In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Brandon Coleman, a leader in the hospitality industry, to talk about navigating leadership through crisis while staying deeply committed to family and personal values.

Brandon shares his journey through the fast-paced world of hospitality, reflecting on pivotal career moments—including leading through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He opens up about the lessons learned from failure, the importance of culture in business turnarounds, and why empowering teams through ownership leads to stronger accountability and results.

Together, Kevin and Brandon explore what it means to balance an ambitious career with family life, the role of emotional presence in parenting, and how a balanced stakeholder approach can shape sustainable business growth. Brandon reflects on the leadership insights he hopes to pass on, both to his teams and to his children, highlighting that the legacy he wants to leave is one of love and support.

Whether you’re an executive in the middle of a career transformation, a leader striving to empower your team, or a parent working to show up more fully at home, this episode offers lessons in leadership, humility, and heart.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why a balanced stakeholder approach leads to healthier businesses
• How empowering teams creates accountability and ownership
• The leadership lessons that only failure can teach
• Why culture is the foundation for successful turnarounds
• How communication supports balance between work and family life
• The difference between being physically present and emotionally engaged as a parent
• Why humility and adaptability are critical in leadership
• How personal values shape long-term career decisions
• The legacy Brandon hopes to leave for his children
• Why leadership is a lifelong learning process

Top Takeaways:
• Balanced leadership means considering guests, team members, and shareholders equally • Empowerment builds stronger, more accountable teams
• Failure is an essential teacher in leadership growth
• Culture is the heartbeat of any successful transformation
• True presence in parenting goes beyond time—it’s about emotional engagement
• Humility and adaptability define sustainable leadership
• Communication is the bridge between family and career balance
• Legacy is not built on accolades, but on love and values passed on

About Brandon Coleman III:
Brandon Coleman III is the CEO of Cotton Patch Cafe, where he is leading the 48-unit Texas comfort-food brand through a bold growth plan to become the state’s largest by 2030. Previously, Brandon served as CEO of TGI Fridays, and held senior leadership roles at Dave & Buster’s, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill. An Ad Age “40 Under 40” honoree, Brandon is recognized for driving brand turnarounds, operational growth, and people-first cultures. Passionate about community impact, he has led Cotton Patch initiatives donating to Giving Kitchen and Kerr Country Relief Fund. A devoted husband and father, Brandon believes leadership is measured as much at home as it is in the boardroom.

In this open and empowering conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Papa John’s, to talk about building a career you love while staying deeply rooted in family and personal values.

Jenna shares her journey through the fast-paced world of marketing, from early career moves to leading some of the industry’s most recognizable campaigns, including Carter’s “Hello Optimism.” She opens up about the pivotal career decisions that shaped her leadership style, the lessons learned from stepping into big roles, and the influence of mentors and family along the way.

Together, Kevin and Jenna explore what it means to navigate motherhood while holding an executive title, the role of support systems in seasons of transition, and how to give yourself grace when life feels overwhelming. Jenna reflects on the power of emotional storytelling in marketing, the importance of designing your own career path, and how leadership lessons often come from parenting moments.

Whether you’re an aspiring executive, a working parent, or someone seeking a more intentional career, this episode offers both the strategy and heart needed to grow without losing yourself along the way.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to create momentum in your career by taking initiative

Why attitude shapes opportunity and growth

The role of support systems during major life and career changes

Communication strategies for balancing work and family life

How to design a career path that’s true to you

Why emotional storytelling connects more deeply with audiences

How parenting can shape and strengthen your leadership skills

The importance of giving yourself grace in challenging seasons

Ways to stay open and adaptable when your career vision changes

How mentorship can transform your professional journey

Top Takeaways:

Career growth is built on initiative and adaptability

Support systems are essential for thriving in motherhood and leadership

Grace is a leadership tool, both for yourself and others

Storytelling in marketing creates meaningful brand connections

Mentorship can accelerate both skill and confidence

Parenting lessons translate directly into leadership practices

Communication builds trust at home and at work

Career paths aren’t linear—own your unique journey

About Jenna Bromberg:
Jenna Bromberg is the Chief Marketing Officer at Papa John’s, where she leads brand strategy, creative campaigns, and marketing innovation for one of the world’s most recognized pizza brands. Previously, she held executive marketing roles at Carter’s, Hampton by Hilton, and Pizza Hut, driving award-winning campaigns such as “Hello Optimism.” A devoted mother and advocate for work-life balance, Jenna is known for her values-driven leadership, commitment to mentorship, and belief in the power of emotional storytelling to build lasting brand connections.

