Angel Gutierrez is the VP of Institutional Advancement for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Angel discusses his 25 years of non-profit experience and why his role is so fulfilling.

Learn about the value of networking, mentorship, and helping others with Angel Gutierrez. Angel is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He discusses his upbringing in a traditional Puerto Rican household, and how he took advantage of open doors and opportunities to propel his career. Angel has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years and has built his career around helping others.

“There is more to life than just me...there is more life to find in helping others.”

-Angel Gutierrez

Anthony Bass is a former NFL player who has led a life of ministry and non-profit work. He also holds 3 master’s degrees.

Wow, get inspired! Former NFL Defensive Back Anthony Bass discusses his experience as a professional athlete, and how his faith led him to leave the NFL and fully dedicate his life to ministry and helping others. Anthony is the Senior Executive Director of the American Cancer Society and a lead pastor. He holds three master’s degrees: public affairs, divinity, and business administration.

“Leadership is about relationships. I had to learn how to master relationships.’”

-Anthony Bass

Darren Shearer is the founder and CEO of a media and publishing company. He discusses his religious upbringing, experiences in the Air Force, and how he started his own company.

Learn how to market yourself and your business through the teachings of Jesus with Darren Shearer, CEO and founder of HighBridge Media. Darren joined the Air Force the day of 9/11, feeling a need to help his country. He then enrolled in a seminary and went on to start his own media and book publishing company. Darren discusses his religious and career journey, as well as their intersection. He touches on overcoming the human desire to feel validated through his personal accounts of acting selflessly.

“Every [social media] platform is celebrating something different, but the issue has to be settled on a daily basis with [the question] ‘Do we actually matter?’..and it starts with discovering our Creator.” -Darren Shearer

Lindsey Holland is the Director of HR at MAP International, a medical supplies company that serves over 82 countries in need. She discusses her winding professional journey and how faith guided her.

Career paths are not meant to be linear. Learn how to hear God answer your prayers for stability and contentment in your job by listening to Lindsey Holland’s journey to success. She describes how the decisions she has made, people she has met, and faith in God have led her to her current role, where she is the Director of HR for an international medical company.

“There have been times of questioning [my faith]...times where I’ve wondered ‘What does it mean to have been thrust into this faith where it hasn’t been a choice?’ But it absolutely has been a choice.” --Lindsey Holland

Learn about how to make your business grow and change lives through virtuous leadership by listening to Dan DeMatte, founder of Damascus, describes his journey and the success he and his organization have achieved. Damascus is a community of Catholic missionaries that aims to revive and transform the Church in America. Since 2015, Damascus has welcomed 20,000 people annually, including 10,000 youths. Dan discusses how gratitude and mindset allow you to stay connected to God and follow a successful path.

“As a leader, the more I give away to my employees, the more they accomplish...The more I [let go of] wanting to keep my legacy to myself...the more things grow.” -Dan DeMatte

Shawn Jeffers, Executive Director of the non-profit, Little City, shares his lessons from his 47 years of community service experience.

Learn about the skills it takes to run a non-profit by listening to Shawn Jeffers’ story of hardship, fulfillment, and success. Shawn gives valuable tips on properly setting your identity, and how he was able to overcome the fear of working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If Shawn’s career journey inspires you, please consider donating to Little City.

“The more I give, the more it comes back to me in ways I could never, ever payback...I have had to overcome the belief that I could do [non-profit work] alone or the belief that it was about me...it has very little to do with me.” -Shawn Jeffers

Dr. Kehinde Eniola, Physician and Clinic Director at Cone Family Medical Center, discusses her journey moving from Nigeria to the U.S., and how her faith has helped her succeed in practicing medicine.

Learn how culture, virtue, and leadership interact by listening to Dr. Kehinde Eniola describe her cross-continental move from Nigeria to the U.S., and how she climbed the ranks to become a Clinic Director. After finishing medical training at the top of her class, Kehinde moved to the U.S. and began her residency at St. Joseph Hospital in New York.

“Even when no one is watching you when your boss is not watching you...God is watching you…[Do] the right thing…[be] trustworthy…[be] diligent at work” -Kehinde Eniola

Learn how to enhance your leadership abilities through overcoming vices by listening to Pierre Monice, current regional SVP of Human Resources for a large national health care system and former pastor. Pierre is a high-energy, relational leader with a passion for inspiring people to reach high levels personally and professionally. Pierre’s successes and failures allow him to share his story and inspire others to overcome challenges virtuously.

“God has plans for you. Run your race. Stay there. Don’t let ego and pride get in the way. He is going to make things work out the way He needs them to work out.” -Pierre Monice

Rumame Samuels Bryant currently serves as the Executive Director of Total Rewards for UnityPoint Health, a network of hospitals, clinics, and home care services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Bryant describes herself as a “woman of faith,” as she enjoys using singing and public speaking to encourage others to reach their fullest potential.

In this episode, Bryant shares her journey to becoming a licensed minister and the importance of integrating all of the gifts that God gave her into her life. Bryant opens up about the doubts that she had in understanding her calling, as well as the opportunities being a minister and a believer of God has given her. Finally, Bryant discusses her time in the Healthcare field as a business leader and the positive impact she has had on the people she serves.

“Even when there is something that is difficult or challenging, but when you have peace about it, this is a complete confirmation of ‘Yes, this is what I am supposed to be doing.’”

Dave Kahle is a Christian author, speaker, and sales trainer with over 30 years of experience. Dave has authored thirteen books, including Question Your Way to Sales Success, 11 Secrets of Time Management for Salespeople, and How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime. Dave writes a weekly e-magazine for salespeople and has presented in 47 states and 11 countries. Also, for over 25 years, he's been President of Kahle Way Sales Systems, a sales training/consulting company, where he has trained tens of thousands of salespeople and sales managers. In this episode, Dave shares his secrets to being effective and managing one’s time in sales. He also discusses his journey as an author, some struggles early on in his career, some wisdom from his favorite books he has written, and insights from his most recent book about Christian business called “Good Book on Business.” You can find more information regarding Kahle Way Sales System at https://www.thesalesresourcecenter.com and you can contact Dave Kahle at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekahle/ and https://www.davekahle.com/dave-kahle/