In this episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, host Dilen Kakar and Maren Walseth talk about the mental toughness, challenges, and experiences of being a professional basketball player while adhering to life beyond the sport. Walseth reflects upon her time as a coach and explains how she found her calling as someone who wants to make an impact on the life of others. Join us for the eighth episode of the Forward Motion Podcast!

MEET MAREN

Maren brings professional coaching solutions to motivated leaders in the college athletic setting. Known as a problem solver, motivator, and relationship builder, she is passionate about removing self-doubt, improving self-responsibility, and partnering with people to maximize their leadership and impact within their communities. 

Maren is a teacher and coach at her core. Whether it is mentoring student-athletes on the basketball court or supporting business leaders and corporate executives, Maren is driven by opening doors and empowering others to live out their dreams.

As a student-athlete at Penn State University, Maren earned all-conference honors and competed in the 2000 NCAA Final Four in Philadelphia. She played professionally in the WNBA and in Ligue Féminine de Basketball in France. A 10-year assistant coach and 5-year head coach, at the Division 1 level, Maren has personal leadership and management experience in high stress and public spheres.
 
After 15 years of coaching women's basketball, Maren enjoys using her on-court expertise as a television analyst. This adventure allows Maren to continue to share her love of the game.

Maren is a ACC Certified coach throughout the ICF, a Certified Professional Business Coach by the Professional Business Coach Alliance (PBCA) and a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U (CEG). Maren is certified to use the Extended DISC behavioral assessment tool and the One Page Business Plan in her coaching engagements.  

In this week's episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, Host Dilen Kakar meets with the Founder and Managing Partner of Hermosa Wealth Management to talk about the ins and outs of public finance, municipal bonds, investment banking, and taking the risk as a business owner. Join us as we dive into the life of Ken Gillespie! 

Ken Gillespie attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for his undergraduate studies before pursuing a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California. Following his college attendance, Ken worked as a bulge bracket Investment Banker, taking on lead and executive roles at established banks like UBS, Bank of America, William Blair, and Oppenheimer & Co. Following his career in investment baking, Ken founded and now presides over the management of Hermosa Wealth Management.

In the sixth episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, host Dilen Kakar and award-winning CEO Nate Green talk about the importance of sticking to your principles, staying hungry, and limiting the excuses you make. From the Police Academy to being on the sell side of an eight-figure exit of one of his companies, Nate takes us through his journey. Join us as we dive into Nate's mind!

Nate Green empowers individuals to unlock their full potential through transformative coaching and impactful speaking. His programs, like the Built Unstoppable Mastermind, help participants clarify goals, overcome mental barriers, and take strategic action. 

Focusing on resilience, Nate combines engaging content and a supportive community to inspire personal growth. As a keynote speaker, he covers entrepreneur performance, leadership, and team motivation, offering practical insights that drive action. Nate is also the author of “Suck Less, Do Better,” a guide to resilience and focused action. Nate provides the tools for lasting transformation and lifelong success through his coaching, speaking, and courses. 

For more information about Nate Green and his programs, books, and coaching, visit
https://successwithnategreen.com/

In the fifth episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, host Dilen Kakar gains insight into the life of Ian Bowen. Diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis in 2009, medical professionals let Ian know that he would never walk again. But instead of accepting defeat, Ian chose to defy medical expectations through sheer willpower, determination, and what he calls Positive Persistence. The two discus the power of “Watch Me” and not letting the perceptions and words of others dictate your future. 

Ian Bowen is the Founder of Positive Persistence and the Positive Persistence Podcast, a certified elite life and success coach, a world class motivational speaker, the owner of the Fit Body Boot Camp, and a marathon runner. 

Ian Bowen's journey from paralysis to marathon running, is an inspiring story of what it means to turn adversity into triumph. Through this story, Ian has crafted his RINSE methodology- a powerful tool that helps you break free from limiting beliefs and overcome life's toughest challenges.

For more information about Ian Bowen, visit thepositivepersistence.com/home 

In the fourth episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, Dilen Kakar speaks with Former PGA professional golfer and current Executive Director of the Desert Cancer Mark Scheibach Foundation about the habits Mark possesses, the advice he would give to young adults like Dilen looking to make a difference, and the large-scale fundraising that the Desert Cancer Foundation has produced. Join us as we dive into the mind of Mark Scheibach and learn from his experiences as a leader throughout the non-profit industry.  

Mark Scheibach is Cthe hief Executive Officer and the Executive Director of the Desert Cancer Foundation, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds and millions of dollars in cancer care for low-income individuals of the Coachella Valley. Before working in the non-profit sector, Scheibach played professional golf after attending the University of Wisconsin and taking part in multiple Big 10 Championships. He then took on club management before becoming the head of the Desert Cancer Foundation.

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In the third episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, Dilen Kakar explores the motivations, habits, and inner thoughts that drive Anthony Trucks to become the man he is today. Trucks provides the advice that he would offer to both his younger self and young adults like host Dilen Kakar. Get ready for a blast of an episode with our newest guest, one of the most influential motivational speakers on the planet!

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift podcast, author of the “Identity Shift” book, and the founder of Identity Shift coaching. He uses cutting-edge research in science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to do the Dark Work to Make Shift Happen in their lives.

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In the second episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, Dilen Kakar and guest Michael McGuire discuss the path taken from a non-target college student to the mid-bracket investment banks of New York City. The two discussed the importance of moving forward and looking at the bigger picture when visualizing goals. Join us as we get into our second episode!

Michael’s Bio:

Growing up on the Junior ITF Circuit, Michael McGuire was a top tennis player in nation, competing in Orange Bowl and many events alike. After attending CAL State Fullerton for undergraduate education and obtaining his Masters of Science in accounting from the UCI Paul Merger School of Business, McGuire was able to break into the world of investment banking where he now holds a position as a Technology Investment Banking Analyst at D.A. Davidson in New York City

In this introductory episode, we discuss the importance of learning from our past experiences. Host Dilen Kakar reflects on the different principles he wishes his seventh grade self known. Join us as we dive into the first of many exciting episodes of the Forward Motion podcast, giving you tips, advice, and real life perspectives on that significance of moving forward!