In this motivating and energizing conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Jennifer (Jen) Prince, Chief Commercial Officer of the Los Angeles Rams and former leader at Twitter, Google, and YouTube, to explore how to lead boldly at work while staying grounded at home.

Jen shares the career lesson she wishes she’d learned earlier: take smart risks and do the work you truly love, even if it means switching roles, changing companies, or choosing “less to do more.” She opens up about a pivotal moment as a young mom that reshaped her path from Google to Twitter so she could feel her impact, and how that conviction now fuels her work guiding the Rams’ commercial engine (including nearly $150M in partner revenue across the 2023-24 seasons) and building inclusive teams with women in key leadership roles.

Together, Kevin and Jen dive into blending boardroom and bedtime: bringing kids to training camp and conferences, living near extended family in Los Angeles, and using simple rituals (no phones at dinner, “Team Prince” values, a 5-word family values exercise) to keep everyone aligned. Jen also talks candidly about thriving as a woman in male-dominated industries, creating a culture where values live on every desk, and why happiness, kindness, and health are the bedrock of the legacy she hopes her three daughters will carry forward.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

Why “less is more” and intentional risk-taking can accelerate your career

How to design career moves around feeling your impact

Practical ways to blend work and family (yes, bring the kids to work)

The power of a supportive partner and a local village

Family rituals that reinforce values (no phones at dinner, inclusion, shared “value words”)

Why embracing change and reorgs can unlock opportunity

How women can lead and lift others in male-dominated fields

Ways to stay in the game through early parenthood (consulting, boards, part-time)

When to schedule structure and leave room for “surprise and delight”

What to model for kids about ambition, kindness, and wholeness

TOP TAKEAWAYS:

You can redesign your role to fit your season of life, even if it means a step back to do more of what matters

Anchor big career pivots to your values and impact

Change is fuel, not a threat

A strong home team makes high performance sustainable

Invite your kids into your world; they learn by watching you work

Culture scales when values are visible and practiced daily

Don’t wait for permission to protect your well-being

Keep a foot in the workforce during parenting seasons

Inclusion starts with everyday kindness

ABOUT JENNIFER PRINCE:

Jennifer Prince is the Chief Commercial Officer of the Los Angeles Rams, where she leads partnerships, revenue, and fan experiences across one of sports’ most innovative franchises. Previously, she held senior roles at Twitter, Google, and YouTube. A champion for diversity and inclusion, Jen has helped build a front office with more than 50% women and is a proud mom of three daughters, known for values-driven leadership and a “football is family” approach to life and work.

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Wade Allen, President of Costa Vida and former Chief Digital Officer at Brinker International, to explore what it means to lead with discipline, humility, and heart in both work and family life.

Wade shares his journey from tech and marketing leader to the top seat of a fast-growing restaurant brand, opening up about the career transitions, daily routines, and spiritual grounding that have shaped his leadership. He reflects on fatherhood, the challenge of being present while growing in his career, and the lessons he learned from moving his family across the country.

Together, Kevin and Wade unpack what it looks like to build a legacy that goes beyond job titles. Wade talks candidly about the impact of handing out bonus checks after a record-breaking year, the power of showing up for his family, and how faith and early morning routines help him manage stress in a high-pressure role.

