Category: Podcast
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Finding Joy Through Challenge: Sarah Haines on the Impact of Special Olympics Texas | Non-profit Series
In this inspiring episode, Sarah Haines, Chief Administrative Officer and Regional Executive Director at Special Olympics Texas, shares how the organization provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Melvin Coleman on How the Atlanta Black Chambers is Building Economic Power
In this compelling conversation, Melvin Coleman, President and CEO of the Atlanta Black Chambers, shares his journey from Navy service to UPS executive to leading one of the nation’s most influential Black business organizations.
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The Empathy Executive: Mallory Govert on Leading with Heart in Disability Employment | Staffing Series
In this powerful conversation, Mallory Govert, COO of Peak Performers, shares her journey from accidentally falling into the staffing industry to leading a groundbreaking nonprofit that’s revolutionizing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Supporting Startups Through Strategic Growth: Kate Adams’ Journey at Burkland Associates | Finances & Taxes Series
In this enlightening episode, Kate Adams shares her journey as Chief Growth Officer at Burkland Associates, where she’s built innovative marketing, partnerships, and business development channels to help the firm better serve venture-backed startups.
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The Growth Mindset Manager: Dan Saas’s Evolution from Sales Star to Operations Leader
In this engaging conversation, Dan Saas, Managing Partner at Vaco, shares his remarkable journey from making $12.50/hour collection calls to leading a Columbus office that’s part of a global professional services firm that’s grown 5X in the past decade.
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Behind the Business Success: Gary Frey’s Radical Approach to Forgiveness
In this powerful conversation, Gary Frey shares his remarkable journey from graphic designer to business leader, including his role transforming bizjournals.com from three employees into a $100 million enterprise.
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Extreme Ownership in Action: JR Rodriguez’s Path from Maintenance to Plant Management | Manufacturing Series
In this powerful episode, JR Rodriguez, Assistant Plant Manager at HB Specialty Foods, shares his remarkable journey from battling addiction as a young man to leading operations at a facility producing food coatings for major brands.
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Handcrafted Sleep: How John Grove Built on His Grandfather’s Mattress Legacy | Manufacturing Series
In this uplifting conversation, third-generation mattress maker John Grove shares the remarkable story of Mattress Grove – a family-owned North Carolina manufacturer with over 100 years of mattress-making heritage and more than five decades of independent production.
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Up and Running in 24 Hours: Teddy Hazelwood on Smyrna Ready Mix’s Revolutionary Acquisition Strategy | Building Materials Series
In this enlightening episode, Teddy Hazelwood, Chief Information Officer at Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, shares his remarkable journey from competing in high school computer competitions on green screen terminals to leading technology strategy for one of America’s fastest-growing construction materials companies.
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Metal, Ministry, and Mentorship: Shaun Eller’s Multifaceted Career at Ohio Gratings | Manufacturing Series
In this inspiring episode, Shaun Eller shares his remarkable 30-year journey at Ohio Gratings, from being hired as a drafter despite meeting none of the job qualifications to his current role as Chief Business Officer.