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Knowledge Action Success presents
Level Up episode 6 – Intention with Lance Podsiad Healthcare IT Nurse Manager

The Power of Intention continues with this exclusive interview with Lance Podsiad, Healthcare IT Nurse Manager for the high-performing Inpatient Orders team at one of the biggest health care systems in the Detroit area.

We build on our discussion on Intention in the Formula for Success, which is the definition of our successful, rich, fulfilling and empowered pursuit.  Instead of a coaching lecture, this episode is full of real world examples as Lance shares his  brand of intention as a Nurse Manager leading a team of analysts in the corporate world of healthcare IT.  As if that wasn't enough, he shares learned lessons from not following intention as a kid to what intention now means to him as a husband and a parent.

Join Lance and I in answering the questions:
What is intention?  How do you use it?  What are real world examples?  How does it fit in as a leader in corporate health care?   How does it apply to his team/employees? 

We explore these questions and more through stories, vulnerability and reflection.

My goal is that this episode will get you thinking and moving by taking action on your knowledge and intentions and keep progressing forward on your pursuit of success.     

Level Up podcast quotes:

“Whatever your goal in life, the beginning is knowledge and experience.”  – Henry Ford

“When your intention is clear, so is the way.” - Alan Cohen

"Intentional living is the art of making your own choices before others' choices make us." - Richie Norton

“Write your intentions down. By writing your ideas and thoughts down, it’s easier to turn your intentions into actionable and measurable goals,” – Richard Branson

“Intention is a mental goal, a reason for doing something, a visualization or declaration of a clear, expected outcome.”  - Steve McClain

Join us and “Level Up” as together we explore and get challenged by amazing and progressive coaching topics helping us to pursue our best life.  Whether it’s personal growth or progress for your business, the idea is to bring you massive value and help you “level up” and discover your personal formula for success.

If you have suggestions or would like to share a success story send an email to us at [email protected].  

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

To see if you/we are a good fit for one or more of our top notch coaching programs and to request a free introductory coaching call email us at

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

This podcast is copyright 2021-2025 Knowledge Action Success, LLC  

Knowledge Action Success presents
Level Up episode 5 – The Power of Intention

Welcome to episode 5 of The Knowledge Action Success coaching series podcast, Level Up:  The Power of Intention. 

Following the introduction to the Formula for Success,  we build on our Passions and Purpose and explore the knowledge needed to take action, which in turn leads us to Intention  which is the definition of our successful, rich, fulfilling and empowered pursuit. 

Join me in answering the questions:
What is intention?  How do you use it?  What are real world examples? 
Explore interviews on intention with real-world folks who have realized their intentions in the pursuit of success.  This is a vital topic to even have a chance to get down the road to success.

We explore these questions and more through stories, vulnerability and reflection.
My goal is that this episode will get you thinking and moving by taking action on your knowledge and intentions and keep progressing forward on your pursuit of success.   

Level Up podcast quotes:

“Whatever your goal in life, the beginning is knowledge and experience.”  – Henry Ford

“My definition of success?  The more you are actively and practically engaged the more successful you will feel.” – Richard Branson

“Write your intentions down. By writing your ideas and thoughts down, it’s easier to turn your intentions into actionable and measurable goals,” – Richard Branson

“Intention is a mental goal, a reason for doing something, a visualization or declaration of a clear, expected outcome.”  - Steve McClain

“Success is not only a test of your knowledge, but your ability to use it at the right time.”
– unknown (modified by Steve)

Join us and “Level Up” as together we explore and get challenged by amazing and progressive coaching topics helping us to pursue our best life.  Whether it’s personal growth or progress for your business, the idea is to bring you massive value and help you “level up” and discover your personal formula for success.

If you have suggestions or would like to share a success story send an email to us at [email protected].  

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

To see if you/we are a good fit for one or more of our top notch coaching programs and to request a free introductory coaching call email us at [email protected].

Podcast Resources:

• Richard Branson: The Key to Success Is Intention

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

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Knowledge Action Success presents a ‘What’s Your Formula” episode  featuring a value packed interview with her majesty the Empress of Motor City Nightmares, Tommy Brunswick.  Tommy is an incredibly empowered woman, horror film producer and director and host of Detroit’s own Motor City Nightmares, an annual Horror Expo and International Film Festival on its 13th year.  

