ILA Borders started playing baseball at the age of 10.  She went through all the ranks from Little League, 4 years on boy's Varsity High School Baseball, 4 years on men's collegiate baseball (becoming the first woman to get a win on a men's collegiate team in NAIA and NCAA. and to receive a scholarship to play), 4 years of men's professional baseball in the American Association (became the first woman to win a men's professional baseball game). Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

To learn more about Ila and her journey, you can contact her on her LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ila-borders-6b6b7b135/

At  15, Jane Olvera was told by her high school guidance counselor that her dream of owning her own business in 10 years "was not possible" because she was female, she was Latina, and she would need many more years to eventually have her own business.  His biases and discouragement were exactly what it took to motivate her to not only reach that goal, but to now be a successful and award-winning business owner and leader.   In 1993, she was crowned Miss California USA, and was driven by a tough Director who also played a key role in the inspiration Jane needed to succeed.  Part of her message on this podcast is to have gratitude for those who challenge us, or tell us something can't be done.  For Jane, it has motivated her to succeed and to lead her organization.   Visit www.jpmktg.com to learn more about how Jane and her team can help you be more successful and to stand out from the crowd!

Fred Claire served 30 years as an executive with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was the team’s Executive Vice President and General Manager from 1987 until 1998. During his tenure, Claire earned a reputation for his integrity and for his fighting spirit that built what ultimately led to the team's last World Series championship in 1988. His drive and determination in the face of opposition and doubt from all sides became a defining trait not just of his time with the Dodgers, but of who he is as an individual. In the spring of 2015, Fred would again tap into his fighting spirit after being diagnosed with skin cancer that later migrated to his jaw. Again, the odds were against his survival, but Fred was determined. This time, he found his championship team at City of Hope National Medical center in Duarte, California. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, frontline research, and staffed by top oncologists, City of Hope was the perfect home base for Claire's treatment. Extra Innings highlights how both the landmark career of Fred Claire and the remarkable rise of City of Hope exhibit mutual endurance and give promise to those facing cancer diagnoses.   https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Innings-Claires-Journey-Championship/dp/1645430839   To support City of Hope visit https://www.cityofhope.org/homepage 

Heather Falcone is the Chief Executive Officer for family-owned Thermal-Vac Technology.  Heather’s passion lies in breaking things. Whether it's revenue goals, glass ceilings, or tired rhetoric, her 17-year track record in one of the world’s most exacting industries shows a dedication to destroying the status quo.  As an Ironman triathlete, alpine hiker, wife, and mother, Heather seeks to promote growth and opportunity outside of people’s comfort zones with an invitation to be “Green and Growing”, to reject mediocrity, and embrace their unique talents to create meaningful and lasting legacy impact.   https://www.changelives.org/

Caroline Wiederkehr is a senior at California State University Fullerton in Southern California.  She is graduating in December, and was one of millions of students around the globe who woke up one March morning in a world with in-person classes, and woke up the next with all of her classes online!  How she shifted, adjusted, and what she has learned about herself, her surroundings, her relationships, and society will inspire, educate, and move you.   Her insight and wisdom far exceed her young age of 22, and her advice for leaders, professors, and others is profound.  What do you do when someone tells you "it can't be done"?  Hear her response.   Join us for this first of many "Coping with Covid in College" conversations.  Presented by Orange Kiwi Consulting.  Visit www.orangekiwillc.com 

Bea Boccalandro is author of "Do Good At Work," a delightful manual for making work meaningful for anyone in any job. She also helps companies, managers and individuals make a positive social impact from everyday work. Job purposing, as this practice is called, increases employee engagement, performance and wellbeing, and makes meaningful contributions to societal causes. Her clients include Aetna, Caesars Entertainment, FedEx, IBM, PwC, Toyota and Western Digital.

David M. Carter founded the Sports Business Group in 1999 following more than ten years of consulting for the sports and entertainment industries. As a sports business consultant specializing in strategic marketing, Mr. Carter has consulted for corporations, sports organizations, sports and entertainment venues, law firms, municipalities, and individual athletes. He is also an associate professor of sports business at the USC Marshall School of Business, having served on the faculty since 1994. Further, Mr. Carter has also authored four books about the sports business industry and serves on multiple sports business-related boards as either an advisor or director. Additionally, he regularly provides sports-business commentary to both domestic and international media outlets.  Tune in and hear Mr. Carter's opinion ad expertise on the impact of 2020 on the sports industry, learn about his new venture with Altius Sports Partners, and daydream as he shares his amazing 25 year sports bucket list!   You can contact David Carter at [email protected] and learn more about Altius Sports Partners at https://www.altiussportspartners.com/

Charlie Hough was drafted out of high school by the Los Angeles Dodgers.  He never would have made it to the leagues without the influence of many mentors, including Tommy Lasorda.  He learned to throw a knuckleball when he was in the minor leagues and was suffering from a sore shoulder.  Thanks to learning that pitch, he played 25 years in Major League Baseball, pitched in three World Series, and was an All- Star.  He played for managers like Walter Alston, Lasorda, Del Crandall, and Duke Snider, and pitched to Hall of Famers like Reggie Jackson, George Brett, Kirby Puckett, and many others.  Not a day has gone by in the last 50 years when Charlie Hough hasn't felt grateful for the life that he is living...whether pitching into his 40's, or coaching and teaching into his 70's, Charlie knows how blessed he is to have the life he has.  Married to his childhood sweetheart Sharon since 1969, Charlie lives his life with passion, gratitude, and a choice each day to be happy.   He is a living lesson for all of us.   To learn more about Charlie Hough, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Hough

Stephanie Stuckey is the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, whish was founded by her grandpa in 1937.  This roadside oasis became a household name for travelers across America, but has dropped from 370 stores in their peak, to around 20 today.  Stephanie is leading the rebirth and rebrand of this American icon.   A career lawyer and public servant, Stuckey served for 14 years in the Georgia House of Representatives.  In late 2019, Stuckey became the third-generation CEO of Stuckey's Corporation. Stuckey stated her optimism and personal connection to the Stuckey brand. In addition to modest store growth, she shared how pecans (pronounced PEE-cans, by the way!) and supporting the vision of the "great American road trip".  To learn more about this dynamic and energetic leader, you can find Stephanie on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestuckey/ and visit their website at https://stuckeys.com/   Enter the Discount code HART to receive 5% off of any purchase!