President and CEO at United Way of Washington County, MD, Heather Guessford, joins the show to discuss her transition from the corporate to the non-profit world, what's happening in Washington County, and how her team works to manage their mental health.

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Founder and Managing Partner at MaxLife, LLC, Toni Bowie, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss how her upbringing shaped her, the power of honest, uncomfortable conversations, and why leaders should embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Innovative's Vice President of Finance Rose Fetters joins the show to talk about how her previous experience in the corporate world led her to Innovative, bringing an outsider's perspective to a company, and what leaders should look for when hiring. 

President of Hub Labels, Inc. Thomas Dahbura sits down with Ryan and Steph to talk about work/life balance while growing up in the family business, how his company leverages AI and automation, and the advantages of being a risk-taker in his industry.

Rotary District 7360 Governor Herb Smith joins the show to talk about the benefits of a growing community and region, the importance of having fun, and how to make decisions that are fair to everyone.

Ryan and Steph sit down to unpack the discussions they've had through the first ten episodes and preview topics they'd like to cover in the future.

President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Rick Weldon stops by to talk about adapting to different environments, what he's learned from his time in politics, and the most rewarding thing he's done in his career.

Bev Stitely, Owner, and her son Steven Stitely, Operations Manager, from Saunders Tax and Accounting Inc., join the show to discuss delegating responsibilities, working with family, and creating an atmosphere of accountability and trust.

Vice President of Patient Support and Education at American Kidney Fund, Michael Spigler, joins the show to discuss conflict resolution, the value of storytelling, and accountability from leadership.

Mary Ellen Waltemire (Leadership Coach and Facilitator for One Step Closer Coaching) and her daughter, Kelsi Palmer (Chief Experience Officer for Kite & Anchor), join the show to discuss the importance of face-to-face communication in today's evolving workplace, how to balance honesty with empathy, and why leaders should always be learning.