Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

Building model trains are all about the details, the enjoyment of the journey, and the satisfaction
of doing something your way. The finished result may not be perfect, but it must be good.

LaMonte Thomas' enthusiasm for trains influenced his enthusiasm for work. Listen to how he stays on track by caring for people, hearing their stories, and showing compassion.

Lighting is the business. Bringing light into her company is Debbie’s purpose. As Oncor Electric’s Chief Customer Officer and SVP-HR, Debbie Dennis has created exceptional customer service that connects people and communities. It is her belief that anyone can influence others. Listen as she shares what makes a good influencer & how to coach employees to success.

Remembering from age 6, Judy Hoberman heard messages like, “girls don’t do this,” or “girls don’t do that.” That led her to become an advocate for women in leadership as she speaks and writes on how to be treated equally, not identically. To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com.

Do you have chronic pain? Listen to how Master Coach, Teresa Pool, uses horses for healing. She believes her role as an established executive coach is to give back, plant seeds, and impact the lives of 10,000 people! That’s right..10,000! Learn how she uses horses to coach people looking to create a new relationship with chronic pain.

Do you know anyone who has read over 500 books? Then, meet Book Synopsis Guru Randy Mayeux!
Tune in to this week's podcast to learn all about deep reading, the @First Friday Book Synopsis Fan Page and Randy's TPV's!

What is it like to run a successful family business for almost 30 years?
The Hodges brothers run a large family-owned investment management firm in Dallas, TX and they've made a name for themselves after going where others fear to tread.
Tune in to find out the brothers' insightful TPVs !

To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com.

alerie interviews Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, Dallas.

Tom Landis is not your average businessman. Tom has extensive experience in the restaurant business but wanted to make a difference and solve two of the industry's biggest problems: high employee turnover and customer service. He did just that by founding Howdy Homemade Icecream, a store that hires special needs workers.

Discover how the Businessman is breaking stereotypes one 'scoop' at a time.

Lee and Julie Colan are part of the 1.4 million businesses in the U.S. run by a husband and wife team! For over 20 years they have been successfully equipping and inspiring leaders at every level, all while writing 15 books and raising three children.
What is it like to be in business with your spouse and actually do it right?

Learn more about The L Group:
https://www.thelgroup.com/

To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com.

With pure grit, Heather helped Energy Future Holdings plow through the largest bankruptcies ever in the U.S. while calming the waters for her and her team to make the process as smooth as possible. Now, Vistra has emerged as a stronger leader in the industry.
She’s found success through failures and leads by the values and wisdom instilled by her upbringing. How was she able to do lead through such a trying time? Listen in for her teachable points of view that guide her journey.

To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com.

Chris Coffman sits down with Valerie to open up about his leadership journey from being a Minister, to founding a life-changing organization called 'Helping Hands for Single Moms' in Phoenix, AZ in 2002. Since then, Coffman also expanded the program to Dallas, TX and soon he plans to take the organization nationwide.
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Michelle discusses her own empowerment journey after taking part in the organization's program, and how she went from a 'broken mom with no direction', to finding her call, to graduating College, and how important it was for her to 'appreciate the battle'.

Learn more about Helping Hands for Single Moms
https://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/