As a former NFL lineman, DesRochers has faced many big challenges in his life.  From being told as a high schooler that he was no good at football, to being benched during a college football game because he was getting outplayed by his opponent, Dave used these challenges and setbacks to propel himself into success, on and off the playing field.   He says "when I approach a meeting or relationship with an agenda, it is all about meeting my own needs.  When I approach these with purpose, it becomes about the other person, and the end result usually turns into a win for everyone."   Dave is a man with a purpose, in everything he does.  He uses his life experiences, good and bad, to teach and inspire others, and to help them discover how to match their talents with their purpose and their desire.  You can learn more about Dave and his business on his LinkedIn profile here:  (2) Dave DesRochers | LinkedIn  For more about PATH 2, visit Home - PATH2 - Online Career Discovery Program and use the discount code HART50 to save $50 off of your PATH2 program!  Watch this video to learn more PATH2 Online Career Discovery Program – Overview on Vimeo

The main reason the From The Hart podcast exists is to teach, motivate, and inspire people to be become their best self.  Our guests have tremendous stories of hope, redemption, love, impact, and legacy.  Jack Hart has not only been a great role model for the people in his professional life, in his Church, and his community, but most importantly in his family.   As the youngest of Jack and Elaine Hart's 5 kids, I have been led and mentored by one of the best!  In this episode, he talks about his near 70 year marriage to my Mom, his 40 year career in one company, his faith, his love of sports, his "man's best friend" Bogie, and so much more.   You will gain nuggets of wisdom that will guide you in your daily life.  You can reach Jack at [email protected].  We are originally airing this episode on his 94th birthday.  

Join From The Hart Podcast host Ed Hart, as he sat down on January 22, 2021 with former Dodgers General Manager Fred Claire, former Dodger knuckleballer, and 25 year big league veteran Charlie Hough, and former Dodger PA announcer, and current voice of USC Trojans football, Pete Arbogast, as they paid tribute to the lives of the legendary Tommy Lasorda, the greatest Dodger pitcher in history statistically, Don Sutton, and the home run king, Hammerin' Hank Aaron.  What a special conversation with these three great men, about three legends of baseball...plus some Vin Scully stories.  You don't want to miss this one!

TILLY’S LIFE CENTER (TLC) IS A YOUTH-FOCUSED, 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AIMED AT EMPOWERING ALL TEENS WITH A POSITIVE MINDSET AND ENABLING THEM TO EFFECTIVELY COPE WITH CRISIS, ADVERSITY AND TOUGH DECISIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE TODAY’S YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, KIND, HAPPY, AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.  WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INSPIRING HOUR WITH TILLY LEVINE, MONICA UTLEY, AND CHRISTINE CAREY.  YOU CAN REACH THEM AT Tilly's Life Center - A Youth Focused Non-Profit Empowerment Program (www.tillyslifecenter.org)

Dann Van Der Vliet is Executive Director of the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell University.  The Smith Family Business Initiative provides education, networking and research for family business owners, successors and students from across the globe. Previously, as Director of the Family Business Initiative at the University of Vermont (UVM) for 12 years, Dann helped to grow a respected program that included numerous peer groups, statewide business forums and was co-founder of the Family Enterprise Case Competition, the only global competition devoted to family business. He received his B.S. in Natural Resources and his M.Ed., both from the University of Vermont.  Dann can be reached by going to Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell | Cornell Johnson

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters.  She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. She lives in the Bay Area.  Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin

You can find Kara's best-selling book, "Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts & Doubters here  www.drinkhint.com/FromTheHart

Early Jackson's young life was a riches to rags story.  After having a comfortable life being raised by his parents, his Dad left, and his family moved into the projects.  Finding himself being raised by a single Mom, and then losing her when he was just 19, it would be easy to understand if he turned the losses in his life into reasons to be angry, destructive, and bitter.  Instead, from the lessons he learned from his Mom over Egg McMuffins at McDonalds growing up, he has made it his life mission to inspire and empower others, and to leave a legacy that is felt well beyond his years here on Earth.   Early and I met in 2016 when he coached me through our inaugural Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame event in Los Angeles.   He inspired me then, just as he does today, to be a better husband, father, man, and leader, and I believe his story will inspire you, as well.  We dove headfirst into social injustices, racial tensions, division and diversity, and other topics that are ripping our country apart.  His vision is of hope, inspiration, and empowerment, and he guides us through the process of accepting and embracing diversity and transition.  You do not want to miss a moment of this conversation.  Enjoy my dear friend, Early Jackson Jr.   You can also hear his inspiring 2014 Ted Talk here.  https://youtu.be/utVUHa-GRng

Judd is a seasoned veteran of the wine business and has the scars to prove it. Yet after 40 years in the business, his excitement for the industry couldn’t be stronger, his love for wine more intense, nor his commitment to experience marketing more passionate. Judd cut his teeth in the 80’s learning the ropes as a wine retailer, restaurateur, broker, and wine educator for nine years. After a break to earn his MBA, he spent four years at Nestle, forging a marketing discipline in consumer packaged goods, and a very acute desire to bring that discipline back into the wine industry. He has served as a Vice President for Robert Mondavi, COO of De Loach Vineyards, President of Michel-Schlumberger Estate, President, CEO and Managing Partner of The Good Life Wine Collective (Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines), has experienced the thrill of the entrepreneurial world as proprietor of his own winery, Humanitas, and is now President and CEO of C. Mondavi & Family, home to Charles Krug, CK Mondavi and Purple Heart.  To learn more about Judd and Charles Krug Winery, visit https://www.charleskrug.com/