Jeff Hancher is a military veteran turned leadership developer, keynote speaker, and national bestselling author dedicated to empowering leaders to “lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.” Jeff Hancher He’s the author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, and he designs workshops and tools to help organizations build trust, improve team performance, and navigate difficult conversations.

https://www.jeffhancher.com/

Christopher H. Franklin is chairman and CEO of Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG). A 30-year company veteran, he joined in 1992 and became CEO in 2015, leading the $4.2 billion acquisition of Peoples Natural Gas that created Essential in 2020. He serves on the board of CenterPoint Energy and is active on regional civic boards; he has also been named the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Chair-Elect for 2025. Franklin holds a B.S. from West Chester University and an MBA from Villanova University.

Nick Subich is President & CEO of YTS Wealth Management, an LPL Financial–affiliated firm he co-founded in 2019. A Lock Haven University alum and former Pennsylvania Army National Guard infantry officer, he leads a fast-growing team serving clients nationwide, now managing more than $1.6 billion in assets. Recognized on Forbes’ Best-in-State and Top Next-Gen lists, Nick is known for decisive execution, accountability, and a community-first approach across Western PA

The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center, where holistic care meets family empowerment.

Our goal is to make sure every person who walks through our doors feels empowered whether it be to take care of their medically fragile child, or to make a life changing decision. We’re here to support the community; our family.

What We Do:  We believe that families come in all shapes and sizes, and that any setbacks can usually be addressed by listening and teaching in a way that is conducive to the family unit.Togetherness and strong communication is incorporated in everything we do from the environment in which we teach families in our Pediatric Specialty Hospital, the care we provide to children in Child’s Way daycare expecting, and the supportive, nurturing accommodations we make for a birthparent considering adoption. We speak to and care for our patients and clients as if they were our own family.

Chelsea Musial is the Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association in Pittsburgh, where she leads efforts to fund research, support families, and advocate for those affected by diabetes. A passionate community builder, Chelsea is also the team captain of “Chelsea’s ChampYinz” in the ADA’s Step Out® Walk. Her leadership is driven by a deep commitment to health equity and empowering others to take bold steps toward a diabetes-free future. https://stepout.diabetes.org/participants/48203

Meet Michael Costello, CEO of GNC—a dynamic leader driving innovation in global wellness right here in Pittsburgh! With decades of retail expertise and a bold vision for the future, he’s transforming how the world thinks about health and performance. Don’t miss our conversation on the CEOs You Should Know podcast!

What do mermaids, tuna, and Pittsburgh have in common? Find out in our conversation with Andy Mecs, President of Chicken of the Sea! We’re talkin’ leadership, seafood, and how this hometown guy made waves in the industry.

As a family-owned, community-first insurance agency, Rupp-Fiore Insurance strives to form relationships with our clients built on trust and understanding. We don’t just sell you a product and disappear. We want you to understand what’s protecting you, your loved ones, your business, your employees, and the assets you own and depend on. We make suggestions and provide explanations based on our full understanding of your unique insurance needs, allowing you to make the most informed decisions possible for your family or your business. https://ruppfiore.com/

Meet Samantha Rawagah, President of Stahl Plumbing & HVAC. From aspiring medical examiner to property management pro, her journey led her to modernize one of Pittsburgh’s legacy businesses. Now she’s building an employee-owned future where plumbers and HVAC techs have a real stake in success. Hear her inspiring story on the podcast! https://stahlplumbingpittsburgh.com/

OUR MISSION
We transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness through the love of Christ.

OUR VISION
We are a model community providing hope and healing to Pittsburgh's homeless and hurting.

OUR WEBSITE
https://www.lightoflife.org/