Whether you're navigating a big career leap, trying to stay grounded at home, or looking for a more meaningful way to lead, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life insight from someone who has walked the path.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why humility is the foundation of strong leadership

How to balance faith, family, and a demanding career

The value of morning rituals for clarity and focus

What it takes to shift from functional leader to president

How Wade rebuilt connection with his kids after being on the road

The emotional power of recognition and genuine connection

How to lead with intention in every season of life

Why being present is more important than being perfect

How to use tough decisions as growth opportunities for your kids

What legacy really means and how to shape it through action

Top Takeaways:

You can redefine your identity at any stage of your career

Legacy is about people, not possessions

Spiritual grounding brings clarity and compassion

Parenting well requires presence, not perfection

Handing out checks is more powerful than receiving them

Career growth and family growth don't have to compete

Culture is built through consistent, personal connection

Reconnecting with your kids is always possible

Routines are a powerful antidote to chaos

Leaders who serve leave a lasting impact

About Wade Allen:
Wade Allen is the President of Costa Vida, where he is leading the brand through one of the most successful chapters in its history. Before joining Costa Vida, he held executive leadership roles across marketing, technology, and digital at Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s and Maggiano’s. He is a devoted husband and father of four, known for his values-driven leadership, commitment to faith and fitness, and passion for creating meaningful connections with his team and his family.

In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, Kevin Rice sits down with Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience at BP and former CMO of Yesway, to explore what it really means to lead with authenticity, purpose, and intention across every season of life.

Derek opens up about the early career lessons that shaped him, including his rejection of code-switching and the long journey toward embracing his full, authentic self at work and at home. He shares how fatherhood transformed his leadership style and how the values instilled by his parents in Southeast DC still guide his decisions today.

Together, Kevin and Derek unpack the trade-offs of chasing big career goals while staying present for your family. Derek reflects on the power of saying no, what it meant to build a team and legacy at Yesway, and the emotional decision to step away for a new opportunity at BP. He also shares lessons from parenting adult children, the mindset that fueled his cross-country moves, and how his upbringing shaped his commitment to mentorship and inclusion.

Whether you're navigating a major career decision, leading a team, or trying to be more intentional at home, Derek's story is filled with grounded wisdom, lived experience, and practical insights you won't forget.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why bringing your full self to work is a leadership advantage
• How to balance seasons of hustle with seasons of presence
• The difference between keeping it real and being truly authentic
• How to create intentional boundaries to protect your time with family
• The power of strategic parenting and why weekends need a plan
• What legacy means to Derek and how he hopes his kids remember him
• How inclusion is about background and experience, not just checkboxes
• Why embracing discomfort and uncertainty creates growth
• How to build a family home your kids want to return to
• Why feedback is a gift, especially when it comes from your kids

Top Takeaways:
• Authentic leadership begins with self-awareness and evolves over time
• Strategic parenting requires the same intention as leading a team
• Family time only becomes meaningful when it’s planned and protected
• Career mobility often requires physical mobility
• Fatherhood sharpens empathy, patience, and self-reflection
• Legacy lives in how you show up, not just what you achieve
• Inclusion means creating space for people to be themselves
• Saying no to the wrong things allows you to say yes to what matters
• Feedback, even when uncomfortable, helps leaders grow
• A strong home environment can be a lifelong foundation for your kids

About Derek Gaskins:
Derek Gaskins is a marketing executive and brand strategist who currently serves as Head of Guest Experience at BP, overseeing iconic retail brands like ampm, Thorntons, and TravelCenters of America. Before that, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Yesway, where he helped lead one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the country. Throughout his career, Derek has championed cultural relevance, innovation, and inclusion. He is also a proud husband and father, deeply committed to living a life of purpose, presence, and impact.

In this conversation, Jeff Jenkins shares his journey through career and parenting, discussing the challenges of balancing a high-performance career with family life. He reflects on the lessons learned from imposter syndrome, the importance of presence in parenting, and the value of coaching kids' sports. Jeff emphasizes the need for personal growth, adaptability in career transitions, and the significance of cultural relevance in marketing. He offers valuable insights for future leaders on living with purpose and the importance of making one's own path in both career and parenting.

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