Breaking Generational Patterns: How Dawn Nielsen Led Kolache Factory to 23% Growth During COVID

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dawn Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer at Kolache Factory, shares her raw journey from a 9-year-old scrubbing baseboards to leading a 60+ location franchise empire.
Compassion Without Limits: Transforming Lives Through Evidence-Based Care with Emmett Highbaugh Jr.

In this inspiring episode, Emmett T. Highbaugh Jr., Chief Program Officer at NCIA, shares his deeply personal journey into social services driven by his family’s experience with autism.
The Problem Solver: How Kelly Alston Rose to Market President at Mills Automotive Group

In this insightful episode, Kelly Alston, Market President at Mills Automotive Group, shares his accidental entry into the automotive industry and his journey to leadership.
Building Community at Scale: Jennifer Jeronimo’s 5,000-Member Investment Revolution at Gaingels

In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gangels, shares her remarkable journey from 19 years as a “fixer and builder” at JP Morgan Chase to leading a venture capital group that’s revolutionizing access to startup investments.
The Five Senses of Dining: How Steve Simon Built Fifth Group Restaurants

In this revealing conversation, Fifth Group Restaurants founder and CEO Steve Simon takes us on his 40-year journey through the hospitality industry – from his teenage days washing dishes to building an Atlanta dining empire.
From Teen Mother to Tech CEO: Tana Greene’s Revolutionary Approach to Workforce Flexibility

In this powerful episode, Tana Greene, CEO of My Work Choice, shares her extraordinary journey from becoming a mother at 15 while trapped in an abusive marriage to building a revolutionary staffing company that’s transforming the manufacturing industry.
How Greg Geehan Creates Healthcare AI Startups Through Scale Up Labs Venture Studio

In this fascinating episode, Greg Geehan, co-founder and managing partner at Scale Up Labs, reveals how his venture studio is using “Blueprint AI” to rapidly prototype and launch AI-driven companies in healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
From Bedside Nurse to Healthcare Executive: Crystal Farmer’s Leadership Journey at Augusta Health

In this inspiring episode, Crystal Farmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Augusta Health, shares her remarkable 28-year journey from bedside nursing to executive leadership.
Putting Education First: How Peter Harris Created the Nation’s Largest Student-Run Fund

In this fascinating episode, Peter Harris, founding partner of University Growth Fund, shares his remarkable journey from international micro-franchising consultant to building the country’s largest education-based private equity fund.
How Chris Chambers Built Einstein Bridge After Surviving Business Challenges

In this compelling episode, Chris Chambers, founder and CEO of Einstein Bridge, shares his remarkable journey from 16 years in corporate America to building a revolutionary research and innovation data-as-a-service platform.