Stephen Schutte, Marketing Manager at Innovative, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss community-focused relationship-building, earning the right to make a sales pitch, and why follow-through is the foundation of trust and leadership.

Sam Stotler, HR manager at Innovative, and Jake Menard, mortgage banker at CNB Bank, join Ryan and Steph to discuss their Leadership Washington County experiences, personal growth through leadership development, and the connections that strengthen local communities.

Patrick Simoneau, founder of Leading Through, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss leadership through influence instead of authority, building trust and psychological safety with teams, and how AI may shape the future of coaching and performance management.

Casey Clark, founder and CEO of Amplified Change and C3, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss her leadership journey shaped by resilience, how self-awareness and mindset impact business growth, and her mission to build a therapeutic art school supporting children with trauma.

Get your tickets to the Seeds of Change Gala: https://amplifiedchange.org/gala/

Innovative CEO Jason Rappaport joins Ryan and Steph to discuss 25 years of Innovative, lessons learned in leadership decision-making, and why embracing the messy, essential human element matters as technology accelerates beyond imagination

Ryan and Steph discuss the launch of Innovative's AI User Group, key lessons from business use cases like AI note takers and process automation, strategies for leading team adoption and data governance, and the evolving tension between AI, creativity, and marketing.

Register for the AI User Group here: https://www.innovativeinc.net/events

Jason Cline, Founder of Lockhouse Studios, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss building a creative business in Frederick, evolving from freelance production into studio ownership, and balancing artistry, technical craft, and business strategy to tell compelling brand stories.

Jarad Bowens, Contract Compliance Administrator for The City of Frederick, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss addressing systemic barriers through economic development, building community wealth through SOUL Street and the downtown retail incubator, and navigating emotionally charged issues as a leader.

Rich Daughtridge, CEO of Warehouse Cinemas, joins the show to discuss how his professional soccer career shaped his work ethic and competitiveness, how EOS has transformed his organization, and the unique ways Warehouse Cinemas creates memorable moviegoing experiences.

Ryan and Steph kick off 2026 with Innovative HR Manager Sam Stotler. They discuss their New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof), adjusting to the changes 2025 brought, and building deeper connections with the community through leadership programs.