Her interview is fantastic and it's clear that she is the hero of her own story.  She gives us her all and takes us down her road of success, devastation, vulnerability and her true heroes journey.  She is following her passion as a horror film actress, producer and director and host of Detroit’s own Motor City Nightmares and Horror Vision 2020.
 
Resources:

•  https://www.motorcitynightmares.com
• https://www.facebook.com/tommy.brunswick
• https://www.facebook.com/MotorCityNightmares

Originally recorded January 19, 2020 via Zoom.

I hope you find some real value in this episode or at least a seed for you to think about and let grow.  If you do enjoy the podcast, I'd love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver life changing content.  So, please join me; listen and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  I hope you will confidently leave this podcast a “like” and send some genuine positive feedback and comments my way, so that I can continue to grow and make this the best podcast possible.  If you have suggestions or a success story that you want to share feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].  If you still want more, you can also follow me on your favorite social media platform including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  Check out the main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

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Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

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Knowledge Action Success presents What’s Your Formula? 2021 episode 4 – Fourth Coast Cider Works with Sean Nixon

How exciting would it be to have your own personal home made adult beverages marketed and sold at local bars, pubs and stores everywhere? What would it feel like to have locals frequent and folks even going out of their way to visit your brewpub.  Imagine having a distributer promoting your brand locally, in other states or even another country.  Think about that for a minute.  Today’s episode is about what it takes to get there.  Even if you don’t indulge in an adult beverage, this episode has a ton of value.  Let’s take a look at this husband and wife team and discover their formula for success.  Today we will learn how my friends, Lori and Sean Nixon brought their knowledge of making hard cider from the state of Oregon to an arguably saturated or, at least, very crowded microbrew market in Michigan.

I am privileged to share their journey from spark to established cider business in Fourth Coast Cider Works.  Sean gives us a "brilliant" story of gaining Knowledge, taking Action and reaching  goals and maintaining Success.

So, sit back, grab a drink and let’s have a conversation with Sean and discover the Nixon’s Formula for Success.

Podcast Resources:

• https://www.fourthcoastciderworks.com

Originally recorded July 27th, 2019 at the original Fourth Coast Cider Works tap room.  The new taproom is located in the historic Stables at Canterbury Village.

I hope that you find some real value in today’s episode or at least  a seed for you to think about and let grow.  If you do enjoy the podcast, I'd love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver life changing content.  So, please join me; listen and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  I hope you will confidently leave this podcast a “like” and send some genuine positive feedback and comments my way, so that I can continue to grow and make this the best podcast possible.  If you have suggestions or a success story that you want to share feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].  If you still want more, you can also follow me on your favorite social media platform including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  Check out the main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

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Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

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Knowledge Action Success presents
Level Up episode 4 – Turning Knowledge into Success

Welcome to episode 4 of The Knowledge Action Success coaching series podcast, Level Up:  Turning Knowledge into Success. 

Following the introduction to the Formula for Success,  we build on our Passions and Purpose and explore the knowledge needed to take action, which in turn can lead us to a successful, rich, fulfilling and empowered pursuit. 

Where do you seek the knowledge you need?  What would you do with all of the knowledge that you desired?  If you had the chance to ask for the answer to the meaning of life, the meaning of your life, what would you do with that knowledge.  What if you already knew the answer?   Powerful questions leading to a powerful episode.

We explore these questions and more through stories, vulnerability and reflection.
My goal is that this episode will get you thinking and moving by taking action on your knowledge and keep progressing forward on your pursuit of success.   

Level Up podcast quotes:

“Whatever your goal in life, the beginning is knowledge and experience.”  – Henry Ford

“My definition of success?  The more you are actively and practically engaged the more successful you will feel.” – Richard Branson

“Knowledge is the key that unlocks all the doors. You can be green-skinned with yellow polka dots and come from Mars, but if you have knowledge that people need instead of beating you, they'll beat a path to your door.”
― Ben Carson

“Success is not only a test of your knowledge, but your ability to use it at the right time.”
– unknown (modified by Steve)

Join us and “Level Up” as together we explore and get challenged by amazing and progressive coaching topics helping us to pursue our best life.  Whether it’s personal growth or progress for your business, the idea is to bring you massive value and help you “level up” and discover your personal formula for success.

If you have suggestions or would like to share a success story send an email to us at [email protected].  

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

To see if you/we are a good fit for one or more of our top notch coaching programs and to request a free introductory coaching call email us at [email protected]. 

