments while you are on your knees... that is when you realize He has been with you the whole time”
Todd Wilkowski, business advisor at Frost Brown Todd, LLC, reflects on how he has grown in his Faith and grown in the workplace throughout his life with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“As we treat others, we are treating Him”
Joining Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch, retiree and Board President at the HELP Program Cincinnati, Bob Miller discusses the mentorship opportunities at HELP and the importance of giving back.
"I definitely don't want to live life letting fear or timidity or insecurity from trying something...if I am going to make a mistake it's going to be because we tried it and we failed"
Doug Howe, Founder of the Insignia Foundation, discusses leadership and mentorship with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“Unlock the power of your people”
Heinrich Stander, President of Meridiem Solutions and Rocket Fueled Futures, discusses his journey of starting a business and becoming a career coach on Grandma's Comfy Couch with Steve King.
“Sports has an ability to bring people together in a way that not many things can right now”
Greg Harrell discusses the influence the different roles he has played within the Cincinnati community has had on him while sitting with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“Sharing my Faith with my peers and knowing that we are all working towards the same purpose makes a difference”
Waleed Fadayel discusses his passion for his position as the Director of Proposal and Grant Submissions at CareStar and reflects on how his upbringing influenced his life with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“It is so difficult now for people to be there for each other... we live in a world where we need to make that personal connection”
Dan Funk, Director of Alumni at Moeller High School, discusses the impact Moeller had on him and the importance of forming meaningful connections with Steve King on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
Chris Spanier visits The NOC (Norwood Outreach Center) to have a conversation with Steve King, all while sitting on Grandma's Comfy Couch.
“Unless you’re leading yourself it’s very difficult to lead others” Alexia Zigoris enthusiastically speaks about her job as an executive coach, the Karen Wellington Foundation, her family, her fiancé, and her passion of helping others. She tells about her father's death and the impact he’s had in her life. “...leadership is really about service”
Joe Knopp talks about his struggles in his teenage years and how important water has been to him. Joe talks about what inspired him to start Ripple and how he started his own business. Knopp describes the impact of Ripple, their mission, and how they’re changing the world well by well.
“He really was one of the two men in my life who have had the biggest impact on me because he saw a lot of good in me, he also put me in a position to lead and lead people who didn’t look like me...” Vice President at NielsenIQ, Terrance Bacchus, details the challenges he dealt with growing up, the people who have inspired him, how he became a strong leader, and how his prayerful discernment helped to guide him in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
“Always be kind because you never know what someone is going through...we are human beings we’re going through something, always.” The Executive Director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Jennifer Hafner Spieser, dives into her life, occupation, and her love of people and nature. You will get an insight on what to look forward to in the future of Cincinnati Parks in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
“Improv is a life skill and is really a communication skill.” Hear Tom talk about his history and his new passion for improv with the group “Remember to Laugh”. Tom speaks on how improv is relevant to sales and how he has used it to lead a life of service.
“The more conversations I had, the more I just felt like I had one more step and one more piece of the puzzle, but that only comes with taking action”. Kendra Ramirez visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to talk about her mental and professional journey. Kendra highlights steps she took to get where she is today, and her family has played a large role in her life as well.
“I first of all think faith and work are in no way incompatible”. Greg Stoughton visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to have a conversation about faith, work, past adventures, and dealing with adversity at a young age. Greg explains some key moments that helped build his self-confidence.
“Since I really let God lead and since I’ve asked him first, and gassed up my tank with sacraments, it has been the most exciting ride ever...”. Leslie Kuhlman from Saint Margaret of York Church talks about her family, her career choices, her beliefs and faith, and what she has discovered as her calling in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
“Embrace being a little different and being a little standout-ish”. Steve goes solo for this episode on Grandmas Comfy Couch to talk about his gratitude for the mothers in his life. Steve reflects on the past and future to rightfully thank the mothers in his life.
Kent Wellington visits Grandma’s Comfy Couch to discuss with Steve King about trusting in one’s faith, even when negative things seem inevitable. Kent speaks about two foundations that are based on “faith” and “giving”.
“Marginal, incremental improvements every day, get better every day and you’ll make a big difference.” Tom talks about his experience as a leader in a variety of occupations and the importance of initiative, groundedness, and team building for ultimate success.
