Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Clint Gresham. Clint was regarded as a leader of men, and an invaluable asset to the championship locker room. For years, Clint led meetings with his team mates on how to walk in true masculinity and how one must pursue greatness in every area of life. Believing that to only excel as a football player, and neglect the rest of your being, would eventually create fragile manhood, and poor performance on the field. In addition to his work in the locker room, Clint also spent several years as a volunteer Young Life leader.

Key Takeaways:

- Success doesn’t always mean fame and fortune

- Be wise about mental health

- Work to improve yourself and bring others along with you

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/04/19/episode-55-redefining-success-with-clint-gresham/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Kyle Dillingham. Kyle has taken his music to 41 countries earning him the title of "Oklahoma's Musical Ambassador." He has performed for the King of Malaysia, the Princess of Thailand, Beijing Central Conservatory (broadcast on Chinese national television) and Singapore's National Day Celebration. Dillingham has also performed for many government leaders including the Japanese, Thai and Saudi Arabian Ambassadors as well as for many US Ambassadors while abroad.

Key Takeaways:

- Use your story to impact people

- Connect with the uniqueness of others

- Each dream has a purpose

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/04/12/episode-54-building-connection-through-music-with-kyle-dillingham/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Kevin Carroll. Kevin is an author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others.

Key Takeaways:

- Find a supportive yet demanding mentor

- Learn to speak up and ask questions

- Stay ready and work to improve

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/04/05/episode-53-the-power-of-play-with-kevin-carroll/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Janelle Schroy. Janelle is the founder and director of Adventure Clubs, where kids ages 4 - 10 years old come for online, small group adventures in the areas of Conservation, World Culture, Visual and Performing Arts, and STEM.

Key Takeaways:

- Pursue the dreams in front of you

- Experiential Learning is key

- Learning with friends is always better

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/03/27/episode-52-adventure-awaits-with-janelle-schroy/

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Renée Adams. Renée is a children’s book author and the founder/owner of the Calm In Your Palm®, Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks™ and Learn.Love.EQ.™ brands. She and her team enthusiastically and diligently create and develop stories for children along with entertaining and relatable characters/products. The stories and products focus on well-being and teaching children (and their parents) emotional intelligence and make learning fun. Renée is a certified Goleman Emotional Intelligence coach. She is also a Whole Modern Parent emotional intelligence “Collective Expert”.

Key Takeaways:

- Emotions are there for a reason.

- Emotional Intelligence is really learning about yourself

- Replace fear and guilt with love and joy

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/03/19/episode-51-emotional-intelligence-with-renee-adams/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Mike Beckham. Mike began his career working with the worldwide non-profit Christian ministry CRU. Since transitioning to the business world, he has been a part of founding and operating several e-commerce businesses that have cumulatively generated more than 1 billion in revenue.

Key Takeaways:

- Stewardship in business should be a core value.

- Each job you take grows you in a different way.

- Relational intentionality can shape an entrepreneurial mindset.

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/03/13/episode-50-entrepreneurship-with-a-purpose-with-mike-beckham/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Patrick Rieger. Patrick is a writer and producer in kids and family media whose work ranges from Power Rangers to PAW Patrol. He's written for Justice League Action, Unikitty!, DC Super Hero Girls, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Octonauts, and a whole bunch of shows about trains. Patrick and his family live in Los Angeles, California.

Key Takeaways:

- Make connections with those around you

- Take classes and take opportunities to learn

- Don’t compare yourself to others

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/03/05/episode-49-writing-for-tv-and-movies-with-patrick-rieger/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins. Jennifer is a passionate advocate and activist for disability rights. She joined the disability rights movement at age six and at age eight she participated in the famous” Capitol Crawl” protest to support the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. In 1990, she received the Americans With Disabilities Act Award from The Task Force on the Rights and Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities.

Key Takeaways:

- Everyone should have equal access to all areas of society

- Your voice can make a change

- Embrace who you are and what you believe in

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/02/26/episode-48-dreaming-for-all-with-jennifer-keelan-chaffins/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Ryan Westrup. Ryan has served as the LifeGroups/LifeMissions Pastor at the Life.Church Norman Campus right here in Norman, Oklahoma for the past three years. His role entails developing leaders, connecting people, and resourcing communities.

Key Takeaways:

- Encourage people along your journey

- Use competition to drive you, not push others down

- Your gifts and talents are specially designed

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/02/19/episode-47-redefining-a-win-with-ryan-westrup/.

Hi Dreamers and Doers! We believe you are NEVER too young to be a dreamer and NEVER too young to do your dream.

This week's episode is with Robert "Bob" Okello. Robert is a Founder and CEO at Maarifasasa Limited, a cutting-edge Ugandan education technology company leveraging technological innovations to democratize access to 21st-century education and skilling for the future of work. He is a passionate and results-oriented digital entrepreneur with a zeal for changing the world through education, technology, and entrepreneurship, helping individuals living in complex often low-resource settings.

Key Takeaways:

- Talent is equally distributed, opportunities are not

- Taking an interest in students can be life changing for them

- Kindness is world changing

For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/02/17/episode-46-creating-opportunity-with-robert-bob-okello/.