Podcast Resources:  

1. The Knowledge Trap - https://thriveglobal.com/stories/knowledge-trap-wis

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

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Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

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Knowledge Action Success presents What’s Your Formula? 2021 episode 3 – Running for Office with Jenny McCardell Council At-Large.

The election results are in and this year’s election was on fire, almost literally!  So, if the election results have got you fired up and you feel the need to get your voice heard, whether your candidate won or lost, today’s episode is for you.  I get to share the story of one brave mom’s journey into the political arena, building a following from the ground up, prospering on the support of her family and friends, honoring the legacy that is our law and constitution in this great country, and truly gaining Knowledge, taking Action and reaching Success.

 Jenny McCardell’s story is truly amazing and inspirational.  Join me as I interview this mother, self-proclaimed rebel, and Council Person at-Large. Jenny shares her formula for success and gives us valuable insight on what it takes to run for office.  If you ever wanted to get your voice heard and be a community leader then this episode has great value for you.  Her story can really make a huge difference for anyone starting out in politics.  What a great journey and with the craziness of our most recent election results, maybe Jenny’s story will be the spark that sets you out pursuing your own politically driven formula for success.  Enjoy.

Podcast Resources:

• Jenny's Bio

Originally recorded January 26th, 2019 at a local library. 

I hope that you find some real value in today’s episode or at least  a seed for you to think about and let grow.  If you do enjoy the podcast, I'd love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver life changing content.  So, please join me; listen and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  I hope you will confidently leave this podcast a “like” and send some genuine positive feedback and comments my way, so that I can continue to grow and make this the best podcast possible.  If you have suggestions or a success story that you want to share feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].  If you still want more, you can also follow me on your favorite social media platform including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  Check out the main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

This podcast is copyright 2021-2025 Knowledge Action Success, LLC  

Knowledge Action Success presents
Level Up episode 3 – Finding your Passion and Creating your Purpose

Hello, hope you are all doing well and safe and are ready to Level Up.  I'm Steve McClain, your host.  Welcome to episode 3 of The Knowledge Action Success Level Up coaching series podcast:  Finding your Passion and Creating your Purpose. 

Following the introduction to the Formula for Success, and The Spark we continue exploring your formula as we recognize our passions, dreams and ideas and turn them into a value driven purpose, which in turn can lead us to a successful, rich, fulfilling and empowered pursuit. 

We continue to dive into coaching lessons, vulnerable stories and great examples from folks with proven success of how to get started and how to pay attention to  your passions as you discover your purpose and set your life on a path of intention.  Check it out and do your selfwork/homework as we continue to build and create your formula for success. 

Today’s podcast quote: 
“Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

-Harriet Tubman  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman

Join us and “Level Up” as together we explore and get challenged by amazing and progressive coaching topics helping us to pursue our best life.  Whether it’s personal growth or progress for your business, the idea is to bring you massive value and help you “level up” and discover your personal formula for success.

If you have suggestions or would like to share a success story send an email to us at [email protected].  

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

To see if you/we are a good fit for one or more of our top notch coaching programs and to request a free introductory coaching call email us at [email protected]. 

Podcast Resources:  

1. Pursuit of Daydreams website article Passion into Purpose | Choosing the Best Way to Live Your Passion - https://pursuitofdaydreams.com/passion-into-purpose/
2. Find Your Passion Is Terrible Advice - https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/find-your-passion-is-terrible-advice/564932/
3. WeSpire website article The Difference Between Purpose and Passion -

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

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The Grandma Luckey’s story is truly amazing and inspirational.  Follow this mother and daughter team as they share their formula for success. Pay close attention as Mary and Melissa give us valuable insight on taking a family recipe to market.  If you ever wanted to sell your own amazing recipe's then this episode is for you.  Their story can really make a huge difference for anyone trying to start out in the food business.  What a great journey.  Three generations deep and built from the garden up.  Enjoy.

Podcast Resources:

• Grandma Luckey’s Website
• Grandma Luckey’s Facebook page
• Grandma Luckey’s on Instagram 
  • MDARD - Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
  • Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
  • Detours by Dr. Evans

Originally recorded June 12, 2018 at a local coffee shop.