“I want to represent Christ in a way that if people were to talk to me or be around me they’d think to themselves, ‘Wow there is something different about her!’” The founder of Salt and Light Salon and Spa, Alicia Koch, talks about her life decisions, faith, her interests, and how she became the entrepreneur that she is today in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
“The day I die Ima hope to have one more thing I didn’t get done.” Listen to Elaine (Lani) Johnson. Hear her speak about her children, her father, the river cabin and her career. All things that have shaped her to be the women she is today, on this episode of Grandmas comfy couch.
“Not downplaying the importance of education in our life but unfortunately, we don’t learn how to learn about ourselves...” This week Steve sits down with serial entrepreneur John McCarthy.
“Our time is precious and use it all at the service of others.”Sean Reynolds talks about the many blessings in his life and career as a spiritual director and mentor for young couples and advice he has learned as a person of service.
“Emily served in a really unique way, she had also had a really hard life and she suffered quite a bit, but she served through recognizing everyone else is struggling too and getting them to feel good even in the most difficult moments.” Hear Jen Casey, longtime friend of Steve, talk about her family and her future.
Amy Connor talks about what her career has been like as a business leader and her journey through faith. She discusses her favorite things to do with her kids, favorite sport, and other hobbies she has. Listen to Amy’s stories and life lessons on this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
Employee of People At Your Service Monica Touby and one of the Fantastic Four, discusses her experiences with faith and her involvement at Miami (OH) University. She discusses important people in her life, her favorite hobbies, and what her goals are for herself in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
President of OCEAN Programs, Luke Dooley, discusses being a leader of service and following his vocation. He lays out how he has become successful and the role of faith in the workplace in this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
Ryan Chapin, Founder and President of Trusted Consulting discusses his journey in the business world and the impact of faith on this journey. He shares what it takes to be successful and creates a supportive network on this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
Colin Jeffries talks about using his skills to fulfill his purpose in the business world, by not just focusing on data and analytics, but by having heart and trying to reach as many people as possible in the community and across the globe on this week's episode of Grandma’s Comfy Coach hosted by Steve King.
Ron Touby, and his daughter Monica talk about their faith as a central part of their everyday lives, and how it has defined their shared purpose: being a light in the world. This short yet inspirational saying can change the world and shape one's outlook on life in this week's episode of Grandmas Comfy Coach hosted by Steve King.
Ron Touby, City Director for Cru Leader Impact, chats about his interests, his involvement in faith, and advice for constantly learning and improving in a business environment for this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
"It boils down to knowing your folks the crew of your ship."Andy takes you through his journey of multiple career paths, experiences in the Naval Academy, how he found his faith, and advice he has learned from being in business in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
Listen to Siobhan Taylor, President and Ceo of Depaul Cristo Rey High School, talk about her work around the Cincinnati area and her relationship with Jesus in this week’s episode of Grandma’s Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
"Tempo. Sometimes you must push it and sometimes you must control the tempo." Listen to Kurt Kersey talk about his life and business in this week's episode of Grandmas Comfy Couch hosted by Steve King.
“The shower of blessing” This week Steve sits down with Peggy Murriner a coach and consultant for high growth teams and entrepreneurs. Hear Peggy Murriner speak about her personal run in with the lord and her own experiences in business.
“I'm very heavily involved in experience learning, which is where students get involved in hands on projects...we try to engage them with real companies to give them real problems to work on.” Steve sits down with Xavier professor, Karen Eutsler. Karen speaks to Steve about her time in corporate and her teaching career.
“I believe God puts the right person at the right time, in the right place, for the right reasons for his Glory.” This week Steve sits down with Recruitment and Marketing Strategist, Kejal Shah, and talk about what it's like to be a man of faith and business at such a young age.
“There’re certain things in life you can’t just microwave, you just have to let time be time.” It’s difficult to give up control and accept that life doesn’t always move at the pace you want. This week Steve sits down with VP of Recruiting at Mission Advantage, George Josten. Steve and George talk about life and George gives some wisdom to Steve and the audience.
“Vocation vs Occupation. What am I called to do in the workplace and what am I called to do in Ministry?” It’s a difficult question that many struggle with. This week, hear Steves discussion with CFO Chadwick Howe of Scaled Up Marketing.
Get to know the squad in this weeks listen. Steve King sits down with the “Fantastic Four", his first four hirers! The Fantastic Four share experiences, stories, and advice!
Steve King sits down with two of the original team members Angus Mowery and Joey Sciarra and speaks on the exciting future of PAYS.