I hope this episode brought you real value or at least a seed for you to think about and let grow.  If you did enjoy our podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver life changing content.  So, please join me; listen and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  I hope you will confidently leave us a “like” and send some genuine positive feedback and comments our way, so that we can continue to grow and make this the best podcast possible.  If you have suggestions or a success story that you want to share feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].  If you still want more, you can also follow us on your favorite social media platform including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

This podcast is copyright 2021-2025 Knowledge Action Success, LLC  

Knowledge Action Success presents
Level Up 2020 episode 2 – The Spark

Hi, Steve McClain here, please join me for episode 2 of Level Up on the Knowledge Action Success podcast:  The Spark.  Following the introduction to the Formula for Success, we explore and discover the first component in the formula, The Spark.  Where it all starts.  We dive into coaching lessons, vulnerable stories and great examples from folks with proven success of how to get started and how to pay attention to when your spark might ignite and you discover your purpose and change your life or at least set out in a new direction.  Check it out and do your homework as we continue to build and create your formula for success.  It all starts here…with the Spark.   

Join us and “Level Up” as together we explore and get challenged by amazing and progressive coaching topics helping us to pursue our best life.  Whether it’s personal growth or progress for your business, the idea is to bring you massive value and help you “level up” and discover your personal formula for success.

Level Up has a new episode every 2 weeks and in between weeks you get a What's Your Formula episode where I interview the successful, brave people who decided it was time to pursue their dreams and make a difference.  We really discover the truth that drives these folks to keep at it and pursue their dreams as they share their stories with truth and vulnerability.  My intention is that you will be able to align yourself with their knowledge and experience and take action to develop your own formula and make a positive difference towards your journey to success and empowerment.

If you have suggestions or want to share a success story feel free to email us at [email protected].  

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

To see if you/we are a good fit for one or more of our top notch coaching programs and to request a free introductory coaching call email us at [email protected]. 

Quote reference:
“Your mission in life is not to change the world. Your mission is to change yourself.“ - Follow Your Heart - Andrew Matthews 

Books:

1.     The Alchemist
The Alchemist tells a story of a young shepherd boy who goes on a journey and quest for treasure to realize his ‘personal legend’. Along the way, he runs into ma

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

This podcast is copyright 2021-2025 Knowledge Action Success, LLC  

Knowledge Action Success presents
What’s Your Formula? 2020 episode 1 – Vibrational Therapy with Andrew Weaver of the New Earth Healing Center

Hi, Steve McClain here, please join me for a “What’s Your Formula?” edition of the Knowledge Action Success podcast.  Here, I interview the successful, brave people who decided it was time to pursue their dreams and make a difference.  We really discover the truth that drives these folks to keep at it and pursue their dreams as they share their stories with truth and vulnerability.  My intention is that you will be able to align yourself with their knowledge and experience and take action to develop your own formula and make a positive difference towards your journey to success and empowerment.

Listen to this episode and learn how important the vibrational frequency 128 Hz is and discover how vibrations aligned to bring Andrew and his wife, Bobby Jo together to establish the New Earth Healing Center and how their success story could be just the thing to heal you.

Send an email to [email protected] for a copy of the show notes.

Contact information:
Andrew & Bobbie Jo Weaver
New Earth Healing Center
209 E Washington St, Jackson, MI 49201, USA
http://newearthhealingcenter.com
https://www.facebook.com/NEHCacademyVFRT

Vibrational Therapy:
Focus on vibration-based therapy using tuning forks for rapid pain relief, joint mobility restrictions, severe edema, digestion issues, nervous system disorders, and long-term recovery therapy from diseases, surgery, and acute injuries.

I hope today’s episode brought you real value or at least a seed for you to think about and let grow.  If you did enjoy our podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver life changing content.  So, please join me; listen and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  I hope you will confidently leave us a “like” and send some genuine positive feedback and comments our way, so that we can continue to grow and make this the best podcast possible.  If you have suggestions or a success story that you want to share feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].  If you still want more, you can also follow us on your favorite social media platform including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com and get access to all of the podcasts, books, on-line curriculum, coaching programs and tons of other resources.

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I hope you enjoyed today's podcast, I’d love to have you as a listener and supporter and be able to continue to deliver you life changing content.  So, please join me; listen, like, and subscribe, this way you’ll get the latest discussions and interviews on finding that formula for success.  Please engage and talk to me in comments and on social media posts. I want to hear from you so that I can keep growing and make this the best podcast possible.   

If you have a success story that you want to share reach out to me at [email protected].

Check out our main website at www.knowledgeactionsuccess.com.

This podcast is copyright 2021-2025 Knowledge Action Success, LLC